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DeMarco Murray
DeMarco Murray, NFL running back (Cowboys 2011-14, Eagles 2015, Titans 2016-17); 7,174 rushing yards, 49 TDs, 2014 Offensive Player of the Year with 1,845 yards; later Oklahoma and Chiefs running backs coach.
DeMarcus Cousins
DeMarcus Cousins, "Boogie", American NBA center born 1990, Kentucky, 2010 draft pick 5; four-time All-Star, All-NBA Second Team 2015-16; peak with Kings and Pelicans before 2018 Achilles tear; later Warriors, Rockets, Clippers, Bucks, Nuggets.
DeMarcus Lawrence
DeMarcus Lawrence, NFL edge rusher for the Seattle Seahawks, formerly Dallas Cowboys (2014-24). Five Pro Bowls, 2017 second-team All-Pro, 67.5 career sacks, Super Bowl LX champion; 2026 is his final season.
Demarcus Robinson
Demarcus Robinson, NFL wide receiver (No. 11, San Francisco 49ers), former Florida Gator drafted 126th overall by Kansas City in 2016; 277 career catches, 3,373 yards, 29 touchdowns through 2026.
DeMarcus Ware
DeMarcus Ware (born 1982), NFL linebacker/edge rusher for the Dallas Cowboys and Denver Broncos, 138.5 career sacks, Cowboys' record 117, two-time NFL sack leader, Super Bowl 50 champion, Hall of Fame Class of 2023.
Demario Davis
Demario Davis, NFL linebacker (Jets 2012-15, 2017, 2026; Browns 2016; Saints 2018-25), 2012 third-round pick, five-time All-Pro, Bart Starr Award winner, founder of the Devoted Dreamers Foundation.
DeMarre Carroll
DeMarre Carroll, born 1986 in Birmingham, Alabama, is a former NBA forward (Junkyard Dog) drafted 27th in 2009 by Memphis; 578 games, 8.9 PPG; now Phoenix Suns assistant coach after Bucks, Lakers, and Cavaliers stints.
Demaryius Thomas
Demaryius Thomas, NFL wide receiver (Georgia Tech; Broncos 2010-18, Texans, Jets), 724 catches, 9,763 yards, 63 TDs, five Pro Bowls, Super Bowl 50 champion, died 2021, Broncos Ring of Fame 2025.
DeMeco Ryans
DeMeco Ryans, former Alabama and NFL linebacker (Texans 2006-11, Eagles 2012-15, AP DROY 2006), is head coach of the Houston Texans since January 31, 2023, after coordinating the 49ers defense.
Demetress Bell
Demetress Bell (born 1984, Summerfield, Louisiana) is a former NFL offensive tackle, 2008 seventh-round pick of the Buffalo Bills from Northwestern State, who started 35 of 40 games for Buffalo and Philadelphia (2009-2012).
Demond Claiborne
Demond Claiborne, Minnesota Vikings running back (2026 sixth-round pick, No. 198) from Wake Forest; 4.37 40-yard dash, 2,599 college rushing yards; compared to De'Von Achane.
Denae Benites
Denae Michelle Benites (born 2001, Las Vegas) is an American catcher, four-time USA women's national team player, and New York Heights captain who hit the first home run in Women's Professional Baseball League history on August 1, 2026.
Denard Robinson
Denard Robinson, 'Shoelace', Michigan quarterback 2009-12; NCAA records for QB rushing yards (4,495 career, 1,702 in 2010); first 2,500/1,500 season; Jaguars running back 2013-16; later Michigan staffer.
Deng Yaping
Deng Yaping (邓亚萍), Chinese table tennis player born 1973 in Zhengzhou; four Olympic golds in singles and doubles (1992, 1996) with Qiao Hong, eight years world number 1, penhold short-pips style, Hall of Fame 2003.
Deni Avdija (דני אבדיה)
Deni Avdija (דני אבדיה), born 2001, is an Israeli NBA forward for the Portland Trail Blazers; drafted ninth overall in 2020 by Washington, traded to Portland in 2024, and a 2025-26 breakout star averaging 26.2 points per game.
