Tomlinson, Smith, Jones-Drew honored at alma mater

Published: Oct 21, 2017 at 01:53 PM

Three NFL Network analysts -- LaDainian Tomlinson, Steve Smith, Sr., and Maurice Jones-Drew -- were honored at their alma mater this weekend.

Hall of Famer LaDainian Tomlinson presented the "Hometown Hall of Famer" plaque to Texas Christian University making it the 115th school to become an "Official School of the Pro Football Hall of Fame." Tomlinson attended TCU from 1997-2000.

The University of Utah enshrined Steve Smith, Sr. into the Crimson Club Hall of Fame. Smith attended the university from 1999-2000.

Maurice Jones-Drew joined the UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame and was honored during a ceremony at halftime of the UCLA-Oregon football game. Jones-Drew attended UCLA from 2003-2005.

.@LT_21 unveiled his @Ford Hometown HOFer plaque during tonight’s @TCUFootball game. pic.twitter.com/cSBUm5xfKK
— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) October 22, 2017

Honored to have @89SteveSmith and @J2theGross here. Congratulations on your induction into the Hall of Fame! #UtahFootballFamily pic.twitter.com/xd6EQ98ERI
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) October 21, 2017

Highlights from tonight's Hometown Hall of Famer ceremony Presented by @Ford for #PFHOF17 Class Member @LT_21 on the campus of @TCU pic.twitter.com/oteYxc1C8F
— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) October 21, 2017

Congratulations to our 2017 UCLA Athletics HOF inductees who were honored at today's game.#GoBruins pic.twitter.com/mdfdilw6ep
— UCLA Athletics (@UCLAAthletics) October 21, 2017

Your timing is impeccable, @NFL, as @89SteveSmith is being inducted into the @utahathletics HOF this weekend. #GoUtes 🏈 https://t.co/oW9LR4RdhR
— University of Utah (@UUtah) October 21, 2017

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