Bad stats: 9/10

Role in team success: 9/10

Expectations: 4/10

Overall Bust Index: 22/30

During his Heisman-winning season, Sullivan threw for 2,262 yards and 21 touchdowns, leading the Tigers to a berth in the Sugar Bowl. He was selected by the Falcons with the No. 40 overall pick in the 1972 NFL draft.

His career in the NFL was unremarkable. He attempted just 220 passes in four seasons with a subpar 42.3 percent completion rate. After his playing career ended, he worked in the insurance and radio business before becoming a college coach. He spent five seasons as the head coach of TCU and eight at Samford, retiring in 2014.


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