All-Time Seminole Fullback: William Floyd

Biography

BORN: February 17, 1972

BIRTHPLACE: St. Petersburg, Florida

HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6'1"/242 pounds

NFL EXPERIENCE: 7 years

CURRENT JOB: Retired from NFL in 2001

FSU LETTERS: Football 1991-1993

Nicknamed "Bar None", William Floyd had a very successful career at Florida

State. He was known, not only for his crushing blocks and bruising runs, but his enthusiasm, on-field intensity and work ethic. He probably earned the title as the 'Noles' All-Time Fullback with his performances during FSU's 1993 championship season. In the victory over Nebraska in the 1994 Orange Bowl Floyd scored a touchdown and was FSU's leading rusher going for 53 yards on seven carries. As a junior in 1993 he rushed for 321 yards and five touchdowns on 63 carries. As a sophomore he scored nine touchdowns.

Floyd also had a successful career in the NFL. He was a first round selection of the San Francisco 49ers in 1994. He overcome a career-threatening injury in 1996, when he suffered a complete dislocation of his right knee. However, his best performances were prior to that injury. In his first season he set an NFL record by becoming the only rookie to score three touchdowns in a playoff game, recording two rushing and one receiving touchdown versus Chicago. He also recorded a receiving touchdown from Steve Young in the 1995 Super Bowl.

NFL Accolades:

* William was selected to the Tampa Tribune's All-Century Team which was composed of outstanding athletes who hail from the Tampa/St. Petersburg area.

* Finalist for the George S. Halas Award given by Pro Football Writers of America to the player who best displays courage and toughness under adverse conditions.

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