The College Football Hall of Fame halfback and two-time Voit Trophy winner spent ten years in the NFL with the Los Angeles Rams and Chicago Bears, gaining 10,214 career yards as a runner, receiver and kickoff/punt returner. His sophomore year at USC, Arnett led the Trojans in rushing, scoring, interceptions, punting and place kicks and won All-American honors in 1955. After going to the Rams in the first round of the 1956 draft, Arnett appeared in five Pro Bowls with the team.
The Skinny:
- All-American junior year at USC, Arnett scored 15 touchdowns and averaged 4.8 yards per carry
- Played in five straight Pro-Bowls (1957-1961)
- Legendary coach George Halas called Arnett the greatest back he ever had
- Placed 2nd in long jump at a ’54 NCAA track meet
