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Chris Brazzell II
Chris Brazzell II, Carolina Panthers wide receiver drafted 83rd overall in 2026 out of Tennessee via Tulane; 6-5, 4.37 speed, first-team All-SEC in 2025; son of 1998 Jets pick Chris Brazzell; tore LCL in July 2026 camp.
Chris Carson
Chris Carson, former Seattle Seahawks running back (2017-2021), seventh-round pick from Oklahoma State; 3,502 rushing yards, back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons, retired July 2022 from a neck injury.
Chris Godwin
Chris Godwin (Rod Christopher Godwin Jr., born 1996) is a Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver, 2017 third-round pick from Penn State, Super Bowl LV champion, 2019 Pro Bowler, and second in franchise history in receptions, yards, and TD catches.
Chris Gronkowski
Chris Gronkowski, NFL fullback (Cowboys 2010, Colts 2011, Broncos 2012; 35 games), brother of Rob and Dan Gronkowski, and founder of Ice Shaker, the vacuum-sealed shaker bottle he pitched on Shark Tank in 2017, winning a deal with Mark Cuban and Alex Rodriguez.
Chris Harris Jr.
Chris Harris Jr. (born 1989, Tulsa, Oklahoma) is a former NFL cornerback, undrafted out of Kansas in 2011, a four-time Pro Bowl, first-team All-Pro 2016, Super Bowl 50 champion with the Denver Broncos, and NFL 2010s All-Decade slot cornerback who retired in 2024.
Chris Henry (wide receiver)
Chris Henry (1983-2009), NFL wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals (2005-2009), drafted 83rd overall in 2005 from West Virginia; 119 catches, 1,826 yards, 21 touchdowns; died at 26 after falling from a pickup truck in Charlotte.
Chris Hilton Jr.
Chris Hilton Jr. (born 2002) is an American football wide receiver from Zachary, Louisiana, a 4.41-second 40-yard-dash runner from LSU who went undrafted in 2026, signed with the Washington Commanders, was claimed by the Green Bay Packers, and was released from their practice squad in September 2026.
Chris Hogan (American football)
Chris Hogan (born 1987) is a former NFL wide receiver, Penn State lacrosse player, and Monmouth one-year football player; undrafted, he won two Super Bowls with the Patriots (2016, 2018) and later played for the PLL Boston Cannons.
Chris Howard (American football)
Chris Howard (Christopher L. Howard, born 1975, Kenner, LA) is a former Michigan running back drafted by Denver in 1998 who played 22 games for Jacksonville (1998-2000) and later became a reality TV executive producer in Atlanta.
Chris Johnson (cornerback, born 2004)
Chris Johnson (born 2004) is a Miami Dolphins cornerback from Eastvale, California; a San Diego State star drafted 27th overall in 2026 after leading the NCAA in interception return yards.
Chris Johnson (running back)
Chris Johnson, nicknamed CJ2K, is a former NFL running back (Titans 2008-13, Jets 2014, Cardinals 2015-17) who rushed for 2,006 yards and a record 2,509 scrimmage yards in 2009, retired with 9,651 rushing yards, and revealed an ALS diagnosis in 2026.
Chris Jones (defensive tackle, born 1994)
Chris Jones (born 1994) is a Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle, 2016 second-round pick from Mississippi State, three-time Super Bowl champion, three-time first-team All-Pro with 87.5 career sacks.
Chris Kluwe
Chris Kluwe, former Minnesota Vikings punter (2005-2012) and UCLA alumnus, LGBT-rights activist fired after alleging coach Mike Priefer's homophobia, arrested in 2025 protesting a MAGA library plaque in Huntington Beach.
Chris Leak
Chris Leak, Florida Gators quarterback 2003-06, five-star recruit, school-record 11,213 passing yards and 88 touchdowns; MVP of the 2007 BCS National Championship win over Ohio State; later CFL Grey Cup winner and coach.
Chris Long
Chris Long (Christopher Howard Long), NFL defensive end, Rams 2008 second overall pick, Patriots and Eagles; back-to-back Super Bowl LI/LII winner, 2018 Walter Payton Man of the Year, Waterboys founder.
