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Edgerrin James
Edgerrin James, NFL running back 1999-2009 with Colts, Cardinals, Seahawks; 1999 4th overall pick, back-to-back rushing titles 1999-2000, 12,246 career rushing yards, 80 TDs, Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2020.
Edgerton Hartwell
Edgerton Hartwell II, also listed as Ed Hartwell, American NFL linebacker (born 1978, Las Vegas); Ravens 2001-04, Falcons 2005-06; 2001 fourth-round draft pick, 77 career games.
Edward J. DeBartolo Jr.
Edward J. DeBartolo Jr. (Eddie DeBartolo, "Mr. D"), born 1946 in Youngstown, Ohio, owned the San Francisco 49ers 1977-2000, winning five Super Bowls, and entered the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2016.
Efton Chism
Efton Chism III, New England Patriots wide receiver, undrafted in 2025 from Eastern Washington; record 120-catch 2024 FCS season breaking Cooper Kupp's mark, 53-game reception streak, slot receiver and kick returner.
EJ Manuel
EJ Manuel, born 1990, is an American former professional football quarterback who starred at Florida State and was selected 16th overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2013 NFL Draft.
Eli Apple
Eli Apple (born 1995), formerly Eli Woodard, is an NFL cornerback from Voorhees, NJ; Ohio State standout drafted 10th overall by the Giants in 2016 who played for seven NFL teams over ten seasons.
Eli Gillman
Eli Gillman (Elijah Gillman), Montana Grizzlies running back from Dassel, Minnesota; 2023 Jerry Rice Award winner, 2025 Big Sky Offensive Player of the Year, and Big Sky all-time rushing touchdown record holder.
Eli Heidenreich
Eli Heidenreich, Pittsburgh Steelers RB/WR (#29), Navy 'snipe' hybrid and school's all-time leading receiver; 2026 seventh-round pick (230th) who ran a 4.44 40 and made the 53-man roster as a rookie.
Eli Manning
Eli Manning (Elisha Manning, born 1981), NFL quarterback for the New York Giants 2004-2019; drafted first overall in 2004 by San Diego and traded; won Super Bowls XLII and XLVI with two MVPs; 57,023 career passing yards.
Eli Raridon
Eli Raridon (born 2004) is an American football tight end from West Des Moines, Iowa; Notre Dame 2022-2025, overcame two ACL tears, drafted 95th overall in round three of the 2026 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots.
Elijah Arroyo
Elijah Arroyo, born 2003, is a Seattle Seahawks tight end from Independence, Texas, of Mexican heritage. Miami Hurricanes star (35 catches, 590 yards, 7 TDs in 2024, second-team All-ACC), drafted 50th overall in 2025 after a 2022 ACL tear.
Elijah Brown (American football)
Elijah Brown is an American college football quarterback from Huntington Beach, California, a Mater Dei High star who passed for 1,103 yards at Stanford (2024-2025) before transferring to Washington for 2026.
Elijah Chatman
Elijah Chatman is an American NFL defensive tackle from Shreveport, Louisiana, who played five seasons at SMU, signed with the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2024, started a season opener as an undrafted rookie, and was claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Browns in May 2026.
Elijah Ponder
Elijah Ponder (born 2002) is an NFL edge linebacker, #91 for the New England Patriots; undrafted 2025 rookie free agent from Cal Poly who became a 2026 starter with 8.5 career sacks.
Elijah Williams (defensive lineman)
Elijah Williams (born 2002) is a defensive lineman for the Minnesota Vikings, signed as a 2025 undrafted free agent from Morgan State, where he set program records with 31 career sacks and was 2024 MEAC Defensive Player of the Year.
Elmer Layden
Elmer Layden (1903-1973), American football fullback, one of Notre Dame's Four Horsemen; 1925 Rose Bowl star and 1924 national champion; Notre Dame head coach 1934-1940; first NFL commissioner 1941-1946.
Elvis Grbac
Elvis Grbac, born 1970 in Cleveland, is a former NFL quarterback (Michigan, 1993 8th-round pick) who played for the 49ers, Chiefs, and Ravens, 16,774 passing yards, one Pro Bowl, one Super Bowl title.
Emery Jones Jr.
Emery Jones Jr. is an NFL offensive guard for the Baltimore Ravens, drafted 91st overall in 2025 from LSU, where he was a three-year right tackle starter, two-time second-team All-SEC, and a Joe Moore Award finalist.
Emmanuel Acho
Emmanuel Acho, born Emmanuel Chinedum Acho in 1990, is a former NFL linebacker turned sports analyst who created and hosted "Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man".
Emmanuel Henderson
Emmanuel Henderson Jr. (born 2003) is a Seattle Seahawks wide receiver and return specialist, a former five-star Alabama running back who starred at Kansas and was drafted 199th overall in 2026.
Emmanuel McNeil-Warren
Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, Toledo Rockets safety drafted No. 58 overall in Round 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns; Tampa, FL native, 4.52 40-yard dash, 2025 All-MAC and Thorpe semifinalist.
Emmanuel Pregnon
Emmanuel Pregnon, offensive guard from Denver, played at Wyoming, USC, and Oregon; AP first-team All-American 2025; drafted 88th overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Emmanuel Sanders
Emmanuel Sanders, retired NFL wide receiver (2010-2021) for the Steelers, Broncos, 49ers, Saints, and Bills; 704 catches, 9,245 yards, 51 TDs, two Pro Bowls, Super Bowl 50 champion, later an NFL Network analyst.
Emmett Johnson
Emmett Johnson, Nebraska Cornhuskers running back from Minneapolis; 2025 Big Ten Running Back of the Year with 1,451 rushing yards; drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs, Round 5, Pick 161, 2026 NFL Draft.
Emmett Mosley V
Emmett Mosley V is an American college football wide receiver for the Texas Longhorns who transferred from Stanford in 2025, where he caught 48 passes as a freshman.
Emmitt Smith
Emmitt Smith (Emmitt James Smith III, born 1969) is a former NFL running back for the Dallas Cowboys and Arizona Cardinals, the all-time rushing leader with 18,355 yards and 164 rushing touchdowns, and a three-time Super Bowl champion.
Enrique Cruz Jr.
Enrique Cruz Jr. (Enrique Antonio Cruz Jr., born 2003, Chicago) is a 49ers offensive tackle drafted 179th overall in 2026 from Kansas after Syracuse; 2023 sackless left tackle, All-Big 12 honorable mention in 2025.
Ephesians Prysock
Ephesians Prysock (born 2003) is an NFL cornerback for the San Francisco 49ers, drafted 139th overall in 2026 after playing college football at Arizona and Washington.
Equanimeous St. Brown
Equanimeous St. Brown (born 1996, Placentia, CA) is an NFL wide receiver, Notre Dame alum, drafted 207th overall by Green Bay in 2018; later Bears, Saints, 49ers; older brother of Amon-Ra St. Brown.
Ereck Flowers
Ereck Flowers Sr., Miami-born NFL offensive lineman, ninth overall 2015 draft pick of the Giants; struggled at tackle, revived his career at guard with Washington and Miami, 105 games, 101 starts, released 2022.