By SuperWest Sports Staff
June 7, 2025
This is the sixth in a series on NFL players from schools in the West.
Stanford has produced 280 total NFL players, with 40 still active. Among Cardinal players, Christian Mcaffrey has the most NFL touchdowns (81), and John Elway has played in the most NFL games (234).
Stanford has four players in the NFL Hall of Fame: John Elway, James Lofton, John Lynch, and Ernie Nevers.
Here is a complete list of the players, sorted alphabetically.
It includes positions, total years played, beginning and ending years, the NFL team that drafted them, and the round and pick they were taken with (if drafted).
You can search and sort by any of the categories.
All-Time Stanford Cardinal Who Have Played in the NFL
| Player | Pos | Yrs | From-To | NFL Draft (tm/rnd/yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 4 | 2021-2024 | New Orleans Saints / 3rd / 76th pick / 2021 |
| Frankie Albert | QB-DB | 7 | 1946-1952 | Chicago Bears / 1st / 10th pick / 1942 |
| Brian Allen | RB | 1 | 2003-2003 | Indianapolis Colts / 6th / 204th pick / 2002 |
| Jon Alston | LB | 4 | 2006-2009 | St. Louis Rams / 3rd / 77th pick / 2006 |
| Stan Andersen | T-E | 2 | 1940-1941 | Chicago Cardinals / 12th / 101st pick / 1940 |
| Gary Anderson | G | 3 | 1977-1980 | Detroit Lions / 10th / 263rd pick / 1977 |
| Henry Anderson | DE | 8 | 2015-2022 | Indianapolis Colts / 3rd / 93rd pick / 2015 |
| JJ Arcega-Whiteside | WR | 3 | 2019-2021 | Philadelphia Eagles / 2nd / 57th pick / 2019 |
| Lester Archambeau | DE | 11 | 1990-2000 | Green Bay Packers / 7th / 186th pick / 1990 |
| Justin Armour | WR | 4 | 1995-1999 | Buffalo Bills / 4th / 113th pick / 1995 |
| Dick Arndt | DT | 4 | 1967-1970 | Los Angeles Rams / 5th / 77th pick / 1966 |
| Corrie Artman | T | 3 | 1931-1933 | |
| Mike Askea | T | 1 | 1973-1973 | Denver Broncos / 7th / 165th pick / 1973 |
| Frank Atkinson | DT | 2 | 1963-1964 | Pittsburgh Steelers / 8th / 108th pick / 1963 |
| O.J. Atogwe | DB | 7 | 2005-2011 | St. Louis Rams / 3rd / 66th pick / 2005 |
| Johnson Bademosi | DB | 8 | 2012-2019 | |
| Brad Badger | G-T | 11 | 1997-2007 | Washington Redskins / 5th / 162nd pick / 1997 |
| Jake Bailey | P | 6 | 2019-2024 | New England Patriots / 5th / 163rd pick / 2019 |
| Doug Baldwin | WR | 8 | 2011-2018 | |
| Bruno Banducci | G | 11 | 1944-1954 | Phi/Pit Eagles/Steelers / 6th / 42nd pick / 1943 |
| Gordon Banks | WR | 5 | 1980-1987 | |
| Benny Barnes | DB | 11 | 1972-1982 | |
| Greg Baty | TE | 8 | 1986-1994 | New England Patriots / 8th / 220th pick / 1986 |
| Braden Beck | K | 1 | 1971-1971 | |
| Guy Benjamin | QB | 6 | 1978-1983 | Miami Dolphins / 2nd / 51st pick / 1978 |
| Fred Boensch | G-LB | 2 | 1947-1948 | Cleveland Rams / 9th / 86th pick / 1944 |
| George Bogue | FB | 1 | 1930-1930 | |
