One of my favorite football names in recent modern history has to be Tim Biakabutuka. (Even better, his full first name is Tshimanga) Biakabutuka was drafted as the 8th overall draft pick in the 1996 NFL Draft. Biakabutuka played 6 seasons in the NFL with the Carolina Panthers, yet he did not produce much as a pro. He never had more than 718 yards in a season or play in more than 12 games. Biakabutuka did, though, have a wonderful college career for the Michigan Wolverines. During Michigan's 1995 season, Biakabutuka had a mammoth year. In one game against bitter rival and previously undefeated, Ohio State, Biakabutuka ran for 313 yards on 37 carries; an 8.5 yards per carry average. Not only was Michigan able to upset Ohio State during that game, but Biakabutuka's performance was the second best performance in Michigan running back history. Also that season, Biakabutuka set the Michigan rushing record for a single season when he ran for 1,818 yards. This record has still not been broken by any Michigan running back. Obviously, following his superb collegiate season, many NFL scouts felt that this guy could be the next big  thing. Unfortunately for the Panthers, injuries and a lack of production was the fate of this great college running back who retired in 2001.

Currently, Biakabutuka owns 2 jewelery stores in Charlotte, North Carolina.