24 Facts About Ron Sellers

Ron Sellers was the 6th overall selection in the 1969 NFL draft for the AFL's Boston Patriots where he became an AFL All-Star.

Ron Sellers played for the NFL's Dallas Cowboys and Miami Dolphins.

Ron Sellers attended Paxon High School in Jacksonville where he excelled in football and basketball.

Ron Sellers helped his team win the 1965 state basketball championship.

Ron Sellers went on to star at Florida State University as a split end and flanker in Bill Peterson's pro-style offense.

Ron Sellers recorded 212 receptions for 3,598 yards and 23 touchdowns.

Ron Sellers still holds 17 receiving and scoring records at Florida State University, including marks for single-season receptions, single-season receiving, single-game receptions, single-game receiving yards and single-game receiving touchdowns.

Ron Sellers holds the record for having 4 of the top 5 all-time games in receiving yardage in FSU history and eclipsed 200 receiving yards in a game 5 times during his college career.

Ron Sellers caught 13 or more passes in 7 collegiate contests overall and averaged more than 7 receptions and 119 receiving yards per game while wearing the Seminole uniform.

Ron Sellers is a member of the Gator, Peach and Sun Bowl Halls of Fame.

Ron Sellers was selected by the Boston Patriots in the first round of the 1969 NFL draft.

Ron Sellers earned AFL All-Star honors as a rookie after making 27 receptions for 705 yards, with 6 touchdowns averaging 26.1 yards per reception.

That season, Ron Sellers was promoted over Bob Hayes to take advantage of his big-play ability.

Ron Sellers finished the year as the top receiver for Dallas with 31 receptions and 5 touchdowns, averaging 21.1 yards per catch.

Ron Sellers remains as one of the few NFL players to have played for both Tom Landry and Don Shula.

Ron Sellers has since expanded to serve clients both statewide and nationally, providing services in risk management, insurance, and retirement planning.

Ron Sellers earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Risk Management from Florida State University in 1969.

Ron Sellers has been extensively involved in professional and community activities, particularly those affiliated with Florida State University.

Ron Sellers has served on the Florida State University Business School Advisory Board for over 20 years and was a longtime trustee of the FSU Foundation Board.

Ron Sellers was a member of the FSU Annual Fund Committee from 1991 to 1993, a founding board member of the University Center Club, and a member of the Presidential Search Committee in 1990.

Ron Sellers served as president of the FSU Palm Beach County Seminole Boosters in 1990 and chaired the Palm Beach County Seminole Golf Tournament for four years.

Beyond his university affiliations, Ron Sellers was a board member of the State of Florida Golf Association and served as chairman and founder of the Treasure Coast Chapter of the National College Football Hall of Fame.

Ron Sellers has held board positions with the Florida Chamber of Commerce, the Florida Economic Development Council, and the State of Florida Sports Hall of Fame.

Ron Sellers was president of Mayacoo Lakes Country Club in 1990.