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American football players, coaches, and executives

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Booger McFarland

Booger McFarland (Anthony Darelle McFarland), former LSU and NFL defensive tackle, No. 15 pick in 1999, two-time Super Bowl champion (XXXVII, XLI), now an ESPN college and NFL analyst and NFL PrimeTime co-host.

Boogie Knight

Boogie Knight, born Jeremiah Knight, is an American football wide receiver who played at Akron and Louisiana-Monroe, then won X League rookie of the year in Japan.

Boomer Esiason

Boomer Esiason (Norman Julius Esiason), left-handed NFL quarterback for Bengals, Jets, Cardinals; 1988 AP MVP with 3,572 yards, 28 TDs; later CBS broadcaster and cystic fibrosis foundation founder.

Boston Scott

Boston Scott (Boston Nealand Scott, born 1995) is a retired NFL running back from Baton Rouge, a Louisiana Tech walk-on and 2018 sixth-round pick who played six seasons for the Philadelphia Eagles, became the 'Giant killer' with 10 TDs vs. New York, and later joined esports org Dignitas.

Brad Childress

Brad Childress (born 1956), NFL coach; Minnesota Vikings head coach 2006-10 (39-35, NFC North titles 2008-09, 2009 NFC Championship), later Browns OC, Chiefs assistant, Bears senior offensive assistant.

Brad Culpepper

Brad Culpepper (John Broward Culpepper), born 1969, is a former NFL defensive tackle for the Vikings, Buccaneers, and Bears, a 1991 Florida All-American and SEC champion, now a Tampa attorney.

Brad Idzik

Brad Idzik (born 1991) is the Carolina Panthers' offensive coordinator since 2024 under Dave Canales; former Seahawks and Buccaneers assistant, son of ex-Jets GM John Idzik Jr., play-caller from 2026.

Brad Jackson (quarterback)

Brad Jackson is the Texas State Bobcats quarterback, number 8, from San Antonio's Reagan High. Distinct from the Cincinnati linebacker of the same name, he set Texas State single-season records in 2025 with 3,968 total offense yards and 38 touchdowns responsible for.

Brad Johnson (American football)

Brad Johnson (James Bradley Johnson, born 1968) is a former NFL quarterback, 1992 ninth-round pick, who started 125 games, made two Pro Bowls, and won Super Bowl XXXVII with the 2002 Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Brad Kaaya

Brad Kaaya, Miami Hurricanes quarterback 2014-2016, school's all-time passing leader (9,968 yards, 69 TDs), drafted by the Detroit Lions in Round 6 (No. 215) of the 2017 NFL Draft.

Braden Fiske

Braden Fiske (born 2000) is an American football defensive lineman for the Los Angeles Rams, drafted 39th overall in 2024 after playing at Florida State and Western Michigan.

Bradley Chubb

Bradley Chubb, NFL outside linebacker (born 1996, Marietta, Georgia); NC State star drafted fifth overall by Denver in 2018, traded to Miami 2022, Pro Bowler, released 2026, now with Buffalo Bills.

Brady Boyd (American football)

Brady Boyd, wide receiver from Southlake Carroll, Texas; played at Minnesota, Texas Tech, and Utah State (46 catches, 743 yards, 8 TDs in 2025); signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as a 2026 undrafted free agent.

Brady Hoke

Brady Hoke (born 1958) is an American college football coach, head coach at Ball State, San Diego State, and Michigan (2011-14, 31-20), later Oregon DC, Tennessee interim coach, and Panthers D-line coach.

Brady Quinn

Brady Quinn (Brayden Tyler Quinn, born 1984) is a former Notre Dame quarterback, 2007 first-round pick (22nd, Browns), 24-game NFL veteran, and Fox Big Noon Kickoff analyst.

Brady Smigiel

Brady Smigiel (born 2006) is a Michigan Wolverines freshman quarterback from Newbury Park High School, a record-setting passer and 2024 CIF Division II state champion who committed to FSU before decommitting to Michigan.

Bradyn Swinson

Bradyn Swinson, born 2002, is an NFL edge rusher from Douglasville, Georgia, who played at Oregon and LSU, led LSU in sacks in 2024, and was drafted 146th overall by the Patriots in 2025.

Brandin Cooks

Brandin Cooks, NFL wide receiver (Oregon State, 2013 Biletnikoff Award), drafted 20th overall by the Saints in 2014; played for seven teams including Saints, Patriots, Rams, Texans, Cowboys, Bills, and 49ers.

Brandon Aiyuk

Brandon Aiyuk (born 1998) is an NFL wide receiver drafted 25th overall in 2020 by the San Francisco 49ers out of Arizona State; 2023 All-Pro-level season (1,342 yards), $120M extension in 2024, torn ACL, then contract voided and reserve/left squad list by 2026.

Brandon Allen (American football)

Brandon Allen (born 1992) is an American NFL quarterback from Fayetteville, Arkansas; an Arkansas Razorbacks record holder drafted 201st overall in 2016 by Jacksonville, he has served as a backup and spot starter for seven NFL teams.

Brandon Aubrey

Brandon Aubrey, Dallas Cowboys placekicker, former Notre Dame soccer defender and 2017 MLS first-round pick who became an NFL kicker via the USFL's Birmingham Stallions; rookie record 35 straight field goals, six 60-yard makes, $28M extension.

Brandon Browner

Brandon Browner (born 1984, Sylmar, California) is a former NFL cornerback, Oregon State product, Calgary Stampeders CFL player, 2011 Pro Bowler, Legion of Boom member, and Super Bowl XLVIII/XLIX champion starter.

Brandon Burlsworth

Brandon Burlsworth (1976–1999), Arkansas Razorbacks walk-on offensive guard who became a first-team All-American, was drafted 63rd overall by the Indianapolis Colts in 1999, and died in a car crash eleven days after the draft.

Brandon Cisse

Brandon Cisse (born 2005) is an American NFL cornerback from Sumter, South Carolina; played at NC State and South Carolina, drafted 52nd overall in round two of the 2026 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers.

Brandon Codrington

Brandon Codrington, NFL cornerback and return specialist from Raleigh, NC; North Carolina Central walk-on; undrafted 2024 Jets, traded to Bills, PFWA all-rookie with 619 return yards; later Texans and 49ers practice squad.

Brandon Coleman (offensive lineman)

Brandon Coleman, born 2000, is a Washington Commanders offensive lineman from TCU; drafted 67th overall in 2024, he has started at left tackle and left guard.

Brandon George

Brandon George (born 2000) is an American football linebacker from Reading, Pennsylvania, who played a Pitt-record 65 games, captained Pittsburgh in 2024, signed with the Chiefs as a 2025 undrafted free agent, and later joined the Eagles.

Brandon Graham

Brandon Graham (born 1988, Detroit) is a former NFL defensive end, Michigan star and 2010 first-round pick (13th overall) who spent 16 seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles, winning Super Bowls LII and LIX and recording 76.5 sacks.

Brandon Jacobs

Brandon Jacobs (born 1982) is a former NFL running back, 6'4" and 263 pounds, who played 2005-2013, mostly for the New York Giants, winning Super Bowls XLII and XLVI and setting the franchise record with 60 rushing touchdowns.

Brandon Marshall

Brandon Marshall (born 1984) is a former NFL wide receiver with 970 catches and 83 touchdowns, known for 1,000-yard seasons with four teams and later mental health advocacy.