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Ahmad Hardy
Ahmad Hardy (born 2005) is an American college football running back from Oma, Mississippi, who starred at Louisiana-Monroe and Missouri, rushing for 1,649 SEC-leading yards in 2025 as a consensus All-American and Doak Walker finalist.
Ahman Green
Ahman Green (born 1977), American football running back from Omaha; Nebraska 1995/97 national champion, Packers all-time leading rusher with 8,322 yards, 9,205 NFL rushing yards, Packers Hall of Fame 2014.
Ahmed Hassanein (American football)
Ahmed Hassanein is a defensive end for the Detroit Lions, drafted 196th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft. He is the first Egyptian player selected in the NFL.
Aidan Hubbard
Aidan Hubbard, born 2003, is an NFL linebacker and edge rusher, Seattle Seahawks #93, signed as a 2026 undrafted free agent from Northwestern, where he recorded 20.5 career sacks, fifth in program history.
Aidan Hutchinson
Aidan Hutchinson, Detroit Lions edge rusher, No. 2 pick of the 2022 NFL Draft, Michigan Heisman runner-up, 2024 broken leg, four-year $180M extension through 2030.
Aidan O'Connell
Aidan O'Connell, NFL quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders, drafted 135th overall in 2023 from Purdue, where he walked on in 2017 and left as the school's all-time leader in completion percentage (66.7%) and passing efficiency.
Aiden Fisher
Aiden Fisher, Houston Texans linebacker (No. 59), 2026 seventh-round pick (No. 243) from Indiana after James Madison; two-time first-team All-American on Indiana's 16-0 national championship team.
AJ Hill
AJ Hill (Antwann Hill) is an American college football quarterback for the Arkansas Razorbacks, a four-star 2025 recruit from Warner Robins, Georgia, who redshirted at Memphis in 2025 and transferred to Arkansas in January 2026.
AJ Surace
AJ Surace is an American college football quarterback for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, a junior from Pennington, New Jersey, who made his first start in 2026.
Akbar Gbaja-Biamila
Akbar Gbajabiamila (Akbar Oluwakemi-Idowu Gbaja-Biamila), American TV host and former NFL linebacker/defensive end (Raiders, Chargers, Dolphins); co-host of American Ninja Warrior, The Talk, and Good Morning Football.
Akiem Hicks
Akiem Jamar Hicks, born 1989, is a former NFL defensive lineman (6'5", 332 lbs) from Sacramento City College and the University of Regina; drafted 89th overall by the Saints in 2012, a 2018 Pro Bowl and PFF All-Pro with the Bears, later Patriots and Buccaneers.
Akili Smith Jr.
Akili Smith Jr. is an Oregon Ducks quarterback and son of 1999 NFL Draft third pick Akili Smith; a four-star 2025 recruit from Lincoln High School, San Diego, he is a redshirt freshman depth QB.
Al Cowlings
Al "A.C." Cowlings (born 1947) is a former USC All-American and NFL defensive lineman, drafted 5th overall in 1970, best known as the driver of O.J. Simpson's white Ford Bronco in the 1994 police chase.
Al Davis
Al Davis, born Allen Davis (1929–2011), was an American football executive who led the Oakland Raiders for nearly half a century, winning three Super Bowls.
Alan Page
Alan Page, born Alan Cedric Page in 1945, is a Hall of Fame defensive tackle for the Minnesota Vikings who became the first NFL MVP in 1971.
Albert Haynesworth
Albert Haynesworth (born 1981) is an American former NFL defensive tackle, a two-time All-Pro with the Tennessee Titans, known for a 2006 stomping suspension, a $100 million Washington contract, and a 2021 kidney transplant.
Aldon Smith
Aldon Smith (1989–2026), NFL linebacker and edge rusher, 7th overall 2011 draft pick by the 49ers; record 33.5 sacks in first two seasons, 52.5 career sacks; died at 36, brain donated for CTE study.
Alejandro Villanueva (American football)
Alejandro Villanueva, Spanish-American NFL offensive tackle (Pittsburgh Steelers 2015-2020, Baltimore Ravens 2021), West Point graduate, Army Ranger captain, Bronze Star with V device, two-time Pro Bowler, retired 2022.
Alessio Milivojevic
Alessio Milivojevic (born Nov. 20, 2005) is an American college football quarterback, No. 11 for the Michigan State Spartans from Naperville, Illinois; 2026 team captain who started the final four games of 2025 and won Big Ten Freshman of the Week.
Alex Collins (American football)
Alex Collins, American NFL running back (2016-2021) for the Seattle Seahawks and Baltimore Ravens, drafted 171st overall in 2016 out of Arkansas; 973 rushing yards in 2017; died at 28 in an August 2023 motorcycle crash in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida.
Alex Harkey
Alex Harkey (born 2001, Austin, Texas) is an NFL offensive lineman for the Los Angeles Chargers, drafted 206th overall in 2026 after playing at Tyler JC, Colorado, Texas State, and Oregon.
Alex Karras
Alex Karras (1935-2012), Detroit Lions defensive tackle 1958-70, 1963 gambling suspension, Pro Football Hall of Fame Centennial Class of 2020, later actor as Mongo in Blazing Saddles and star of Webster.
Alex Mack
Alex Mack (born 1985) is a former NFL center, 21st overall pick in 2009, who played 13 seasons for the Browns, Falcons, and 49ers, started all 196 games, made seven Pro Bowls, won the 2008 Campbell Trophy, and entered the College Football Hall of Fame in 2025.
Alex Orji
Alex Orji, college football quarterback from Sachse, Texas; Michigan 2022-2024 (2023 national title), transferred to UNLV 2025; brother of NFL LB Anfernee Orji.
Alex Singleton (linebacker)
Alex Singleton, born Dec. 7, 1993, is an NFL inside linebacker for the Denver Broncos, formerly Eagles and CFL Calgary Stampeders; record 175-tackle 2023 season, 2024 ACL tear, 2025 testicular cancer surgery, Ed Block Courage Award winner.
Alex Smith
Alex Smith (born 1984) is a retired NFL quarterback, first overall pick in 2005 by the 49ers, later Chiefs and Washington; 2020 AP Comeback Player of the Year after a near-amputation leg injury.
Alex Tecza
Alex Tecza, Navy Midshipmen running back/fullback from Pittsburgh and Mt. Lebanon HS, rushed for 2,236 career yards and 23 touchdowns, led FBS with 8.11 yards per carry in 2023, went undrafted in 2026, and was briefly signed and released by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Alex Van Pelt
Alex Van Pelt (born 1970) is a former NFL quarterback and current Atlanta Falcons quarterbacks coach, hired January 31, 2026; former offensive coordinator of the Cleveland Browns (2020-23) and New England Patriots (2024).
Alfred Blue
Alfred Blue (Alfred Calvin Blue III), born 1991, former NFL running back from LSU; Houston Texans 2014-18, 6th-round pick, 2,407 career rushing yards, 8 TDs; later Jaguars signee cut in 2019.
Alfred Collins (American football)
Alfred Collins (born 2001, Bastrop, Texas) is a 49ers defensive tackle, 43rd overall pick in 2025, a two-time All-Big 12 and AP Second-Team All-American from Texas; tore a patellar tendon in 2026.