Football Names
“Gridiron greats”
These names are shared with football stars — the quarterbacks, receivers, and gridiron legends of the NFL. Each one belongs to someone who shone under the Friday-night and Sunday-afternoon lights.
Matthew Stafford
NFL quarterback and Super Bowl champion
Andrew Luck
Former NFL quarterback
John Riggins
NFL Hall of Fame running back and Super Bowl MVP
Tyler Lockett
NFL wide receiver
Brandon Marshall
Former NFL wide receiver
Justin Herbert
NFL quarterback
Logan Mankins
NFL offensive lineman
Christian McCaffrey
NFL running back
Thomas Brady
Seven-time Super Bowl winning quarterback
Mason Crosby
NFL placekicker
Did you know football is one of the strongest sources of namesake names in America? Peyton, Brady, Lamar, and Cooper have all ridden waves of popularity alongside the careers of the stars who carried them.
Aaron Rodgers
NFL quarterback and Super Bowl MVP
Cameron Newton
NFL quarterback and MVP
Caleb Williams
Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback
Jayden Daniels
NFL quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner
Luke Kuechly
Former NFL linebacker for the Carolina Panthers
Adam Thielen
NFL wide receiver
Jason Kelce
All-Pro NFL center
Eric Dickerson
NFL Hall of Fame running back
Brian Urlacher
NFL Hall of Fame linebacker
Julian Edelman
Super Bowl MVP wide receiver
Adrian Peterson
NFL running back
Richard Sherman
All-Pro NFL cornerback
Patrick Mahomes
NFL quarterback and Super Bowl MVP
Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah
NFL linebacker
Jeremy Maclin
NFL Pro Bowl wide receiver
Hayden Hurst
NFL tight end
Peyton Manning
NFL quarterback and two-time Super Bowl champion
Devin Hester
NFL record-breaking return specialist
Antonio Brown
NFL wide receiver
Eli Manning
Two-time Super Bowl winning NFL quarterback
With the Super Bowl as the most-watched broadcast in the country year after year, a football name carries instant recognition — a nod to teamwork, toughness, and the biggest stage in American sport.
Carson Wentz
NFL quarterback
Vincent Lombardi
Legendary NFL coach for whom the Super Bowl trophy is named
Cooper Kupp
NFL wide receiver and Super Bowl MVP
Victor Cruz
Former NFL wide receiver and Super Bowl champion
Jared Goff
NFL quarterback
Trevor Lawrence
NFL quarterback
Alejandro Villanueva
Former NFL offensive tackle
Travis Kelce
NFL tight end and Super Bowl champion
Jaxon Smith-Njigba
NFL wide receiver
Micah Parsons
NFL linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys
Bryce Young
NFL quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner
Garrett Wilson
NFL wide receiver
Colin Kaepernick
Former NFL quarterback and civil rights activist
Lincoln Riley
American football coach
Jace Sternberger
American football tight end
Payton Manning
NFL quarterback and two-time Super Bowl champion
Kayden Boyd
American football player
Preston Smith
NFL outside linebacker
Brady Quinn
Former NFL quarterback
Easton Stick
NFL quarterback
Ezekiel Elliott
NFL running back
Kendall Wright
NFL wide receiver
Dalton Kincaid
NFL tight end
Emmanuel Sanders
NFL wide receiver
Caden Sterns
NFL safety
Calvin Johnson
NFL Hall of Fame wide receiver
Kaden Smith
NFL tight end
Devon Still
Former NFL defensive end
Weston Dressler
Professional football wide receiver
Jaxson Kirkland
NFL offensive lineman
Mitchell Trubisky
NFL quarterback
Johnathan Cyprien
NFL safety
Bennett Jackson
NFL defensive back
Braxton Miller
Former NFL wide receiver and Ohio State quarterback
Mckenzie Milton
American college football quarterback
Greyson Lambert
Former college football quarterback
Dillon Gabriel
American college football quarterback
Jameson Williams
NFL wide receiver
Andre Johnson
NFL Hall of Fame wide receiver
Drew Brees
Super Bowl-winning NFL quarterback
Brett Favre
NFL Hall of Fame quarterback
Myles Garrett
NFL defensive end
Troy Aikman
NFL Hall of Fame quarterback
Amari Cooper
NFL wide receiver
London Fletcher
NFL linebacker
Dawson Knox
NFL tight end
Dallas Clark
NFL tight end
Johnny Unitas
Hall of Fame NFL quarterback
Trenton Robinson
Former NFL safety
Derrick Henry
NFL star running back
Donovan McNabb
Former NFL quarterback
Malik Nabers
NFL wide receiver
Whitney Mercilus
NFL linebacker
Jaylen Waddle
NFL wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins
Chandler Jones
NFL defensive end
Jalen Ramsey
All-Pro NFL cornerback
Ryker Fyfe
American football quarterback
Philip Rivers
NFL quarterback
Kameron Chancellor
NFL strong safety known as 'Bam Bam'
Darius Slay
NFL cornerback
Dante Hall
NFL return specialist and wide receiver
Lane Kiffin
American football coach
Kyler Murray
NFL quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner
Walter Payton
NFL Hall of Fame running back
Julio Jones
All-Pro NFL wide receiver
Ty Law
NFL Hall of Fame cornerback
Jerry Rice
NFL Hall of Fame wide receiver
Trey Lance
NFL quarterback
Teagan Quitoriano
NFL tight end
Randy Moss
NFL Hall of Fame wide receiver
Tony Romo
Former NFL quarterback and sports broadcaster
Russell Wilson
NFL quarterback and Super Bowl champion
Drake London
NFL wide receiver
Adriel Jeremiah Green
NFL wide receiver commonly known as A.J. Green
Cade McNown
Former NFL quarterback
Theo Riddick
NFL running back
Trent Williams
NFL offensive tackle
Brock Purdy
NFL quarterback
Marshall Faulk
NFL Hall of Fame running back
Kamryn Babb
American football wide receiver
Lawrence Taylor
NFL Hall of Fame linebacker
Paxton Lynch
NFL quarterback
Darren Waller
NFL tight end
Armani Watts
NFL safety and Super Bowl champion
Zackary Bowman
NFL cornerback
Joe Montana
Hall of Fame NFL quarterback
