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Jack Harbaugh
Jack Harbaugh, born in Crestline, Ohio, is a retired college football coach; head coach at Western Michigan (1982-86) and Western Kentucky (1989-2002), winning the 2002 I-AA national title; father of coaches John and Jim Harbaugh.
Jack Kelly (American football)
Jack Kelly (born 2003) is an NFL linebacker for the New York Giants, drafted 193rd overall in 2026 out of BYU after starting at Weber State; first-team All-Big 12 in 2025 with 10 sacks.
Jack Kiser
Jack Kiser (born 2000) is an NFL linebacker from Royal Center, Indiana, drafted 107th overall in 2025 by the Jacksonville Jaguars after a record 70-game, six-season Notre Dame career and a special-teams-heavy rookie season.
Jack Lambert (American football)
Jack Lambert (John Harold Lambert, born 1952, Mantua, Ohio), Steelers middle linebacker 1974-84, four Super Bowls, 28 interceptions, nine Pro Bowls, Hall of Fame 1990.
Jack Lengyel
Jack Lengyel, American coach and athletic director; head coach of Marshall's 'Young' Thundering Herd (1971-74, 9-33) after the 1970 plane crash; later AD at Fresno State, Missouri, Navy; portrayed by Matthew McConaughey in We Are Marshall.
Jack Pyburn
Jack Pyburn, NFL edge defender (defensive end) for the Kansas City Chiefs, No. 54. Undrafted 2026 out of LSU via Florida; led NFL preseason with 4 sacks for Tampa Bay, was waived, signed by Kansas City.
Jack Strand
Jack Strand (born 2004, Bloomer, WI) is an Atlanta Falcons quarterback, No. 18, signed as a 2026 undrafted free agent from Division II Minnesota State Moorhead, where he set program passing records (13,161 yards) and was a Campbell Trophy finalist.
Jack Tatum
Jack Tatum (John David Tatum), 'The Assassin,' Raiders free safety 1971–79; three Pro Bowls, 37 career interceptions, Super Bowl XI champion, and the 1978 hit that paralyzed Darryl Stingley.
Jack Tuttle (American football)
Jack Tuttle (born 1999) is a former college football quarterback who played for Utah, Indiana, and Michigan, retiring in October 2024 after a fifth concussion; career 1,337 passing yards, 7 TDs, 8 INTs.
Jack Youngblood
Jack Youngblood (Herbert Jackson Youngblood III), Rams defensive end 1971-1984, Hall of Fame 2001; 201 straight games, 151.5 sacks, played 1979 playoffs and Super Bowl XIV on a broken leg.
Jackson Harris (American football)
Jackson Harris is an American college football wide receiver from Berkeley, California, playing for LSU in 2026 after Stanford (2023-24) and a first-team All-Mountain West 2025 season at Hawaii with 963 yards and 12 touchdowns.
Jackson Hawes
Jackson Hawes (born 2000) is a Buffalo Bills tight end, No. 85, drafted Round 5 (No. 173) in 2025 from Georgia Tech after Yale; a blocking specialist with 16 catches, 187 yards, 3 NFL touchdowns.
Jackson Kuwatch
Jackson Kuwatch (born 2003) is a Carolina Panthers linebacker, drafted 227th overall in 2026 out of Miami (OH) after walking on at Ohio State; Third-Team All-MAC in 2025.
Jackson Meeks
Jackson Meeks (born 2003) is a Detroit Lions tight end, formerly a wide receiver, who played at Georgia and Syracuse and joined the Lions as a 2025 undrafted free agent.
Jackson Powers-Johnson
Jackson Powers-Johnson (JPJ), born 2003, is a Las Vegas Raiders guard/center, 44th overall pick in 2024 from Oregon and the first Pac-12 player to win the Rimington Trophy.
Jackson Woodard
Jackson Woodard (born 2002) is an NFL inside linebacker, No. 42 for the Miami Dolphins. Former Arkansas walk-on and UNLV star, 2024 Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year, signed by Miami off Houston's practice squad in December 2025.
Jacob De Jesus
Jacob De Jesus, WR and return specialist from Manteca, CA; played at Modesto JC, UNLV, and California; Cal record 108 catches in 2025; 2026 Chiefs undrafted free agent.
Jacob Eason
Jacob Eason, quarterback from Lake Stevens (WA), played at Georgia and Washington, was the 2015 Gatorade National Player of the Year, and was drafted 122nd overall by the Colts in 2020, appearing in 2 NFL games.
Jacob Rodriguez
Jacob Rodriguez, Miami Dolphins linebacker (LB), 2026 second-round pick (43rd overall) from Texas Tech; former Virginia quarterback who won the Nagurski, Butkus, Lombardi, and Bednarik awards and finished fifth in 2025 Heisman voting.
Jacob Saylors
Jacob Saylors (born 2001, Jasper, TN) is a Detroit Lions running back, ex-ETSU All-American and St. Louis Battlehawks UFL rushing leader, the Lions' 2025 kickoff returner with 897 return yards.
Jacob Thomas (American football)
Jacob Thomas (born 2004, Ashburn, Virginia) is an NFL safety for the Minnesota Vikings, signed as a 2026 undrafted free agent out of James Madison; former walk-on quarterback, second-team All-Sun Belt, distinct from drafted safety Jakobe Thomas.
Jacoby Brissett
Jacoby Brissett, NFL quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals; drafted 91st overall in 2016 by New England out of NC State; has played for six teams, known for a 1.4% career interception rate and a 2025 Arizona season of 3,366 yards and 23 touchdowns.
Jacoby Jones
Jacoby Jones (1984-2024), NFL wide receiver and return specialist for the Texans, Ravens, Steelers, and Chargers; record 108-yard Super Bowl XLVII kickoff return TD and Mile High Miracle; died of heart disease at 40.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt
Jacory Croskey-Merritt, nicknamed Bill, is a Washington Commanders running back drafted 245th overall in 2025 out of Arizona; Alabama State and New Mexico alum with 805 rookie rushing yards and 8 TDs.
Jacurri Brown
Jacurri Brown is an American college football quarterback from Valdosta, Georgia, who played at Miami (2022-23) and UCF (2024-25) before transferring to Rice in January 2026; a four-star dual-threat recruit known for rushing production.
Jadarian Price
Jadarian Price, Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back from Denison, Texas; 2025 All-American and record kick returner; drafted 32nd overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Jaden Craig
Jaden Craig, Harvard Crimson and TCU Horned Frogs quarterback, graduate transfer, Harvard career records in passing yards (6,074) and TD passes (52), 2026 TCU starter.
Jaden Crumedy
Jaden Crumedy (born 2000, Hattiesburg, MS) is an NFL defensive tackle for the Houston Texans; a Mississippi State standout drafted 200th overall by the Panthers in 2024.
Jaden Davis
Jaden Davis (born 2001, Fort Lauderdale, FL) is an NFL cornerback drafted 226th overall by the Arizona Cardinals in 2024 after Oklahoma and Miami; 3 career games, later Texans practice squad.
Jaden Dugger
Jaden Dugger (born 2004) is a San Francisco 49ers linebacker, No. 53, drafted 154th overall in 2026 from Louisiana after converting from safety at Georgetown; First-Team All-Sun Belt in 2025.