Deni Lušić
Deni Lušić (born 1962 in Split) is a Croatian water polo player and coach who won Olympic gold medals with Yugoslavia at the 1984 and 1988 Games.
Denis Daly
Denis St. George Daly (1862-1942), Irish polo player, won gold for the Foxhunters Hurlingham team at the 1900 Paris Olympics; son of Lord Dunsandle, 18th Hussars officer, later Master of the Heythrop.
Denis Krivoshlykov
Denis Ivanovich Krivoshlykov (Денис Иванович Кривошлыков), Russian handball right wing born 1971 in Moscow; Olympic gold 2000 and bronze 2004 with Russia, world champion 1997, CSKA Moscow and CB Ademar León player.
Denis Shapovalov (Денис Викторович Шаповалов)
Denis Shapovalov (Денис Викторович Шаповалов), born 1999 in Tel Aviv, is a Canadian left-handed tennis player, 2016 junior Wimbledon champion, career-high No. 10, four ATP titles, 2021 Wimbledon semifinalist, 2022 Davis Cup winner.
Denis Spoljaric
Denis Špoljarić (born 1979, Zagreb), Croatian handball centre back and defensive specialist; Olympic gold Athens 2004, World champion 2003, later assistant coach of Croatia.
Denise Curry
Denise Curry (Denise Marie Curry, born 1959), UCLA forward 1977-81, 3,198 career points, 1978 AIAW champion, 1984 Olympic gold medalist, Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame 1997, Women's Basketball Hall of Fame 1999.
Denise Klecker
Denise Klecker is a German field hockey defender who won gold at the 2004 Athens Olympic Games. She was known for her skills as a penalty specialist.
Deniz Uyanık
Deniz Uyanık (born 2001, Sarıyer, Istanbul) is a Turkish middle blocker for VakıfBank and the Türkiye women's national volleyball team; she has won the CEV Champions League, the Turkish league, and 2026 VNL and European Championship gold.
Dennis Allen (American football)
Dennis Allen, NFL coach and Chicago Bears defensive coordinator since 2025; former head coach of the Oakland Raiders (2012-14, 8-28) and New Orleans Saints (2022-24, 18-25, fired November 2024).
Dennis Eckersley
Dennis Eckersley (born 1954, Oakland) is a Hall of Fame pitcher (1975–1998) who won 151 games as a starter, then became a legendary Oakland A's closer: 390 saves, 1992 AL Cy Young and MVP, 0.61 ERA in 1990.
Dennis Erickson
Dennis Erickson (born 1947, Everett, Washington) is an American football coach, College Football Hall of Fame 2019, who won national championships at Miami in 1989 and 1991, coached the Seahawks and 49ers, and went 179-96-1 in college.
Dennis Green
Dennis Green (Dennis Earl Green, 1949-2016), NFL head coach of the Minnesota Vikings 1992-2001 and Arizona Cardinals 2004-06; 113-94 record, 1998 Vikings 15-1 with 556-point NFL record season, Vikings Ring of Honor.
Dennis Johnson
Dennis Johnson (D.J.), NBA point guard 1976-90 for Seattle, Phoenix, and Boston; three championships, 1979 Finals MVP, nine straight All-Defensive Teams, Celtics retired No. 3, Hall of Fame 2010.
Dennis Martínez
Dennis Martínez, El Presidente, Nicaraguan MLB pitcher (1976-1998), first Nicaraguan in the majors; 245-193, 3.70 ERA, 2,149 strikeouts; threw the 13th perfect game July 28, 1991 for the Expos; Latino wins record until Bartolo Colón in 2018.
Dennis Rodman
Dennis Rodman (The Worm), born 1961, American NBA forward; 7 straight rebounding titles 1992–91998, 5 championships with Pistons and Bulls, 2 Defensive Player of the Year awards, Hall of Fame 2011.