Tamerlane Lincoln Kennedy is an American former professional football offensive tackle who played in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Washington Huskies, and was recognized as a unanimous All-American in 1992.
Horatio Benedict "Bennie" Blades Sr. is an American former football safety who played in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Miami Hurricanes.
Michael Dean Perry is an American former professional football player who was a defensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL). He is the younger brother of William Perry. His parents are Inez S. Perry and Hollie Perry, Sr. of Aiken, South Carolina. He learned to play football from his older brothers. He attended South Aiken High School where he anchored the offensive and defensive line. He played college football for the Clemson Tigers and set the school record of 28 sacks. He was later drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the second round of the 1988 NFL Draft. He played in the Pro Bowl six times and played for the Browns, the Denver Broncos, and the Kansas City Chiefs over his 10-year career.
Darren Russell Carrington is an American former professional football player who was a safety for eight seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for five different teams. He played college football for the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks, averaging over 27 yards per kickoff return, with a career best of 99 yards. As a senior in 1988, he had 39 tackles, two interceptions and two forced fumbles, which was enough to get him selected in the fifth round of the 1989 NFL draft.
Keith Gerard Taylor is a former American football safety in the National Football League (NFL) for the Indianapolis Colts, the New Orleans Saints, and the Washington Redskins. He played college football at the University of Illinois and was drafted in the fifth round of the 1988 NFL Draft. Taylor played high school football at Pennsauken High School in New Jersey and is the younger brother of John Taylor who was also played in the NFL as a wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers.
Kevin Porter is an American football coach and former player. He is the head football coach for Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio, a position he has held since 2022. He was drafted in the third round of the 1988 NFL Draft by the Chiefs. He played professionally as a defensive back for the Kansas City Chiefs and New York Jets in the National Football League (NFL). Porter served as the head coach for the Kansas City Brigade of the Arena Football League (AFL) from 2006 to 2008, compiling a record of 13–20, including a 0–1 mark in the postseason. In 2010, he was the head football coach at Avila University. For the fall of 2011, Porter became the athletic director and football coach at Georgia's Point University. He was the head football coach at Fort Valley State University in Fort Valley, Georgia from 2016 to 2019.
Gregory Cephus Lasker is an American former professional football player who was a safety for 3 seasons in the National Football League (NFL).
The 1988 Indiana Hoosiers football team represented Indiana University Bloomington as a member of the Big Ten Conference during the 1988 NCAA Division I-A football season. Led by fifth-year head coach Bill Mallory, the Hoosiers compiled an overall record of 8–3–1 with a mark of 5–3 in conference play, placing fifth in the Big Ten. Indiana was invited to the Liberty Bowl, where they beat South Carolina. The team played home games at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana.
Samson Joseph Martin is a former professional American football player who last played with the Indianapolis Colts in the National Football League (NFL) in 1991. He played wide receiver professionally. His one career touchdown as a wide receiver came on a 19-yard pass from Steve Grogan on October 28, 1990. His best season came in 1989 when he caught 13 passes for 229 yards. He also contributed on punt and kickoff returns.
David Deaundra Rocker is a former American football player and coach. He played professionally as a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for four seasons with the Los Angeles Rams (1991–1994). He was drafted by the Houston Oilers in the fourth round of the 1991 NFL Draft. Rocker served as the head football coach at Point University in West Point, Georgia from 2013 to 2014. Rocker was born in Atlanta, Georgia, attended high school at Fulton High School—now known as South Atlanta High School—and played college football at Auburn University.
Thomas Bernard Rehder II is a former American football offensive lineman who played three seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the New England Patriots and New York Giants. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the third round of the 1988 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Notre Dame and attended St. Joseph High School in Santa Maria, California. Rehder was also a member of the Sacramento Surge of the World League of American Football. He was a member of the New York Giants team that won Super Bowl XXV.
Stanley David Clayton is a former American football guard and tackle and is currently the offensive coordinator and offensive line coach for the Benedict Tigers. He played for the Atlanta Falcons from 1988 to 1989 and for the New England Patriots in 1990 and 1991. He was drafted by the Falcons in the tenth round of the 1988 NFL Draft.
Roy Fitzpatrick Banks is a former American football wide receiver who played for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Colts in the fifth round of the 1987 NFL draft. He played college football at Eastern Illinois University.
