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The original was posted on /r/cfb by /u/WinesburgOhio on 2025-05-18 14:30:56+00:00.
Using the Illinois football record book, I was able to confirm that Dike Eddleman still holds the school records for longest punt in school history (88 yards) and longest punt return in school history (92 yards), which he did in the late-40s. Eddleman was drafted into the NFL, but instead was a 2x NBA All-Star (one of the elite outside shooters of the early-50s), plus he was an Olympic high jumper. He had the 2nd-highest leap at the 1948 Olympics, but it was tied with two other athletes, and the tie-breaking rules of the time bumped him to a 4th place finish and no medal. So yes, he was an amazing overall athlete.
Does any other college have one player who holds both records at their school, or even close?