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Vince Young
Vince Young, full name Vincent Paul Young Jr., is a former American football quarterback from Houston who led Texas to the 2005 national title, then played for the Tennessee Titans.
Vincent Jackson
Vincent Jackson (1983–2021), NFL wide receiver for the Chargers and Buccaneers, three-time Pro Bowler with 540 catches and 9,080 yards; died at 38, diagnosed posthumously with Stage 2 CTE.
Vinny Anthony
Vinny Anthony II, Atlanta Falcons wide receiver (number 86) from Wisconsin; 2026 undrafted free agent; 80 college catches, 1,162 yards; 2025 receiving, rushing, and kickoff-return touchdown scorer; distinct from Duke DE Vincent Anthony Jr.
Vinny Testaverde
Vinny Testaverde (Vincent Frank Testaverde), born 1963, American quarterback; 1986 Heisman winner at Miami, No. 1 pick of 1987 draft, 21 NFL seasons, 46,233 passing yards, 275 TDs.
Virginia Halas McCaskey
Virginia Halas McCaskey (1923-2025), daughter of George Halas, was principal owner of the Chicago Bears from 1983 until her death, the longest-tenured NFL owner, presiding over Super Bowl XX and the family's 80 percent stake.
Vita Vea
Vita Vea (born 1995) is a Tampa Bay Buccaneers nose tackle, 12th overall pick in 2018 from Washington, two-time Pro Bowler, Super Bowl LV champion, and franchise top-10 sack leader.
Von Miller
Von Miller, born 1989, NFL outside linebacker drafted 2nd overall in 2011 by Denver; Super Bowl 50 MVP, two-time champion, 138.5 sacks, 8 Pro Bowls; also known for Von's Vision charity.
Vontae Davis
Vontae Davis (1988–2024), NFL cornerback for the Dolphins, Colts, and Bills; 2009 first-round pick (25th), two-time Pro Bowler, famous for retiring at halftime of a 2018 Bills game; died April 1, 2024.
Vontaze Burfict
Vontaze Burfict, NFL linebacker (Bengals 2012-18, Raiders 2019), 2013 Pro Bowler with 171-tackle franchise record; four suspensions including the NFL's longest on-field ban (2019, Jack Doyle hit); UNLV analyst from 2025.
Wade Phillips
Wade Phillips (born 1947, Orange, Texas), son of Bum Phillips, NFL defensive coordinator for eight teams and head coach of six including Broncos, Bills, Cowboys; Super Bowl 50 champion DC; now UFL Brahmas coach.
Wade Wilson (American football)
Wade Wilson (Charles Wade Wilson, 1959–2019), NFL quarterback who played 1981–99 for the Vikings, Falcons, Saints, Cowboys, and Raiders; 1988 Pro Bowl, Super Bowl XXX champion, later Cowboys quarterbacks coach for Tony Romo and Dak Prescott.
Walker Lyons
Walker Lyons, BYU tight end (formerly USC), Folsom California four-star recruit, LDS mission in Norway, 26 career catches, transferred January 2026, 2028 NFL draft prospect.
Walker White
Walker White, American college football quarterback from Little Rock, Arkansas; four-star 2024 recruit who signed with Auburn, transferred to Baylor in 2024, then to Central Arkansas in January 2026, with one career game played.
Walter Camp
Walter Camp (1859-1925), "Father of American Football": Yale halfback and captain, 48-year rules committee member who invented the line of scrimmage, 11-man teams, and the downs rule, and chose the first All-America team.
Walter Payton
Walter Payton, nicknamed Sweetness, Chicago Bears running back 1975-1987; retired as NFL all-time rushing leader with 16,726 yards, 110 rushing TDs, 1977 MVP, Super Bowl XX champion; died 1999 at 45.
Walter Rouse
Walter Rouse, born 2001, is an NFL offensive lineman from Silver Spring, Maryland; Stanford and Oklahoma left tackle drafted 177th overall by the Vikings in 2024, traded to the Patriots in 2026.
Warren Brinson
Warren Marquis Brinson is an American football defensive tackle for the Green Bay Packers, drafted in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft after playing college football at Georgia.
Warren Moon
Warren Moon (Harold Warren Moon, born 1956) is a Hall of Fame quarterback who won five straight Grey Cups with the Edmonton Eskimos before a 17-year NFL career (49,325 passing yards, 291 TDs) and 2006 induction as the first Black quarterback in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Warren Sapp
Warren Sapp (Warren Carlos Sapp), born 1972, NFL defensive tackle for Tampa Bay and Oakland, 96.5 sacks, 1999 Defensive Player of the Year, Super Bowl XXXVII champion, first-ballot Hall of Famer in 2013.
Warrick Dunn
Warrick Dunn (Warrick De'Mon Dunn, born 1975) is a former NFL running back for Tampa Bay and Atlanta, 1997 Offensive Rookie of the Year, 10,967 career rushing yards, 2024 College Football Hall of Fame inductee, and founder of Homes for the Holidays.
Wayne Gallman
Wayne Gallman (Wayne Gallman II), born 1994, is a former NFL running back from Clemson, drafted 140th overall by the Giants in 2017; his best season was 2020 with 682 rushing yards and 6 touchdowns.
Wellington Mara
Wellington Mara (1916–2005), NFL executive and co-owner/president of the New York Giants; son of founder Tim Mara, Hall of Famer (1997), pioneer of league-wide TV revenue sharing, namesake of "The Duke" football.
Wendell Smallwood
Wendell Smallwood Jr. (born 1994), NFL running back from Wilmington, Delaware; drafted 153rd overall in 2016 by the Philadelphia Eagles out of West Virginia; 956 career rushing yards; later pleaded guilty to COVID-19 aid fraud.
Wes Welker
Wes Welker, a former American football wide receiver born in 1981, defined the modern slot receiver position during his 14 seasons, catching 903 passes and 50 touchdowns.
Wesley Bailey (American football)
Wesley Bailey is a Canadian professional football outside linebacker for the Los Angeles Rams who played college football at Rutgers and Louisville before signing in 2026.
Wesley Bissainthe
Wesley Bissainthe, born 2004, is a Miami Central High School linebacker who played for the Miami Hurricanes 2022-2025, earned 2025 third-team All-ACC honors, and signed with the Kansas City Chiefs as a 2026 undrafted free agent.
Wesley Britt
Wesley Britt (born 1981, Cullman, Alabama) is a former NFL offensive tackle and Alabama four-year starter who won the 2004 SEC Jacobs Award, was drafted 164th overall by San Diego in 2005, played 16 games for the Patriots, and is the husband of Senator Katie Britt.
West Weeks
West Weeks, Indianapolis Colts linebacker #47, LSU college football player who began at Virginia, brother of Whit and Zach Weeks, signed as 2026 undrafted free agent, on Colts practice squad.
Whit Weeks
Whit Weeks, LSU Tigers linebacker from Watkinsville, Georgia; 2024 first-team All-SEC with 125 tackles; 2025 captain; ankle injuries; 2026 NFL Draft prospect, WILL linebacker projection.
Wide receiver
Wide receiver (WR): American football position; players line up wide, run routes, and catch passes from the quarterback. Includes split end, flanker, and slot alignments; judged on separation, route running, and yards per route run.