Art Still

Art Still used his size and skill to breakout as a dominant defensive lineman in his 12-year NFL career.

Born in Camden, New Jersey, Still attended Camden High School but came south to play college football at the University of Kentucky. At Kentucky, he blossomed into one of the top defensive players in college football. In 1977, he led the Wildcats to a 10-1 record and a victory in the Peach Bowl, finishing the season as a consensus All-American and the SEC Player of the Year.

At 6-foot-7 and 250 pounds, Still possessed a rare physical build that made him a nightmare for offensive linemen. He was selected second overall in the 1978 NFL Draft by the Kansas City Chiefs and became a franchise player for the team. He was named to the NFL's All-Rookie Team his first season, and in 1983, he led the NFL in tackles by a defensive lineman and finished second in the league in sacks.

A four-time Pro Bowler (1980, 1981, 1982, 1984) and two-time All-Pro (1980, 1984), Still was one of the best in the NFL in the 1980's. He ranks among the Chief's all-time leaders in sacks and tackles for loss. His impact was recognized league-wide, earning him a spot on the NFL's 1980s All-Decade Team ballot and eventual induction into the Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame.

In 1988, Still was traded to the Buffalo Bills, where he played two seasons and contributed to a young, rising team that would later make four consecutive Super Bowl appearances.

After retiring from football in 1989, Still remained involved in various philanthropic efforts and youth mentorship programs. He has been an advocate and spokesperson for ATTR amyloidosis as he was diagnosed with the rare heart disease in 2023. Still helps bring light and awareness to this disease as he uses his platform to inspire and encourage people that might be going through the same struggles. Still was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2015.

His Wildcat roots run deep into his family. His younger sister, Valerie, became the all-time leading basketball scorer in University of Kentucky history.

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