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Ricky Barber
Ricky Barber, NFL defensive tackle for the Washington Commanders (2025-present), UCF and Western Kentucky college player, 2020 FWAA Freshman All-American, undrafted free agent signed May 2025.
Ricky Bell (running back)
Ricky Lynn Bell (1955-1984), USC tailback, 1975 national rushing leader, unanimous All-American twice, first overall pick of the 1977 NFL draft by Tampa Bay, 1,263-yard 1979 season, died at 29 of cardiac arrest from a rare skin and muscle disease.
Ricky Watters
Ricky Watters (Richard James Watters), nicknamed "Running" Watters, is a former NFL running back (49ers, Eagles, Seahawks, 1992-2001) with 10,643 rushing yards, 91 touchdowns, five Pro Bowls, and a Super Bowl XXIX title.
Ricky White
Ricky White III, UNLV wide receiver from Marietta, Georgia, drafted 238th overall by the Seattle Seahawks in 2025; two-time All-American with 3,143 career receiving yards and four blocked punts.
Ricky Williams
Ricky Williams, Heisman Trophy winner 1998 at Texas and NCAA career rushing record holder, NFL running back for the Saints, Dolphins, and Ravens with 10,009 rushing yards, later a cannabis advocate.
Riley Cooper
Riley Cooper (Riley Thomas Cooper, born 1987) is a former NFL wide receiver who played six seasons for the Philadelphia Eagles, 2010-2015, out of Florida; 169 catches, 2,418 yards, and a 2013 racial-slur video incident.
Riley Nowakowski
Riley Nowakowski (born 2002) is a Pittsburgh Steelers fullback, No. 37, drafted 169th overall in 2026 from Indiana after playing at Wisconsin; he scored the opening touchdown of the 2026 CFP National Championship.
Rob Aurich
Rob Aurich is an American college football coach, defensive coordinator of the Nebraska Cornhuskers since 2026. Former San Diego State, Idaho, South Dakota, and Bemidji State coordinator; 2025 Broyles Award nominee; former Minnesota Duluth linebacker.
Rob Bironas
Rob Bironas (1978-2014), American NFL placekicker for the Tennessee Titans 2005-2013; set the NFL record of eight field goals in one game (2007), was a 2007 Pro Bowl and All-Pro selection, and died in a 2014 car crash.
Rob Ezell
Rob Ezell, American college football coach, Wake Forest offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach since 2025; former Alabama walk-on, ex-South Alabama OC, power spread offense, Duke's Mayo Bowl winner.
Rob Gronkowski
Rob Gronkowski, American football tight end for the New England Patriots (2010-18) and Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2020-21), won four Super Bowls and retired with 621 receptions, 9,286 yards, 92 touchdowns; Pro Football Hall of Fame candidate in 2027.
Rob Harley (American football)
Rob Harley is an American college football coach, interim head coach at Northern Illinois since February 2026, former Ohio State safety on the 2002 national title team, and former defensive coordinator at Arkansas State and NIU.
Rob Leonard
Rob Leonard is an American football coach and defensive coordinator of the Las Vegas Raiders, promoted in February 2026 after three seasons as the team's defensive line coach and run game coordinator; previously Giants, Dolphins, Ravens assistant.
Rob Ninkovich
Rob Ninkovich, born 1984, is a former NFL linebacker/defensive end for the Saints, Dolphins, and Patriots, a two-time Super Bowl champion (XLIX, LI) who retired in 2017 and became an ESPN analyst in 2019.
Rob Ryan
Rob Ryan (born 1962, Ardmore, Oklahoma) is an American football coach, son of Buddy Ryan and twin of Rex Ryan; NFL assistant 1994-2024, defensive coordinator for Raiders, Browns, Cowboys, Saints, two Super Bowls with New England, now USC assistant head coach for defense.
Robbie Gould
Robbie Gould is a former NFL placekicker who played 18 seasons for the Chicago Bears and San Francisco 49ers; he remains the Bears' all-time scoring leader.
Robert Griffin III
Robert Griffin III (RG3), born 1990 in Okinawa, is a former NFL quarterback, 2011 Heisman winner at Baylor, 2012 second overall pick, Offensive Rookie of the Year, whose career declined after a 2013 playoff ACL tear; now a Fox Sports analyst.
Robert Henry Jr.
Robert Henry Jr. (born 2001) is an NFL running back, Seattle Seahawks #34, signed off Washington's practice squad October 6, 2026; UTSA record 5.7 yards per carry, inaugural Walter Jones Trophy winner. Not Derrick Henry.
Robert Livingston (American football)
Robert Livingston is an American football coach, former Cincinnati Bengals secondary coach (2016-2023), Colorado defensive coordinator under Deion Sanders (2024-2025), and Denver Broncos defensive passing game coordinator.
Robert Longerbeam
Robert Longerbeam (born 2001) is an NFL cornerback from Rutgers, drafted 212th overall by the Ravens in 2025, known for a 4.39-second 40-yard dash and leading the Big Ten in passes defensed in 2024; now with the Atlanta Falcons.
Robert Mathis
Robert Mathis, born 1981, Colts linebacker/defensive end 2003-2016; 123.0 franchise-record sacks, NFL-record 52 forced fumbles, 19.5 sacks and Deacon Jones Award in 2013; Colts Ring of Honor 2021, not in Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Robert Nkemdiche
Robert Nkemdiche, consensus No. 1 recruit of 2013 out of Grayson High, Ole Miss defensive tackle, 29th overall pick in 2016 by Arizona; 38 NFL games, 4.5 sacks, later CFL Edmonton Elks.
Robert Quinn (American football)
Robert Quinn (born 1990) is a former NFL defensive end from North Carolina, drafted 14th overall in 2011 by the Rams. All-Pro in 2013 with 19 sacks; set the Bears' record with 18.5 sacks in 2021; 102 career sacks.
Robert Saleh
Robert Saleh (born 1979), NFL coach; Tennessee Titans head coach (2026-), former New York Jets head coach (2021-24, 20-36) and San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator (2017-20, 2025), 4-3 Wide-9 defense.
Robert Smith (running back)
Robert Smith (born 1972, Euclid, Ohio) is a former Minnesota Vikings running back (1993-2000), two-time Pro Bowler, 2000 NFC rushing leader with 1,521 yards, who retired at 28 and became a FOX Sports analyst and Fan Huddle founder.
Robert Spears-Jennings
Robert Spears-Jennings (born 2004) is an American football safety from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; an Oklahoma Sooners four-year starter drafted No. 224 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2026 NFL Draft after a 4.32-second 40-yard dash.
Robert Tonyan
Robert Tonyan Jr. (born 1994) is an NFL tight end, Indiana State alum, and 2020 Packers breakout (52 catches, 11 TDs) now with the Pittsburgh Steelers on a one-year 2026 deal.
Robert Woods (wide receiver, born 1992)
Robert Woods, wide receiver born 1992, USC Trojans record holder drafted 41st overall in 2013; played for Bills, Rams, Titans, Texans, and Steelers before retiring as a Ram in 2026 with over 8,000 receiving yards.
Roberto Aguayo
Roberto Aguayo, Florida State kicker, 2013 Lou Groza Award winner and most accurate kicker in NCAA history (.9673), drafted 59th overall by Tampa Bay in 2016, cut after one 71 percent season.
Rocco Underwood
Rocco Underwood (Jonathan Rocco Underwood), long snapper for the Philadelphia Eagles, signed undrafted in 2026 from Florida; won the 2024 Patrick Mannelly Award as the nation's best FBS long snapper.