The Miami Hurricane Sports Hall Of Fame has announced its Class of 2011 and Miami football legends Dan Morgan, Santana Moss, and Reggie Wayne are among those honored.

All three were members of the team that smoked the Florida Gators in the 2001 Sugar Bowl 37-20 after getting snubbed out of the National Championship in favor of Florida State, a team they beat during the season. All three were also first-round picks in the 2001 NFL Draft.

Dan Morgan - Morgan will forever be known as one of the greatest players in the history of college football. He won every award a defensive player could possibly win after his senior season, winning the Butkus, Nagurski, and Bednarik Awards as well as being named a Consensus First-team All-American. He also has the Miami school and Big East conference records for career tackles with an amazing 532! He’s a great guy and my interview with him can be seen here. He currently works for WQAM.

Santana Moss – Moss was one of the most electric players in Canes history. The former walk-on graduated as the schools all-time leader in receiving yards (2,546), punt return yards (1,196), and all-purpose yards (4,394). When Moss had the ball in his hands, all eyes were locked. He currently plays for the Washington Redskins.

Reggie Wayne - Wayne was a four-year starter at Miami and set a school record with 173 career catches. He set a freshman record with 48 receptions as well. Wayne has gone on to become one of the best Canes at the next level registering 10,034 yards and 66 touchdowns in his ongoing 10-year career with the Indianapolis Colts.

Andre is the NFL's best receiver.

Risers

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Mike Wallace, Steelers – With Santonio Holmes out of the picture, Wallace will have every opportunity to be the number two guy and could find himself as the Steelers’ top target as the season progresses. He has the speed to be a force down the field and displayed a wide array of skills in his rookie season after hauling in 39 receptions for 756 yards (19.6 average) and 6 touchdowns. Target the speedster in the middle of your draft beginning in round six.

Michael Crabtree, 49ers – After missing five games to open his NFL career, Crabtree came on with 48 receptions for 625 yards to close out 2009. The only thing that could hold him back is the play of quarterback Alex Smith, who has shown signs of becoming a solid starter but hasn’t sold anyone yet. Nabbing him after round seven will pay dividends.

Pierre Garcon, Colts – Peyton Manning is going to produce, a forgone conclusion for one of the greatest to ever play. Although Reggie Wayne is his guy, there are going to be more than enough balls to go around, leaving Garcon as a potentially huge beneficiary. Despite missing the last two games of the season he still had 765 yards receiving and that was during his first year of significant playing time. Like Crabtree and Wallace, Garcon is a great target in the middle of your draft.

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Fallers

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Desean Jackson, Eagles – Jackson was a fantasy monster last year with 1156 yards and 9 touchdowns. That was with Donovan McNabb throwing him the football, not Kevin Kolb. Although Kolb could turn out to be a productive quarterback, that is still an unknown, making Jackson a risky selection.

Vincent Jackson, Chargers - Jackson was the best receiver in all of fantasy football in the first half of last season before he dropped off the map with only two touchdowns in the second half. He is facing a three-game suspension to open up the 2010 season so his value should take a hit. When he’s on the field he’s one of the best, but taking him in the early rounds when he’s facing a shortened season isn’t the smartest idea.

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Rankings

1. Andre Johnson, TEN – The best in the game after the year he had in 2009 (1575 YDS and 8 TD).

2. Randy Moss, NE - This old man still has the goods to be an elite fantasy receiver.

3. Larry Fitzgerald, ARI – The owner of the best hands in football might have a tougher time this year without Boldin and Warner.

4. Reggie Wayne, IND – Manning’s top target is a safe bet, wouldn’t you think?

5. Brandon Marshall, MIA – Miami’s new weapon is going to take the Dolphins offense to another level.

6. Miles Austin, DAL – There’s no more sneaking up on people with Austin anymore. He is a legitimate star.

7. Greg Jennings, GB – The best receiver on one of the most dangerous offenses in football with one of the game’s best quarterbacks.

