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O. J. Simpson
Orenthal James Simpson, also known by his nickname "the Juice", was an American professional football player, actor, and media personality who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons, primarily with the Buffalo Bills. Simpson is regarded as one of the greatest running backs of all time, but his success was overshadowed by his criminal trial and contentious acquittal for the murders of his former wife Nicole Brown and her friend Ron Goldman in 1994.
Tim Tebow
American football and baseball player (born 1987)
Lamar Jackson
Lamar Demeatrice Jackson Jr. is an American professional football quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Louisville Cardinals, winning the Heisman Trophy in 2016, and was selected by the Ravens with the final pick in the first round of the 2018 NFL draft. A two-time recipient of the NFL Most Valuable Player (MVP) award and the all-time leader in quarterback rushing yards, Jackson is regarded as one of the best quarterbacks of his generation, and by some analysts as one of the greatest dual-threat quarterbacks of all time.
Cam Newton
Cameron Jerrell Newton is an American former professional football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons, primarily with the Carolina Panthers. Nicknamed "Super Cam", he is second in career quarterback rushing touchdowns and third in career quarterback rushing yards. Following a stint with the Florida Gators, Newton played college football for the Auburn Tigers, winning the Heisman Trophy and the 2011 BCS National Championship Game as a junior. He was selected first overall by the Panthers in the 2011 NFL draft.
Barry Sanders
American football player (born 1968)
Joe Burrow
American football player (born 1996)
Sam Bradford
American football player (born 1987)
Reggie Bush
American football player (born 1985)
Ernie Davis
American football player (1939–1963)
Baker Mayfield
Baker Reagan Mayfield is an American professional football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). Following one season of college football with the Texas Tech Red Raiders, he played for the Oklahoma Sooners, becoming the first walk-on player to win the Heisman Trophy. He was selected first overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2018 NFL draft.
Derrick Henry
Derrick Lamar Henry Jr. is an American professional football running back for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). Nicknamed "King Henry", he is known for his imposing style of play and larger build than the average running back. Noted for his success at every stage of his career, Henry is the only player to have rushed for at least 2,000 yards in a season at the high school, college, and professional levels. He also led the nation in rushing yards and rushing touchdowns at all three levels.
Bo Jackson
American football and baseball player (born 1962)
Robert Griffin III
American football player (born 1990)
Matt Leinart
American football player (born 1983)
Roger Staubach
American football player and Navy officer (born 1942)
Marcus Mariota
American football player (born 1993)
Herschel Walker
American football player and Republican Georgia Senate political candidate (born 1962)
Paul Hornung
American football player (1935–2020)
Charles Woodson
American football player (born 1976)
Jameis Winston
American football player (born 1994)
Carson Palmer
American football player (born 1979)
Charlie Ward
American basketball and football player
Kyler Murray
Kyler Cole Murray is an American professional football quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). Following one season of college football with the Texas A&M Aggies, Murray played for the Oklahoma Sooners, winning the Heisman Trophy in 2018. Murray was selected first overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2019 NFL draft. He was also selected ninth overall by the Oakland Athletics of Major League Baseball (MLB) in the 2018 draft, making him the first player drafted in the first round of both sports.
Johnny Manziel
American football player (born 1992)
Doug Flutie
American football player
Ricky Williams
American football player (born 1977)
Billy Cannon
American football player (1937-2018)
Bryce Young
Bryce Christopher Young is an American professional football quarterback for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide, setting the school record for most passing yards in a single game (559) and winning several player of the year awards in 2021, including the Heisman Trophy. Young was selected first overall by the Panthers in the 2023 NFL draft. In the 2025 season, he helped lead the Panthers to their first playoff appearance since 2017 and first division title since 2015.
Marcus Allen
American football player and analyst (born 1960)
Tony Dorsett
American football player (born 1954)
Eddie George
American football player
Jim Plunkett
American football player (born 1947)
Troy Smith
American football player (born 1984)
Jayden Daniels
American football player (born 2000)
Desmond Howard
American football player (born 1970)
Vinny Testaverde
All-American college football player, professional football player, quarterback, Heisman Trophy winner
DeVonta Smith
American football player (born 1998)
Earl Campbell
American football player (born 1955)
Mark Ingram
American football player (born 1989)
Caleb Williams
Caleb Williams is an American professional football quarterback for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). Following one season of college football with the Oklahoma Sooners, he played for the USC Trojans and won the Heisman Trophy in 2022 after setting single-season school records in passing yards and touchdowns.
Nile Kinnick
American football player
Johnny Lujack
American football player (1925-2023)
Travis Hunter
American football player (born 2003)
Tim Brown
American football player (born 1966)
Glenn Davis
American football player and Heisman Trophy winner (1924-2005)
Tom Harmon
American football player and sportscaster (1919–1990)
Howard Cassady
American football player (1934–2019)
Ty Detmer
American football player and coach (born 1967)
Johnny Lattner
American football player, Heisman Trophy winner (1932-2016)
John David Crow
American football player and coach, college athletic administrator (1935-2015)
Charles White
American football player and coach (born 1958)
Archie Griffin
player of American football
Doak Walker
American football player (1927-1998)
Davey O'Brien
American football player (1917-1977)
Terry Baker
American football and basketball player
Billy Sims
American football player (born 1955)
Leon Hart
American football player (1928-2002)
Fernando Mendoza
Fernando Gabriel Mendoza V is an American professional football quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). Mendoza played college football for the California Golden Bears before transferring to the Indiana Hoosiers in 2025, where he won the Heisman Trophy en route to a national championship. He was selected by the Raiders first overall in the 2026 NFL draft.
Pete Dawkins
Heisman Trophy winner, Rhodes Scholar and U.S. Army Brigadier General
Angelo Bertelli
college football player, professional football player, quarterback, All-American, Heisman Trophy winner, U.S. Marine (1921-1999)