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Jermod McCoy
Jermod McCoy, cornerback from Whitehouse, Texas; played at Oregon State (2023) and Tennessee (2024), second-team All-American; ACL tear in January 2025; Raiders pick 101st overall, 2026 NFL Draft.
Jerod Mayo
Jerod Mayo is a former NFL linebacker who played for the New England Patriots from 2008 to 2015 and later served as their head coach in 2024.
Jerome Bettis
Jerome Bettis, "The Bus," American NFL running back (1972–), Detroit native, Notre Dame, drafted 10th overall 1993 by Rams, 13,662 rushing yards with Rams and Steelers, Super Bowl XL champion, Hall of Fame 2015.
Jerome Brown
Jerome Brown, Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle (1987-1992), University of Miami consensus All-American, ninth overall 1987 draft pick, two-time All-Pro, killed in a 1992 car crash at 27.
Jerramy Stevens
Jerramy Stevens, born 1979, is a former NFL tight end from Washington; drafted 28th overall by Seattle in 2002, he played for the Seahawks and Buccaneers, catching 202 passes for 2,217 yards and 22 touchdowns.
Jerry Glanville
Jerry Glanville (born 1941, Detroit), the 'Man in Black', NFL head coach of the Houston Oilers (1985-89) and Atlanta Falcons (1990-93), 60-69 regular season, later Portland State coach and broadcaster.
Jerry Jeudy
Jerry Jeudy, born 1999, Alabama wide receiver, 2018 Biletnikoff Award winner, drafted 15th overall by Denver in 2020, traded to Cleveland Browns in 2024 for fifth- and sixth-round picks.
Jerry Jones
Jerry Jones, full name Jerral Wayne Jones, is an American oil businessman who bought the Dallas Cowboys in 1989, won three Super Bowls in the 1990s, and entered the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2017.
Jerry Kill
Jerry Kill (born 1961) is an American college football coach who led Southern Illinois, Northern Illinois, Minnesota, and New Mexico State, won the 2014 Big Ten Coach of the Year, and retired once for epilepsy before a 2022-23 NMSU comeback.
Jerry Kramer
Jerry Kramer (Gerald Louis Kramer, born January 23, 1936, Jordan, Montana) is a Hall of Fame Green Bay Packers right guard (1958-68) who won five NFL titles, blocked for the Ice Bowl touchdown, and entered the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2018.
Jerry Neuheisel
Jerry Neuheisel, former UCLA backup quarterback and son of coach Rick Neuheisel, played for Japan's Obic Seagulls, then coached at UCLA (2018-25, rising to interim offensive coordinator) before becoming Northwestern's quarterbacks coach in January 2026.
Jerry Rice
Jerry Rice, born 1962, NFL wide receiver for the 49ers, Raiders, and Seahawks; all-time leader in receptions (1,549), receiving yards (22,895), and touchdowns (208); three Super Bowls, Hall of Fame 2010.
Jerry Richardson
Jerry Richardson, former Baltimore Colts receiver and food-service magnate, founded the Carolina Panthers, won the NFL's 29th franchise in 1993, was fined $2.75 million for workplace misconduct in 2018, and sold the team to David Tepper for $2.275 billion.
Jesse Palmer
Jesse James Palmer (born 1978, Toronto) is a Canadian TV host, ESPN/ABC college football analyst, and former NFL quarterback for the Giants and 49ers, now host of The Bachelor franchise.
Jessie Tuggle
Jessie Tuggle, "The Hammer" (born 1965), undrafted Valdosta State linebacker who spent 1987-2000 with the Atlanta Falcons, made five Pro Bowls, holds the club tackle record of 2,065, and played in Super Bowl XXXIII.
Jevon Kearse
Jevon Kearse, "The Freak," NFL defensive end (1999-2009) for Titans and Eagles; drafted 16th overall 1999; rookie-record 14.5 sacks, 74 career sacks, 3 Pro Bowls, 1999 AP Defensive Rookie of the Year.
Jim Bob Cooter
Jim Bob Cooter, born James Robert Cooter in 1984, is an American football coach who has been offensive coordinator of the Indianapolis Colts since 2023.
Jim Brown
Jim Brown (James Nathaniel Brown, 1936-2023), Cleveland Browns fullback 1957-1965, 12,312 rushing yards, eight-time NFL rushing leader, four-time MVP, 1964 champion, Hall of Fame 1971, later actor and activist.
Jim Burrow
Jim Burrow (James Arthur Burrow Jr.), father of Bengals QB Joe Burrow, is a former Nebraska safety/cornerback, 1976 Green Bay Packer, five-season CFL defensive back, and longtime Ohio University defensive coordinator (2005-2019).
Jim Caldwell (American football)
Jim Caldwell, American football coach from Beloit, Wisconsin; head coach of Wake Forest, Indianapolis Colts, and Detroit Lions; two-time Super Bowl assistant champion; 62-50 NFL head coaching record.
Jim E. Mora
Jim E. Mora (born 1935), NFL head coach of the New Orleans Saints (1986-96) and Indianapolis Colts (1998-2001), two-time USFL champion with the Stars; 125-106 career, 0-6 playoffs, 1987 Coach of the Year.
Jim Everett
Jim Everett (James Samuel Everett III, born 1963) is a former NFL quarterback, Purdue star, 1986 draft's 3rd pick; Rams 1986-93, Saints, Chargers; 34,837 yards, 203 TDs, 1990 Pro Bowl.
Jim Fassel
Jim Fassel (1949-2021), American football coach, head coach of the New York Giants 1997-2003, 1997 NFL Coach of Year, led Giants to Super Bowl XXXV after a 2000 playoff guarantee; later Las Vegas Locomotives UFL coach.
Jim Harbaugh
Jim Harbaugh (born 1963, Toledo, Ohio) is head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers since 2024; former 49ers coach (2011-14, Super Bowl XLVII), Michigan coach (2015-23, 2023 national title), and 15-year NFL quarterback.
Jim Irsay
Jim Irsay (James Stephen Irsay, 1959-2025), owner and CEO of the NFL's Indianapolis Colts from 1997 until his death; youngest GM in NFL history in 1984; won Super Bowl XLI; succeeded by daughters Carlie Irsay-Gordon, Casey Foyt, and Kalen Jackson.
Jim Kelly
Jim Kelly (born 1960), Hall of Fame quarterback for the Buffalo Bills, 1986-1996; led Bills to four straight Super Bowls (all losses) and ran the no-huddle K-Gun offense; also starred for the USFL's Houston Gamblers.
Jim Leonhard
Jim Leonhard, former Wisconsin walk-on safety and 10-year NFL defensive back, is the Buffalo Bills' defensive coordinator hired January 31, 2026 after two seasons with the Denver Broncos; he was Wisconsin's defensive coordinator 2017-22 and interim head coach in 2022.
Jim McElwain
Jim McElwain, retired American college football coach from Missoula, Montana; head coach at Colorado State, Florida, and Central Michigan (2012-2024), Alabama offensive coordinator under Saban; 77-64 career record.
Jim McMahon
Jim McMahon (James Robert McMahon, born 1959), BYU record-setting quarterback and Chicago Bears QB who won Super Bowl XX (1985 season, 11-0 as starter); later Chargers, Eagles, Vikings, Cardinals, Packers; College Football Hall of Fame 1998.
Jim Otto
Jim Otto (1938-2024), 'Mr. Raider' or 'The Original Raider,' Hall of Fame center for the Oakland Raiders 1960-1974; started 210 consecutive games, 12 Pro Bowls, 10 All-Pro, 1967 AFL champion, enshrined 1980.