| Ethan Bonner | CB | 2 | 2023-2024 | |
| Thomas Booker | DE | 2 | 2022-2024 | Houston Texans / 5th / 150th pick / 2022 |
| Mike Boryla | QB | 4 | 1974-1978 | Cincinnati Bengals / 4th / 87th pick / 1974 |
| Dennis Bragonier | DB | 1 | 1974-1974 | |
| Colin Branch | DB | 3 | 2003-2006 | Carolina Panthers / 4th / 119th pick / 2003 |
| Tom Briehl | LB | 2 | 1985-1987 | Houston Oilers / 4th / 87th pick / 1985 |
| John Brodie | QB | 17 | 1957-1973 | San Francisco 49ers / 1st / 3rd pick / 1957 |
| Jeff Buckey | G | 4 | 1996-1999 | Miami Dolphins / 7th / 230th pick / 1996 |
| George Buehler | G | 11 | 1969-1979 | Oakland Raiders / 2nd / 50th pick / 1969 |
| Chris Burford | SE-WR | 8 | 1960-1967 | Cleveland Browns / 9th / 105th pick / 1960 |
| Ernie Caddel | WB | 6 | 1933-1938 | |
| Joe Cain | LB | 9 | 1989-1997 | Minnesota Vikings / 8th / 210th pick / 1988 |
| Tony Calvelli | C-G | 3 | 1939-1947 | Detroit Lions / 11th / 97th pick / 1939 |
| Greg Camarillo | WR | 7 | 2006-2012 | |
| Alex Carter | CB | 2 | 2016-2018 | Detroit Lions / 3rd / 80th pick / 2015 |
| Kerry Carter | RB | 2 | 2003-2004 | |
| Gordy Ceresino | LB | 1 | 1979-1979 | |
| Kirk Chambers | T | 6 | 2004-2011 | Cleveland Browns / 6th / 176th pick / 2004 |
| Jack Chapple | LB | 1 | 1965-1965 | San Francisco 49ers / 3rd / 42nd pick / 1965 |
| Greg Clark | TE | 4 | 1997-2000 | San Francisco 49ers / 3rd / 77th pick / 1997 |
| Tony Cline | TE | 4 | 1995-1999 | Buffalo Bills / 4th / 131st pick / 1995 |
| Greg Comella | FB | 7 | 1998-2004 | |
| Toi Cook | DB | 11 | 1987-1997 | New Orleans Saints / 8th / 207th pick / 1987 |
| Jim Cox | G-LB | 1 | 1948-1948 | Green Bay Packers / 21st / 214th pick / 1944 |
| Ed Cummings | LB | 2 | 1964-1965 | |
| Chris Dalman | C-G | 7 | 1993-1999 | San Francisco 49ers / 6th / 166th pick / 1993 |
| Drew Dalman | C | 4 | 2021-2024 | Atlanta Falcons / 4th / 114th pick / 2021 |
| David DeCastro | G | 9 | 2012-2020 | Pittsburgh Steelers / 1st / 24th pick / 2012 |
| Steve Dils | QB | 10 | 1979-1988 | Minnesota Vikings / 4th / 97th pick / 1979 |
| Pat Donovan | T | 9 | 1975-1983 | Dallas Cowboys / 4th / 90th pick / 1975 |
| Chris Draft | LB | 12 | 1998-2009 | Chicago Bears / 6th / 157th pick / 1998 |
| Jim Dray | TE | 8 | 2010-2017 | Arizona Cardinals / 7th / 233rd pick / 2010 |
| Chris Dressel | TE | 9 | 1983-1992 | Houston Oilers / 3rd / 69th pick / 1983 |
| Damon Dunn | WR | 2 | 1999-2000 | |
| Trent Edwards | QB | 5 | 2007-2012 | Buffalo Bills / 3rd / 92nd pick / 2007 |
| Pannel Egboh | DE | 1 | 2012-2012 | |
| Kwame Ellis | DB | 1 | 1996-1996 | |
| John Elway | QB | 16 | 1983-1998 | Baltimore Colts / 1st / 1st pick / 1983 |
| Zach Ertz | TE | 12 | 2013-2024 | Philadelphia Eagles / 2nd / 35th pick / 2013 |