Terry Bradshaw
Hall of Fame NFL quarterback
Jeffery Simmons
NFL defensive tackle
Colt McCoy
NFL quarterback
Warren Moon
Hall of Fame NFL quarterback
Bryant Young
NFL Hall of Fame defensive tackle
Micheal Barrow
Former NFL linebacker and coach
Khalil Mack
NFL All-Pro linebacker
Jase McClelland
Professional American football player
Gunner Olszewski
NFL wide receiver and return specialist
DeAndre Hopkins
NFL wide receiver
Wade Phillips
Longtime NFL coach and defensive coordinator
Kade Weston
Former NFL defensive tackle
Kendrick Bourne
NFL wide receiver
Sterling Shepard
NFL wide receiver
Billy Joe Tolliver
Former NFL quarterback
Quincy Enunwa
NFL wide receiver
Jamal Lewis
NFL Pro Bowl running back
Shaun Alexander
NFL running back and 2005 MVP
Terrance Knighton
NFL defensive tackle known as Pot Roast
Sutton Smith
NFL linebacker
Darian Stewart
NFL safety and Super Bowl champion
Demetrius Byrd
Former NFL wide receiver
Reginald Wayne
Former NFL wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts
Kelvin Benjamin
Former NFL wide receiver
Braylon Edwards
NFL wide receiver
Melvin Gordon
NFL running back
Leighton Vander Esch
NFL linebacker
Todd Gurley
NFL running back
Kamari Lassiter
NFL cornerback
Branden Albert
NFL offensive tackle
Nasir Adderley
NFL safety for the Los Angeles Chargers
Alvin Kamara
NFL running back
Randall Cunningham
NFL quarterback
Kash Daniel
American football linebacker
Marquis Cooper
NFL linebacker
Jamison Crowder
NFL wide receiver
Ronnie Lott
NFL Hall of Fame defensive back
Prince Amukamara
Former NFL cornerback and Super Bowl champion
Kolton Miller
NFL offensive tackle for the Las Vegas Raiders
Terrell Owens
Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver
Leonard Fournette
NFL running back
Ahmad Rashad
Former NFL wide receiver and prominent sports broadcaster
Clay Matthews III
NFL linebacker and Super Bowl champion
Jamari Thrash
American football wide receiver
Amani Toomer
Super Bowl-winning NFL wide receiver
Terrence Holt
NFL safety
Javon Walker
NFL wide receiver
Isiah Pacheco
NFL running back for the Kansas City Chiefs
Alijah Vera-Tucker
NFL offensive lineman
Jaelyn Duncan
Professional American football player
Jerome Bettis
NFL Hall of Fame running back known as 'The Bus'
Stetson Bennett
NFL quarterback and two-time national champion
Blaine Gabbert
NFL quarterback
Darrell Green
NFL Hall of Fame cornerback
Ray Lewis
Hall of Fame NFL linebacker
Kellen Winslow
NFL Hall of Fame tight end
Brendon Ayanbadejo
Former NFL linebacker and Super Bowl champion
Daxton Hill
NFL safety for the Cincinnati Bengals
Kason Williams
American football player
Zackery Belknap
American football player
Jarrett Bush
Super Bowl champion cornerback
Camron Johnson
College football wide receiver
Brycen Hopkins
NFL tight end
Trevon Diggs
NFL cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys
Marlon Mack
NFL running back
Keenan McCardell
Two-time Super Bowl winning wide receiver
Landyn Akers
American football wide receiver
Mathias Kiwanuka
NFL defensive end
Clinton Portis
Former NFL running back
Zayne Anderson
NFL safety
Palmer Pyle
Former NFL offensive guard
Otto Graham
NFL quarterback for the Cleveland Browns
DeShawn Shead
NFL player and coach
Ben Roethlisberger
Former NFL quarterback
Major Applewhite
College football coach and former quarterback
Davion Taylor
NFL linebacker
Talon Volz
Professional American football player
Mekhi Becton
NFL offensive tackle
Kailee Wong
Former NFL linebacker
Kareem Hunt
NFL running back
Kolby Listenbee
NFL wide receiver
Tevin Coleman
NFL running back
Tyrell Williams
NFL wide receiver
Rolando McClain
NFL linebacker
Sincere McCormick
American football running back
Kasen Williams
NFL wide receiver
Kylan Johnson
American football linebacker
Devonte Wyatt
NFL defensive tackle
Deacon Jones
NFL Hall of Fame defensive end
Rashad Jennings
NFL running back and Dancing with the Stars winner
Santana Moss
All-Pro NFL wide receiver
Landry Jones
American football quarterback
Lamar Jackson
NFL quarterback and MVP
Tyree Gillespie
American football safety
Davon House
NFL cornerback
Cannon Smith
Former NFL player and son of FedEx founder Fred Smith
Kellan Moore
Former NFL quarterback and football coach
Zaire Franklin
NFL linebacker for the Indianapolis Colts
Darien Gordon
NFL linebacker and two-time Super Bowl champion
Brodie Croyle
Former NFL quarterback
Donte Whitner
NFL Pro Bowl safety
Denzel Ward
NFL cornerback for the Cleveland Browns
Kendal Thompson
Professional American football quarterback
Jaylon Smith
NFL linebacker
Jacoby Jones
NFL wide receiver and Super Bowl champion
Junior Seau
NFL Hall of Fame linebacker
JaQuan Hardy
Professional American football running back
Cairo Santos
NFL placekicker
Quintin Mikell
NFL safety
Houston Carson
NFL safety
Heath Miller
NFL tight end for the Pittsburgh Steelers
Princeton Turner
American football wide receiver
Darnell Dockett
Three-time Pro Bowl NFL defensive tackle
Mike Ditka
NFL player, coach, and television commentator
Leroy Kelly
Pro Football Hall of Fame running back
Case Keenum
NFL quarterback
Sheldon Richardson
NFL defensive tackle
Brice Hunter
NFL wide receiver
DeMarcus Ware
NFL linebacker and Super Bowl champion
Kurt Warner
Super Bowl-winning NFL quarterback
Marquise Goodwin
NFL wide receiver and Olympic long jumper
Jamar Chase
NFL wide receiver
Deon Sanders
NFL Hall of Famer and college football coach
Amos Alonzo Stagg
Pioneering American football coach and athlete
Jamir Miller
Former NFL Pro Bowl linebacker
Semaj Morgan
College football wide receiver
Keanu Neal
NFL safety
Arden Key
NFL defensive end
