Bruce Bernard Smith is an American former professional football defensive end who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 19 seasons, primarily with the Buffalo Bills. He played college football for the Virginia Tech Hokies, where he was a twice All-American, and was selected with the first overall pick by the Bills in the 1985 NFL draft.
Gregory Leon Bell is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Buffalo Bills, Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Raiders, from 1984 to 1990.
Ashton Youboty is a Liberian coach of American football and former cornerback. He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes for coach Jim Tressel from 2003 to 2006 and played in the National Football League (NFL) for six seasons from 2006 to 2011. He forwent his senior season and was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the third round of the 2006 NFL draft. After five seasons with the Bills (2006–2010), he played for the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2011.
Alan Keith Branch is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Michigan Wolverines and was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the second round of the 2007 NFL draft. He also played in the NFL for the Seattle Seahawks, Buffalo Bills, and New England Patriots.
Lucius Marvin Sanford Jr. is a former American football linebacker who played ten seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Buffalo Bills and Cleveland Browns. He played collegiately for the Georgia Tech football team. While at GeorgiaTech, Sanford was a member of the ANAK Society, one of the highest recognitions a senior can achieve. Was a six-year winner and two-year runner up of the Milledgeville mean-mug award. In 2001, he was inducted into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame.
The 1979 Buffalo Bills season was the franchise's 10th season in the National Football League, and 20th overall.
Eric Wood is an American former professional football player who was a center for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Louisville Cardinals and was selected in the first round of the 2009 NFL draft by the Bills with the 28th overall pick. Wood played nine seasons in the NFL, including a Pro Bowl appearance, before retiring following the 2017 season due to a neck injury. Since 2019, he has been the color commentator and analyst on the Buffalo Bills Radio Network.
Jairus Keelon Byrd is an American former professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Oregon Ducks. He was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the second round of the 2009 NFL draft. He is a three-time Pro Bowl selection.
Erik Rodriguez "EJ" Manuel Jr. is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Florida State Seminoles, leading them to an Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) championship and Orange Bowl win in his senior year. He was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the first round of the 2013 NFL draft.
Stefon Marsean Diggs is an American professional football wide receiver for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Maryland Terrapins and was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL draft.
Sam Joseph Martin is an American professional football punter for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Appalachian State Mountaineers, and was selected by the Detroit Lions in the fifth round of the 2013 NFL draft.
Tre'Davious White Sr. is an American professional football cornerback for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the LSU Tigers, earning consensus All-American as a senior in 2016. He was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the first round of the 2017 NFL draft. Since earning a starting position as a rookie, White became one of the league's top cornerbacks as part of a resurgent Bills defense, having garnered two Pro Bowl selections and All-Pro honors. Following three injury-riddled seasons and his subsequent release, White signed with the Rams.
Dion Dawkins is an American professional football offensive tackle for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Temple.
Matthew Vincent Milano is an American professional football linebacker for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Boston College.
Raymond McCloud III is an American professional football wide receiver and return specialist for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Clemson.
Taron Johnson is an American professional football cornerback for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Weber State. He played high school football at Sheldon High School in Sacramento, California.
Andy Isabella is an American professional football wide receiver for the St. Louis Battlehawks of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football for the UMass Minutemen, and was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the second round of the 2019 NFL draft.
Dawson Alan Knox is an American professional football tight end for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Ole Miss and was selected by the Bills in the third round of the 2019 NFL draft.
Gabriel Davis is an American professional football wide receiver for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at UCF and was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL draft. Davis has been nicknamed "Big-Game Gabe" due to his performance in important games.
