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Luke Falk
Luke Falk (born 1994, Logan, Utah) is a former quarterback who walked on at Washington State, set Pac-12 career records for passing yards (14,486) and touchdowns (119), won the 2017 Burlsworth Trophy, and was drafted 199th overall by the Titans in 2018, playing 3 games for the 2019 Jets.
Luke Fickell
Luke Fickell, American college football coach; Ohio State player and assistant, Cincinnati head coach 2017-22 (57-18, 2021 College Football Playoff), Wisconsin head coach since Nov. 27, 2022; career 84-47.
Luke Floriea
Luke Floriea (born 2001) is an American football wide receiver from Mentor, Ohio, who played at Kent State and signed with the Cleveland Browns in 2025.
Luke Gifford
Luke Gifford (born 1995) is an NFL linebacker, Nebraska alum, undrafted 2019 Cowboys signing; special-teams ace with 69 career ST tackles, first Pro Bowl in 2025, re-signed by the 49ers for two years, $5.3 million in 2026.
Luke Joeckel
Luke Joeckel (born 1991) is a former NFL offensive lineman, 2013 draft's No. 2 overall pick by Jacksonville, 2012 Outland Trophy winner at Texas A&M; played 50 games for the Jaguars and Seahawks.
Luke Kuechly
Luke Kuechly (born 1991) is a former NFL middle linebacker who played eight seasons for the Carolina Panthers, won 2013 Defensive Player of the Year, and was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026.
Luke McCaffrey
Luke McCaffrey (born 2001) is an American football wide receiver and kick returner for the Washington Commanders, drafted in 2024 after a college career at Rice.
Luke McCown
Luke McCown (born 1981) is a former NFL quarterback from Jacksonville, Texas; Louisiana Tech star drafted by Cleveland in 2004 who backed up for five teams over 12 seasons, 62 games, 2,370 passing yards.
Luke Montgomery (American football)
Luke Montgomery, Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman from Findlay, Ohio; 2024 national champion, 2025 second-team All-American left guard, returned for 2026 senior season as a 2027 NFL Draft prospect.
Luke Wafle
Luke Wafle, USC Trojans true freshman defensive end (number 94) from Middletown, New Jersey and the Hun School of Princeton; five-star 2026 recruit ranked No. 1 nationally by On3/Rivals, 23-sack senior season, Navy All-American Bowl MVP, and highest-graded USC defender in his 2026 debut.
Luke Weaver (American football)
Luke Weaver, American football quarterback, Manteca CA; Modesto JC, Hawai'i 2025, San José State starter 2026; 1,529 passing yards, 11 TDs in 2026; distinct from MLB pitcher Luke Weaver.
Luke Willson
Luke Willson (born 1990, Windsor, Ontario) is a Canadian former NFL tight end from Rice, drafted 158th overall by Seattle in 2013; Super Bowl XLVIII champion, 102 games, 111 catches, retired 2021.
Lyle Alzado
Lyle Alzado (1949-1992), NFL defensive lineman for the Broncos, Browns, and Raiders; 1977 AFC Defensive Player of the Year, two-time All-Pro, Super Bowl XVIII winner who blamed steroids for his fatal brain lymphoma.
Lyle Hemphill
Lyle Hemphill (born 1980) is an American college football coach, Texas A&M Aggies defensive coordinator since December 2025; former DC at James Madison, Duke, Wake Forest, and Stony Brook; longtime Mike Elko assistant.
Lynn Swann
Lynn Curtis Swann (born 1952, Alcoa, Tennessee) is a Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver (2001) for the Pittsburgh Steelers, 1974–82; four Super Bowl titles, Super Bowl X MVP, later USC athletic director.
Mac Jones
Mac Jones (born 1998) is an NFL quarterback from Alabama, drafted 15th overall by New England in 2021, a 2021 Pro Bowler, later traded to the Jaguars and playing for the 49ers.
Mack Hollins
Mack Hollins, born 1993 in Rockville, MD, is an NFL wide receiver for the New England Patriots; a 2017 Eagles fourth-round pick from North Carolina, a Super Bowl LII champion, deep-threat and special teams captain.
Maddux Madsen
Maddux Madsen, Boise State Broncos quarterback No. 4 from Lehi, Utah; three-time Mountain West champion starter, 2025 MW title game MVP, 2024 CFP/Fiesta Bowl, 2027 NFL draft prospect named after Greg Maddux.
Major Applewhite
Major Applewhite (born 1978) is an American college football coach, head coach of South Alabama since 2024 and former Houston head coach (15-11), ex-Texas quarterback and coordinator at Rice, Alabama, and Texas.
Makai Lemon
Makai Lemon, Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver (USC Trojans), 2026 NFL Draft first-round pick (20th overall), 2025 Biletnikoff Award winner; slot receiver with 79 catches, 1,156 yards, 13 TDs in 2025.
Malachi Fields
Malachi Fields, New York Giants wide receiver (#88), 2026 third-round pick (74th overall) from Virginia and Notre Dame; 6'4½", 218-lb contested-catch X receiver with 165 college catches for 2,479 yards and 16 touchdowns.
Malachi Lawrence
Malachi Lawrence (born 2003) is a Dallas Cowboys edge rusher, drafted 23rd overall in 2026 from UCF, where he recorded 20 career sacks and made First Team All-Big 12 in 2025.
Malachi Singleton
Malachi Singleton (born 2004) is an American college football quarterback from Kennesaw, Georgia, who played at Arkansas and Purdue before transferring to Appalachian State; a four-star dual-threat recruit known for a game-winning TD run against No. 4 Tennessee in 2024.
Malachi Toney
Malachi Toney, Miami Hurricanes wide receiver from Liberty City, Florida; reclassified 2026-to-2025 freshman who led the nation with 109 catches for a record 1,211 yards and reached the CFP title game.
Malcolm Butler
Malcolm Butler, undrafted 2014 cornerback from West Alabama; Super Bowl XLIX hero with goal-line interception of Russell Wilson; two-time champion, 2015 Pro Bowl, benched in Super Bowl LII, later Titans, Cardinals, Patriots return.
Malcolm Jenkins
Malcolm Jenkins, born 1987, is a retired NFL safety drafted 14th overall by the Saints in 2009; two-time Super Bowl champion (XLIV, LII), three-time Pro Bowler, Players Coalition co-founder, and 2025 Eagles Hall of Fame inductee.
Malcolm Mitchell
Malcolm Mitchell, born 1992, Valdosta, Georgia; former Georgia wide receiver and New England Patriots 2016 fourth-round pick; won Super Bowl LI as a rookie, retired 2019 at 25 with knee injuries, now a children's author and literacy advocate.
Malcolm Smith (American football)
Malcolm Smith (born 1989) is a former NFL linebacker, USC product and 2011 seventh-round pick who won Super Bowl XLVIII MVP with Seattle after a 69-yard pick-six, later playing for Oakland, San Francisco, Jacksonville, Dallas, and Cleveland.
Maliek Collins
Maliek Collins, NFL defensive tackle (DT) from Kansas City, Kansas, and Nebraska; 2016 third-round pick (67th overall) by Dallas; later Raiders, Texans, 49ers, Browns; career-high 6.5 sacks in 2025.
Malik Mustapha
Malik Mustapha (born 2002) is an NFL safety for the San Francisco 49ers, No. 6, drafted 124th overall in 2024 from Wake Forest; 2023 team captain, rookie 72 tackles, 2025 ACL return.