Derrick Vincent Thomas, nicknamed "D. T.", was an American football linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). Considered one of the greatest pass rushers of all time, he played 11 seasons with the Chiefs until his death in 2000. Thomas played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide, where he won the Butkus Award, and was selected fourth overall by Kansas City in the 1989 NFL draft. During his career, he received nine Pro Bowl and two first-team All-Pro selections, and set the single-game sacks record.
William Thomas Maas is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle for the Kansas City Chiefs (1984–1992), and the Green Bay Packers (1993). Maas was selected to the Pro Bowl in 1986 and 1987. In 1984 Maas was named the NFL Rookie of the Year by the Associated Press. He worked as a commentator for Fox Sports from 1996 to 2007. From 1998 to 2001, he served as studio anchor and game analyst for NFL games.
Timothy McDonald is an American former football safety who played for 13 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). McDonald played college football for the USC Trojans, and was honored as a two-time All-American and two-time team most valuable player (MVP). A second-round pick in the 1987 NFL Draft, he played for the St. Louis / Phoenix Cardinals (1987–1992) and the San Francisco 49ers (1993–1999). Upon the conclusion of his playing career, McDonald entered coaching, most recently serving as the defensive backs coach for the New York Jets and the Buffalo Bills.
Fork Union Military Academy is a private, all-male, college preparatory military boarding school located in Fork Union, Virginia. Founded in 1898, Fork Union is considered one of the premier military boarding academies in the United States.
Roy Allen Foster is an American former professional football player who was an offensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the USC Trojans.
Clifford Allen Harris is an American former professional football player who was a safety for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL) for ten seasons. A Pro Football Hall of Famer, he appeared in five Super Bowls and was selected to six consecutive Pro Bowls. Harris retired from football at 31 to focus on his work within the oil business.
Tony Steven Casillas is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) from 1986 through 1997. He played college football for the Oklahoma Sooners, winning an NCAA national championship in 1985, when he also won the Lombardi Award and was the UPI Lineman of the Year. Casillas was also part of the Dallas Cowboys back to back victories in Super Bowl XXVII and XXVIII, both against the Buffalo Bills. In 2004, he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.
Neil Smith is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the Kansas City Chiefs from 1988 to 1996, the Denver Broncos from 1997 to 1999, and the San Diego Chargers in 2000. Before his NFL career, he played college football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers, where he was an All-American in 1987. He also co-owned an Arena Football team, the Kansas City Command.
Reyna Onald Thompson is an American former professional football player who was a defensive back in the National Football League (NFL). He went to the Pro Bowl after the 1990 season as a special teams player with the New York Giants. He played college football for the Baylor Bears and was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the ninth round of the 1986 NFL draft.
Gary Thomas Baldinger is a former professional American football player. Baldinger, a defensive lineman, played six seasons in the National Football League (NFL), mainly for the Kansas City Chiefs. He was drafted in the ninth round of the 1986 NFL Draft by the Chiefs. His older brother Rich Baldinger was his teammate with the Chiefs and also played at Wake Forest. His oldest brother Brian Baldinger also played in the NFL and currently is a broadcaster.
Anthony Ray Barker is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the University of Kansas before transferring to Rice University following his sophomore year. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the 10th round, 280th overall selection, of the 1992 NFL Draft. He also briefly played for the Green Bay Packers.
Brian Joseph Jozwiak is an American former professional football player who was a offensive lineman for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the West Virginia Mountaineers.
Stanley Anthony Woods is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker and defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) for the Seattle Seahawks from 1987 to 1992, as well as the Los Angeles Rams and the Washington Redskins. He played college football at the University of Pittsburgh.
Johnny Dingle is a former American football defensive lineman. He played collegiately at West Virginia. He was undrafted in the 2008 NFL Draft.
Eric Palmer Kumerow is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for three seasons for the Miami Dolphins and one season with the Chicago Bears in the National Football League (NFL). He played 42 games in his NFL career.
Albert Ray Lewis is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL) for the Kansas City Chiefs and the Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders. He played college football for the Grambling State Tigers.
Anthony Tyson Jackson is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the LSU Tigers and was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs with the third overall pick in the 2009 NFL draft.
Deatrich Wise is a former American football defensive tackle who played two seasons with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the ninth round of the 1988 NFL Draft. He first enrolled at Alabama State University before transferring to Jackson State University. He was also a member of the New Orleans Saints and Tampa Bay Storm.
Tanoh Kpassagnon is an American football defensive end for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Villanova and was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the second round of the 2017 NFL Draft.
George Matthew Karlaftis III is a Greek professional American football defensive end for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He was born in Athens and grew up as a multi-sport athlete playing football, track and field, basketball, and water polo, the latter of which he played with the Greek national team.
