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Shea Patterson

Shea Patterson, American quarterback (born 1997) who played at Ole Miss and Michigan, went undrafted in 2020, was the first overall 2022 USFL Draft pick, and also played in the CFL.

Shedeur Sanders

Shedeur Sanders, Cleveland Browns quarterback, son of Deion Sanders; Jackson State and Colorado star, 2025 fifth-round pick (144th overall), 2025 rookie starter, 2026 backup to Deshaun Watson.

Shedrick Jackson

Shedrick Jackson (born 1999) is an American NFL wide receiver from Hoover, Alabama, an Auburn alumnus, Bo Jackson's nephew, and a 2023 undrafted free agent with the Bengals, Raiders, Ravens, and Cardinals.

Sheila Ford Hamp

Sheila Ford Hamp (born Oct. 31, 1951) is Principal Owner and Chair of the Detroit Lions since June 23, 2020, succeeding Martha Firestone Ford; first woman-to-woman NFL ownership transfer, oversaw Quinn/Patricia firings and Holmes/Campbell hires.

Shelby Harris

Shelby Harris (born 1991) is an NFL defensive lineman for the New York Giants, formerly Raiders, Broncos, Seahawks, and Browns; a 2014 seventh-rounder known for batted passes and run defense.

Sheldon Rankins

Sheldon Rankins, defensive tackle born 1994 in Covington, Georgia; Louisville standout drafted 12th overall by the Saints in 2016; later Jets, Texans, Bengals; 2018 career-high 8.0 sacks.

Sheldon Richardson

Sheldon Richardson, defensive tackle from Missouri, drafted 13th overall by the Jets in 2013; 2013 Defensive Rookie of the Year, 2014 Pro Bowler; played for Seattle, Minnesota, and Cleveland through 2021.

Shemar James

Shemar James, Florida Gators inside linebacker from Mobile, Alabama; drafted 152nd overall (Round 5) by the Dallas Cowboys in 2025; 91 tackles as a rookie, led Dallas in tackles in 2025.

Shemar Turner

Shemar Turner, Chicago Bears defensive lineman (DT/DE, #95), drafted 62nd overall in round two of the 2025 NFL Draft from Texas A&M; DeSoto, Texas native, Second-Team All-SEC 2023, 10 college sacks.

Sherrone Moore

Sherrone Moore, Michigan Wolverines football head coach 2024-25 (21st head coach, first Black head coach in program history), former Oklahoma lineman; fired with cause December 10, 2025 and arrested after an affair with a staff member.

Shilo Sanders

Shilo Sanders is an American football safety who played at South Carolina, Jackson State, and Colorado, and signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2025.

Shiyazh Pete

Shiyazh Pete (born 2003, Ronan, Montana) is a Navajo offensive tackle from Shiprock, New Mexico; first Navajo Nation member to sign and play in the NFL, with the 2026 Dallas Cowboys preseason before being waived.

Sidney Rice

Sidney Rice (born 1986, Gaffney, SC) is a former NFL wide receiver, South Carolina product, drafted 44th overall by Minnesota in 2007; 2009 Pro Bowl with 1,312 yards, later a Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl champion; retired 2013 after a torn ACL.

Skip Holtz

Skip Holtz (born 1964), American football coach, son of Lou Holtz; head coach at UConn, East Carolina, South Florida, and Louisiana Tech (118-98), then won three straight spring titles with the Birmingham Stallions (USFL 2022-23, UFL 2024) before leaving in December 2025.

Skylar Thompson

Skylar Thompson, Kansas State quarterback drafted 247th overall by Miami in 2022; three-season Dolphins backup who started a 2022 playoff game, later with Pittsburgh Steelers.

Skyler Bell

Skyler Bell (born 2002, Bronx, NY) is a Buffalo Bills wide receiver, drafted 125th overall in 2026 from UConn, where he set school records with 101 catches, 1,278 yards, and 13 TDs in 2025 after transferring from Wisconsin.

Skyler Gill-Howard

Skyler Gill-Howard, Detroit Lions defensive tackle drafted 205th overall in 2026 out of Texas Tech; former Division II walk-on linebacker at Upper Iowa and Northern Illinois who gained 50 pounds, was a Burlsworth Trophy nominee, and made the Lions' roster as a rookie.

Skyler Thomas

Skyler Thomas (born 2003) is an NFL safety for the Chicago Bears, signed as a 2026 undrafted free agent after five seasons at Oregon State, where he had 191 tackles and was a senior team captain.

Solomon Thomas

Solomon Thomas (born 1995, Chicago) is an NFL interior defensive lineman, Stanford star taken third overall by the 49ers in 2017; later Raiders, Jets, Cowboys, traded to Titans in 2026; mental health advocate.

Sonny Dykes

Sonny Dykes, born Daniel Dykes in 1969, is an American college football coach and TCU's head coach since 2022, after leading SMU, California, and Louisiana Tech.

Sonny Jurgensen

Sonny Jurgensen, born Christian Adolph Jurgensen III, was an American NFL quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Redskins, inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1983.

Sony Michel

Sony Michel, born 1995 in Orlando, Florida, is a former NFL running back (Georgia; Patriots first-round pick, 31st overall, 2018) who played for New England, the Rams, and Chargers, won two Super Bowls, and rushed for 3,243 career yards.

Spencer Fano

Spencer Fano, Utah Utes offensive tackle from Spanish Fork, Utah; 2025 Outland Trophy winner and unanimous All-American; drafted ninth overall by the Cleveland Browns in 2026, first offensive lineman taken, with short arms (32 1/8 inches) as his main scouting concern.

Spencer Paysinger

Spencer Paysinger, born 1988 in Los Angeles, is a former NFL linebacker who won Super Bowl XLVI with the Giants and inspired the CW series All American.

Spencer Rattler

Spencer Rattler (born 2000, Phoenix) is a New Orleans Saints quarterback, a 2024 fifth-round pick (150th) from South Carolina and Oklahoma, a former consensus No. 1 recruit, Senior Bowl MVP, and Saints starter in 2025.

Spencer Shrader

Spencer Shrader (born 1999) is an NFL placekicker for the Indianapolis Colts, formerly USF and Notre Dame. Undrafted in 2024, he overcame a 2025 ACL tear and led NFL kickers in 2026 with a perfect 16-for-16 field-goal start.

Stefon Diggs

Stefon Diggs, NFL wide receiver for the Washington Commanders; formerly Vikings, Bills, Texans, Patriots. Fifth-round 2015 pick, four Pro Bowls, two All-Pro, 11,504 career yards, seven 1,000-yard seasons, 2025 Super Bowl LX appearance.

Stephen Belichick

Stephen (Steve) Belichick, born 1987, American football coach; son of Bill Belichick; Patriots assistant 2012-23 and defensive play caller, Washington DC 2024, North Carolina DC 2025-26 until resignation.

Stephen Daley (American football)

Stephen Daley is an American college football defensive lineman for the Indiana Hoosiers, known for 19 tackles for loss and 5.5 sacks in 2025 before a knee injury ended his season.

Stephen Gostkowski

Stephen Gostkowski, NFL placekicker (born 1984), Patriots 2006-19 and Titans 2020; Patriots' all-time leading scorer (1,775 points), 3 Super Bowl titles, 4 Pro Bowls, drafted 2006 fourth round from Memphis.