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Tyler Loop
Tyler Loop (born 2001) is an NFL placekicker for the Baltimore Ravens, the first kicker the franchise drafted (2025, pick 186) out of Arizona; he holds Arizona's 62-yard record and hit a 64-yard field goal in 2026.
Tyler Matakevich
Tyler Matakevich, American NFL linebacker from Stratford, Connecticut; Temple's record 493-tackle All-American, 2015 Bednarik and Nagurski winner; Steelers 7th-round pick 246th overall in 2016, special teams ace.
Tyler Onyedim
Tyler Onyedim (born 2003) is a Denver Broncos defensive tackle drafted 66th overall in 2026 after college careers at Iowa State (2021-24) and Texas A&M (2025), with 138 career tackles and 20.5 tackles for loss.
Tyler Ott
Tyler Ott, born 1992, Tulsa, is an NFL long snapper, Washington Commanders No. 69, Harvard graduate, undrafted 2014 Patriots signee, 2020 Pro Bowler with Seattle, 136 career games.
Tyler Owens
Tyler Owens (born 2001) is an NFL safety for the Washington Commanders; a Plano, Texas native who played at Texas and Texas Tech, went undrafted in 2024, and is known for a 12-foot-2 combine broad jump.
Tyrann Mathieu
Tyrann Mathieu, the Honey Badger, retired NFL safety (2013-2024) from New Orleans; LSU Bednarik winner, 2013 third-round pick, Super Bowl LIV champion with Chiefs, three-time first-team All-Pro, retired July 22, 2025.
Tyreak Sapp
Tyreak Sapp, Florida Gators edge rusher from Fort Lauderdale's St. Thomas Aquinas, 2026 NFL Draft prospect; seven sacks in 2024, one in 2025; elite run defender, short arms, 4th-5th round projection.
Tyreek Hill
Tyreek Hill, NFL wide receiver for the Chiefs (2016-21) and Dolphins (2022-25), five-time All-Pro, 2023 franchise-record 1,799 receiving yards; released by Miami February 2026 after knee injury, found liable for two battery counts in October 2026 civil trial.
Tyren Montgomery
Tyren Montgomery, Tennessee Titans wide receiver, is a 2026 undrafted free agent from Division III John Carroll who went from LSU basketball walk-on to record-setting college WR and Senior Bowl invitee.
Tyrice Knight
Tyrice Knight (born 1999) is an American football linebacker for the Seattle Seahawks, drafted in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft after starring at UTEP.
Tyrod Taylor
Tyrod Taylor, NFL quarterback from Virginia Tech, drafted 180th overall by Baltimore in 2011; Bills starter 2015-17 (Pro Bowl 2015, 22-20), later bridge QB for Browns, Chargers, Texans, Giants, Jets, and 2026 Packers backup.
Tyron Smith
Tyron Smith (born 1990) is a former NFL offensive tackle drafted ninth overall by the Dallas Cowboys in 2011 from USC; 14 seasons, eight Pro Bowls, two first-team All-Pro honors, one Jets season, retired a Cowboy in 2025.
Tyrone Tracy Jr.
Tyrone Tracy Jr. (born 1999) is a New York Giants running back, 166th overall in the 2024 NFL Draft out of Purdue; a former Iowa wide receiver whose 895-yard, 12-start rookie season set franchise rookie marks.
Tyrone Willingham
Tyrone Willingham (born 1953) is a retired American college football coach who led Stanford (44-36-1), Notre Dame as its first Black head coach (21-15), and Washington (11-37), with a 76-88-1 career record from 1995 to 2008.
Tyson Bagent
Tyson Bagent (born 2000) is a Chicago Bears quarterback from Martinsburg, West Virginia. Undrafted from Division II Shepherd University, he holds the all-divisions NCAA record with 159 touchdown passes, won the 2021 Harlon Hill Trophy, and in 2023 became the first undrafted rookie since at least 1960 to start at quarterback for the Bears.
Tyvis Powell
Tyvis Powell (Tyvis Chansey Powell, born 1994) is a former NFL safety from Bedford, Ohio; Ohio State 2014 national champion and title-game defensive MVP, later Seahawks, Browns, Colts, 49ers, now a Columbus radio host.
Uar Bernard
Uar Bernard, Nigerian defensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles, drafted No. 251 overall in round 7 of the 2026 NFL Draft via the International Player Pathway program; never played organized football before the NFL.
Ulysses Bentley IV
Ulysses Bentley IV, born 2000, is an NFL running back from Houston who starred at SMU (913 yards, 11 TDs in 2020), transferred to Ole Miss, went undrafted in 2025, and signed with the Colts and Saints practice squad.
Upton Stout
Upton Stout (born 2002) is an NFL cornerback, No. 20 for the San Francisco 49ers; a 2025 third-round pick (100th overall) from Western Kentucky who plays nickel corner.
Urban Meyer
Urban Meyer, American football coach; won 2006 and 2008 national titles at Florida and 2014 at Ohio State, 187-32 college record, fired by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2021 after a 2-11 season.
Uso Seumalo
Uso Seumalo, Hawaiian nose tackle; Garden City CC then Kansas State (2022-2025); 57 tackles, 2.5 sacks; signed by Seattle Seahawks as undrafted free agent in 2026.
Van Jefferson
Van Jefferson, born 1996, NFL wide receiver drafted 57th overall by the Rams in 2020; Super Bowl LVI champion; also played for the Falcons, Steelers, Titans, and Commanders.
Vance Joseph
Vance Joseph (born 1972) is an American football coach, Denver Broncos defensive coordinator since 2023 and former Broncos head coach (2017-18, 5-11 in 2017), also Arizona Cardinals DC 2019-22.
Vega Ioane
Olaivavega "Vega" Ioane, American Samoan-born guard from Graham, Washington; Penn State 2022-2025; drafted 14th overall in 2026 by the Baltimore Ravens; top interior lineman of his class.
Vernon Davis
Vernon Davis, born 1984 in Washington DC, NFL tight end drafted sixth overall in 2006 by the 49ers; two Pro Bowls, 2013 All-Pro, Super Bowl 50 champion, 583 catches and 63 touchdowns, later an actor and author of Playing Ball.
Vic Beasley
Vic Beasley Jr., American NFL edge defender (2015-2020); Clemson's career sacks leader (33), drafted eighth overall by Atlanta in 2015; led the NFL with 15.5 sacks and six forced fumbles in 2016, earning first-team All-Pro.
Vic Fangio
Vic Fangio, NFL defensive coordinator (Eagles since 2024, Super Bowl LIX champion), former Broncos head coach 2019-21, 2018 AP Assistant Coach of the Year, known for the two-high safety scheme.
Vince Lombardi
Vince Lombardi (Vincent Thomas Lombardi, 1913-1970), American football coach; Green Bay Packers head coach 1959-67, five NFL titles, Super Bowls I and II, 105-35-6 record, Redskins 1969, Vince Lombardi Trophy namesake.
Vince Papale
Vince Papale (Vincent Francis Papale, born 1946) is a former NFL wide receiver who made the Philadelphia Eagles at age 30 via Dick Vermeil's 1976 open tryout with no college football experience, played 1976-78 on special teams, and inspired the 2006 film Invincible.
Vince Wilfork
Vince Wilfork, nose tackle and defensive tackle, New England Patriots 2004-14 and Houston Texans 2015-16; two-time Super Bowl champion, five Pro Bowls, Patriots Hall of Fame 2022, not yet in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.