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Lance Alworth
Lance Alworth, nicknamed Bambi, AFL flanker for the San Diego Chargers (1962-70) and Dallas Cowboys (1971-72); 542 catches, 10,266 yards, 85 TDs; first AFL player in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, 1978.
Lance Rentzel
Lance Rentzel, born Thomas Lance Rentzel, was an American professional football wide receiver who played nine NFL seasons for the Minnesota Vikings, Dallas Cowboys, and Los Angeles Rams.
Landon Collins
Landon Collins, American NFL safety from Alabama, drafted 33rd overall by the New York Giants in 2015; three-time Pro Bowl, 2016 first-team All-Pro, later Washington Commanders and Giants linebacker.
Landon Robinson
Landon Robinson, Navy nose guard turned Cincinnati Bengals 2026 seventh-round pick (226th overall), AP first-team All-American and AAC Defensive Player of the Year; undersized leverage-based interior rusher.
Landry Jones
Landry Jones (born 1989, Artesia, NM), Oklahoma Sooners quarterback and 2013 Steelers fourth-round pick (115th overall); NCAA's third-ranked passer by yards (16,646), Ben Roethlisberger's backup 2013–2017 with a 3–2 starting record.
Lane Johnson
Lane Johnson (David Lane Johnson, born 1990) is a former NFL offensive tackle who played 14 seasons for the Philadelphia Eagles, drafted fourth overall in 2013, winning Super Bowls LII and LIX with five All-Pro and six Pro Bowl honors before retiring in October 2026.
LaNorris Sellers
LaNorris Sellers, South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback from Florence, S.C.; dual-threat 6'3", 240-lb passer, 2024 SEC Freshman of the Year, once rated top 2026-draft QB, returned for 2026 under Kendal Briles.
Laquon Treadwell
Laquon Treadwell (Laquon Malik Treadwell), born 1995 in Chicago, is an NFL wide receiver drafted 23rd overall by Minnesota in 2016 after record-setting Ole Miss career (202 catches); journeyman with six teams through 2026.
Lardarius Webb Jr.
Lardarius Webb Jr., Ravens cornerback and son of former Ravens DB Lardarius Webb Sr. (2009-17). Undrafted 2026 signing from Wake Forest after Jones College, Oklahoma State, and South Alabama; practice squad as of September 2026.
Laremy Tunsil
Laremy Tunsil, born 1994, is an NFL left tackle from Ole Miss, drafted 13th overall by Miami in 2016, later a five-time Pro Bowler with Houston and Washington and the NFL's highest-paid offensive tackle.
LaRon Landry
LaRon Landry, NFL safety drafted sixth overall in 2007 by the Washington Redskins out of LSU; also played for the Jets and Colts, known for hard hitting, a 2010 move to strong safety, and PED suspensions.
Larry Allen
Larry Allen (1971-2024), Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers offensive lineman, 11-time Pro Bowl guard, Super Bowl XXX champion, first-ballot Pro Football Hall of Famer in 2013, died June 2, 2024 in Mexico at 52.
Larry Csonka
Larry Csonka (born 1946, Stow, Ohio), Hall of Fame fullback for the Miami Dolphins, 1968-74 and 1979, and Giants. Super Bowl VIII MVP, 8,081 career rushing yards, key runner on the 1972 perfect-season team.
Larry English
Larry English (born 1986, Aurora, Illinois) is a former NFL linebacker/defensive end, NIU's record holder with 31.5 sacks and two-time MAC MVP, drafted 16th overall by the Chargers in 2009; 64 career games, 12.0 sacks.
Larry Fedora
Larry Fedora (born 1962) is an American football coach; head coach at Southern Miss (2008-11, 34-19) and North Carolina (2012-18, 45-43), later Baylor offensive coordinator and USFL New Orleans Breakers head coach.
Larry Fitzgerald
Larry Fitzgerald, wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals 2004–2020, second all-time in NFL receptions (1,432) and receiving yards (17,492), 11 Pro Bowls, 2008 playoff records, Hall of Fame Class of 2026.
Larry Johnson (running back)
Larry Johnson (born 1979, Pomfret, MD) is a former NFL running back, Penn State Consensus All-American, drafted 27th overall by Kansas City in 2003; he set the single-season record with 416 carries in 2006 and rushed for 6,223 career yards.
Latavius Murray
Latavius Murray (born 1990) is an American NFL running back from UCF, drafted 181st overall by Oakland in 2013; a 2015 Pro Bowler who later played for the Vikings, Saints, Ravens, Broncos, and Bills.
Laurent Duvernay-Tardif
Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, Canadian physician and former NFL guard (Chiefs, Jets), Super Bowl LIV champion, first active NFL player with a medical degree (McGill, 2018), 2020 opt-out for COVID-19 front-line work.
LaVar Arrington
LaVar Arrington (born 1978, Pittsburgh) is a former NFL linebacker, second overall pick in 2000 by Washington, three-time Pro Bowler, 1999 Butkus and Bednarik winner at Penn State, College Football Hall of Famer (2022), now a Fox Sports analyst.
LaVar Arrington II
LaVar Arrington II, Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end (formerly linebacker), No. 11, son of Hall of Fame linebacker LaVar Arrington; Charter Oak HS product, 2025 recruit, moved to DE in 2026.
Lavonte David
Lavonte David, nicknamed Flash or LoLo, is a retired NFL linebacker (born 1990, Miami) who played 14 seasons, 2012-2025, entirely for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, won Super Bowl LV, made one Pro Bowl and one first-team All-Pro, and is the franchise's all-time leading tackler with 1,714 tackles.
Lawrence Phillips
Lawrence Phillips, full name Lawrence Lamond Phillips, was an American football running back who starred at Nebraska and was drafted sixth overall by the St. Louis Rams in 1996.
Lawrence Taylor
Lawrence Taylor, New York Giants Hall of Fame outside linebacker (1981-1993), 132.5 sacks, 1986 NFL MVP, two Super Bowls, Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 1999, redefined pass rushing.
Layden Robinson
Layden Robinson (born 2001) is an NFL guard from Texas A&M, drafted 103rd overall by the Patriots in 2024; 11 starts as a rookie, waived-injured August 2025, later signed by the Falcons.
Le'Veon Bell
Le'Veon Bell, NFL running back 2013-2021 (Steelers, Jets, Chiefs, Ravens, Buccaneers), known for patient rushing style, 2018 franchise-tag holdout, and four-year $52.5M Jets contract.
Le'Veon Moss
Le'Veon Moss (born 2002), Texas A&M running back from Walker, Louisiana; 1,767 career rushing yards and 22 touchdowns; All-SEC 2024; knee and ankle injuries; 2026 undrafted free agent signee of Miami who retired in May 2026.
Lee Roy Selmon
Lee Roy Selmon (1954-2011), American defensive end, first overall pick of the expansion Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1976; 1979 NFL Defensive Player of the Year, 78.5 sacks, Pro Football Hall of Fame 1995, first Buccaneer enshrined.
LeGarrette Blount
LeGarrette Blount, former NFL running back (born 1986, Madison, Florida), undrafted from Oregon; played nine seasons for six teams, won three Super Bowls, led NFL with 18 rushing TDs in 2016, retired 2020.
Legend Bey
Legend Bey, North Forney High School (Forney, Texas) quarterback and four-star 2026 athlete, signed with Ohio State after flipping twice between the Buckeyes and Tennessee; he is now an Ohio State freshman running back, No. 2, with 10.23-second 100-meter speed.