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Jaylon Smith
Jaylon Smith (born 1995) is an American NFL linebacker from Notre Dame; a 2016 Fiesta Bowl knee and nerve injury dropped him to pick 34, then he became a 2019 Pro Bowler with Dallas.
Jayron Kearse
Jayron Kearse (born 1994) is a former NFL safety from Fort Myers, Florida; Clemson alumnus, nephew of Jevon Kearse; drafted 244th overall in 2016 by Minnesota, later a Dallas Cowboys starter and defensive play-caller.
JC French
JC French IV, quarterback from Roswell, Georgia (Memphis, Georgia Southern, Cincinnati); Georgia Southern's all-time leading passer with 5,882 yards, 38 TDs; transferred to Cincinnati for 2026.
Jed York
Jed York (John Edward York, born c. 1980) is an American sports executive and principal owner of the San Francisco 49ers, suspended by the NFL in 2026.
Jedd Fisch
Jedd Fisch (born 1976) is an American football coach, head coach at the University of Washington since January 2024 after rebuilding Arizona (10-3, 2023 Alamo Bowl) and long NFL/college assistant stints.
Jeff Brohm
Jeff Brohm (born 1971) is an American college football coach, head coach at Louisville since 2023 after Western Kentucky (30-10) and Purdue (36-34); 97-59 career record, first coach to reach two conference title games in consecutive seasons.
Jeff Caldwell (American football)
Jeff Caldwell, wide receiver, Kansas City Chiefs; Louisville, KY native; played at Lindenwood then Cincinnati; 2026 undrafted free agent; 6-5, 215 lbs, 4.31-second 40-yard dash at the 2026 Combine.
Jeff Driskel
Jeff Driskel (born 1993, Oviedo, FL) is an NFL journeyman quarterback, 2016 sixth-round 49ers pick, Florida/Louisiana Tech alum, also a 2013 Red Sox draft pick, later a Texans tight-end convert.
Jeff Fisher
Jeff Fisher, NFL head coach for 22 seasons (Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans 1994-2010, St. Louis/Los Angeles Rams 2012-2016), 173-168-1 career record, led Titans to Super Bowl XXXIV.
Jeff Garcia
Jeff Garcia (born 1970, Gilroy, CA) is a retired quarterback who starred for the CFL's Calgary Stampeders (1998 Grey Cup MVP) and the NFL 49ers, Browns, Lions, Eagles, and Buccaneers; 4 Pro Bowls, 25,537 passing yards, never Hall of Fame elected.
Jeff George
Jeff George, former NFL quarterback (1990-2001), first overall pick of the 1990 draft by the Indianapolis Colts from Illinois; also played for Atlanta, Oakland, Minnesota, and Washington, leading the NFL with 3,917 passing yards in 1997.
Jeff Gladney
Jeff Gladney (1996-2022), TCU cornerback drafted 31st overall by the Minnesota Vikings in 2020; started 15 games as a rookie, was released after a 2021 felony assault indictment, acquitted in 2022, signed by Arizona, and died in a Dallas car crash that May.
Jeff Hafley
Jeff Hafley (born 1979, Montvale, NJ) is an American football coach, Miami Dolphins head coach since January 2026; former Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator (2024-25), Boston College head coach (2020-23, 22-26), and Ohio State co-defensive coordinator (2019).
Jeff Hostetler
Jeff Hostetler (born 1961) is a former NFL quarterback who replaced the injured Phil Simms in 1990 and won Super Bowl XXV with the New York Giants, later starting for the Raiders and Washington.
Jeff Monken
Jeff Monken, American college football coach; head coach of Army Black Knights since 2014 (37th head coach, named Dec 24, 2013) after Georgia Southern 2010-13; 2024 AAC champions, 12-2 season, triple-option background.
Jeff Okudah
Jeff Okudah, also known as Jeffrey Okudah, is an American NFL cornerback for the Minnesota Vikings who was drafted third overall in 2020 after starring at Ohio State.
Jeff Saturday
Jeff Saturday, born 1975, is a former NFL center who played 13 seasons for the Indianapolis Colts and one for Green Bay, won Super Bowl XLI, made six Pro Bowls, and was the Colts' 2022 interim head coach.
Jeff Sims (American football coach)
Jeff Sims (American football coach), Jeffrey Sims, junior college head coach at Garden City Community College of Last Chance U fame (77-32 record), later Missouri Southern head coach whose tenure ended in NCAA probation and forfeited wins.
Jeff Ulbrich
Jeff Ulbrich, NFL linebacker (49ers 2000-09) turned coach; Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator since 2025, formerly Jets DC 2021-24 and interim head coach (3-9) in 2024.
Jeffrey Lurie
Jeffrey Robert Lurie (born 1951) is the chairman and CEO of the Philadelphia Eagles, bought in 1994 for a reported $185 million; two Super Bowl titles, Oscar-winning documentary producer, autism philanthropist.
Jeffrey M'Ba
Jeffrey M'Ba, born 1999 in Libreville Gabon and raised in France, is a defensive tackle who was the top JUCO recruit, played at Auburn, Purdue, and SMU, and reached the NFL in 2026 with the Commanders and Lions practice squads.
Jelani Thurman
Jelani Thurman, North Carolina Tar Heels tight end, former Ohio State player and four-star 2023 recruit from Langston Hughes High, Fairburn, Georgia; 6-6, 245 lb, son of Kara Braxton and Odell Thurman.
Jennifer Welter
Jennifer Welter, also known as Jen Welter, is an American football coach and former player who in 2015 became the first woman to hold a coaching position in the NFL.
Jeremiyah Love
Jeremiyah Love, Arizona Cardinals running back drafted third overall in 2026 out of Notre Dame; 2025 Doak Walker Award winner, Heisman finalist (third, 719 points), Notre Dame single-season touchdown record holder.
Jeremy Maclin
Jeremy Maclin, born 1988, Missouri two-time All-American and 2009 first-round NFL wide receiver (19th overall, Eagles). Career: 514 catches, 6,835 yards, 49 TDs; Pro Bowl 2014; two right ACL tears; later Kirkwood High head coach.
Jeremy Pruitt
Jeremy Pruitt is an American college football coach, head coach of the Tennessee Volunteers from 2018 to 2020, previously a defensive coordinator at Alabama and Florida State.
Jeremy Shockey
Jeremy Shockey (born 1980, Ada, Oklahoma) is a former NFL tight end, Miami (FL) product drafted 14th overall by the Giants in 2002; four-time Pro Bowler, two-time Super Bowl champion (XLII, XLIV).
Jerick McKinnon
Jerick McKinnon, NFL running back (Vikings, 49ers, Chiefs, 2014-2023), Georgia Southern third-round pick, 2022 career-high 9 receiving TDs, Super Bowl LVII champion known for the 1-yard-line slide.
Jermaine Bishop Jr.
Jermaine Bishop Jr., Texas Longhorns freshman wide receiver (No. 4) from Willis High School; 2025 Dave Campbell's Mr. Texas Football, five-star 247Sports athlete recruit, Houston-area career receiving yards record holder.
Jermaine Kearse
Jermaine Kearse, undrafted wide receiver from the University of Washington who won Super Bowl XLVIII with the Seattle Seahawks, made the 2014 NFC Championship overtime touchdown and the juggling Super Bowl XLIX catch, then played for the New York Jets before retiring.