List of Famous American Football Players

Jon Steven Young is a former professional American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 15 seasons, primarily with the San Francisco 49ers. He also played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Prior to his NFL career, he was a member of the Los Angeles Express in the United States Football League (USFL) for two seasons. Young played college football for Brigham Young University (BYU), setting school and NCAA records en route to being runner-up for the 1983 Heisman Trophy.

Martellus Demond Bennett is a former American football tight end. The Dallas Cowboys drafted him in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft after playing college football at Texas A&M. Bennett also played in the NFL for the New York Giants, Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers and New England Patriots. He won Super Bowl LI with the Patriots over the Atlanta Falcons. He is the younger brother of former defensive end Michael Bennett. After his NFL career, Bennett began work as a children's author and has since published several books under his own publication company, The Imagination Agency.

Vincent Papale is a former professional American football player. He played three seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League following two seasons with the Philadelphia Bell of the World Football League. Papale's story was the inspiration behind the 2006 film Invincible.

Charles Lewis Haley is a former American football linebacker and defensive end who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the San Francisco 49ers and the Dallas Cowboys (1992–1996).

Calais Malik Campbell is an American football defensive tackle and defensive end for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the University of Miami, and was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft.

Jabrill Ahmad Peppers is an American football strong safety for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Michigan, and was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft. A standout athlete early in high school, he was named the Air Force National Sophomore of the Year in 2011. Sports Illustrated named Peppers one of their "Future Game Changers," a group of 14 young athletes who are considered to be the brightest talents of their respective sports. Peppers was named the Thompson-Randle El Freshman of the Year, Freshman All-American, and a Second-Team All-American in 2015. Peppers was named the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, Linebacker of the Year, Return Specialist of the Year, and an All-American in 2016.

John Terrence Lynch Jr. is an American football executive and former strong safety who is the current general manager of the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Stanford University, and was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the third round of the 1993 NFL Draft.

Kevin Romone White Jr. is an American football wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at West Virginia. A highly-rated prospect coming out of college, White was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft but had his first three seasons with the team ended early due to various injuries. He was released by the Bears after the 2018 season and has since been a member of the Arizona Cardinals and 49ers.

Kellen Boswell Winslow II is an American former professional football player and convicted serial sex offender. He was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL) and played college football at the University of Miami, where he earned unanimous All-American honors, was recognized as the top college tight end and won the 2001 BCS national championship. Winslow was drafted by the Cleveland Browns with the sixth overall pick in the 2004 NFL Draft. Winslow played four seasons for the Browns and was named to the Pro Bowl in 2007. He also played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New England Patriots and New York Jets.

James Bradley Johnson is a former American football quarterback. During his 15-year career in the National Football League (NFL), Johnson played for the Minnesota Vikings, Washington Redskins, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Dallas Cowboys. He is perhaps best known for his time with the Buccaneers, whom he led to their Super Bowl XXXVII title over the Oakland Raiders.