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Deven Eastern

Deven Eastern, nose tackle for the Seattle Seahawks, drafted 242nd overall in 2026 out of Minnesota; three-year Gophers starter, All-Big Ten honorable mention in 2025.

Devin Bush Jr.

Devin Bush Jr., NFL linebacker (Chicago Bears), born 7/18/1998, Michigan, 2019 first-round pick (10th, Steelers); 2025 Browns season with 123 tackles, 3 INTs; son of Devin Bush Sr.

Devin Culp

Devin Culp (born 2000, Spokane, WA) is an NFL tight end from Washington drafted 246th overall by Tampa Bay in 2024; ran a 4.47-second 40-yard dash at the Combine.

Devin Funchess

Devin Funchess (born 1994, Detroit) is an American wide receiver from Michigan, drafted 41st overall by the Panthers in 2015; 164 catches, 2,265 yards, 21 TDs; later first ex-NFL player to sign a pro basketball contract.

Devin Hester

Devin Hester, NFL return specialist and wide receiver (2006-2016, Bears, Falcons, Ravens, Seahawks), record holder with 14 punt return and 20 combined return touchdowns, 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee.

Devin McCourty

Devin McCourty, NFL defensive back (born 1987, Nyack, NY), Rutgers star drafted 27th overall by the Patriots in 2010; 13 seasons, 35 INTs, 3 Super Bowls, All-Pro at both cornerback and safety; retired 2023, now NBC analyst.

Devin McCuin

Devin McCuin, wide receiver for the Ohio State Buckeyes (2026, number 3), transferred from UTSA, where he totaled 152 catches for 1,696 yards and 16 touchdowns; Jacksonville, Texas native and 2027 NFL Draft prospect.

Devin Moore (cornerback)

Devin Moore is an American football cornerback from Naples, Florida, for the Dallas Cowboys, drafted 114th overall in round 4 of the 2026 NFL Draft after playing college football for the Florida Gators (2022-2025).

Devin Sanchez

Devin Sanchez is an American college football cornerback for the Ohio State Buckeyes from Houston's North Shore High School; a five-star, No. 1 cornerback recruit in the 2025 class who committed January 6, 2024.

Devin Singletary

Devin Singletary, "Motor," NFL running back (Giants, formerly Bills and Texans), 2019 third-round pick from Florida Atlantic; FAU record 66 rushing TDs, CUSA Hall of Fame 2026.

Devin White

Devin White, NFL linebacker (LSU, Butkus Award 2018), drafted fifth overall by Tampa Bay in 2019, Super Bowl LV champion and 2020 second-team All-Pro; later Eagles, Texans, Raiders, Lions.

Devlin Hodges

Devlin "Duck" Hodges, born 1996, is a former NFL quarterback who played for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2019–2020, going 3–3 in six starts after entering the league undrafted from Samford, where he won the 2018 Walter Payton Award and set the FCS career passing record.

Devon Dampier

Devon Dampier, Utah Utes quarterback (formerly New Mexico Lobos), dual-threat senior from Phoenix; 2024 first-team All-Mountain West with 1,166 rushing yards, 2025 Las Vegas Bowl MVP, Kyler Murray-style comparisons.

Devon Still

Devon Still, born 1989 in Camden NJ, former Penn State All-American defensive tackle drafted 53rd overall by the Bengals in 2012; played 33 NFL games and became a pediatric cancer awareness figure through daughter Leah's neuroblastoma fight.

Devonta Freeman

Devonta Freeman, born 1992, is a former NFL running back (Florida State; 2014 fourth-round pick) who starred for the Atlanta Falcons, made two Pro Bowls, rushed for 4,720 career yards, and played in Super Bowl LI.

DeVonta Smith

DeVonta Smith, Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver (No. 6), 2020 Heisman Trophy winner at Alabama, drafted 10th overall in 2021; Eagles' all-time postseason receiving yards leader and Super Bowl LIX champion.

DeVonta Smith (cornerback)

DeVonta Smith (cornerback), Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Alabama cornerback, 5'11" 195 lbs, now a Carolina Panthers CB; 2025 PFF grade 72.4; distinct from the Heisman-winning Alabama wide receiver of the same name.

Dexter Lawrence

Dexter Lawrence II, NFL defensive tackle and nose tackle, Clemson All-American, drafted 17th overall by the Giants in 2019, traded to the Cincinnati Bengals in April 2026.

Dexter Manley

Dexter Manley, born 1959 in Houston, is a former NFL defensive end who starred for the Washington Redskins 1981-89, won Super Bowls XVII and XXII, recorded 103.5 sacks, overcame adult illiteracy, and was banned after a fourth failed drug test in 1991.

Dez Bryant

Dez Bryant, American NFL wide receiver from Oklahoma State, drafted 24th overall by Dallas in 2010; three-time Pro Bowler, 41 touchdowns 2012-14, famous 2014 playoff no-catch, later Saints and Ravens.

Dick Butkus

Dick Butkus (1942-2023), Chicago Bears middle linebacker 1965-1973, Hall of Fame 1979, eight Pro Bowls, 22 interceptions; widely called the most ferocious defender in NFL history.

Dick LeBeau

Dick LeBeau (Charles Richard LeBeau), born 1937, is an American former football player and coach, a Hall of Fame Lions cornerback and creator of the zone blitz.

Dick Vermeil

Dick Vermeil (born October 30, 1936) is an American former NFL head coach of the Eagles, Rams, and Chiefs over 15 seasons, 126-114 record, Super Bowl XXXIV winner, Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2022.

Dilin Jones

Dilin Jones is an American college football running back, No. 13 for the LSU Tigers in 2026 after transferring from Wisconsin, where he was a four-star 2024 recruit from Our Lady of Good Counsel in Maryland.

Dillon Bell (American football)

Dillon Bell, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver (No. 89), former Georgia Bulldogs pass-catcher and 2022 national champion; versatile runner, blocker, and trick-play weapon signed as a 2026 undrafted free agent.

Dillon Gabriel

Dillon Gabriel, Cleveland Browns quarterback drafted 94th overall in 2025 after record college careers at UCF, Oklahoma, and Oregon; FBS leader with 189 total touchdowns and 63 starts.

Dino Babers

Dino Babers, American college football coach; head coach at Eastern Illinois (2012-13), Bowling Green (2014-15), and Syracuse (2016-23, 41-55, fired Nov 19, 2023); 78-70 career; later Arizona OC.

Dion Jordan

Dion Jordan, defensive end from Oregon, taken third overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2013 NFL Draft after trading up; three sacks in 26 Miami games, repeated suspensions, waived 2017, later Seahawks, Raiders, 49ers.

Dion Lewis

Dion Lewis (Dion John Lewis, born 1990) is a retired NFL running back from Pittsburgh, a 2011 fifth-round pick who won Super Bowl LI with the Patriots and played for the Eagles, Browns, Patriots, Titans, and Giants.

Diontae Johnson

Diontae Johnson, born 1996, is an NFL wide receiver drafted 66th overall by the Steelers in 2019; a 2021 Pro Bowler who played for three teams in 2024.