Inducted 2001
Date of Birth
4/5/1951
Birthplace
Owosso, MI
School
Michigan State University (1970-1972)
Bio
Brad Van Pelt was a two-time All-America, unanimous in 1972. That year he won the Maxwell trophy as the nation's best player. This was the first time a defensive back won the award. Also in 1972, he was named Chevrolet Defensive Player of the Year and Columbus Touchdown Club Defensive Player of the Year. In his career, he had 14 interceptions. He returned two of them for touchdowns. Brad was one of college football's largest players at his position, as such he was also extremely valuable in run support and often shifted into a linebacker. He followed his senior season playing in the East-West Shrine Game, the Hula Bowl, and the College All-Star Game. Van Pelt played pro 14 years with the New York Giants and Oakland Raiders 1973-86. He was all-pro five times.
Stats
Height 6'5
Weight 235
Career Highlights
- 1972 All-Conference
- 1972 Maxwell Award Winner
- 1972 Unanimous All-America
- 1971 All-Conference
- 1971 First Team All-America
Class of 2001
Halfback
Jon Arnett
Place Kicker
Kevin Butler
Wide Receiver
Anthony Carter
End
Dick Duden
Defensive Tackle
Tim Green
Quarterback
Ralph Guglielmi
Defensive End
Jim Haslett
Offensive Tackle
John Hicks
Tight End
Keith Jackson
Safety
Terry Kinard
Linebacker
D.D. Lewis
Running Back
Gordie Lockbaum
Running Back
Don McCauley
Halfback
John Outland
Quarterback
Bill Redell
Center
Glenn Ressler
Wide Receiver
Freddie Scott
Safety
Brad Van Pelt
Quarterback
Doug Williams
Quarterback
Steve Young
Coach
Joe Fusco
Coach
Ace Mumford
Coach
Barry Switzer
Coach
Grant Teaff
Coach
Bill Yeoman
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