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Toby Gerhart's Journey: From Stanford to NFL Stardom & Hall of Fame

March 10, 2025
Toby Gerhart finished as Heisman runner-up at Stanford before an NFL career with the Vikings and Jaguars.

Heisman runner-up. College Football Hall of Famer. Program builder. Toby Gerhart arrived at Stanford when the program was rebuilding under Jim Harbaugh. He became a record-setter and helped transform the Cardinal into a national contender. His NFL career spanned seasons with the Minnesota Vikings and Jacksonville Jaguars. Gerhart's combination of academic excellence and athletic achievement at Stanford remains a model for student-athletes pursuing both.