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Five former UCLA Football players who should have their jersey retired

By David Goldman

Dec 5, 2013; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew (32) is pursued by Houston Texans cornerback Brice McCain (21) at EverBank Field. The Jaguars defeated the Texans 27-20. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 5, 2013; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew (32) is pursued by Houston Texans cornerback Brice McCain (21) at EverBank Field. The Jaguars defeated the Texans 27-20. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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J.J. Stokes, WR, #18, (1991-1994)

The greatest wide receiver in UCLA Football history has a solid claim for his number to be retired. Stokes had a solid sophomore season gaining over 700 yards and scoring 7 touchdowns, but his junior season is when Stokes became a legend.

In 1993, he gained 1,181 receiving yards and added 17 touchdowns. He was named a consensus All-American and finished 7th in Heisman voting. He also won Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Year to top it all off.

His senior season was disappointing with Stokes not able to play at 100% because of a thigh injury. Stokes still ranks within the top five in career receptions and receiving yards at UCLA and ranks first in receiving touchdowns with 28. Stokes was picked 10th overall by the San Fransisco 49ers in the 1995 NFL Draft.