Inducted 2008
Date of Birth
10/24/1962
Birthplace
Martin, SD
School
University of Wyoming (1982-1984)
Bio
One of Wyoming's greatest athletes and a national record-setter, Jay Novacek is the second Cowboy inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. A consensus All-America selection in 1984, Novacek amassed 83 receptions for 1,536 yards and ten touchdowns in his three-year career. As captain of the 1984 UW team, he set an NCAA record for average yards per reception by a tight end (22.6). Revered for his tremendous blocking ability, the Martin, SD, native was a first-team All-WAC pick in 1984. The two-sport standout also broke school decathlon records in track and field. Selected in the sixth round of the 1985 NFL Draft by the St. Louis Cardinals, Novacek played 12 seasons in the NFL. He helped the Dallas Cowboys to three Super Bowls wins in four years and made five Pro Bowl appearances. Novacek was a member of Wyoming's inaugural Athletics Hall of Fame class in 1993.
Stats
Height 6'4
Weight 211
Career Highlights
- 1984 All-Conference
- 1984 Consensus All-America
Class of 2008
Quarterback
Troy Aikman
Quarterback
Jim Ballard
Halfback
Billy Cannon
Offensive Tackle
Jim Dombrowski
Linebacker
Pat Fitzgerald
Linebacker
Wilber Marshall
Running Back
Rueben Mayes
Offensive Guard
Randall McDaniel
Linebacker
Ron McKinnon
Quarterback
Don McPherson
Tight End
Jay Novacek
End
Dave Parks
Defensive End
John Randle
Halfback
Brad Rowland
Middle Guard
Ron Simmons
Running Back
Thurman Thomas
Quarterback
Arnold Tucker
Coach
John Cooper
Coach
W.C. Gorden
Coach
Lou Holtz
Coach
Doug Porter
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