It’s been awhile since I’ve done one of these. If you have missed the first two parts, look no further (1920s-1930s, 1940s-1950s). This attempts to be an exhaustive list, however, no guarantees can be made on that.
Dwight Nichols - 1960 AFL Draft - Buffalo Bills
Nichols (October 21, 1934 – February 2, 2009) had his first of many battles as a Korean War veteran. He was brought to Ames in 1956 with a "prove yourself scholarship". He recalled coaches saying "we’ve heard some good (stuff) about you. Your credentials are good. But what can you do now?