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Brian Griese

Brian David Griese, born 1975 in Miami, is a former NFL quarterback who played 11 seasons, won a Super Bowl with the Broncos, and later coached the 49ers' quarterbacks.

Brian Hartline

Brian Hartline, former Ohio State and NFL wide receiver (Dolphins, Browns), longtime Ohio State receivers coach and offensive coordinator, named USF head football coach in December 2025.

Brian Hoyer

Brian Hoyer (born 1985) is a former NFL quarterback, undrafted from Michigan State in 2009; career backup and occasional starter for 10 teams, notably the Patriots and Browns, 10,899 passing yards, one Super Bowl.

Brian Orakpo

Brian Orakpo, former NFL outside linebacker (Washington Redskins 2009-14, Tennessee Titans 2015-18), 13th overall 2009 draft pick from Texas, four Pro Bowls, 66 career sacks, retired December 31, 2018.

Brian Piccolo

Brian Piccolo (Louis Brian Piccolo) was a Chicago Bears fullback from 1965 to 1969, remembered for his friendship with Gale Sayers and the film Brian's Song.

Brian Schottenheimer

Brian Schottenheimer (born 1973, Denver) is an NFL coach, son of Marty Schottenheimer, and 10th head coach of the Dallas Cowboys since January 2025, after OC stints with the Jets, Rams, Seahawks, and Cowboys.

Brian Urlacher

Brian Urlacher (born 1978, Pasco, Washington), Bears middle linebacker 2000–2012, ninth overall pick in 2000, 2000 Defensive Rookie of the Year, 2005 Defensive Player of the Year, eight Pro Bowls, 41.5 sacks, 22 interceptions, Hall of Fame Class of 2018.

Brian Westbrook

Brian Westbrook, born 1979, is a former NFL running back (Eagles 2002-09, 49ers 2010), Villanova NCAA all-purpose yards record holder, 2007 All-Pro, and Eagles Hall of Famer.

British Brooks

British Brooks (born 1999) is an NFL running back and fullback for the Houston Texans, an undrafted 2024 free agent from North Carolina known for special teams and blocking.

Britt Reid (American football)

Britt Reid, son of coach Andy Reid, was a Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach (2013-2020), ending as outside linebackers coach; his career ended after a 2021 DWI crash that injured Ariel Young, leading to a three-year prison sentence commuted in 2024.

Brock Bowers

Brock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders tight end drafted 13th overall in 2024 out of Georgia; two-time John Mackey Award winner; NFL rookie records of 112 receptions and 1,194 yards.

Brock Boyd

Brock Boyd is an American football wide receiver, number 11 for the Ohio State Buckeyes, a freshman in 2026 from Southlake Carroll High School in Texas, where he set the program's all-time receiving yards record before flipping from TCU to Ohio State.

Brock Glenn

Brock Glenn (Auburn Brock Glenn), American college football quarterback from Covington, Tennessee; Lausanne Collegiate School star who started FSU's 2023 ACC Championship as a true freshman, played 2023-2025 at Florida State, then transferred to Western Kentucky in 2026.

Brock Huard

Brock Huard, born 1976 in Seattle, is a former quarterback from the University of Washington drafted 77th overall by the Seahawks in 1999; he played sparingly for Seattle and Indianapolis and became a Seattle radio host and college football analyst.

Brock Lampe

Brock Lampe (born 2003, Kenosha, Wisconsin) is an NFL fullback from Northern Illinois; signed by the Patriots as a 2025 undrafted free agent, later Seahawks and Bills practice squad.

Brock Osweiler

Brock Osweiler, NFL quarterback (2012-2018), Denver Broncos backup and Super Bowl 50 winner, Houston Texans' $72 million free-agent bust; 15-15 starter, 7,418 yards, 37 TD, 31 INT; later ESPN analyst.

Brock Purdy

Brock Purdy, San Francisco 49ers quarterback, 2022 draft's final pick (Mr. Irrelevant, 262nd overall) from Iowa State; franchise-record 2023 season, Super Bowl run, five-year $265M extension through 2030.

Brock Rechsteiner

Brock Rechsteiner, wide receiver from Jacksonville State signed by the New Orleans Saints in 2026; son of WWE Hall of Famer Scott Steiner, cousin of Bron Breakker; suspended six games 2026 for PED policy violation, then waived.

Bronko Nagurski

Bronko Nagurski, born Bronislau Nagurski (1908–1990), was a Canadian-born American football fullback who powered the Chicago Bears to three NFL championships and later won world heavyweight wrestling titles.

Bruce Arians

Bruce Arians (born 1952) is an American football coach, Super Bowl LV-winning head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, two-time AP NFL Coach of the Year (2012 Colts, 2014 Cardinals), and former Arizona Cardinals head coach, now a Buccaneers senior advisor.

Bruce Matthews (American football)

Bruce Matthews, born 1961, USC All-American offensive lineman drafted ninth overall in 1983 by the Houston Oilers; played 19 seasons (296 games) for Oilers/Titans at all five line positions, 14 straight Pro Bowls, Hall of Fame 2007.

Bruce Smith

Bruce Smith (born 1963), NFL defensive end for the Bills and Redskins, all-time sack leader with 200 sacks, 13 double-digit sack seasons, 11 Pro Bowls, Hall of Fame 2009.

Bryan Glazer

Bryan Glazer, American sports executive, Owner/Co-Chairman of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers since the family's record $192 million purchase in 1995; son of Malcolm Glazer, oversaw Raymond James Stadium, two Super Bowl titles, and Tampa Bay philanthropy.

Bryan Harsin

Bryan Harsin is an American college football coach, head coach at Boise State from 2014 to 2020 and Auburn from 2021 until his firing in October 2022.

Bryan Hudson (American football)

Bryan Hudson (born 2001) is an NFL center for the New York Giants, #60, 6-5, 305 lbs. Undrafted from Louisville (formerly Virginia Tech), 2023 ACC Jacobs Blocking Trophy winner, first NFL start October 2026. Not the baseball pitcher of the same name.

Bryant Haines

Bryant Haines, Indiana Hoosiers defensive coordinator and linebackers coach, 2025 Broyles Award winner and AFCA FBS Assistant Coach of the Year; former Ball State linebacker and longtime Curt Cignetti assistant from IUP, Elon, and James Madison.

Bryce Boettcher

Bryce Boettcher, American NFL linebacker for the Indianapolis Colts (2026 fourth-round pick, 135th overall); two-sport Oregon athlete, 2024 Burlsworth Trophy winner, Astros 2024 13th-round draftee, 136 tackles in 2025.

Bryce Cabeldue

Bryce Cabeldue (born 2001) is an American football offensive guard. A four-year starter at Kansas, he was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Bryce Hall (American football)

Bryce Hall (born 1997) is an NFL cornerback from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; a Virginia Cavaliers star who led the FBS with 24 pass defenses in 2018, drafted 158th overall by the Jets in 2020, later with the Buccaneers and Texans. Distinct from running back Breece Hall.

Bryce Love

Bryce Love (Jonathan Bryce Love), Stanford running back from Wake Forest, NC; 2017 Heisman runner-up, Doak Walker and Lombardi Award winner with 2,118 rushing yards; drafted 112th overall in 2019 by Washington, career derailed by an ACL tear.