Elisha Archibald Manning III is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons, primarily with the New Orleans Saints from 1971 to 1982. He also had brief stints with the Houston Oilers and the Minnesota Vikings. He played college football for the Ole Miss Rebels and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1989. Manning is the patriarch of the Manning football dynasty, having preceded sons Peyton and Eli as a successful NFL quarterback.
Wesley Darcel Walker is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL) from 1977 to 1989.
Ewell Doak Walker II was an American professional football halfback and kicker who played with the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL) for six seasons from 1950 to 1955. He played college football for the SMU Mustangs, where he won the Heisman Trophy in 1948.
Todd Alan Blackledge is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions, leading them to a national championship. A member of the famed Class of 1983, he played for the Kansas City Chiefs and the Pittsburgh Steelers and is largely considered a draft bust. Blackledge is a college football television broadcaster, working for ABC Sports from 1994 through 1998, for CBS Sports from 1999 to 2005, ESPN from 2006 through January 2023, and NBC since February 2023.
Ramon D. Walker is an American former professional football defensive back who played for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Texans in the fifth round of the 2002 NFL draft. He played college football at Pittsburgh.
Christopher Jerrod Hinton is an American former professional football player who was an offensive tackle for 13 seasons in the National Football League (NFL), primarily with the Indianapolis Colts franchise. In addition to his seven seasons with the Colts, he was a member of the Atlanta Falcons for four seasons and the Minnesota Vikings for two seasons.
Roosevelt "Rosey" Taylor was an American professional football player who was a safety for the Chicago Bears, San Francisco 49ers, and Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Grambling State University. Part of Grambling's initial SWAC championship defense in 1960 – the group included four future All-Pros – Taylor went on to lead the NFL with nine interceptions in 1963, on the way to 32 career picks.
Jude Scott Radecic is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for twelve seasons in the National Football League (NFL).
Tony Wayne Hunter was an American professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL).
Christopher John Dressel is an American former professional football player who was a tight end and h-back in the National Football League (NFL).
Leonard Austin "Big Cat" Williams is an American professional football defensive end for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the New York Jets with the sixth overall pick in the first round of the 2015 NFL draft. He played college football for the USC Trojans.
Quenton Emerson Nelson is an American professional football guard for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Notre Dame, where he was a unanimous All-American, and was selected by the Colts sixth overall in the 2018 NFL draft. Considered among the NFL's best guards, Nelson has received six Pro Bowl selections in his first six seasons in the NFL, as well as four All-Pro selections in his first four seasons, being named a first-team All-Pro in his first three.
Walker Douglas Little is an American professional football offensive tackle for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Stanford, and was drafted by the Jaguars in the second round of the 2021 NFL draft.
Bijan Robinson is an American professional football running back for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Texas Longhorns, where he won the Doak Walker Award and was a unanimous All-American in 2022 before being selected by the Falcons eighth overall in the 2023 NFL draft.
Kenneth Walker III is an American professional football running back for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons and Michigan State Spartans. He won the Walter Camp and Doak Walker Awards in 2021.
Yury Travon Walker is an American professional football defensive end for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Georgia, winning the 2022 National Championship prior to being selected first overall by the Jaguars in the 2022 NFL draft.
JaQuavian Jy'Quese "Quay" Walker is an American professional football linebacker for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs and was selected by the Packers in the first round of the 2022 NFL draft.
Jarod Devon "Snoop" Conner is an American professional football running back. He played college football at Ole Miss.
Rodney Thomas II is an American professional football safety for the Indianapolis Colts in the National Football League (NFL). Thomas played four years of college football at Yale.
