#85 has only been worn by three players in USF history. And Mark Feldman wore it for only one season, so we'll consider him for best #44 instead (even though Vassay Marc pretty much has that locked up).
The other two players had careers that were so similar you'd barely notice one graduated and a different #85 came in. Both were tight ends, a position USF is not particularly known for. Neither saw a huge amount of playing time, though each did have one big moment.
Let's play Player A vs. Player B.
| Player A |
Player B |
|
| Measurables | 6'4", 240 lbs. | 6'5", 250 lbs. |
| Games | 43 | 40 |
| Starts | 11 | 3 |
| Receptions | 5 | 3 |
| Yards | 25 | 44 |
| Touchdowns | 1 | 1 |
| Circumstances of Touchdown |
His reception from Amarri Jackson added insult to the already injurious beatdown of #9 Louisville in 2005. It came about four minutes after Chad Simpson's decisive second-half kickoff return. And yes, it was from the Voodoo package. | His touchdown catch was the "South Florida could win this" moment of the Florida game. Capped a 96-yard, 10-minute drive, and silenced the Swamp. For a while. The feeling wouldn't last, but still a great moment. |
| Tackles | 6 (played part of one season at DE) | 0 |
| Father Played Football For: |
University of Tampa, back when they had a football team | Duke University, back when they had a football team |
There's little to distinguish these players; it boils down whose touchdown moment and whose collegiate pedigree you like better. Player A went both ways over his career, which is always awesome. But Player B scored a touchdown in the Swamp, equally awesome.
Speaking of which: