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IK Enemkpali
IK Enemkpali (Ikemefuna Enemkpali, born 1991) is a former NFL linebacker from Pflugerville, Texas, drafted by the Jets in 2014, known for punching Geno Smith in 2015.
Ike Taylor
Ivan "Ike" Taylor, New Orleans-born cornerback (born 1980), played 12 NFL seasons (2003-2014), all with the Pittsburgh Steelers, drafted round 4 (125th) from Louisiana-Lafayette; two Super Bowl titles (XL, XLIII), 14 interceptions, later a Steelers scout.
Isaac Brown (American football)
Isaac Brown (born 2005) is a Louisville Cardinals college football running back from Miami; first Louisville true freshman to rush for 1,000 yards (1,173 in 2024), ACC Rookie of the Year, 8.8 yards per carry in 2025, 2027 NFL Draft prospect.
Isaac Bruce
Isaac Bruce, born 1972 in Fort Lauderdale, is a Hall of Fame wide receiver (Rams 1994-2007, 49ers 2008-09) with 1,024 catches, 15,208 yards, 91 TDs, and the Super Bowl XXXIV-winning 73-yard touchdown.
Isaac Guerendo
Isaac Guerendo, San Francisco 49ers running back (No. 31), drafted 129th overall in 2024 from Wisconsin and Louisville; fastest RB 40 at the 2024 combine (4.33s), 76-yard run as a rookie, on PUP entering 2026.
Isaac Rochell
Isaac Rochell, former NFL defensive end for the Chargers, Colts, Browns, and Raiders; 2017 seventh-round pick from Notre Dame with 9.5 career sacks; retired 2025.
Isaac Wilson (American football)
Isaac Wilson, American college football quarterback from Draper, Utah; brother of Zach Wilson. Corner Canyon star, Utah true freshman starter in 2024 (1,510 passing yards), transferred to Colorado in 2026.
Isaiah Adams
Isaiah Adams (born 2000) is a Canadian NFL offensive guard for the Arizona Cardinals, drafted 71st overall in 2024 out of Illinois after Wilfrid Laurier and Garden City CC; 35 games, 19 starts through 2026.
Isaiah Horton
Isaiah Horton (born 2003) is a 6-4 wide receiver from Nashville, Tennessee, who played at Miami, Alabama, and Texas A&M; a 2027 NFL Draft prospect with 112 career catches and 14 touchdowns through 2025.
Isaiah Simmons
Isaiah Simmons, NFL hybrid linebacker/safety from Olathe, Kansas; Clemson Butkus Award winner 2019; drafted 8th overall 2020 by Cardinals, later Giants, Packers, Panthers.
Isiah Pacheco
Isiah Pacheco, NFL running back, 2022 seventh-round pick (251st overall) from Rutgers, two-time Super Bowl champion (LVII, LVIII) with the Kansas City Chiefs, signed by the Detroit Lions in March 2026.
J. C. Davis (American football)
J.C. Davis (born 2003) is an American football offensive tackle from Oakland, California; a Contra Costa, New Mexico, and Illinois left tackle with 49 straight starts, drafted 192nd overall by the New York Giants in 2026.
J. C. Jackson
J. C. Jackson, NFL cornerback, undrafted 2018 from Maryland; Super Bowl LIII with Patriots, 26 career interceptions, 2021 Pro Bowl and second-team All-Pro, $82.5M Chargers deal, traded back to New England 2023, Chargers re-signing 2025.
J. J. McCarthy
J.J. McCarthy (Jonathan James McCarthy), Michigan quarterback and 2023 national champion, drafted 10th overall by Minnesota in 2024; injured rookie year, 6-4 in 10 starts in 2025, traded to the Giants in 2026.
J. J. Watt
J.J. Watt (Justin James Watt), Pewaukee, Wisconsin-born NFL defensive end; Houston Texans 2011-20 and Arizona Cardinals; three-time Defensive Player of the Year, 114.5 sacks, raised $37 million for Hurricane Harvey relief.
J. K. Dobbins
J.K. Dobbins (J'Kaylin Dobbins, born 1998), NFL running back for the Denver Broncos; former Ohio State star drafted 55th overall by Baltimore in 2020; known for 5.2-yard career average and repeated major injuries (ACL, Achilles, foot).
J. T. Barrett
J.T. Barrett (Joe Thomas Barrett IV, born 1995) is the Chicago Bears quarterbacks coach and former Ohio State quarterback (2014-17) who set 39 school and Big Ten records, won the 2014 national title, and later coached the Lions.
J'Mari Taylor
J'Mari Taylor, Jacksonville Jaguars running back (No. 30), 5-9, 204 lbs, age 24; zero-star walk-on at North Carolina Central, 2025 First-Team All-ACC at Virginia (1,062 rushing yards, 14 TDs), signed as undrafted free agent 4/26/26.
Ja'Kobi Lane
Ja'Kobi Lane (born 2004) is a Baltimore Ravens wide receiver from Mesa, Arizona who played at USC, led the Trojans with 12 TD catches in 2024, and was drafted 80th overall in round three of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Ja'Marr Chase
Ja'Marr Chase, Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver (No. 1), fifth overall pick in 2021, LSU Biletnikoff winner; 2024 receiving Triple Crown winner, five-time Pro Bowler, signed through 2029.
Ja'Mori Maclin
Ja'Mori Maclin, Buffalo Bills wide receiver #84, undrafted rookie from Kentucky and cousin of Jeremy Maclin; 1,004-yard 2023 season at North Texas, 71-yard preseason TD in 2026, now on Bills practice squad.
Jabari Small
Jabari Mikal Small, Tennessee Volunteers running back (2020-23), 2,122 rushing yards, 24 TDs; 2024 undrafted free agent with Titans, later Detroit Lions.
Jabbar Muhammad
Jabbar Muhammad (born 2001) is an NFL cornerback for the Jacksonville Jaguars, an undrafted 2025 free agent from Oregon who previously played at Oklahoma State and Washington, earning All-Pac-12 and All-Big Ten honors.
Jabrill Peppers
Jabrill Peppers is an American professional football safety known for his versatility, a 2016 Heisman finalist at Michigan who was drafted 25th overall by the Browns in 2017.
Jacardia Wright
Jacardia Wright (born 2000, Decatur, IL) is an NFL running back for the Seattle Seahawks, a 2025 undrafted free agent from Kansas State and Missouri State with 1 game, 5 carries, 20 yards.
Jack Bech
Jack Bech, Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver (No. 18), drafted 58th overall in 2025 from TCU; 2024 All-Big 12 and Senior Bowl MVP; brother Tiger died in the 2025 New Orleans attack.
Jack Bouwmeester
Jack Bouwmeester, Australian punter from Bendigo, Victoria; played Michigan State, Utah, and Texas (213 punts, 43.8 avg); 2026 undrafted free agent signed by the 49ers, then Rams practice squad.
Jack Conklin
Jack Conklin, NFL offensive tackle, Michigan State walk-on turned All-American, drafted No. 8 overall by the Titans in 2016, two-time AP first-team All-Pro (2016, 2020), later Cleveland Browns right tackle.
Jack Del Rio
Jack Del Rio (born 1963) is a former NFL linebacker and head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars (2003-11) and Oakland Raiders (2015-17), later defensive coordinator in Denver and Washington, with a 93-94 regular-season head coaching record.
Jack Endries
Jack Endries, Cincinnati Bengals tight end (No. 84), seventh-round pick 221 of the 2026 NFL Draft from Texas via Cal; walk-on, 124 catches for 1,376 yards in college, sure-handed flex tight end.