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Chris Jones (defensive tackle, born 1994)

Chris Jones (born 1994) is a Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle, 2016 second-round pick from Mississippi State, three-time Super Bowl champion, three-time first-team All-Pro with 87.5 career sacks.

Chris Judd

Chris Judd, born Christopher Dylan Judd in 1983, is a former Australian rules footballer who won the Brownlow Medal at both West Coast and Carlton and captained the Eagles to the 2006 premiership.

Chris Kaman

Chris Kaman (Christopher Zane Kaman, born 1982) is an American former NBA center, drafted 6th overall in 2003 by the Clippers; 13 seasons, 735 games, 2010 All-Star injury replacement, later played for Germany.

Chris Klieman

Chris Klieman, American college football coach; won four FCS titles at North Dakota State (2014-2018), then Kansas State's 35th head coach 2019-2025, winning the 2022 Big 12 Championship before retiring December 3, 2025.

Chris Kluwe

Chris Kluwe, former Minnesota Vikings punter (2005-2012) and UCLA alumnus, LGBT-rights activist fired after alleging coach Mike Priefer's homophobia, arrested in 2025 protesting a MAGA library plaque in Huntington Beach.

Chris Kreider

Chris Kreider, also known as Christopher Kreider, is an American ice hockey left wing for the Montreal Canadiens, drafted 19th overall by the New York Rangers in 2009.

Chris Kunitz

Chris Kunitz (Christopher Kunitz, "Kuni"), Canadian ice hockey left winger born 1979 in Regina, Saskatchewan. Undrafted Ferris State alum; four Stanley Cups (2007 Anaheim, 2009/16/17 Pittsburgh), 2014 Olympic gold, 1,022 NHL games, retired 2019 to the Blackhawks front office.

Chris Leak

Chris Leak, Florida Gators quarterback 2003-06, five-star recruit, school-record 11,213 passing yards and 88 touchdowns; MVP of the 2007 BCS National Championship win over Ohio State; later CFL Grey Cup winner and coach.

Chris Long

Chris Long (Christopher Howard Long), NFL defensive end, Rams 2008 second overall pick, Patriots and Eagles; back-to-back Super Bowl LI/LII winner, 2018 Walter Payton Man of the Year, Waterboys founder.

Chris Mack (basketball)

Chris Mack (born 1969) is an American college basketball coach, now head coach at South Florida; former head coach of Xavier (215-97), Louisville (63-36), and College of Charleston (45-20), with nine NCAA Tournament appearances.

Chris Mañon

Chris Mañon (Christopher J. Mañon, born 2001, New Milford, NJ) is an American guard, 6-4, 209 lb, undrafted from Cornell and Vanderbilt, on a two-way Los Angeles Lakers contract; 2025-26 G League All-Defensive Team, second in DPOY voting.

Chris Marlowe

Chris Marlowe (Christian F. Marlowe, born 1951) is an American sportscaster and volleyball player, captain of the 1984 U.S. Olympic gold medal men's volleyball team and the Denver Nuggets' TV play-by-play announcer from 2004 to 2026.

Chris McClellan (American football)

Chris McClellan, American football defensive tackle born 2003 in Tulsa, Oklahoma; Florida then Missouri, drafted 77th overall by Green Bay Packers in 2026; second-team All-SEC 2025.

Chris Mullin

Chris Mullin (born 1963, Brooklyn) is a Hall of Fame left-handed swingman, three-time Big East Player of the Year at St. John's, 1985 Wooden Award winner, 7th pick of the 1985 draft, 5x All-Star, Run-TMC Warrior, and two-time Olympic gold medalist.

Chris O'Leary (American football)

Chris O'Leary, American football coach, Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator since 2026; former Notre Dame safeties coach (Xavier Watts, Bronko Nagurski), 2024 Chargers safeties coach, 2025 Western Michigan DC; distinct from coach George O'Leary.

