Big Rod’s Countdown to AAF Kick Off | 17 Days

17

The number of touchdowns compiled by San Diego Fleet running back Bishop Sankey his first two years at the University of Washington. After exploding for 20 his junior year, he would  forego his senior season and declare for the NFL draft. He was selected in the second round by the Tennessee Titans and rushed for 762 yards in his first two years before bouncing around to three NFL teams practice squads.

‘17 – as in 2017. That was the year Birmingham Iron QB Luis Perez won the D2 player of the year award when he led Texas A&M Commerce to a national title. Perez will be battling with Alabama QB Blake Sims for the starting job for the Iron.