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Mike Pouncey
Mike Pouncey (James Michael Pouncey), NFL center drafted 15th overall by Miami in 2011, highest drafted center since 1993; four Pro Bowls, 114 games, retired 2021, twin of Maurkice Pouncey.
Mike Rozier
Mike Rozier (born 1961, Camden, NJ) is a former running back who won the 1983 Heisman Trophy at Nebraska with 2,148 rushing yards and 29 touchdowns, then played in the USFL and NFL (Oilers, Falcons) through 1991.
Mike Rutenberg
Mike Rutenberg (born 1981) is an NFL coach and Cleveland Browns defensive coordinator since 2026; formerly Jets linebackers coach 2021-24, Falcons pass game coordinator, Cornell graduate.
Mike Shanahan
Mike Shanahan, NFL head coach of the Raiders (1988-89), Denver Broncos (1995-2008), and Washington (2010-13); won Super Bowls XXXII and XXXIII with Denver, 178 career wins, and father of the Shanahan coaching tree and outside-zone offense.
Mike Sherman
Mike Sherman (Michael Francis Sherman, born 1954) is an American football coach, Green Bay Packers head coach 2000-2005 (57-39, three NFC North titles, GM 2001-04), Texas A&M head coach 2008-2011, and Miami Dolphins offensive coordinator 2011-2013.
Mike Shula
Mike Shula (born 1965, Baltimore) is an American football coach, son of Don Shula; Alabama quarterback, Alabama head coach 2003-06 (26-23), and 31-year NFL assistant including Panthers offensive coordinator 2013-17.
Mike Singletary
Mike Singletary, Hall of Fame middle linebacker for the Chicago Bears (1981-1992), two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, Super Bowl XX champion, 10 Pro Bowls, later 49ers head coach (18-22).
Mike Smith (American football coach)
Mike Smith (American football coach) refers chiefly to the Atlanta Falcons head coach 2008-14, 66-46, 2008 AP Coach of the Year; distinct from Patriots outside linebackers coach Mike Smith.
Mike Stoops
Mike Stoops (born 1961, Youngstown, Ohio) is an American college football coach, Arizona head coach 2004-2011 (41-50), Oklahoma defensive coordinator under brother Bob Stoops, now Ole Miss defensive analyst.
Mike Tice
Mike Tice (born 1959, Bay Shore, NY), former NFL tight end (14 seasons, 177 games) and Minnesota Vikings head coach 2002-05 with a 32-33 record; later OL coach for Jaguars, Bears, Falcons, Raiders.
Mike Tomlin
Mike Tomlin (born 1972) was head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers 2007-2025, winning Super Bowl XLIII, never having a losing season, 193-114-2 regular season, stepping down January 2026.
Mike Vrabel
Mike Vrabel (born 1975, Akron, Ohio) is an NFL head coach, currently of the New England Patriots, formerly the Tennessee Titans (2018-23). Two-time AP Coach of the Year, three-time Super Bowl champion linebacker, 2025 Super Bowl LX appearance.
Mike Wallace (American football)
Mike Wallace, NFL wide receiver 2009-2018 (Steelers, Dolphins, Vikings, Ravens, Eagles); 3rd-round 2009 pick; 538 catches, 8,072 yards, 57 TDs; famed deep threat with 4.28 40 speed.
Mike Webster
Mike Webster (1952-2002), "Iron Mike," Hall of Fame center for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Kansas City Chiefs, four-time Super Bowl champion, and the first former NFL player diagnosed with CTE.
Mike White (quarterback)
Mike White (Michael White Jr.), NFL quarterback from Western Kentucky, Cowboys 2018 fifth-rounder; threw 405 yards and 3 TDs in his first Jets start vs. Cincinnati in 2021, winning AFC Offensive Player of the Week.
Mike Williams (wide receiver, born 1994)
Mike Williams (born 1994, Vance, SC) is a former NFL wide receiver from Clemson, drafted seventh overall by the Chargers in 2017; 5,104 yards, 32 TDs; retired July 2025. Distinct from the Syracuse receiver who died in 2023.
Mike Zimmer
Mike Zimmer is an American football coach who served as head coach of the Minnesota Vikings from 2014 to 2021 and later returned to the Dallas Cowboys.
Miles Austin
Miles Austin, born 1984, is a former NFL wide receiver, undrafted from Monmouth in 2006, a two-time Pro Bowler with the Dallas Cowboys whose 2009 season featured 81 catches for 1,320 yards and a franchise-record 250-yard game at Kansas City.
Miles Sanders
Miles Sanders, NFL running back from Swissvale, Pennsylvania, via Penn State; Eagles second-round pick (53rd, 2019) with rookie franchise records, 2022 Pro Bowl and 1,269-yard season; later Panthers and Cowboys.
Miller Moss
Miller Moss, American football quarterback from Bishop Alemany High School; USC (2021-24) backup to Caleb Williams, record 6-TD 2023 Holiday Bowl MVP; Louisville starter 2025; signed by Chicago Bears as 2026 undrafted free agent.
Minkah Fitzpatrick
Minkah Fitzpatrick, NFL safety for the New York Jets; former Alabama star drafted 11th overall by Miami in 2018, three-time first-team All-Pro and five-time Pro Bowler with the Steelers, later Dolphins, traded to Jets in 2026.
Mitch Mustain
Mitch Mustain, Springdale, Arkansas quarterback; 2005 state champion, 5-star recruit behind only Matthew Stafford; 8-0 freshman starter at Arkansas 2006, transferred to USC, backup 2008-2010, one start.
Mitchell Schwartz
Mitchell Schwartz, NFL offensive tackle for the Browns (2012-2015) and Chiefs (2016-2020), four-time All-Pro, Super Bowl LIV winner, 7,894 consecutive snaps, retired 2022 after back injury.
Mitchell Trubisky
Mitchell Trubisky, quarterback from Mentor, Ohio, taken second overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2017 NFL Draft; 2018 Pro Bowler later a Bills, Steelers, and Titans backup.
Mohamed Sanu
Mohamed Sanu (Mohamed Sanu Sr.), born 1989, former NFL wide receiver from Rutgers; Bengals, Falcons, Patriots, 49ers, Lions; 435 catches, 4,871 yards, perfect 158.3 passer rating; retired September 2025.
Monroe Freeling
Monroe Freeling, offensive tackle from Georgia, drafted 19th overall by the Carolina Panthers in 2026; All-SEC Second Team in 2025; moved to right tackle as a rookie after Taylor Moton's injury.
Monte Harrison
Monte Harrison (born 1995) is an American outfielder drafted 50th overall by the Brewers in 2014, traded to Miami in the Christian Yelich deal, who played 50 MLB games (.176, 2 HR) and later became an Arkansas walk-on wide receiver.
Monte Kiffin
Monte Kiffin (1940-2024), American football defensive coordinator, architect of the Tampa 2 scheme with the Buccaneers 1996-2008, Super Bowl XXXVII champion, father of Lane Kiffin, Buccaneers Ring of Honor 2021.
Montee Ball
Montee Ball, former Wisconsin Badgers running back (2009-12), NCAA record 83 career touchdowns, 5,140 rushing yards, 2011 Heisman finalist; Denver Broncos second-round pick who played 21 NFL games.
Montez Sweat
Montez Sweat, Chicago Bears defensive end #98, former Commanders 2019 first-rounder (No. 26). First NFL player to lead two teams in sacks in one season (2023, 12.5); 2023 Pro Bowl; 10.0 sacks in 2025.