Chris Olave

Chris Olave, New Orleans Saints wide receiver, 11th overall pick in 2022 after Ohio State record 35 TD catches; 2025 AP second-team All-Pro with 100 catches, 1,163 yards; four-year extension up to $132 million.

Chris Paul

Chris Paul (Christopher Emmanuel Paul) is an American former basketball point guard who played 21 NBA seasons and retired second all-time in assists and steals.

Chris Paul Jr.

Chris Paul Jr. ("Pooh"), born 2002, is an NFL linebacker from Cordele, Georgia, not related to the NBA's Chris Paul. He played at Arkansas and Ole Miss, earned 2024 All-SEC honors, and was drafted 172nd overall in 2025 by the Los Angeles Rams.

Chris Petersen

Chris Petersen (born 1964) is an American college football coach, 147-38 as head coach at Boise State and Washington, famous for the 2007 Fiesta Bowl upset of Oklahoma, two Bear Bryant Awards, and 2026 College Football Hall of Fame election.

Chris Prinsloo

Chris Prinsloo, Christine Seraphine Prinsloo, born 1952 in Oldeani, Tanzania; Zimbabwean field hockey player who won gold with the women's team at the 1980 Moscow Olympics, Zimbabwe's first Olympic medal; name shared by several other sportspeople.

Chris Pronger

Chris Pronger, Canadian Hall of Fame NHL defenseman (1993-2011), Dryden, Ontario native; won Hart and Norris in 1999-2000, Stanley Cup 2007 with Anaheim, two Olympic golds, 698 points in 1,167 games.

Chris Robshaw

Chris Robshaw (born 1986, Redhill, Surrey) is an English former rugby union flanker who won 66 England caps, captained England 43 times, led Harlequins to the 2012 Premiership title, and finished with San Diego Legion before retiring in 2022.

Chris Sale

Chris Sale (Christopher Allen Sale, born 1989), nicknamed The Conductor, is an MLB left-handed pitcher for the Braves, formerly White Sox and Red Sox; 2024 NL Cy Young and triple crown winner, Tommy John surgery survivor with record strikeout rates.

Chris Samuels

Chris Samuels (born 1977, Mobile, Alabama) is a former NFL offensive tackle who played 10 seasons, 2000–2009, entirely for the Washington Redskins; six-time Pro Bowler, 1999 Outland Trophy winner at Alabama, retired March 2010 due to spinal stenosis.

Chris Simms

Chris Simms, former NFL quarterback (Buccaneers, Titans, Broncos, 2003-2010) and Texas Longhorn, is an NBC Sports analyst, PFT Live co-host, and host of Chris Simms Unbuttoned, known for contrarian QB rankings; son of Phil Simms.

Chris Spielman

Chris Spielman (Charles Christopher Spielman, born 1965, Canton, Ohio), American linebacker: Ohio State Lombardi Award winner, Detroit Lions all-time tackles leader (1,138), four Pro Bowls, College Football Hall of Fame 2009, now Lions Senior Football Advisor to Ownership.

Chris Taylor (baseball)

Chris Taylor (CT3), born 1990, American MLB utility player; Mariners 2014-16, Dodgers 2016-24, two-time World Series champion; 2021 All-Star; three-homer 2021 NLCS Game 5; retired May 2026 with Angels.

Chris Webber

Chris Webber (born 1973, Detroit) is a Hall of Fame power forward, Michigan Fab Five star, 1993 No. 1 pick, 1994 NBA Rookie of the Year, five-time All-Star with career averages of 20.7 points and 9.8 rebounds.

Chris Weinke

Chris Weinke (born 1972) is a former quarterback and coach; after six years in the Toronto Blue Jays minors he won the 2000 Heisman at Florida State at age 28, the oldest winner, then played for the Panthers and 49ers.

Chris Young (pitcher)

Chris Young (pitcher), born 1979, Dallas; 6'10" right-hander from Princeton, 79-67, 3.95 ERA over 13 MLB seasons (Rangers, Padres, Mets, Mariners, Royals), 2007 All-Star, 2015 World Series winner, now Rangers President of Baseball Operations.