Rocky Klever (2016) - Grizzly Sports Hall of Fame - University of Montana Athletics

Rocky Klever

Rocky Klever; Anchorage, Alaska; Football, 1978-1981
At the conclusion of his Grizzly career he was the school’s all-time leader in career rushing yards with 2,228, holding that record from 1981-2000
He’s currently (as of 2016) ranked fifth on Montana’s career rushing yards list
He’s the only player in school history to receive the Terry Dillon Award (outstanding back/receiver) three times (1978, 1979, and 1981). A 6-3, 215-pounder, he played both running back and quarterback
His senior season he rushed for a team-high 783 yards for the 7-3 Grizzlies, and was the team’s Steve Carlson Award (MVP) winner
Following his senior year he was the recipient of UM’s Grizzly Cup, which was given annually to the school’s outstanding male student-athlete
Rocky played professionally for the New York Jets (he was a ninth-round draft pick) for five seasons, from 1983-1987
During his NFL career he was named the New York Jets March of Dimes Player of the Year in 1988