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Jonas Reckermann

Jonas Reckermann, German beach volleyball player (born 1979, Rheine), Olympic gold medalist London 2012 and 2009 world champion with Julius Brink; retired 2012-13 with back problems; later teacher and TV commentator.

Jonas Sanker

Jonas Sanker, New Orleans Saints safety drafted 93rd overall in 2025 from Virginia; two-time first-team All-ACC, ESPN All-Rookie after 78 tackles and two interceptions as a rookie.

Jonas Valančiūnas

Jonas Valančiūnas, Lithuanian center born 1992, drafted fifth overall in 2011; 14 NBA seasons with Toronto, Memphis, New Orleans, Washington, Sacramento, and Denver before joining Zalgiris Kaunas in 2026.

Jonas Williams

Jonas Williams is a USC Trojans quarterback, a 2026 four-star recruit from Lincoln-Way East HS in Illinois who flipped from Oregon to USC and is the state's all-time leading high school passer.

Jonatan Christie

Jonatan Christie (Leonardus Jonatan Christie, b. 15 September 1997, Jakarta), Indonesian men's singles badminton player nicknamed Jojo; 2018 Asian Games and 2024 All England champion, Thomas Cup 2020 winner, and BWF world No. 1 from 25 August 2026.

Jonatan Hellvig

Jonatan Hellvig, Swedish beach volleyball player (born 2001, Lidingö), partners David Åhman; Paris 2024 Olympic gold, 2025 world champion, 2022-2023 European champion, pioneer of the Swedish jump set.

Jonathan Allen

Jonathan Allen, NFL defensive tackle (DT #93), Alabama star and 2017 first-round pick (17th, Washington); two-time Pro Bowler, later Vikings and Cincinnati Bengals.

Jonathan Bullard

Jonathan Bullard, born 1993 in Shelby, NC, is an NFL defensive end (6-3, 290 lb) drafted 72nd overall by Chicago in 2016 out of Florida; seven teams including Vikings, Saints, and Cowboys, 134 games, 250 tackles, 7.0 sacks.

Jonathan Drouin

Jonathan Drouin, born 1995 in Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts, Quebec, is a Canadian NHL left winger drafted third overall by Tampa Bay in 2013; QMJHL MVP and 2013 Memorial Cup winner with Halifax, later Montreal, Colorado, Islanders, and Blues.

Jonathan Gannon

Jonathan Gannon (born 1983, Cleveland) is an NFL coach: Eagles defensive coordinator 2021-22 (Super Bowl LVII), Arizona Cardinals head coach 2023-25 (15-36, fired January 2026), Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator 2026.

Jonathan Isaac

Jonathan Isaac (born 1997) is an American NBA forward, drafted sixth overall in 2017 by the Orlando Magic, known for elite defense and a 2020 ACL tear; waived June 2026, then re-signed.

Jonathan Kraft

Jonathan Kraft, eldest son of Robert Kraft, is President of the Kraft Group and an owner of the New England Patriots; he led the franchise's 1990s rebranding, financed Gillette Stadium, and co-founded KAGR.

Jonathan Kuminga

Jonathan Kuminga, Congolese NBA forward, born 2002, in Goma; G League Ignite product drafted 7th overall in 2021 by Golden State, 2022 champion, traded to Atlanta in 2026, now with Minnesota Timberwolves on a two-year, $13 million deal.

Jonathan Marchessault

Jonathan Marchessault, also known as Jon Marchessault, is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who won the Stanley Cup and Conn Smythe Trophy with the Vegas Golden Knights in 2023.

Jonathan Martin (American football)

Jonathan Martin, former Stanford left tackle and Miami Dolphins 2012 second-round pick (42nd overall), played 38 NFL games; left Miami in 2013 amid the Incognito bullying case, later traded to the 49ers.

Jonathan Mogbo

Jonathan Mogbo (born 2001, West Palm Beach, Florida) is an NBA forward for the Sacramento Kings; drafted 31st overall in 2024 by Toronto after a WCC First Team season at San Francisco.

