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Rocky Bleier
Rocky Bleier, born Robert Patrick Bleier in 1946, is a former Pittsburgh Steelers running back who won four Super Bowls after being wounded in the Vietnam War.
Rod Marinelli
Rod Marinelli (Rodney Henry Marinelli, born 1949) is a retired NFL defensive coach, 1996-2021: Buccaneers DL coach, Lions head coach (10-38, 0-16 in 2008), Bears and Cowboys defensive coordinator, Raiders DL coach.
Rod Smart
Rod Smart (Torrold Smart), NFL running back and kick returner known as "He Hate Me" from the 2001 XFL's Las Vegas Outlaws; played 53 NFL games, mostly for the Carolina Panthers, including Super Bowl XXXVIII.
Rod Woodson
Rod Woodson (Roderick Kevin Woodson), NFL cornerback and safety 1987-2003 (Steelers, 49ers, Ravens, Raiders); Hall of Fame 2009; records of 12 interception-return TDs and 1,483 INT return yards; Super Bowl XXXV champion.
Roddy White
Roddy White (born 1981) is a former NFL wide receiver who played 11 seasons, 2005-2015, entirely with the Atlanta Falcons; drafted 27th overall from UAB, he set franchise records with 808 catches, 10,863 yards, and 63 touchdowns.
Rodney Harrison
Rodney Harrison, former NFL safety (San Diego Chargers 1994-2002, New England Patriots 2003-08), two-time Super Bowl champion, record 30.5 sacks by a defensive back, 30/30 club, NBC Football Night in America analyst.
Rodney Peete
Rodney Peete is a former NFL quarterback (1989–2004) who played for six teams, threw for 16,338 yards and 76 touchdowns, and won the 1988 Golden Arm Award at USC.
Rodrigo Blankenship
Rodrigo Blankenship, aka Hot Rod or Specs, is an American placekicker from Marietta, Georgia; 2019 Lou Groza Award winner at Georgia, then Colts, Cardinals, Buccaneers, and UFL Battlehawks kicker.
Roger Craig (American football)
Roger Craig (born 1960) is a former NFL running back for the 49ers, Raiders, and Vikings; first player with a 1,000/1,000 rushing-receiving season (1985), three-time Super Bowl champion, and Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 senior electee.
Roger Goodell
Roger Goodell is an American sports executive and commissioner of the National Football League since 2006, whose tenure grew league revenue to over $23 billion.
Roger Rosengarten
Roger Rosengarten, Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle (No. 70), former Washington Huskie; drafted 62nd overall in 2024, 4.92 40-yard dash, sack-free college career, PFWA All-Rookie in 2024.
Roger Staubach
Roger Staubach, Dallas Cowboys quarterback 1969-1979, 1963 Navy Heisman winner, two-time Super Bowl champion (VI, XII), Super Bowl VI MVP, Captain Comeback, Hall of Fame 1985.
Rohan Jones
Rohan Jones, born 2001, is a Canadian tight end from Montreal who played at Maine, Montana State, and Arkansas, was drafted eighth overall by the CFL's Montreal Alouettes in 2026, and signed with them after a Rams preseason stint.
Rolando McClain
Rolando McClain (born 1989, Decatur, Alabama) is a former NFL linebacker, 2009 Butkus Award winner and Alabama All-American, drafted eighth overall by the Raiders in 2010, who retired at 23 and last played for Dallas in 2015.
Roman Gabriel
Roman Gabriel (1940-2024), NFL quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams and Philadelphia Eagles, 1969 NFL MVP, first Filipino-American quarterback, Rams' all-time leader with 154 touchdown passes.
Romello Height
Romello Height (born 2001, Dublin, GA) is a 49ers edge rusher, 70th overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft from Texas Tech; First-Team All-Big 12 with 9.5 sacks in 2025.
Romeo Crennel
Romeo Crennel (born 1947) is a retired NFL coach; head coach of the Browns (24-40), Chiefs, and 2020 interim Texans; five Super Bowls as Giants and Patriots assistant; retired 2022 after 50 years.
Ron Dayne
Ron Dayne, born 1978, Wisconsin Badgers running back, 1999 Heisman winner and NCAA career rushing record holder (6,397/7,125 yards); drafted 11th overall by the Giants in 2000 and played seven NFL seasons.
Ron Jaworski
Ron Jaworski (Jaws, the Polish Rifle), born 1951, NFL quarterback for the Rams, Eagles, Dolphins, and Chiefs; led Philadelphia to Super Bowl XV, 1980 UPI Player of the Year, later ESPN analyst.
Ron Rivera
Ron Rivera, NFL linebacker (1985 Bears) and head coach of the Carolina Panthers and Washington Commanders (2011-2023), 102-103-2, two-time Coach of the Year, 'Riverboat Ron', now Cal football general manager.
Ronald Darby
Ronald Darby, NFL cornerback (2015-2024): Bills, Eagles, Washington, Broncos, Ravens, Jaguars, Texans. Drafted 50th overall 2015; Super Bowl LII champion; retired after 10 seasons.
Ronde Barber
Ronde Barber (Jamael Oronde Barber), Buccaneers cornerback 1997-2012, Super Bowl XXXVII champion, Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2023; NFL-record 215 consecutive starts at cornerback and 28 career sacks, most ever by a cornerback.
Ronnie Bass
Ronnie "Sunshine" Bass, quarterback of the undefeated 1971 T.C. Williams Titans portrayed in Remember the Titans, later played five years for the South Carolina Gamecocks.
Ronnie Brown
Ronnie Brown (Ronnie G. Brown Jr., born 1981) is a former NFL running back from Auburn, drafted 2nd overall by Miami in 2005, Pro Bowler in 2008, famous for the Dolphins' Wildcat offense; 5,391 career rushing yards.
Ronnie Hillman
Ronnie Hillman (Ronnie K Hillman Jr.), NFL running back 2012-2016 for the Denver Broncos, Vikings, and Chargers; San Diego State star; led Denver with 863 rushing yards in its Super Bowl 50 season; died of renal medullary carcinoma in 2022 at 31.
Ronnie Lott
Ronnie Lott (Ronald Mandel Lott, born 1959) is a Hall of Fame NFL defensive back, 1981-94 with the 49ers, Raiders, and Jets; four Super Bowls, 63 interceptions, 10 Pro Bowls, famed for hard hitting.
Ronnie Stanley
Ronnie Stanley, born 1994 in Las Vegas, is a Baltimore Ravens left tackle drafted sixth overall in 2016 out of Notre Dame; 2019 first-team All-Pro and two-time Pro Bowler who rebounded from ankle injuries to re-sign in 2025.
Rooney family
The Rooney family has owned the Pittsburgh Steelers since Art Rooney Sr. founded the franchise in 1933, maintaining one of the longest family ownership runs in professional sports.
Roquan Smith
Roquan Smith, Baltimore Ravens inside linebacker (formerly Chicago Bears), Georgia product, 2018 8th overall pick, 2022 first-team All-Pro, five-year $100M Ravens extension, 1,177 career tackles through 2026.
Rosey Brown
Rosey Brown (Roosevelt Brown Jr., 1932–2004), Hall of Fame offensive tackle for the New York Giants 1953–1965; 27th-round 1953 draft steal from Morgan State, 8 All-NFL selections, 9 Pro Bowls, 1956 NFL champion, Hall of Fame class of 1975.