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Carl Nassib
Carl Nassib (born 1993), NFL defensive end and Penn State walk-on, first active NFL player to come out as gay (June 2021, Raiders); retired 2023 after seven seasons, 25.5 sacks; Trevor Project donor and Rayze founder.
Carlos Dunlap
Carlos Dunlap II, NFL defensive end (Bengals 2010-2020, Seahawks, Chiefs), two-time Pro Bowler with 100.0 career sacks, Bengals rookie and single-season sack records, traded to Seattle in 2020.
Carlos Hyde
Carlos Hyde, NFL running back (2014-2021) from Ohio State; played for the 49ers, Browns, Jaguars, Texans, and Seahawks; 4,979 career rushing yards, 37 TDs; 1,070-yard 2019 season with Houston.
Carsen Ryan
Carsen Ryan is an American football tight end for the Cleveland Browns, drafted 248th overall in 2026 after playing at UCLA, Utah, and BYU, where his 2025 season produced 45 catches, 620 yards, and elite PFF grades.
Carson Beck
Carson Beck (born 2004) is an NFL quarterback, drafted 65th overall in 2026 by the Arizona Cardinals after college careers at Georgia (2020-24) and Miami (2025), two national titles, and a 37-6 record as a starter.
Carson Bruener
Carson Bruener (born 2001) is a Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker, son of tight end Mark Bruener; a 2025 seventh-round pick (226th) from Washington who led the Huskies in 2024 tackles and became an NFL special-teams standout.
Carson Palmer
Carson Palmer, Heisman Trophy winner (2002, USC) and No. 1 pick of the 2003 NFL Draft, quarterback for the Bengals, Raiders, and Cardinals over 15 seasons, 46,247 passing yards, 294 TDs, later Santa Margarita head coach.
Carson Schwesinger
Carson Schwesinger, Cleveland Browns linebacker drafted 33rd overall in 2025 out of UCLA; former walk-on, 2024 national solo-tackle leader, Butkus finalist, reigning Defensive Rookie of the Year.
Carson Wentz
Carson Wentz (Carson James Wentz), NFL quarterback born 1992, drafted 2nd overall 2016 by Eagles; 2017 All-Pro season ended by torn ACL; later Colts, Commanders, Rams, Chiefs, Vikings.
Carter Smith (offensive tackle)
Carter Smith (born 2004) is an Indiana Hoosiers offensive tackle from Powell, Ohio; a 2022 three-star recruit who became IU's first consensus All-American tackle, won the 2025 Rimington-Pace award, and returned for the 2027 NFL Draft.
Carver Willis
Carver Willis (born 2002) is an NFL offensive lineman for the San Francisco 49ers, drafted 127th overall in 2026 from Washington after five seasons at Kansas State; a tackle converted to guard.
Case Keenum
Case Keenum (born 1988) is an NFL quarterback, NCAA record holder with 155 career touchdown passes at Houston, undrafted in 2012, famous for the 2017 Vikings' Minneapolis Miracle and stints with nine teams.
Casey Foyt
Casey Foyt (nee Irsay) is an Indianapolis Colts owner and executive vice president since 2025, previously vice chair/owner 2012-2024, daughter of Jim Irsay, co-owner with sisters Carlie Irsay-Gordon and Kalen Jackson.
Casey Hayward
Casey Hayward Jr., NFL cornerback (2012-2022) for the Packers, Chargers, Raiders, and Falcons; Vanderbilt All-American drafted 62nd overall in 2012; led the NFL with 7 interceptions in 2016, two-time Pro Bowler and All-Pro.
Casey Matthews
Casey Matthews (Casey Christopher Matthews) is a former American football linebacker who played four seasons for the Philadelphia Eagles from 2011 to 2014 after playing at Oregon.
Casey Rogers
Casey Rogers, born 1998 in Syracuse, NY, is an American defensive tackle (Nebraska, Oregon) who signed with the New England Patriots in August 2026 after playing for the DC Defenders of the UFL and the New York Giants and Buffalo Bills.
Casey Washington
Casey Washington, born 2001 in Round Rock, Texas, is an NFL wide receiver from Illinois drafted 187th overall by the Atlanta Falcons in 2024; 15 games, 7 catches, 108 yards, later Carolina Panthers practice squad.
Cash Jones (American football)
Cash Jones (Cashion Slade Jones), American football running back from Brock, Texas; Georgia walk-on on 2021-2022 national title teams, 573 receiving yards; signed by the Atlanta Falcons as a 2026 undrafted free agent.
Cashius Howell
Cashius Howell (born 2003) is a Cincinnati Bengals defensive end, drafted 41st overall in 2026 out of Texas A&M after 11.5 sacks and SEC Defensive Player of the Year honors; known for elite burst and unusually short 30 1/4-inch arms.
Cassius Marsh
Cassius Marsh (Cassius Lee Marsh, born 1992) is a former NFL defensive end/linebacker from UCLA, drafted 108th overall by Seattle in 2014; played 96 games, 15 sacks, seven teams, retired a Seahawk in 2026.
Cedric Benson
Cedric Benson (1982-2019), NFL running back for the Bears, Bengals, and Packers; 4th overall 2005 draft pick, Texas Longhorns great with 5,540 college rushing yards, died in a motorcycle accident.
CeeDee Lamb
CeeDee Lamb, Dallas Cowboys wide receiver No. 88 from Oklahoma, drafted 17th overall in 2020; franchise rookie-record 74 catches, 2023 best season of 135 receptions for 1,749 yards, four-time Pro Bowler, extended through 2028.
Ceyair Wright
Ceyair Wright, American cornerback from Los Angeles (Loyola HS, USC 2021-23, Nebraska 2024-25); four-star recruit, 2025 All-Big Ten nickel, and actor who played LeBron James's son in Space Jam: A New Legacy.
Chad Henne
Chad Henne, former NFL quarterback (Miami Dolphins, Jacksonville Jaguars, Kansas City Chiefs 2008-2022), Michigan's all-time passing leader, retired February 2023 with two Super Bowl rings as Patrick Mahomes's backup.
Chad Johnson
Chad Johnson, also Chad Ochocinco, NFL wide receiver born 1978, Bengals franchise leader with 751 catches and 10,783 yards, six Pro Bowls, Ring of Honor 2023.
Chad Kelly
Chad Kelly, nephew of Jim Kelly, is a quarterback from Buffalo, New York: Ole Miss record-holder and 2016 Sugar Bowl MVP, Mr. Irrelevant of the 2017 NFL Draft, now Toronto Argonauts CFL quarterback.
Chad Pennington
Chad Pennington, James Chadwick Pennington, former NFL quarterback (Jets, Dolphins, 2000-2010), Marshall star, 66.0% career completion, two-time AP Comeback Player of the Year, now a Kentucky high school head coach.
Champ Bailey
Champ Bailey (Roland Bailey II, born 1978), NFL cornerback for Washington and Denver 1999-2013; 12 Pro Bowls, 52 interceptions, 2006 league leader, first-ballot Pro Football Hall of Fame 2019.
Chandler Jones
Chandler Jones, NFL defensive end (Patriots 2012-15, Cardinals 2016-21, Raiders 2022-23), 112 career sacks, 2017 sacks leader, 2019 All-Pro with 19 sacks; released by Raiders September 2023 after domestic violence protection order arrest.
Chandler Rivers
Chandler Rivers (born 2003) is an American NFL cornerback from Beaumont, Texas, drafted No. 162 overall in 2026 by the Baltimore Ravens after four years at Duke, where he was first-team All-ACC in 2024 and ran a 4.40-second 40-yard dash.