Benjamin Terrence Coates, Jr. is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL) for 10 seasons, primarily with the New England Patriots. He played college football at Livingstone and was selected by the Patriots in the fifth round of the 1991 NFL Draft, where spent all but one season of his professional career. In his final season, he was a member of the Baltimore Ravens.
Algernon Darius Crumpler is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL) for ten seasons. He was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played college football for North Carolina. Crumpler now works as an analyst for the ACC Network.
Michael Dean Rucker is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end for nine seasons with the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers, and was selected by the Panthers in the second round of the 1999 NFL Draft.
Benjamin Richard Hartsock is a former American football tight-end and high-end role player. He played college football at Ohio State and was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the third round of the 2004 NFL Draft.
Charles Wesley Walls is an American former professional football player who was a tight end who played 14 seasons in the National Football League (NFL).
Jeremy Charles Shockey is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the University of Miami and was drafted by the New York Giants in the first round of the 2002 NFL Draft as the 14th pick.
John Smith III, commonly known as L. J., which stands for "Little John", is a former American football tight end in the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the second round of the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at Rutgers.
Michael J. Gaines is a former American football tight end. He was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the seventh round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at UCF.
Donald James Warren is a retired American football scout and former tight end who played his entire 14-year career with the Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by them in the fourth round of the 1979 NFL Draft and retired following the 1992 season. He has since served as a scout for the Carolina Panthers and Redskins.
Carlester T. Crumpler Jr. is a former American football tight end. He played for the Seattle Seahawks (1994–1998) and the Minnesota Vikings (1999) of the National Football League (NFL). He is the son of former Buffalo Bills player Carlester Crumpler, the older brother of former Pro Bowl tight end Alge Crumpler, and brother of musician Bryan Crumpler. He was drafted in the seventh round of the 1994 NFL Draft by the Seahawks.
David Earl Martin is a former American football tight end and is currently the tight ends coach at Maryville College. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the sixth round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He also played for the Miami Dolphins and Buffalo Bills. He played college football at Tennessee.
Freddie Ray Jones Jr. is a former tight end in the National Football League. Jones was drafted by the San Diego Chargers with their 2nd round pick in the 1997 NFL Draft. Jones became one of the best tight ends in the league in his 5 years with the Chargers. On November 4, 2001, he caught Drew Brees's first touchdown pass. Before the 2002 season he signed with the Arizona Cardinals, where he played for 3 years. He then signed with the Carolina Panthers before the 2005 season, but never played. On August 7, 2005, he announced his retirement at the age of 30, with 404 receptions for 4232 yards and 22 touchdowns.
McKenna Sean "Bear" Pascoe is a former American football tight end. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the sixth round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at Fresno State.
Edward James Dickson is a former American football tight end. He played college football at Oregon and was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the third round of the 2010 NFL Draft.
Eric Ebron is an American football tight end who is a free agent. He played college football at North Carolina, and was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He has also previously played for the Indianapolis Colts and Pittsburgh Steelers.
Ian Thomas is an American football tight end for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Indiana, and was drafted by the Panthers in the fourth round of the 2018 NFL Draft.
Garrett Bradbury is an American football center for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at NC State and was selected by the Vikings in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft.
Drew Sample is an American football tight end for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Washington and was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft.
Charlie Heck is an American football offensive tackle for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at North Carolina.
Tommy Tremble is an American football tight end for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Notre Dame and was drafted by the Panthers in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft.
