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Dirk Koetter

Dirk Koetter (born 1959, Pocatello, Idaho) is a retired American football coach, head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2016-2018 (19-29) and offensive coordinator for the Jaguars, Falcons, and Buccaneers.

DJ Lagway

DJ Lagway, American college football quarterback from Willis, Texas; consensus five-star 2024 recruit, 2023 Gatorade National Player of the Year; starred as Florida true freshman, struggled in 2025, transferred to Baylor.

DJ Pickett

DJ Pickett, LSU Tigers cornerback from Zephyrhills, Florida; consensus 5-star, No. 1 CB in the 2025 class by On3 and Rivals; 2025 FWAA Freshman All-American with 3 interceptions; nephew of NFL DT Ryan Pickett.

DJ Uiagalelei

DJ Uiagalelei, born David John Uiagalelei, is an American football quarterback who played at Clemson, Oregon State, and Florida State before joining the Chargers in 2025.

DK Metcalf

DK Metcalf (DeKaylin Zecharius Metcalf), NFL wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers, formerly Seattle Seahawks 2019-24; second-round 2019 pick from Ole Miss, 2020 All-Pro, traded to Pittsburgh in 2025 for a second-round pick.

Dohnte Meyers

Dohnte Meyers (born 2000) is a Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver, a 2026 Reserve/Future signing who went from Presbyterian and Delta State to CFL stardom with Saskatchewan (1,056 yards, 2025 Grey Cup) before making the Bengals' 53-man roster.

Dom Capers

Dom Capers (Ernest Dominic Capers) is an NFL defensive coach, first head coach of the Panthers and Texans, 1996 AP Coach of the Year, and Packers defensive coordinator 2009-17 (Super Bowl XLV), now a Browns senior defensive assistant.

Dom DiSandro

Dom DiSandro, "Big Dom," is the Philadelphia Eagles' Senior Advisor to the GM, Chief Security Officer, and Head of Gameday Coaching Operations; with the team since 1999, ejected in 2023 after a Dre Greenlaw scuffle.

Dominic DeLuca

Dominic DeLuca, Penn State linebacker (2021-2025) and Baltimore Ravens player, walk-on turned captain; two interceptions including a 23-yard pick-six vs SMU in the 2024 CFP, three blocked punts, No. 0 jersey.

Dominic Zvada

Dominic Zvada, born 2003, is an NFL placekicker for the New York Giants. A Michigan and Arkansas State college kicker, he set Michigan 50-yard field goal records and was a 2024 All-American.

Dominick Puni

Dominick Puni, San Francisco 49ers offensive guard (No. 77), 86th overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft from Kansas via Division II Central Missouri; two-time full-season starter at right guard and PFWA all-rookie selection.

Dominique Hampton

Dominique Hampton, born 2000, is an NFL linebacker and former Washington Huskies safety drafted 161st overall by the Commanders in 2024; later Bears and Titans, one career game played.

Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie

Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (DRC), NFL cornerback 2008-2019 from Tennessee State; 16th overall 2008 draft pick by Cardinals, two Pro Bowls, 30 interceptions, two Super Bowls, cousin of Antonio Cromartie.

Domonique Foxworth

Domonique Foxworth, born 1983 in Oxford, England, is a former NFL cornerback (Broncos, Falcons, Ravens; 8 INTs) who served as NFLPA president 2012-2014 and is now an ESPN Andscape commentator.

Domonique Orange

Domonique Orange, nicknamed Big Citrus, is an American nose tackle for the Minnesota Vikings, drafted 82nd overall in 2026 out of Iowa State; a run-stuffing interior defender with one career college sack.

Don Beebe

Don Beebe (Donald Lee Beebe, born 1964) is a former NFL wide receiver for the Bills, Panthers, and Packers, famous for stripping Leon Lett in Super Bowl XXVII, first player on six Super Bowl teams, now Aurora University head coach.

Don Hutson

Don Hutson (1913-1997), the Alabama Antelope, Green Bay Packers end 1935-45 who invented modern pass receiving; 488 catches, 7,991 yards, 99 TDs, MVP 1941-42, charter Pro Football Hall of Famer.

Don Majkowski

Don Majkowski, "Majik Man", NFL quarterback (1987-96) for Green Bay, Indianapolis, and Detroit; 1989 Pro Bowler who led the NFL with 4,318 passing yards and finished second in MVP voting, later replaced by Brett Favre.

Don Martindale

Don "Wink" Martindale (born 1963) is an American football coach, defensive coordinator for the Ravens (2018-21), Giants (2022-23), Broncos (2010), and Michigan (2024-), known for blitz-heavy defenses.

Don Shula

Don Shula (1930-2020), NFL head coach of the Baltimore Colts and Miami Dolphins; winningest coach in NFL history at 347-173-6, led the 1972 Dolphins' only perfect season, won Super Bowls VII and VIII, Hall of Fame 1997.

Donald De La Haye

Donald De La Haye, aka Deestroying (born 1996), Costa Rican-American kicker and YouTuber; ruled NCAA-ineligible at UCF in 2017 over his monetized channel, sued UCF, later kicked in the CFL and UFL.

Donald Driver

Donald Driver (born 1975), Green Bay Packers wide receiver 1999-2012, seventh-round pick out of Alcorn State; franchise-record 743 catches, 10,137 yards, Super Bowl XLV champion, Packers and Black College Football Halls of Fame.

Donald Parham

Donald Parham Jr. (born 1997) is an American football tight end from Stetson University, 6'8", undrafted in 2019, who starred in the 2020 XFL with Dallas and played for the Chargers, Broncos, and Steelers.

Donaven McCulley

Donaven McCulley, born 2003, Indianapolis; Indiana quarterback turned wide receiver (2023: 48 catches, 644 yards, 6 TDs), 2025 Michigan graduate transfer, undrafted 2026, Miami Dolphins UDFA.

Doneiko Slaughter

Doneiko Slaughter (Neiko), born 2001 in Atlanta, is an NFL defensive back for the Pittsburgh Steelers; Tennessee and Arkansas college player, undrafted 2025 with Jacksonville, signed to Pittsburgh's 53-man roster in October 2026.

Donovan McNabb

Donovan McNabb, born 1976, American NFL quarterback drafted second overall in 1999 by the Philadelphia Eagles; five NFC title games, one Super Bowl loss, six Pro Bowls, no All-Pro, not in the Hall of Fame.

Donovan Peoples-Jones

Donovan Peoples-Jones, DPJ, NFL wide receiver from Michigan drafted 187th overall by Cleveland in 2020; 58 games, 122 catches, 1,895 yards; traded to Detroit in 2023, signed by New Orleans in 2025.

Dont'a Hightower

Dont'a Hightower (Qualin Dont'a Hightower), linebacker born 1990 in Lewisburg, Tennessee; Alabama two-time national champion drafted 25th overall by New England in 2012; nine Patriots seasons, three Super Bowls, two Pro Bowls, retired 2023.

Dont'e Thornton

Dont'e Thornton Jr. (born 2002) is an NFL wide receiver for the Las Vegas Raiders, drafted 108th overall in 2025 from Tennessee after transferring from Oregon; 6-5, 205 lbs, 4.30 40-yard dash, nation-leading 25.4 yards per catch in 2024.

Dontae Fleming

Dontae Fleming, wide receiver (born 2001, LaPlace, LA); played at Louisiana and Tulane, signed by Vikings as 2025 UDFA, now on New York Giants practice squad.