Rayne Dakota Prescott
NFL quarterback known as Dak Prescott
Cortney 'Cort' Fatland
American football player
DeAngelo Williams
Former NFL running back
Cassius Marsh
NFL defensive end
Koa Misi
NFL linebacker
Jaron Brown
NFL wide receiver
Baker Mayfield
NFL quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner
Emmitt Smith
NFL all-time leading rusher and Hall of Fame running back
Ashtyn Davis
NFL safety for the New York Jets
Dion Sanders
NFL Hall of Famer and college football coach
Devante Adams
NFL All-Pro wide receiver
Archie Manning
Former NFL quarterback and father of Peyton and Eli Manning
Jabari Greer
NFL cornerback and Super Bowl champion
Xzavier Dickson
American football linebacker
Dashawn Hand
NFL defensive tackle
Davin Bellamy
American football linebacker
Rey Maualuga
Former NFL linebacker
Laken Tomlinson
NFL offensive guard
Elvis Dumervil
NFL linebacker
Braiden McGregor
American football defensive end
Brenton Bersin
Former NFL wide receiver
Keon Coleman
NFL wide receiver
Arian Smith
American football wide receiver and sprinter
DaQuan Jones
NFL defensive tackle
Shayne Graham
Former NFL placekicker
Korey Stringer
Pro Bowl offensive tackle for the Minnesota Vikings
Jarvis Landry
NFL wide receiver
Coby Fleener
NFL tight end
Earl Campbell
NFL Hall of Fame running back
Cortez Kennedy
NFL Hall of Fame defensive tackle
Zeke Bratkowski
NFL quarterback and coach
Jovan Belcher
Former NFL linebacker
Franco Harris
NFL Hall of Fame running back
Kory Sheets
Professional football running back
Rian Lindell
Former NFL placekicker
Chaz Schilens
Former NFL wide receiver
Callahan Bright
American football player
Deonte Thompson
NFL wide receiver
Garrison Hearst
Former NFL running back
Javion Cohen
American football offensive lineman
Darion Conner
Former NFL linebacker
Langston Walker
Former NFL offensive tackle
Cornelius Bennett
NFL linebacker
Kirk Cousins
NFL quarterback
Gino Cappelletti
American Football League MVP and star kicker
Raheem Morris
American football coach
Dwight Freeney
NFL defensive end and Hall of Famer
Jordy Nelson
NFL wide receiver
Josh Allen
NFL quarterback
Dandre Swift
NFL running back
Cayson Collins
American football linebacker
Stephon Gilmore
NFL Defensive Player of the Year
Antwan Odom
Former NFL defensive end
Jalyn Armour-Davis
NFL cornerback
Tru Walker
American football wide receiver
Gannon Conway
Professional American football player
Bret Bielema
American football coach
Khari Jones
CFL quarterback and coach
Kodi Burns
College football coach and former wide receiver
Damari Alston
American college football running back
Simeon Rice
NFL defensive end and Super Bowl champion
Jaeden Graham
American football tight end
Shaquille Leonard
NFL linebacker formerly known as Darius Leonard
Mayson Brooks
American football player
Ameer Abdullah
NFL running back
Keshawn Martin
Former NFL wide receiver
Darrius Heyward-Bey
NFL wide receiver
Deion Sanders
NFL Hall of Fame cornerback and MLB player
Tre Madden
NFL fullback
Canaan Severin
Former NFL wide receiver
Jericho Cotchery
NFL wide receiver
Don Shula
Winningest head coach in NFL history
Travon Walker
NFL defensive end and first overall draft pick
Lyle Alzado
All-Pro NFL defensive end
Jaylan Knighton
American college football running back
Broderick Thomas
NFL linebacker
Hakeem Nicks
Former NFL wide receiver and Super Bowl champion
Shamar Stephen
NFL defensive tackle
Britton Colquitt
NFL punter and Super Bowl champion
Darrin Walls
Former NFL cornerback
Foster Moreau
NFL tight end
Rome Odunze
NFL wide receiver
Bishop Sankey
Former NFL running back
Kylen Granson
NFL tight end
Marcellus Wiley
All-Pro NFL defensive end and broadcaster
Keyon Whiteside
Former NFL linebacker
Zyon McCollum
NFL cornerback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
JaMarcus Russell
Former NFL quarterback and first overall draft pick
Kevon Seymour
NFL cornerback
Akeem Hunt
American football running back
Savion Williams
College football wide receiver
Jamil Douglas
NFL offensive lineman
Marquez Valdes-Scantling
NFL wide receiver
Dewayne Robertson
Former NFL defensive tackle
Rashawn Scott
NFL wide receiver
Dan Marino
Hall of Fame NFL quarterback
Damarion Williams
NFL cornerback for the Baltimore Ravens
Delanie Walker
NFL tight end
Kamren Curl
NFL safety
Kalen DeBoer
American football coach
Creed Humphrey
NFL Pro Bowl center
Marques Colston
NFL wide receiver
Jaleel McLaughlin
NFL running back
Thatcher Szalay
Former NFL offensive lineman
Braylin Edwards
American football wide receiver
Deshaun Watson
NFL quarterback
Jelani Jenkins
Former NFL linebacker
Coy Bacon
NFL defensive lineman and three-time Pro Bowler
Domonique Foxworth
Former NFL cornerback and NFLPA president
Vince Lombardi
Legendary NFL coach for whom the Super Bowl trophy is named
Dontae Johnson
NFL cornerback
Amarion Miller
College football wide receiver
Zamir White
NFL running back
Daylen Everette
American football cornerback
Dakoda Shepley
Professional football player in the NFL and CFL
Makhi Hughes
American college football running back
Rae Carruth
Former NFL wide receiver
Jacobi Francis
NFL defensive back
Kyron Johnson
NFL linebacker
Ladarius Green
Former NFL tight end
Marlin McKeever
Former NFL linebacker and tight end
Kyren Williams
NFL running back
Keyshawn Johnson
Former NFL wide receiver and Super Bowl champion
Jaheim Bell
NFL tight end
Tahj Brooks
College football running back
Ollie Matson
Olympic medalist and NFL Hall of Fame running back
Omarion Hampton
College football running back
Darrion Daniels
NFL defensive tackle
Donnell Washington
Former NFL defensive tackle
