An All-American at Louisville, where he eventually joined their Ring of Honor, Sam Madison joined the Miami Dolphins as a Second Round Pick in 1997. Madison started three games as a rookie and became the Dolphins' starting right cornerback in his second year. From that year to 2002, he was one of the best shutdown defensive backs in football.
Madison had eight picks in 1998 and was a Pro Bowl snub, though was rewarded with a Second Round pick and was sixth in Defensive Player of the Year voting. Madison then led the NFL in Interceptions in 1999 (7) and began a string of four Pro Bowls and two First Team All-Pros. Paired with Patrick Surtain, the duo played a large part in Miami’s regular trips to the postseason in that period.
Madison was released by the Dolphins and signed with the New York Giants, adding veteran depth to their secondary. He helped them win Super Bowl XLII in that shocking win over New England and retired a year after with 36 career Interceptions.
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