List of Famous American Football Players
Nate Sudfeld
Nathan Michael Sudfeld is an American football quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Indiana, and was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the sixth round in the 2016 NFL Draft.
Eddie George
Edward Nathan George Jr. is a former professional American football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for nine seasons. He played college football for The Ohio State University and won the Heisman Trophy in 1995. He was drafted in the first round of the 1996 NFL Draft, and played professionally for the Tennessee Titans and Dallas Cowboys. George was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2011. Post-football, George earned an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. In 2015, he guest starred on an IFC episode of the satirical talk-show Comedy Bang Bang, titled "Eddie George Wears a Navy Suit and Half-Zip Pullover." In 2016, he appeared on Broadway in the musical Chicago as the hustling lawyer Billy Flynn.
Ty Montgomery
Ty Anthony Montgomery II is an American football running back for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Stanford. Montgomery was drafted as a wide receiver by the Green Bay Packers in the third round of the 2015 NFL Draft. In 2016, he switched over to running back.
Kyle Williams
Kyle Derrick Williams is a former American football defensive tackle who spent his entire 13 year career with the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at LSU, and was drafted by the Bills in the fifth round of the 2006 NFL Draft, playing 13 seasons with them before retiring following the 2018 season.
Fred Dryer
John Frederick Dryer is an American actor, radio host, screenwriter and former American football defensive end in the National Football League (NFL).
Marcus Williams
Marcus Alan Williams is an American football safety for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Utah.
Kellen Winslow
Kellen Boswell Winslow Sr. is an American former professional football player in the National Football League (NFL). A member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame (1995), he is widely recognized as one of the greatest tight ends in the league's history. Winslow played his entire NFL career from 1979 to 1987 with the San Diego Chargers after being selected in the first round of the 1979 NFL Draft. He played college football for the University of Missouri, where he was a consensus All-American. He was also inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame (2002).
Christian Wade
Christian Wade is an English American football player and former rugby union player, currently a running back for the practice squad of the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He previously played rugby union for Wasps, and won one cap for England, as a wing.
Colin Allred
Colin Zachary Allred is an American politician, lawyer, and former professional football player. A member of the Democratic Party, he is currently serving as the U.S. Representative from Texas's 32nd congressional district. The district includes the northeastern corner of Dallas, as well as many of its northeastern suburbs including Garland, Richardson, Sachse, Wylie, the Park Cities, and Rowlett.
Gerald McCoy
Gerald Keith McCoy Jr. is an American football defensive tackle who is a free agent. He played college football at Oklahoma, where he earned consensus All-American honors, and was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers third overall in the 2010 NFL Draft. McCoy has been selected to the Pro Bowl six times, and is also a three time First-Team All-Pro.