Tyron Smith
NFL offensive tackle and Pro Bowler
Maxx Crosby
NFL defensive end
Treyvon Hester
NFL defensive tackle
Braedon Bowman
American football tight end
Watson Brown
American football coach and player
Wes Welker
Former NFL wide receiver
Tylan Wallace
NFL wide receiver
Coty Sensabaugh
NFL cornerback
Demarco Murray
NFL Offensive Player of the Year and Pro Bowl running back
Trevin Wade
NFL cornerback
Javonte Williams
NFL running back for the Denver Broncos
Keller Chryst
American football quarterback
Darrian Miller
Professional American football player
Brandyn Thompson
Professional football cornerback
Ahmir Mitchell
American football player
Dominque Harris
American football safety
Brant Boyer
NFL player and coach
Justyn Ross
NFL wide receiver
Jamaal Charles
Former NFL Pro Bowl running back
Baron Corbin
Professional wrestler and former NFL player
Tom Brady
Seven-time Super Bowl champion quarterback
Kahlil Bell
Former NFL running back
Deondre Francois
American football quarterback
Kentrell Brice
NFL safety who played for the Green Bay Packers
Demario Davis
All-Pro NFL linebacker
Antwon Blake
NFL cornerback
Arron Sears
NFL offensive lineman
Juwan Thompson
NFL running back
Keelan Cole
NFL wide receiver
Lathan Ransom
American football safety
Tommie Frazier
College football hall of fame quarterback
Taylen Green
College football quarterback
Kaelin Clay
NFL wide receiver and return specialist
Jourdan Lewis
NFL cornerback
Dezmond Gilliam
NFL fullback
Kylin Hill
American football running back
Dequan Hampton
American football wide receiver
Jevon Kearse
Former NFL defensive end known as 'The Freak'
Nevin Andrews
NFL offensive lineman
DeSean Jackson
NFL wide receiver
Bear Pascoe
NFL tight end and Super Bowl champion
Deontae Skinner
NFL linebacker
Tyquan Thornton
NFL wide receiver
Rasheed Marshall
Former NFL player
Jim Brown
NFL fullback and actor
DeJuan Green
Former NFL running back
Trayvon Mullen
Professional NFL cornerback
Jerrod Johnson
Former NFL quarterback and coach
Tavon Wilson
NFL safety and Super Bowl champion
Ramses Barden
Former NFL wide receiver
Shalom Luani
NFL safety
Garett Bolles
NFL offensive tackle
Rayshawn Jenkins
NFL safety
Trevion Thompson
American football wide receiver
Kyran Moore
Professional Canadian football wide receiver
Darrien Gordon
NFL defensive back and return specialist
Devonta Freeman
NFL running back
Tavion Thomas
American football running back
Keandre Jones
Professional NFL linebacker
Martez Wilson
Former NFL linebacker
Daylon Mack
NFL defensive tackle
Donavon Clark
Former NFL offensive guard
Devontae Booker
NFL running back
Lindy Infante
NFL player and head coach
Jerrell Freeman
NFL linebacker
Tremaine Edmunds
NFL linebacker
Charleston Lawrence
American football player
Bradlee Anae
NFL defensive end
Montrell Washington
NFL wide receiver
Najee Harris
NFL running back
Javian Hawkins
NFL running back
DeAnthony Thomas
Former NFL player and track star
Dru Samia
NFL offensive lineman
Cedrick Hardman
NFL defensive end and actor
Kelcie McCray
American football safety
Marcell Dareus
NFL defensive tackle and Pro Bowler
Karon Riley
Former NFL defensive end and actor
Ron Jaworski
Former NFL quarterback and analyst
Daylan McCutcheon
Highly rated high school football wide receiver
Dayne Crist
American football quarterback
Marty Schottenheimer
NFL player and head coach
Armon Watts
NFL defensive tackle
Bennie Fowler
NFL wide receiver and Super Bowl champion
Damarcus Dobbs
NFL defensive end
Devlin Hodges
NFL quarterback known as Duck
Jakobi Meyers
NFL wide receiver
Kenyatta Walker
Former NFL offensive tackle and Super Bowl champion
Daren Bates
NFL linebacker
Kavon Frazier
NFL safety
LaRon Landry
Former NFL safety and Pro Bowler
Tarik Cohen
NFL running back and Pro Bowler
Malcom Floyd
Former NFL wide receiver
Levon Kirkland
All-Pro NFL linebacker
Keion Crossen
NFL cornerback and Super Bowl champion
Dashaun Phillips
Professional NFL cornerback
Bill Estes
Former professional American football player
DaJuan Morgan
Former NFL safety
Rashaad Penny
NFL running back
Brannon Condren
Former NFL safety
Dameon Pierce
NFL running back
Isreal DeBruin
American football player
Dionte Johnson
NFL wide receiver
Timmy Smith
NFL running back and Super Bowl record holder
Everette Brown
Former NFL defensive end
Marshawn Lynch
NFL Super Bowl champion running back
Cornell Green
Former NFL defensive back for the Dallas Cowboys
Marquel Blackwell
Former NFL quarterback and college football coach
Torrey Smith
NFL wide receiver and two-time Super Bowl champion
Jarett Dillard
Former NFL wide receiver
Jerald Ingram
NFL coach and former player
Keshaun Vaughn
NFL running back
Emari Demercado
NFL running back
Romello Brinson
American football wide receiver
Dontrell Hilliard
NFL running back
Raekwon McMillan
American football linebacker
Rashaun Woods
Former NFL wide receiver
Dejon Gomes
Former NFL safety
Courtland Bullard
Former NFL linebacker
Jalin Hyatt
NFL wide receiver
Deron Cherry
NFL safety and six-time Pro Bowler
Jairus Byrd
NFL free safety and three-time Pro Bowler
Shaquan Lewis
Professional American football player
Javin Hunter
Former NFL wide receiver
Samari Rolle
NFL Pro Bowl cornerback
Tyreek Hill
NFL wide receiver known as 'Cheetah'
Lavon Kirkland
All-Pro NFL linebacker
Sammie Coates
NFL wide receiver
Parris Campbell
NFL wide receiver
Conley Graves
American football player
Blane Gaison
Former NFL safety for the Atlanta Falcons
Breon Borders
NFL cornerback
Dedrick Dodge
NFL safety and Super Bowl champion
Montez Sweat
NFL defensive end
Kemari Averett
American football tight end
