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John Kuhn
John Kuhn (born 1982, York, PA) is a former NFL fullback, Shippensburg undrafted free agent, who played for the Steelers, Packers (2007-15), and Saints, earning three Pro Bowls, two All-Pro nods, and a Super Bowl XLV title.
John Lynch (American football)
John Lynch, Hall of Fame safety (Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1993-2003, Denver Broncos 2004-07), nine Pro Bowls, Super Bowl XXXVII champion, now San Francisco 49ers general manager since 2017.
John Mara
John K. Mara (born 1954) is president and CEO of the NFL's New York Giants, grandson of founder Tim Mara, chairman of the NFL Management Council Executive Committee, and a 24-year Competition Committee member.
John Mateer
John Mateer, Oklahoma Sooners quarterback (No. 10), transferred from Washington State; led the nation with 44 total touchdowns in 2024, threw 14 TDs with 11 INTs in an injury-shortened 2025, and is a 2026 NFL Draft prospect.
John Matuszak
John Matuszak (1950-1989), nicknamed "The Tooz," was an NFL defensive lineman, first overall pick of the 1973 draft, two-time Super Bowl winner with the Oakland Raiders, and the actor who played Sloth in The Goonies.
John Metchie III
John Metchie III, born 2000 in Taiwan, raised in Brampton, Canada, is an NFL wide receiver (Alabama, Texans 2nd-round 2022 pick) who overcame APL leukemia and an ACL tear and now plays for the Carolina Panthers.
John Randle
John Randle, NFL Hall of Fame defensive tackle (Vikings 1990-2000, Seahawks 2001-03), undrafted from Texas A&I, record 137.5 career sacks for a DT, 7 Pro Bowls, 1997 sacks leader.
John Riggins
John Riggins (born 1949), nicknamed the Diesel, Hall of Fame running back for the New York Jets and Washington Redskins; Super Bowl XVII MVP with 166 rushing yards; 11,352 career rushing yards; No. 44 retired by the Commanders in 2026.
John Ross (American football)
John Ross III (born 1995), wide receiver from Washington; ran a record 4.22-second 40 at the 2017 NFL Combine, drafted 9th overall by Cincinnati; injuries limited him to 63 catches, 963 yards, 11 TDs; later Giants, Eagles, UFL Stallions.
John Spytek
John Spytek, Raiders general manager since January 24, 2025 (sixth in franchise history), former Buccaneers assistant GM and Michigan linebacker; drafted Ashton Jeanty in 2025 and Fernando Mendoza No. 1 overall in 2026.
John Urschel
John Urschel, Canadian-born mathematician and former Baltimore Ravens offensive lineman (2014–2017, fifth-round pick), retired at 26 after a JAMA CTE study, earned an MIT math PhD in 2021, and joined MIT's mathematics faculty in 2023.
John Williams (offensive lineman, born 2002)
John Jeremy Williams (born 2002) is a Green Bay Packers offensive lineman, drafted No. 250 overall in 2025 from Cincinnati, where he made 24 straight left tackle starts; missed all of 2025 on PUP with a back injury.
John Wolford
John Wolford (born 1995, Dallas) is an American quarterback from Wake Forest who led the AAF in touchdown passes with the Arizona Hotshots, started four NFL games for the Rams (2-2), and later served on Buccaneers, Panthers, Jaguars, and Vikings rosters.
Johnathan Abram
Johnathan Abram is an American professional football safety who was drafted 27th overall by the Oakland Raiders in 2019 after playing at Mississippi State, later playing for the Packers, Seahawks, and Saints.
Johnny Hekker
Johnny Hekker, NFL punter; Rams punter 2012–2021 (undrafted, Oregon State), 4-time All-Pro, 2010s All-Decade punter, Super Bowl LVI winner; later Panthers, Titans, Vikings.
Johnny Knox
Johnny Knox (Johnny Otis Knox II, born 1986) is a former NFL wide receiver who played three seasons for the Chicago Bears, made the 2009 Pro Bowl as a kick returner, and retired in 2013 after a spinal injury.
Johnny Manziel
Johnny Manziel (Johnny Football), born 1992, Texas A&M quarterback, first freshman Heisman winner (2012), drafted 22nd overall by Cleveland Browns in 2014; brief NFL, CFL, and Fan Controlled Football career.
Johnny Unitas
Johnny Unitas (1933-2002), Baltimore Colts quarterback, three-time NFL MVP and 1979 Hall of Famer; won 1958, 1959, 1970 titles, threw TD passes in 47 straight games, and retired holding NFL career passing records.
Jon Dorenbos
Jon Dorenbos (born 1980) is a retired NFL long snapper and magician who played 14 seasons, made two Pro Bowls with the Eagles, placed third on America's Got Talent, and retired after a 2017 aortic aneurysm diagnosis.
Jon Gruden
Jon Gruden, born 1963, NFL head coach of the Raiders (1998-2001, 2018-21) and Buccaneers (2002-08); won Super Bowl XXXVII, resigned in 2021 over leaked emails, and sued the NFL.
Jon Kitna
Jon Kitna (born 1972, Tacoma, WA) is a former NFL quarterback (Seahawks, Bengals, Lions, Cowboys, 1997-2011; 29,745 passing yards) and 2003 Comeback Player of the Year, later a high school coach and Cowboys QBs coach.
Jon Ryan
Jon Ryan, born 1981 in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canadian punter; Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Green Bay Packers, Seattle Seahawks 2008-2017; Super Bowl XLVIII winner, famous 2014 fake-field-goal TD pass.
Jon-Eric Sullivan
Jon-Eric Sullivan, Miami Dolphins general manager since January 9, 2026; former Green Bay Packers vice president of player personnel (2022-25) after 22 seasons in Green Bay scouting.
Jonah Coleman
Jonah Coleman, Stockton, California running back; Arizona 2022-23, Washington 2024-25 (1,053 rushing yards in 2024, 15 TDs in 2025); Denver Broncos 2026 rookie, first NFL TD, then short-term IR ankle sprain.
Jonah Laulu
Jonah Laulu, Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle (No. 96), 6-5, 289 lbs; Hawaii and Oklahoma college player drafted 234th overall by the Colts in 2024, claimed off waivers by his hometown Raiders, 5.5 career sacks through 2026.
Jonah Savaiinaea
Jonah Savaiinaea (born 2004, American Samoa) is a Miami Dolphins offensive lineman, drafted 37th overall in 2025 after starting all 36 games at Arizona at guard and tackle.
Jonas Sanker
Jonas Sanker, New Orleans Saints safety drafted 93rd overall in 2025 from Virginia; two-time first-team All-ACC, ESPN All-Rookie after 78 tackles and two interceptions as a rookie.
Jonathan Allen
Jonathan Allen, NFL defensive tackle (DT #93), Alabama star and 2017 first-round pick (17th, Washington); two-time Pro Bowler, later Vikings and Cincinnati Bengals.
Jonathan Bullard
Jonathan Bullard, born 1993 in Shelby, NC, is an NFL defensive end (6-3, 290 lb) drafted 72nd overall by Chicago in 2016 out of Florida; seven teams including Vikings, Saints, and Cowboys, 134 games, 250 tackles, 7.0 sacks.
Jonathan Gannon
Jonathan Gannon (born 1983, Cleveland) is an NFL coach: Eagles defensive coordinator 2021-22 (Super Bowl LVII), Arizona Cardinals head coach 2023-25 (15-36, fired January 2026), Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator 2026.