8. Calvin Johnson, DET - His ability is off the charts, but his quarterback will dicate his success next year.

9. Marques Colston, NOR – The best receiver on a team with the best quarterback in football.

10. Chad Ochocinco, CIN – With Owens across from him he will thrive.

11. Roddy White, ATL

12. Anquan Boldin, ARI

13. Desean Jackson, PHI

14. Sidney Rice, MIN – Will Favre return? If yes, can he stay healthy long enough for Rice to be a star again?

15. Steve Smith, CAR

16. Steve Smith, NYG

17. Hines Ward, PIT

18. Dwayne Bowe, KC

19. Wes Welker, NE - How good will he be coming off a major surgery?

20. Donald Driver, GB

21. Steve Breaston, ARI - No Boldin, no problem. He’s going to be a great player in the near future.

22. Robert Meachem, NOR

23. Santana Moss, WAS – McNabb will revive his career.

24. Mike Sims-Walker, JAC

25. Pierre Garcon, IND

26. Terrell Owens, CIN

27. Mike Wallace, PIT

28. Hakeem Nicks, NYG

29. Devin Hester, CHI

30. Santonio Holmes, NYJ – If not for his four-game suspension he’d be a top 15 receiver.

31. T.J. Houshmanzadeh, CIN

32. Michael Crabtree, SF

33. Percy Harvin, MIN - I’m not sold.

34. Derrick Mason, BAL - The dinosaur is ready to contribute once again.

35. Roy Williams, DAL

36. Jeremy Maclin, PHI  - Sleeper alert.

37. Chris Chambers, KC

38. Kenny Britt, TEN

39. Lee Evans, BUF

40. Eddie Royal, DEN – He will have a bounce back year with Marshall out of the picture.

41. Jerricho Cotchery, NYJ

42. Braylon Edwards, NYJ

43. Austin Collie, IND

44. Brian Hartline, MIA

45. Julian Edelman, NE

Ken Dorsey (2000 – 2002)

Everyone remembers Kosar, Testaverde, and Kelly as the premiere Canes’ quarterbacks, but what about Dorsey? Sure he looked like he ate a pretzel a day and then never made it big in the NFL, but you cannot ignore the facts. He played in two national championships, winning one and losing the other on the worst called penalty in the history of football. He passed for 8,758 yards. 76 touchdowns, and posted an absurd 38-2 record during his three years as starter. Who cares if he couldn’t sling the ball on a rope sixty yards down field. Dorsey was a gamer, a pure winner.

Runningback -

Willis McGahee

This was brutal choice. My main argument is this: Nobody put more fear into a defense than McGahee did during the 2002 season when he rushed for 1,753 yards (6.2 avg),  28 touchdowns, and had eight 100-yard games (All Hurricane records). Every time he touched the ball he was a threat to go the distance due to his rare combination of strength and explosiveness. If he didn’t get his knee shredded like a block of cheese in the 2002 National Championship, he might be the best back in the NFL today.

Edgerrin James

Edgerrin James was dominant for multiple seasons in Coral Gables, as he was the only Canes back to have two consecutive seasons with 1,000-plus rushing yards, and he ranks first in school history with the most 100-yard rushing games (14). He also still holds the record for rushing yards in a game with 299, which has a good chance of never being broken.

Fullback

Alonzo Highsmith (1984 – 1986)

The father to current Miami backup QB A.J. Highsmith was a 235 pound bull for the old school, fatigue-clad Canes. He won a national title in 2003 over Nebraska.

Wide Receiver

Michael Irvin (1984 – 1987) Irvin finished his career at “The U” with 143 receptions, 2,423 yards and 26 touchdowns(Best all time). He was known for his flash just as much as his playmaking ability and goes down as one of the greatest Canes ever.

Santana Moss (1997 – 2000) Moss narrowly edges out Andre Johnson and Reggie Wayne because he was the total package. The former walk-on graduated as the school’s all-time leader in receiving yards (2,546), punt return yards (1,196), and all-purpose yards (4,394). He was as dangerous in the return game as anyone in the history of college football and was a threat to take it to the house any time he touched the rock.

Tight End

Jeremy Shockey (2000 – 2001) Shock was a critical part of the 2001 National Championship team, one of the best teams in the history of college football. He possessed the unique mix of size and speed to beat any matchup the defense threw at him.

Tackles

Bryant McKinnie (2000 – 2001)

Leon Searcy (1988 – 1991)

Guards

Chris Myers (2001 – 2003)

Martin Bibla (1998 – 2001)

Center

Jim Otto (1957-1959)

Returner

Devin Hester (2004-2005) The fastest man in Miami Hurricane history with six career touchdowns off returns. He never really fit in on either side of the ball, but his role as a dominant force in the return game made him a game changer. He goes down as one of the most dangerous players in college football history.

Check out the Hurricane’s All-Time Defense HERE