Amen Ogbongbemiga
NFL linebacker
Earnest Graham
NFL running back
Merlin Olsen
NFL Hall of Fame defensive tackle and actor
Jacorey Shepherd
Former NFL cornerback
Cam Newton
NFL quarterback and MVP
Jahari Shelton
American football player
Deonta Williams
American football safety
Elyas Bakhtiari
Former NFL linebacker
Darrick Forrest
NFL safety for the Washington Commanders
Tavian Banks
Former NFL running back and All-American college player
Donta Jones
Former NFL linebacker
Jerod Mayo
NFL linebacker and head coach
Tyren Jones
College football running back
Taron Vincent
American football defensive tackle
Arik Armstead
NFL defensive end
Matt Ryan
NFL quarterback and MVP
Treyson Potts
American college football running back
Jajuan Dawson
Former NFL wide receiver
Seneca Wallace
Former NFL quarterback
Laquan Williams
Former NFL wide receiver
Khyree Jackson
NFL cornerback
Skyy Moore
NFL wide receiver
Delvin Breaux
Professional football cornerback
Jarren Williams
American football quarterback
Xavian Sorey Jr.
American college football linebacker
Daryn Colledge
Former NFL offensive guard and Super Bowl champion
Wilbert Montgomery
All-Pro NFL running back for the Philadelphia Eagles
LaMarcus Joyner
NFL defensive back
Tyrique Stevenson
NFL cornerback
Deshon Elliott
NFL safety
Rakeem Cato
Professional football quarterback
Jovon Belcher
Former NFL linebacker
Rashard Mendenhall
NFL Super Bowl champion running back
Jamon Brown
NFL offensive lineman
Eben Britton
Former NFL offensive lineman
Jameel McClain
Former NFL linebacker
Delano Hill
Professional American football player
Kaydin Proctor
American football offensive tackle
Darron Lee
American football linebacker
Niles Paul
Former NFL tight end
Emmit Smith
NFL wide receiver (often confused with Emmitt Smith)
Amaree Williams
Highly-rated American football recruit
Shamari Buchanan
Former NFL wide receiver
Kendric Burney
Former NFL cornerback
Marquan McCall
NFL defensive tackle
Antione Edwards
Former NFL defensive back
Quran Reid
American football player
Tyriq Knight
American football linebacker
Tremayne Anchrum
NFL offensive lineman
Quenton Nelson
All-Pro NFL offensive guard
Taven Bryan
NFL defensive tackle
Kobie Turner
NFL defensive tackle
Brandin Cooks
NFL wide receiver
Tahir Whitehead
NFL linebacker
Terrion Arnold
NFL cornerback for the Detroit Lions
Javien Elliott
NFL defensive back
Geno Smith
NFL quarterback
Ike Hilliard
Former NFL wide receiver
Terell Smith
NFL defensive back
Kordell Stewart
Former NFL quarterback known as 'Slash'
Dontavious Russell
NFL defensive tackle
Jameer Thurman
Professional football linebacker
Jacquez Green
Former NFL wide receiver
Kamrin Moore
NFL safety
Jihad Ward
NFL defensive end
Dontay Moch
Former NFL linebacker
Damonte Coxie
Professional football wide receiver
Kapri Bibbs
NFL running back
Jaelen Strong
NFL wide receiver
Baylen Buchanan
Professional American football player
Tavaris Jackson
NFL quarterback who played for the Minnesota Vikings and Seattle Seahawks
Tyran Hunt
American football player
Collier Brown
Former NFL punter
Jabril Cox
NFL linebacker
Drayton Florence
Former NFL cornerback
Von Miller
Super Bowl MVP linebacker
Derrell Johnson-Koulianos
Former college football wide receiver
Tyre Phillips
NFL offensive lineman
Keondre Coburn
NFL defensive tackle
Jarius Wright
NFL wide receiver
Davontae Harris
NFL cornerback
Kamar Aiken
Former NFL wide receiver
Terron Armstead
NFL offensive tackle
Wilber Marshall
Three-time Pro Bowl NFL linebacker
Kejuan Jones
Former college football running back
Dixon Edwards
NFL linebacker and three-time Super Bowl champion
Tashawn Bower
NFL defensive end
Makoa Cooper
American football player
Giovonni Tillman
American football player
Derrek Tuszka
NFL linebacker
Jarek Lancaster
American football linebacker
Jerrick McKinnon
NFL running back
Devine Ozigbo
NFL running back
Drue Tranquill
NFL linebacker
Terran Adams
Professional American football player
Asante Samuel
NFL Pro Bowl cornerback
Torrence Small
Former NFL wide receiver
Cortland Finnegan
NFL cornerback
Derrion Rakestraw
Professional American football safety
Jeron Johnson
NFL safety and Super Bowl champion
Shon Mitchell
Former NFL linebacker
Tyreke Smith
Professional American football defensive end
Lamonte Hunley
Former NFL linebacker
Davante Adams
NFL All-Pro wide receiver
Alfonzo Dennard
NFL cornerback
Dalvin Cook
NFL running back
Braylan Sanders
American football wide receiver
Tayvion Robinson
American football wide receiver
Zac Stacy
Former NFL running back
Demitrius Underwood
Former NFL defensive end
Dirk Koetter
American football coach
Raquan Keon Smith
American football linebacker
Sedrick Ellis
Former NFL defensive tackle
Xavien Howard
NFL cornerback for the Miami Dolphins
Golden Tate
NFL wide receiver and Pro Bowler
Dashon Goldson
NFL All-Pro safety
Tavares Gooden
NFL linebacker
Daunte Culpepper
Former NFL quarterback
Kayvon Webster
Super Bowl champion cornerback
Crawford Ker
Former NFL offensive lineman
Demetris Robertson
American football wide receiver
Rueben Mayes
NFL Pro Bowl running back
Marquell Blackwell
Former professional football quarterback
Britain Covey
NFL wide receiver and return specialist
Kainen Cullum
American football player
Selvin Young
Former NFL running back for the Denver Broncos
Rahim Moore
Former NFL safety
Dasean Cloud
Professional American football player
Mazi Smith
NFL defensive tackle
Ezekial Elliott
NFL running back often referred to by this spelling variant
Jashaun Corbin
American football running back
Karlos Dansby
NFL linebacker
Jaire Alexander
NFL Pro Bowl cornerback
Issiah Walker Jr.
