Troy Vincent, star of early 90s Badgers teams, selected to College Football Hall of Fame

Jan 9, 2023 | 3:41 PM

MADISON, Wis. — Troy Vincent, who starred in Barry Alvarez’s early Wisconsin teams, was selected Monday to the College Football Hall of Fame.

Vincent tallied 13 pass breakups in 1990, Alvarez’s first season at the helm. In 1991 he recorded a 90-yard punt return touchdown that still stands as the longest in team history. He notched 192 tackles and four interceptions as a Badger and was named a first-team All-American in 1991.

Congrats @TroyVincentSr, on being selected for the 2023 @NFFNetwork college football hall of fame pic.twitter.com/ZlHvvJwbqm

— Wisconsin Football (@BadgerFootball) January 9, 2023

The New Jersey native was drafted 7th overall in 1992 by the Dolphins and went on to have a long, successful NFL career. He was a five-time Pro Bowler, a three-time All-Pro selection and won the NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year Award in 2002.

Vincent served as president of the NFL Players’ Association from 2004 to 2008. He later worked for the NFL as Sr. Vice President of Player Engagement.

Vincent is the fifth Badger to be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame since 2010. Joe Thomas, Tim Krumrie, Ron Dayne and Barry Alvarez are also enshrined in the Hall.

Joining Vincent in the 2023 class are star players including Reggie Bush, Luke Kuechly and Tim Tebow.