Chris McClellan (American football)
Chris McClellan, American football defensive tackle born 2003 in Tulsa, Oklahoma; Florida then Missouri, drafted 77th overall by Green Bay Packers in 2026; second-team All-SEC 2025.
Chris O'Leary (American football)
Chris O'Leary, American football coach, Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator since 2026; former Notre Dame safeties coach (Xavier Watts, Bronko Nagurski), 2024 Chargers safeties coach, 2025 Western Michigan DC; distinct from coach George O'Leary.
Chris Olave
Chris Olave, New Orleans Saints wide receiver, 11th overall pick in 2022 after Ohio State record 35 TD catches; 2025 AP second-team All-Pro with 100 catches, 1,163 yards; four-year extension up to $132 million.
Chris Paul Jr.
Chris Paul Jr. ("Pooh"), born 2002, is an NFL linebacker from Cordele, Georgia, not related to the NBA's Chris Paul. He played at Arkansas and Ole Miss, earned 2024 All-SEC honors, and was drafted 172nd overall in 2025 by the Los Angeles Rams.
Chris Petersen
Chris Petersen (born 1964) is an American college football coach, 147-38 as head coach at Boise State and Washington, famous for the 2007 Fiesta Bowl upset of Oklahoma, two Bear Bryant Awards, and 2026 College Football Hall of Fame election.
Chris Samuels
Chris Samuels (born 1977, Mobile, Alabama) is a former NFL offensive tackle who played 10 seasons, 2000–2009, entirely for the Washington Redskins; six-time Pro Bowler, 1999 Outland Trophy winner at Alabama, retired March 2010 due to spinal stenosis.
Chris Simms
Chris Simms, former NFL quarterback (Buccaneers, Titans, Broncos, 2003-2010) and Texas Longhorn, is an NBC Sports analyst, PFT Live co-host, and host of Chris Simms Unbuttoned, known for contrarian QB rankings; son of Phil Simms.
Chris Spielman
Chris Spielman (Charles Christopher Spielman, born 1965, Canton, Ohio), American linebacker: Ohio State Lombardi Award winner, Detroit Lions all-time tackles leader (1,138), four Pro Bowls, College Football Hall of Fame 2009, now Lions Senior Football Advisor to Ownership.
Chris Weinke
Chris Weinke (born 1972) is a former quarterback and coach; after six years in the Toronto Blue Jays minors he won the 2000 Heisman at Florida State at age 28, the oldest winner, then played for the Panthers and 49ers.
Christen Miller
Christen Miller (born 2004, Hinesville, Georgia) is a New Orleans Saints defensive tackle, drafted 42nd overall in 2026 out of Georgia; AP first-team All-SEC in 2025, known as a run defender.
Christian Hackenberg
Christian Hackenberg, Penn State quarterback (2013-2015) and New York Jets second-round pick (51st overall, 2016 NFL Draft); school passing records but never played an NFL regular-season snap, later AAF and baseball pitching attempts.
Christian Haynes
Christian Haynes (born 2000) is an NFL offensive guard for the Seattle Seahawks, drafted 81st overall in 2024 out of UConn, a two-time All-American who won Super Bowl LX with Seattle.
Christian Jones (offensive lineman)
Christian Jones (born 2000, Houston) is an NFL offensive lineman from Texas, drafted 162nd overall in 2024 by the Arizona Cardinals; 48 college starts, 4 NFL games, now with the Bears. Distinct from the San Diego State tackle of the same name.
Christian Kirk
Christian Kirk, NFL wide receiver from Scottsdale, Arizona; Texas A&M star; Cardinals 2018 second-rounder (47th), Jaguars $72M free agent, Texans 2025, 49ers 2026.
Christian McCaffrey
Christian McCaffrey, NFL running back for the San Francisco 49ers, formerly Carolina Panthers (2017 draft, 8th overall). 2023 AP Offensive Player of the Year, unanimous All-Pro, 2,023 scrimmage yards; 2025 Comeback Player of the Year; Stanford all-purpose yardage record holder.