American football offensive tackle
Davonta Smith
NFL wide receiver and Heisman Trophy winner
Jamell Fleming
NFL cornerback
Jerel Worthy
NFL defensive tackle
Colston Weatherington
Former NFL defensive end
Darious Williams
NFL cornerback
Jeramy Stevens
Former NFL tight end
Diondre Borel
NFL quarterback and wide receiver
Stefon Diggs
NFL wide receiver
Adarius Glanton
NFL linebacker
Martavious French
College football linebacker
Keontae Burns
College football wide receiver
Markeith Ambles
Professional football wide receiver
Sione Vaki
NFL safety for the Detroit Lions
Treston Decoud
NFL cornerback
Octavious Bishop
Former NFL offensive tackle
Lavonte David
NFL linebacker and Super Bowl champion
Mychal Kendricks
NFL linebacker
Tyjuan Hagler
Former NFL linebacker and Super Bowl champion
Rondell Mealey
Former NFL running back
Chazz Surratt
NFL linebacker
Mychael Kendricks
Professional football linebacker
Fitzgerald Toussaint
NFL running back
Dorien Bryant
American football player
Brison Manor
Former NFL defensive lineman
Tyshon Dye
American football running back
Taquan Mizzell
NFL running back
Delonte Hood
Professional American football cornerback
Kedrick Golston
Former NFL defensive tackle
Marquese Goodwin
NFL wide receiver and Olympic long jumper
Adrain Bell
American football wide receiver
Jawan Jamison
Former NFL running back
Truitt Brannan
American football player
Carnell Lake
NFL Pro Bowl safety and coach
Dalyn Williams
Professional football quarterback
Jacobe Vaughn
American football player
Jacory Harris
Former college football quarterback for the Miami Hurricanes
Jeromy Miles
NFL safety who played for the Ravens and Bengals
Jarron Gilbert
NFL defensive tackle
Andru Phillips
NFL cornerback
Jakeem Grant
NFL wide receiver and return specialist
Donaven McCulley
College football wide receiver
Brevin Jordan
NFL tight end
NaQuan Jones
Professional American football player
Tramaine Brock
NFL cornerback
Jamario Thomas
Former college football standout and record-breaking running back
Kadarius Toney
NFL wide receiver and Super Bowl champion
Kennith Freeman
Former professional American football player
Tyus Bowser
NFL linebacker
Vinny Testaverde
Former NFL quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner
Damario Pressley
Former NFL defensive tackle
Tylon Hemby
American football safety
Antwain Spann
Former NFL safety
Derion Kendrick
NFL cornerback
Brodrick Bunkley
Former NFL defensive tackle
Stoney Case
Former NFL quarterback
Deontay Burnett
Professional football wide receiver
Zavien Flowers
American football wide receiver known as Zay Flowers
Jamauri Bogan
Former college football running back for Western Michigan
Kendarius Webster
NFL cornerback
Maliek Collins
NFL defensive tackle
Tevon Coney
American football linebacker
Kashawn Fraser
Professional American football player
Mikeal Miller
American football player
Khiry Robinson
Former NFL running back
Terrill Owens
NFL Hall of Fame wide receiver commonly known as T.O.
Deshun Deas
American football cornerback
Jerell Adams
NFL tight end
Juston Burris
NFL safety
Lavelle Hawkins
NFL wide receiver
Ronnell Lewis
Former NFL linebacker
Gibran Hamdan
Former NFL quarterback
Traveon Beck
American football cornerback
Martel Van Zant
Former American football player
Antone Davis
Former NFL offensive tackle
Tray Walker
NFL cornerback for the Baltimore Ravens
Odell Beckham Jr.
NFL wide receiver and Super Bowl champion
Demetric Evans
Former NFL defensive end
Kraig Urbik
Former NFL offensive guard
Markese Stepp
American football running back
Vann McElroy
NFL safety and two-time Pro Bowler
Jayon Brown
NFL linebacker
Jashon Cornell
NFL defensive tackle
Jermey Parnell
NFL offensive tackle
Holton Hill
NFL cornerback
Lamarr Woodley
NFL linebacker and Super Bowl champion
Olen Underwood
Former NFL linebacker
Richmond Flowers Jr.
