Sep 26, 2015; Madison, WI, USA; General view of the Wisconsin logo at midfield of Camp Randall Stadium prior to the game against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Former Wisconsin Badger Troy Vincent is on the 2018 college football hall of fame ballot

Vincent was at Wisconsin from 1988-1991 playing in 42 games for the Badgers in his four seasons in Madison.

He was the 1991 Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year. He also earned First Team All-American honors in 1991 and finished second for the Thorpe Award, given to the top defensive back in college football.

Following his time in Madison, Vincent was the 7th overall pick of the 2002 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins. That year, the Green Bay Packers selected Terrell Buckley with the 5th pick.

Vincent played in 207 NFL games with four different teams (Dolphins, Eagles, Bills, Washington) in his 15 years in the NFL. He recorded 47 career interceptions, 12 fumble recoveries, and defended 50 passes. He made the Pro Bowl from 1999-2003 and earned All Pro honors in 2002. Vincent played in 13 or more games in 12 of his 15 NFL seasons.

Vincent has previously been considered for the college football hall of fame. He has earned other hall of fame honors. Vincent won the “2017 NCAA Silver Anniversary Award” for his collegiate, professional, and community service accomplishments.

Vincent was nominated for induction into the NFL Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility and was again nominated in 2014, 2015 and 2016. He previously was inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame for the Philadelphia Eagles and also was inducted into the Hall of Fame for the State of Pennsylvania, the University of Wisconsin and Pennsbury High, his high school alma mater.

A news release announcing the nominees indicates that just 987 of the total 5.19 million college football players have been inducted into the hall of fame. A player must have earned First Team All-American honors to be considered.

The ballot was emailed today to the more than 12,000 NFF members and current Hall of Famers whose votes will be tabulated and submitted to the NFF’s Honors Courts, which will deliberate and select the class.

Vincent is currently the Executive Vice President of Football Operations for the NFL. He was previously handled NFL Player Engagement following a stint as head of the NFL Players Association from 2004-2008.