Jonathan Ogden

Jonathan Ogden (born 1974, Washington, D.C.) is a Hall of Fame left tackle who played 1996-2007 entirely for the Baltimore Ravens, their first-ever draft pick, with 11 Pro Bowls, Super Bowl XXXV, and 2013 enshrinement.

Jonathan Owens

Jonathan Owens (born 1995, St. Louis) is an NFL safety, Indianapolis Colts since 2026; formerly Cardinals, Texans, Packers, Bears; Missouri Western State; undrafted 2018; married to gymnast Simone Biles.

Jonathan Papelbon

Jonathan Papelbon (born 1980, Baton Rouge, LA) is a former MLB closer for the Red Sox, Phillies, and Nationals; 368 career saves, 2.44 ERA, six-time All-Star, 2007 World Series champion, nicknamed The Strangler.

Jonathan Pintaro

Jonathan Pintaro (Jonathan Ryan Pintaro) is a right-handed relief pitcher for the New York Mets, signed from independent ball in 2024 after starring at Division II Shorter University; MLB debut June 25, 2025.

Jonathan Quick

Jonathan Quick (born 1986, Milford, Connecticut) is a retired American NHL goaltender; three-time Stanley Cup champion (2012, 2014 Kings, 2023 Vegas), 2012 Conn Smythe winner, and the U.S.-born record holder with 410 wins and 65 shutouts.

Jonathan Stewart

Jonathan Stewart, former NFL running back (2008-2018), Carolina Panthers' all-time leading rusher with 7,318 yards; 13th overall pick in 2008 out of Oregon; "Double Trouble" with DeAngelo Williams; Super Bowl 50; retired a Panther in 2019.

Jonathan Taylor (American football)

Jonathan Taylor, Colts running back No. 28, Wisconsin star (6,174 rushing yards, two Doak Walker Awards), 2020 second-round pick, 2021 rushing leader and unanimous All-Pro.

Jonathan Toews

Jonathan Toews, Canadian center born 1988 in Winnipeg, Blackhawks captain 2008-2023, three Stanley Cups (2010, 2013, 2015), 2010 Conn Smythe, 2013 Selke, two Olympic golds, youngest Triple Gold Club member; retired June 19, 2026 after 1,149 NHL games.

Jonathan Vilma

Jonathan Vilma, former NFL linebacker for the Jets and Saints, Super Bowl XLIV champion, 2004 Defensive Rookie of the Year, three-time Pro Bowler, and current FOX NFL game analyst alongside Kenny Albert.

Jonathan-Ismaël Diaby

Jonathan-Ismaël Diaby (JoDolo, Dolo Diaby), born 1994, is a Canadian former pro hockey defenseman drafted 64th overall by Nashville in 2013; he played in the AHL, ECHL, and LNAH, then became a rapper and actor.

Jonathon Simmons

Jonathon Calvin Simmons (born 1989) is an American basketball forward who went undrafted in 2012, paid $150 for an Austin Toros open tryout, and played 2015-2019 in the NBA for the Spurs, Magic, and 76ers.

Jonder Martinez

Jonder Martinez (Jonder Martínez Martínez), Cuban right-handed pitcher born 1978 in Mariel; Olympic gold 2004 and silver 2008 with Cuba; 192 Serie Nacional wins over 27 seasons; later Matanzas pitching coach.

Jongkuch Mach

Jongkuch "JK" Mach, Australian-South Sudanese basketball centre, born 2007, 7'6" (229 cm), plays for Basketball Australia Centre of Excellence in NBL1 East; Eurocamp 2026 blocks leader, NBA draft eligible 2028.

Jonny Clayton

Jonny Clayton, "The Ferret", Welsh PDC darts player; four-time 2021 major winner (Premier League, Masters, World Grand Prix, World Series Finals) and two-time World Cup champion with Wales, ranked world number five.