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A unanimous first-team All-American in 1986, his senior season, Palmer led the nation in rushing yards (1,866), rushing yards per game (169.6) and all-purpose yards (2,633) that season. Named 1986 ECAC Player of the Year, Palmer set 23 school records and remains the Owls' career leader in rushing attempts (935), rushing yards (4,895), 100-yard rushing games (21), and 200-yard rushing games (6). Palmer, who played for the Owls from 1983-86, finished second in the 1986 Heisman Trophy race to Miami QB Vinny Testaverde.
A native of Potomac, Md., Palmer was a first round draft pick by the Kansas City Chiefs where he led the AFC in kickoff return average (24.