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Bryce Oliver
Bryce Oliver (born 2000) is an American NFL wide receiver from Fort Lauderdale, undrafted in 2024 out of Youngstown State after starting at Kentucky; he holds Youngstown State's career record of 26 receiving touchdowns and has played for the Titans, Browns, and Texans.
Bryce Petty
Bryce Petty (Bryce William Petty), born 1991, is a former quarterback who starred at Baylor (2013 Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year) and played for the New York Jets, drafted fourth round, 103rd overall, in 2015.
Bryce Young
Bryce Young, Carolina Panthers quarterback and 2023 No. 1 overall pick, won the 2021 Heisman Trophy at Alabama with 4,872 yards and 47 touchdowns, then endured a 2-14 rookie season, a 2024 benching, and a rebound under Dave Canales.
Bub Means
Jerrod "Bub" Means (born 2001, Las Vegas) is an NFL wide receiver from Lovejoy, Georgia who played at Tennessee, Louisiana Tech, and Pittsburgh, was drafted 170th overall by the Saints in 2024, caught 9 passes for 118 yards and 1 TD, and joined the Browns' practice squad in 2026.
Bubba Smith
Bubba Smith (Charles Aaron Smith, 1945-2011), Michigan State two-time All-American defensive end, first overall pick of the 1967 NFL Draft, Super Bowl V champion with the Colts, and actor as Moses Hightower in six Police Academy films.
Bud Adams
Bud Adams (Kenneth Stanley Adams Jr., 1923-2013), oil executive who co-founded the AFL in 1959, owned the Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans for 54 years, won AFL titles in 1960-61, and moved the team to Nashville in 1997.
Bud Dupree
Bud Dupree (Alvin Dupree Jr., born 1993) is an NFL outside linebacker from Kentucky, drafted 22nd overall by Pittsburgh in 2015; career-high 11.5 sacks in 2019, 61 career sacks, now with the Chargers.
Bud Grant
Bud Grant (Harry Peter Grant Jr., 1927–2023) was an American football coach who led the Minnesota Vikings from 1967 to 1983 and won four Grey Cups with Winnipeg.
Budda Baker
Budda Baker, born Bishard Baker, is an American football safety for the Arizona Cardinals since 2017 who has earned eight Pro Bowl selections and four All-Pro honors.
Buddy Ryan
Buddy Ryan (James David Ryan, 1934-2016), NFL defensive coach, creator of the 46 defense; won Super Bowls with the 1969 Jets and 1985 Bears; head coach of the Eagles and Cardinals; father of coaches Rex and Rob Ryan.
Bum Phillips
Bum Phillips (Oail Andrew Phillips Jr., 1923-2013), Texas football coach; head coach of the Houston Oilers 1975-80 and New Orleans Saints 1981-85; pioneer of the NFL 3-4 defense.
Butch Davis
Butch Davis, American football coach; head coach of the NFL Cleveland Browns 2001-2004 (24-35, one 2002 playoff berth) and Miami Hurricanes 1995-2000 (51-20, 2000 Sugar Bowl win), later UNC head coach.
Butch Jones
Butch Jones (Lyle Allen Jones, born 1968) is an American college football coach, head coach at Arkansas State since 2021, formerly head coach at Central Michigan, Cincinnati, and Tennessee (fired 2017), with four conference titles.
Byron Jones (American football)
Byron Jones (born 1992, New Britain, CT) is a former NFL cornerback, UConn standout, 2015 first-round pick (27th overall) of the Cowboys, and combine broad jump record holder (12'3"). Highest-paid CB on a five-year, $82.5M Dolphins deal in 2020; released 2023 after injuries.
Byron Leftwich
Byron Antron Leftwich is a former NFL quarterback and coach who started for the Jacksonville Jaguars and later served as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' offensive coordinator from 2019 to 2022.
Byron Maxwell
Byron Maxwell, born 1988, former NFL cornerback from Clemson; Seattle sixth-round pick, Super Bowl XLVIII champion, signed six-year $63 million Eagles deal in 2015, later Miami and Seattle.
C. David Baker
C. David Baker, American attorney and executive, AFL commissioner 1996-2008 and president of the Pro Football Hall of Fame 2014-2021, known for 'The Knock' informing electees.
C. J. Anderson
C. J. Anderson, undrafted NFL running back, Denver Broncos Super Bowl 50 champion and 2014 Pro Bowler; 3,497 career rushing yards, later Panthers, Rams, Lions, retired 2020.
C. J. Beathard
C.J. Beathard, NFL quarterback; Iowa Hawkeyes; drafted 107th overall in round three of the 2017 draft by the 49ers, later Jaguars and Lions; grandson of Hall of Fame GM Bobby Beathard.
C. J. Gardner-Johnson
C. J. Gardner-Johnson, born Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, is an American NFL safety for the Buffalo Bills who won Super Bowl LIX with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2024.
C. J. Mosley (linebacker)
C.J. Mosley (Clint Mosley Jr.), NFL inside linebacker, 2014-2024 with Baltimore Ravens and New York Jets; five-time Pro Bowl, 2018 First Team All-Pro, 2013 Butkus Award winner at Alabama; retired June 19, 2025.
C. J. Prosise
C. J. Prosise (born 1994) is a former NFL running back from Woodberry Forest, Virginia, and Notre Dame, drafted 90th overall by Seattle in 2016; injuries limited him to 35 games, 283 rushing yards.
C. J. Spiller
C.J. Spiller (Clifford Spiller Jr., born 1987), Clemson running back 2006-09, ACC all-purpose yardage record holder, 9th overall 2010 NFL Draft pick, 2012 Pro Bowler, now Clemson running backs coach and run game coordinator.
C. J. Stroud
C. J. Stroud, Houston Texans quarterback drafted second overall in 2023 out of Ohio State; AP Offensive Rookie of the Year with 4,108 passing yards, 23 TDs, 5 INTs, and a 157.2-rating playoff win over Cleveland.
Cade McNown
Cade McNown (born 1977, Portland, Oregon) is a former UCLA quarterback and 1999 first-round Bears pick (12th overall) whose brief NFL career, 3,111 yards and a 3-12 starting record, made him a noted draft bust; later a College Football Hall of Famer and finance executive.
Caden Barnett
Caden Barnett (born 2003) is an NFL offensive guard, No. 76 for the Chicago Bears, signed as a 2026 undrafted free agent out of Wyoming, where he made 35 starts across five seasons.
Caden Durham
Caden Durham, LSU Tigers running back from Oklahoma City and Duncanville HS star; four-star 2024 recruit, Freshman All-SEC, led LSU rushing in 2024 (753 yards) and 2025 (505 yards), 10.28 100m sprinter.
Caden Pinnick
Caden Pinnick, American college football quarterback, Washington State Cougars (UC Davis transfer, Del Oro HS, Loomis, California). Big Sky Freshman of the Year 2025 with 3,206 passing yards and 32 touchdowns; named WSU starter in August 2026.
Caden Prieskorn
Caden Prieskorn (Caden Reed Prieskorn, born 1999) is an American tight end from Lake Orion, Michigan; Memphis walk-on, Ole Miss 2023 Peach Bowl Offensive MVP, and 2025 NFL undrafted free agent later with the Lions, Broncos, Buccaneers, Browns, and Panthers.
Cadillac Williams
Cadillac Williams (Carnell Lamar Williams), Auburn All-American running back, 2005 Buccaneers first-round pick (fifth overall), AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, later Auburn interim head coach in 2022.