Former NFL safety and track star
Cordero Stewart
American football player
Cobi Hamilton
Former NFL wide receiver
Yancy Thigpen
Former NFL wide receiver
Dontavius Russell
NFL defensive tackle
Montavious Atkinson
American football linebacker
Harland Svare
NFL player and head coach
Wali Lundy
Former NFL running back
Cordarius Stewart
Professional American football player
Delton Hall
Former NFL defensive back for the Pittsburgh Steelers
Koy Detmer
Former NFL quarterback
Jarel Worthy
Former NFL defensive tackle
Devontay Love-Culbreath
American football player
Treshaun Ward
American college football running back
Quaid Barko
Professional American football player
Keli McGregor
NFL tight end and Colorado Rockies president
Derwin James
NFL safety for the Los Angeles Chargers
Sherrod Martin
Former NFL safety
Nashawn Goddard
Former NFL offensive tackle
Randon Henrie
Professional American football player
Deaundre Diggs
American football player
Dre Kirkpatrick
NFL cornerback
Javonta Payton
American football wide receiver
Trequan Smith
NFL wide receiver
Mackensie Alexander
NFL cornerback
Daeshawn Stephens
American football player
Jamall Lee
Canadian football running back
Kenyan Drake
NFL running back
Jaquavious Russaw
College football linebacker
Damar Hamlin
NFL safety for the Buffalo Bills
Ikaika Alama-Francis
Former NFL defensive end
Cris Carter
NFL Hall of Fame wide receiver
Demar Dotson
NFL offensive tackle
Coley O'Brien
Former NFL quarterback for the Washington Redskins
Jamaree Salyer
NFL offensive lineman
Barret Robbins
Former NFL All-Pro center for the Oakland Raiders
Tyvon Branch
Former NFL safety
Andrae Thurman
Professional American football wide receiver
Kawika Mitchell
Former NFL linebacker and Super Bowl champion
Jamarr Chase
NFL wide receiver and Offensive Rookie of the Year
Jestin Rolle
Professional American football player
Domonick Davis
Former NFL running back for the Houston Texans
Kyon Jones
American football player
Toney Clemons
NFL wide receiver
Nyles Morgan
American football linebacker
Demetrice Knight
Former NFL cornerback
Dezmon Briscoe
Former NFL wide receiver
Dontez Ford
Former NFL wide receiver
Jerick McKinnon
NFL running back
Lucious Smith
NFL cornerback for the Los Angeles Rams
Tami Maida
Pioneering female high school quarterback
Taysom Hill
NFL versatile offensive player for the New Orleans Saints
Maliq Carr
American football player
Terance Mathis
Former NFL Pro Bowl wide receiver
Everson Walls
NFL cornerback and Super Bowl champion
Demani Richardson
American football safety
Daiquan Kelly
American football linebacker
Neiko Thorpe
NFL cornerback
Derron Thomas
Professional American football player
Jaylinn Hawkins
Professional NFL safety
Leron McClain
NFL fullback and two-time Pro Bowler
Rahmir Johnson
College football running back
Deontre Thomas
American football defensive tackle
Lovell Pinkney
NFL wide receiver
Jacque MacKinnon
American Football League tight end
Chancelor James
American football safety
Kelechi Osemele
All-Pro NFL offensive lineman
Kortez Hall
American football player
Daijon Edwards
American football running back
Jawaun Johnson
Professional American football player
Marquette King
NFL punter known for his personality and athleticism
Tyrie Cleveland
NFL wide receiver
Antuan Edwards
Former NFL safety for the Green Bay Packers
Aundre Allison
Former NFL wide receiver
Taveon Glenn
American football player
Bijan Robinson
NFL running back
Montrel Meander
NFL safety
Kam Chancellor
NFL strong safety for the Seattle Seahawks
Dedric Ward
Former NFL wide receiver
Kevonte Martin-Manley
College football wide receiver
Amonte Caban
American football linebacker
Breyon Williams
American football player
Rasheem Green
NFL defensive end
Rashod Bateman
NFL wide receiver
Garin Veris
Former NFL defensive end
Alim McNeill
NFL defensive tackle for the Detroit Lions
Kendale Moore
American football player
Montreal Harris
American football player
Dayquan Perkins
American football player
Domanick Davis
Former NFL running back for the Houston Texans
Jawon Chisholm
American football running back
Tashaun Gipson
NFL safety
Jaivon Heiligh
American football wide receiver
Martavius French
College football linebacker
Hutson Mason
Former American football quarterback
Taevon Jacobs
American football wide receiver
Rashaan Salaam
Heisman Trophy-winning NFL running back
Geremy Davis
NFL wide receiver
Demontae Harris
American football cornerback
Brenan Rice
American football wide receiver
Trinton Holliday
NFL wide receiver and return specialist
Art Rooney
Founder of the Pittsburgh Steelers and NFL Hall of Famer
Jyaire Hill
American football defensive back
Dimitrius Underwood
Former NFL defensive end
Riki Ellison
Former NFL linebacker and three-time Super Bowl champion
Lavar Arrington
NFL linebacker
Oran Pape
NFL player and first Iowa State Patrol officer killed in the line of duty
Tajh Boyd
Former NFL and Clemson University quarterback
Bernie Kosar
NFL quarterback
Dawayne White
Former NFL defensive end
Tyrelle Pryor
NFL wide receiver and former Ohio State quarterback
Marquice Cole
Former NFL cornerback
Raheim Sanders
American college football running back
Gunther Cunningham
NFL coach and defensive coordinator
Noland Johns
Former NFL wide receiver
Kyre Crawford
American football player
Trevis Gipson
NFL outside linebacker
Derrius Guice
NFL running back
Jaelon Darden
NFL wide receiver
Kendrell Bell
NFL linebacker and 2001 Defensive Rookie of the Year
Gehrig Dieter
American football wide receiver
Jahlani Tavai
NFL linebacker
Ronell Renfro
Former American football player
Thurman Thomas
NFL Hall of Fame running back
Saquan Hampton
NFL safety
Tatem Bell
Former NFL running back
Corbett Davis
NFL fullback and first overall draft pick
Kenrick Ellis
NFL defensive tackle
Prentice Gautt
First African American football player at the University of Oklahoma
Demonta Bond
American football player
Keena Turner
NFL linebacker and four-time Super Bowl champion
Cyler Miles
Former college football quarterback
Travell Harris
Professional football wide receiver
Keshun Freeman
American football defensive end
Santonio Holmes
Super Bowl XLIII MVP and NFL wide receiver
Nnamdi Asomugha
Former NFL All-Pro cornerback and actor
