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Dallen Bentley
Dallen Bentley (born 2000) is a Denver Broncos tight end, 256th overall pick of the 2026 NFL draft from Utah; a late bloomer who broke out in 2025 with 48 catches, 620 yards, and 6 touchdowns.
Dalvin Cook
Dalvin Cook, NFL running back (Florida State; brother of James Cook), drafted 41st overall 2017 by Minnesota; four straight Pro Bowls 2019-2022, 6,227 career rushing yards, later Jets, Ravens, Cowboys.
Damar Hamlin
Damar Hamlin, Buffalo Bills NFL safety drafted 212th overall in 2021 out of Pittsburgh, suffered commotio cordis cardiac arrest on Monday Night Football on January 2, 2023, was resuscitated on the field, returned in 2023, and leads the Chasing M's Foundation CPR and AED advocacy.
Dametrious Crownover
Dametrious Crownover, New England Patriots offensive tackle, 2026 NFL Draft sixth-round pick (196th overall) from Texas A&M; former tight end, 6-7, 319 lbs, two-year right tackle starter.
Damien Harris
Damien Harris (born 1997, Richmond, KY) is a former NFL running back from Alabama, drafted 87th overall by the Patriots in 2019; 2,188 rushing yards, 21 TDs; retired March 2024.
Damien Williams
Damien Williams, NFL running back (born 1992, San Diego), undrafted 2014; Dolphins, Chiefs, Bears, Falcons, Cardinals; scored two fourth-quarter TDs in Chiefs' Super Bowl LIV win; nicknamed Playoff Damien.
Damien Woody
Damien Woody (Damien Michael Woody, born 1977) is a former NFL offensive lineman, 1999 first-round pick, who won two Super Bowls with the Patriots, played for the Lions and Jets, and became an ESPN analyst.
Damon Arnette
Damon Arnette, born 1996, American NFL cornerback drafted 19th overall by the Las Vegas Raiders in 2020; released in 2021 over a gun video, later indicted in a 2022 Park MGM valet case, and signed by the Houston Texans in 2025.
Damon Harrison
Damon "Snacks" Harrison (born 1988) is a former NFL nose tackle from William Penn University; undrafted in 2012, he starred for the Jets, Giants, and Lions and won three PFF run-defense awards.
Damon Wilson II
Damon Wilson II (born 2005) is an American college football edge rusher from Venice, Florida; a five-star recruit who played at Georgia, then Missouri (9 sacks, second-team All-SEC in 2025), and Miami, and a 2027 NFL Draft prospect.
Dan Bailey (American football)
Dan Bailey, NFL placekicker (2011-2020) for Dallas Cowboys and Minnesota Vikings; undrafted Oklahoma State walk-on, 2010 Lou Groza winner, 2015 Pro Bowler, 249-of-290 career field goals (85.9%).
Dan Campbell
Dan Campbell (born 1976, Clifton, Texas) is an NFL head coach of the Detroit Lions since 2021 and former tight end; also Miami's 2015 interim coach, known for fourth-down aggression and Detroit's turnaround.
Dan Devine
Dan Devine (1924–2002), American football coach; head coach at Arizona State, Missouri (1958–70), Green Bay Packers (1971–74), and Notre Dame (1975–80); 172–57–9 career record and 1977 national championship.
Dan Fouts
Dan Fouts (born 1951) is a Hall of Fame quarterback who played 15 seasons with the San Diego Chargers, led the NFL in passing yards 1979-82, threw for 43,040 yards and 254 touchdowns, and never reached a Super Bowl.
Dan Gronkowski
Dan Gronkowski, a former American football tight end, played for the Lions, Broncos, Browns, and Patriots from 2009 to 2011, having been a seventh-round draft pick in 2009. (30 words)
Dan Jackson (American football coach)
Dan Jackson, American college football coach, 22nd head coach of the South Dakota State Jackrabbits (hired Dec. 31, 2024); former SDSU linebacker and assistant, later NIU, Vanderbilt, and Idaho defensive coordinator; 13-6 head record.
Dan Jackson (defensive back)
Dan Jackson (Daniel Warren Jackson, born 2000) is a Georgia Bulldogs walk-on safety, 2024 All-SEC third team, drafted No. 230 overall by the Detroit Lions in 2025; distinct from the Vanderbilt coach of the same name.
Dan Marino
Dan Marino, Hall of Fame quarterback for the Miami Dolphins (1983-1999), 1984 NFL MVP, retired holding NFL records of 61,361 passing yards and 420 touchdowns; never won a Super Bowl.
Dan Mullen
Dan Mullen, American college football coach, head coach at UNLV since 2025, formerly Mississippi State (2009-17, 69-46) and Florida (2018-21, 34-15), career 117-67; ex-Florida OC under Urban Meyer.
Dan Orlovsky
Dan Orlovsky (born 1983) is an ESPN NFL analyst and former backup quarterback, drafted by Detroit in 2005, who played 12 seasons for four teams and is known for the 2008 Jared Allen safety.
Dan Quinn (American football)
Dan Quinn, NFL coach, head coach of the Washington Commanders since February 2024; former Atlanta Falcons head coach (Super Bowl LI, 28-3 loss) and Seattle Seahawks and Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator; 2024 record 12-5.
Dan Reeves
Dan Reeves (1944-2022), American football head coach of the Denver Broncos, New York Giants, and Atlanta Falcons; 201-174-2 career record, three Super Bowls with Denver, nine Super Bowls as player or coach.
Dan Villari
Dan Villari (born 2002) is an American football tight end for the Los Angeles Rams. A former Michigan quarterback who transferred to Syracuse and converted to tight end, he went undrafted in 2026.
Dana Holgorsen
Dana Holgorsen, American college football coach, Nebraska offensive coordinator since 2024; former head coach at West Virginia (61-41, 2011-18) and Houston (31-28, 2019-23), 92-69 career, Air Raid offense.
Dana Stubblefield
Dana Stubblefield, NFL defensive tackle (1993-2003) with the 49ers, Redskins, and Raiders; 1993 Defensive Rookie of the Year, 1997 AP Defensive Player of the Year; 2020 rape conviction vacated in 2024 under the Racial Justice Act.
Daniel Jones (American football)
Daniel Jones, NFL quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts, formerly New York Giants first-round pick (2019, sixth overall) from Duke. Known for his 2022 playoff season, $160M Giants extension, 2024 release, and 2025 Colts revival before an Achilles tear.
Daniel Snyder
Daniel Snyder, American businessman, principal owner of the NFL's Washington Redskins/Commanders 1999-2023; bought for $800M, sold to Josh Harris group for record $6.05B after misconduct investigations and a $60M fine.
Daniel Sobkowicz
Daniel Sobkowicz (born 2002) is an American wide receiver from Arlington Heights, Illinois, who set Illinois State career records with 262 catches and 41 receiving touchdowns, earned 2025 FCS All-America honors, and signed with the Houston Texans as a 2026 undrafted free agent.
Daniel Sorensen
Daniel Sorensen, "Dirty Dan" (born 1990), American NFL safety from BYU; Kansas City Chiefs 2014-2021 and Saints 2022-2023, Super Bowl LIV champion, famous for 2019 playoff fake-punt stop.
Danielle Hunter
Danielle Hunter, Houston Texans defensive end No. 55, former Minnesota Vikings third-round pick (2015) out of LSU; five-time Pro Bowler with 117.5 career sacks, 100-sack club member, and 2025 second-team All-Pro.