8. Myron Rolle

Many professional athletes have been produced at the football factory program of Florida State University. Before the 2008 football season, many thought current strong safety Myron Rolle, a junior, was due to make that leap into this year's NFL draft. FSU fans expected Rolle to follow his strong start (first team frosh all-american, ACC defensive rookie-of-the-year) with a memorable seaon, and he didn't disappoint. He earned all-america honors for a decent Seminoles team, and looks to be a solid draft pick. But unfortunately for NFL teams and fans, they must wait another year.

No, he didn't decide to return to FSU for his senior year. In fact, he's already earned his degree... in Exercise Science, including his pre-med requirements. So why didn't the aspiring neurosurgeon enter the draft this year? He was awarded the Rhodes Scholarship, and will be studying Public Administration at Oxford University, arguably the most prestigious school in the world.

In an age when college athletes aren't regarded as students, and when it's rare to see graduates in the drafts, Rolle is truly an incredible example.