Jerry Jones Kansas Wesleyan Coyote Athletic Hall of Fame
To this day Warren remains the highest professional football draft pick in the history of the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference. Warren was drafted by the National Football League’s Pittsburgh Steelers *. At KWU he was a four-year starter, three years All-KCAC, and named All-American defensive tackle. Warren captivated the Kansas Senior All-Stars in the Mo-Kan Bowl and was selected to play in the Chicago Tribune All-Star game.
* Smith was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 20th round, the 178th overall pick, of the 1947 draft.
