NFL players from Winston Salem State University
10 NFL players came out of Winston Salem State University. Here they all are, ranked the way The Chains ranks them, most recognizable first.
10
Players
8
Easy to name
Epic
Best link
More Winston Salem State University players suited up for the Los Angeles Chargers than any other franchise (4).
How this plays in The Chains
A shared college is a link, just like a shared team, and every link is scored by how unlikely it was that a fan would name it. Connect two players through Thomas Washington and the Winston Salem State University link is rated Epic (+160 bonus points). Some daily puzzles even require a Winston Salem State University alum in your chain.
Play today's puzzleEasy to name
Common and Uncommon. The easiest answers from this school.
- Common
William Hayes
DE · 2008–2018 · MIA, RAM, TEN
- Common
Oronde Gadsden
WR · 1995–2003 · DAL, MIA
- Common
Yancey Thigpen
WR · 1991–2000 · LAC, PIT, TEN
- Uncommon
Richard Huntley
RB · 1996–2002 · ATL, CAR, DET, PIT
- Uncommon
Donald Evans
DL · 1990–1995 · NYJ, PIT
- Uncommon
Anthony Blaylock
DB · 1990–1993 · CHI, CLE, LAC
- Uncommon
Tory Woodbury
QB · 2001–2002 · NYJ
- Uncommon
Donald Frank
DB · 1990–1995 · LAC, MIN, RAI
In the middle
Real answers, but not the first ones people think of.
- Rare
Carlos Fields
LB · 2015–2016 · LAC, WAS
The rarest links
The players almost nobody names first, and the biggest bonus in a puzzle.
- Epic
Thomas Washington
DL · 2000 · KC
Players who attended more than one school appear on each school's page. Team lists count franchises, so earlier cities and names are included (Raiders in Oakland, Rams in St. Louis). Rarity tiers come from the same scoring The Chains uses in its daily puzzles.