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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.

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.
Andrew Luck
American football player (born 1989)
Barry Sanders
American football player (born 1968)
Joe Burrow
American football player (born 1996)
Reggie Bush
American football player (born 1985)

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.
Larry Fitzgerald
American football player (born 1983)

Bo Jackson
American football and baseball player (born 1962)
Tua Tagovailoa
American football player (born 1998)
Matt Leinart
American football player (born 1983)
Marcus Mariota
American football player (born 1993)
Herschel Walker
American football player and Republican Georgia Senate political candidate (born 1962)

Jameis Winston
American football player (born 1994)
Charles Woodson
American football player (born 1976)
Charlie Ward
American basketball and football player
Doug Flutie
American football player
Ricky Williams
American football player (born 1977)

Kenneth Walker III
Kenneth Walker III is an American professional football running back for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons and Michigan State Spartans, winning the Walter Camp and Doak Walker Awards in 2021. Walker was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the second round of the 2022 NFL draft. In the 2025 season, he was named MVP of Super Bowl LX.

DeVonta Smith
American football player (born 1998)

Jim Plunkett
American football player (born 1947)
Tony Dorsett
American football player (born 1954)
Eddie George
American football player
Manti Te'o
American football player (born 1991)
Troy Smith
American football player (born 1984)
Marcus Allen
American football player and analyst (born 1960)

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
Darren McFadden
American football player (born 1987)

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.
Tim Brown
American football player (born 1966)
Travis Hunter
American football player (born 2003)
Larry Johnson
All-American college football player, professional football player, running back
Charles White
American football player and coach (born 1958)

Colt McCoy
American football player (born 1986)
Archie Griffin
player of American football

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.
Billy Sims
American football player (born 1955)
Danny Wuerffel
American football player (born 1974)
Hugh Green
All-American college football player, professional football player, linebacker, College Football Hall of Fame member
Johnny Rodgers
Player of American and Canadian football
Mike Rozier
All-American college football player, professional football player, running back, Heisman Trophy winner, College Football Hall of Fame member
Rashaan Salaam
All-American college football player, professional football player, running back, Heisman Trophy winner (1974-2016)
John Cappelletti
player of American football

Eric Crouch
American football player