Houston-area HS football stars who became NFL Hall of Famers
Dickerson finished his high school career at Sealy with over , making him the . Although NIL was not permitted in the late 1970s, he admitted that Texas A&M reimbursed him for a to entice him to join the Aggies. However, he chose SMU instead.聽
In the NFL, the No. 2 overall pick became a four-time rushing yards leader. Four decades later, his still stands as the highest in history.
Dickerson is enjoying retirement by spending time with his kids and golfing.聽
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