Teron Ward
Former NFL running back
Camaron Cheeseman
NFL long snapper
Nazier Mullen
American football player
Damontae Kazee
NFL safety
Damone Clark
NFL linebacker
Tycen Anderson
NFL safety for the Cincinnati Bengals
Jayron Kearse
NFL safety for the Dallas Cowboys
Rasheen Ali
NFL running back
Rapheal
American football player
Cuyler Dunaway
American football player
Torry Holt
NFL wide receiver and Super Bowl champion
Diontae Johnson
NFL wide receiver
Rolland Lawrence
NFL cornerback for the Atlanta Falcons
Kiante Brand
American football player
Renaldo Nehemiah
World record-holding hurdler and NFL player
Marque Woodyard
American football player
Roshawn Marshall
Professional American football player
Pernell McPhee
NFL linebacker and Super Bowl champion
Azeem Victor
American football linebacker
Bradie James
Former NFL linebacker
Lydell Mitchell
NFL Pro Bowl running back
Tavarus Jackson
NFL quarterback who played for the Seahawks and Vikings
Olamide Zaccheaus
NFL wide receiver
Romie J. Harris
Professional American football player
Gayle Sayers
NFL Hall of Fame running back
Hardin Jones
Former NFL tight end
Harlin Pool
American football player
Kail Ellis
Professional American football player
Akili Smith
Former NFL quarterback and first-round draft pick
Telvin Smith
Former NFL linebacker for the Jacksonville Jaguars
Urban Meyer
American football coach and former player
Tavarius Jackson
Former NFL quarterback often referred to as Tarvaris Jackson
Johnie Cooks
NFL linebacker and first-round draft pick
Kerwin Bell
Former NFL quarterback and college football coach
Jerrel Wilson
NFL punter known as 'Thunderfoot'
Elroy Hirsch
NFL Hall of Fame receiver nicknamed Crazylegs
Montae Reagor
NFL defensive tackle and Super Bowl champion
Chrishawn Marshall
American football player
Steffon Johnson
Professional American football player
Tarell Basham
NFL outside linebacker
Tyrice Knight
NFL linebacker
Jatavious Brown
NFL linebacker
Jamaine Cook
American football running back
LeVar Woods
Former NFL linebacker and college football coach
Jamire Calvin
American college football wide receiver
Sharice Wright
NFL cornerback
Darris McCord
NFL defensive end for the Detroit Lions
Montell Owens
NFL Pro Bowl fullback
Lemar Parrish
NFL cornerback and eight-time Pro Bowler
Oneil Cousins
Former NFL offensive lineman
Adrion Smith
Former NFL cornerback
Rasean Davonte Sanford
American football player
Jerrad Page
Former NFL safety
Lajuan Williams
Professional American football player
Keldrick Carper
American football safety
Marshon Lattimore
NFL cornerback for the New Orleans Saints
Quintez Cephus
NFL wide receiver
Antwoine Richardson
Former NFL wide receiver
Arnez Battle
Former NFL wide receiver
Dantrell Savage
Former NFL running back
Nahshon Wright
NFL cornerback
Delante Williams
American football player
Kemon Hall
Professional American football cornerback
Warrick Dunn
NFL running back and philanthropist
Kennard Backman
NFL tight end
Khairi Fortt
Former NFL linebacker
Rahmel Dockery
College football wide receiver known for viral trick catch videos
Devron Harper
American football wide receiver
Diamonte Tucker-Dorsey
American football linebacker
Demontre Hurst
Former NFL cornerback for the Chicago Bears
Chaston West
Professional American football player
Raequan Williams
Professional American football player
Dujuan Harris
NFL running back
Zaven Collins
NFL linebacker for the Arizona Cardinals
Sanders Cummings
American football player
Avonte Maddox
NFL cornerback for the Philadelphia Eagles
Chip Kelly
American football coach
Aldon Smith
NFL linebacker
Bracken Williams
American football player
Torrian Gray
Former NFL safety and college football coach
Durell Eskridge
Professional American football safety
Braelon Allen
NFL running back for the New York Jets
Correy Sanders
American football player
Zaquan Barkley
American football player
Ontario Smith
American football player
Devone Bess
Former NFL wide receiver
Javar Seigle
American football player
Rob Gronkowski
American football tight end
Kedric Golston
Former NFL defensive tackle
Dameion Stafford
NFL safety
Trayvion Williams
NFL running back
Leshawn Sims
NFL cornerback
Jaymar Johnson
Former NFL wide receiver
Jayshon Jackson
College football wide receiver
Quenten Martin
American football player
Dorion Williams
American football player
Tajae Sharpe
NFL wide receiver
Daelin Hayes
NFL linebacker
Shamon Moore
American football player
Viliami Moala
American football defensive tackle
Jaquavion Fraziars
College football wide receiver
Vernell Brown Jr.
American football player
Aeneas Williams
NFL Hall of Fame cornerback and safety
Chavis Williams
Former NFL linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens
Tayvin Wallace
Highly-ranked high school football linebacker
Antwuan Hill
American football quarterback
Khyri Thornton
Former NFL defensive tackle
Priest Holmes
NFL Pro Bowl running back
Demarko Williams
American football player
Travonte Valentine
American football defensive tackle
Raysean Pringle
Professional American football player
Gaines Adams
NFL defensive end
Lavontae Hights
American football player
Rashan Gary
NFL outside linebacker
Deyon Sizer
Professional American football player
Artez Williams
American football player
Gardner Minshew
NFL quarterback
Kierre Anthony
American football player
Toriano Pride
American college football cornerback
Alonte Ray
American football player
Diandre Campbell
American football wide receiver
Giavanni Ruffin
American football running back and fitness personality
Dontre Wilson
Former Ohio State wide receiver
Germain Ifedi
NFL offensive lineman
Lovie Smith
American football coach and former player
Martrell Spaight
Former NFL linebacker
Tremain Mack
Former NFL safety
Jevonte Pitts
American football player
Jaquay Williams
American football wide receiver
Tyjae Spears
NFL running back for the Tennessee Titans
Jedd Fisch
American football coach
Derius Davis
NFL wide receiver and return specialist
Antonyo Mingo
American football player
Trayveon Williams
NFL running back
Dareon Cassel
Professional American football player
LaDainian Tomlinson
NFL Hall of Fame running back
Quindarius Carr
Former college football wide receiver