| Chuck Evans | LB | 2 | 1980-1981 | New Orleans Saints / 8th / 206th pick / 1980 |
| Randy Fasani | QB | 1 | 2002-2002 | Carolina Panthers / 5th / 137th pick / 2002 |
| Simi Fehoko | WR | 4 | 2021-2024 | Dallas Cowboys / 5th / 179th pick / 2021 |
| Jason Fisk | DT-NT | 12 | 1995-2006 | Minnesota Vikings / 7th / 243rd pick / 1995 |
| Tucker Fisk | TE | 2 | 2023-2024 | |
| Coby Fleener | TE | 6 | 2012-2017 | Indianapolis Colts / 2nd / 34th pick / 2012 |
| Cameron Fleming | OT | 11 | 2014-2024 | New England Patriots / 4th / 140th pick / 2014 |
| Phil Francis | RB | 2 | 1979-1980 | San Francisco 49ers / 7th / 166th pick / 1979 |
| Jesse Freitas | QB | 2 | 1974-1975 | San Diego Chargers / 6th / 133rd pick / 1974 |
| Scott Frost | DB | 5 | 1998-2003 | New York Jets / 3rd / 67th pick / 1998 |
| Sione Fua | DL | 4 | 2011-2014 | Carolina Panthers / 3rd / 97th pick / 2011 |
| Hugh Gallarneau | HB | 5 | 1941-1947 | Chicago Bears / 3rd / 23rd pick / 1941 |
| Dave Garnett | LB | 4 | 1993-1996 | |
| Joshua Garnett | OG | 3 | 2016-2020 | San Francisco 49ers / 1st / 28th pick / 2016 |
| Bobby Garrett | QB | 1 | 1954-1954 | Cleveland Browns / 1st / 1st pick / 1954 |
| Ron George | LB | 8 | 1993-2000 | Atlanta Falcons / 5th / 121st pick / 1993 |
| Toby Gerhart | RB | 6 | 2010-2015 | Minnesota Vikings / 2nd / 51st pick / 2010 |
| Rick Gervais | DB | 3 | 1981-1983 | |
| Amon Gordon | DT | 5 | 2004-2011 | Cleveland Browns / 5th / 161st pick / 2004 |
| Darrien Gordon | DB | 9 | 1993-2002 | San Diego Chargers / 1st / 22nd pick / 1993 |
| Alan Grant | DB | 5 | 1990-1994 | Indianapolis Colts / 4th / 103rd pick / 1990 |
| John Guillory | DB | 2 | 1969-1970 | |
| Bill Hachten | G | 1 | 1947-1947 | New York Giants / 13th / 114th pick / 1947 |
| Devery Hamilton | OT | 1 | 2022-2022 | |
| Carl Hansen | DE | 1 | 1998-1998 | Seattle Seahawks / 6th / 162nd pick / 1998 |
| Kwame Harris | T | 6 | 2003-2008 | San Francisco 49ers / 1st / 26th pick / 2003 |
| Mark Harris | WR | 4 | 1996-1999 | |
| Marv Harris | LB | 1 | 1964-1964 | Los Angeles Rams / 13th / 175th pick / 1964 |
| Walt Harris | DB | 1 | 1987-1987 | |
| Brandon Harrison | DB | 1 | 2008-2008 | Houston Texans / 5th / 144th pick / 2007 |
| Emile Harry | WR | 6 | 1986-1992 | Atlanta Falcons / 4th / 89th pick / 1985 |
| Jon Haskins | LB | 1 | 1998-1998 | San Diego Chargers / 7th / 194th pick / 1998 |
| Eric Heitmann | G-C | 8 | 2002-2009 | San Francisco 49ers / 7th / 239th pick / 2002 |
| Thomas Henley | WR | 1 | 1987-1987 | New Orleans Saints / 6th / 152nd pick / 1987 |
| Wilbur Henry | G | 1 | 1930-1930 | |
| Nate Herbig | G | 5 | 2019-2023 | |
| Ryan Hewitt | FB | 5 | 2014-2018 | |
| Mike Hibler | LB | 1 | 1968-1968 | Oakland Raiders / 5th / 131st pick / 1967 |
| Elijah Higgins | WR | 2 | 2023-2024 | Miami Dolphins / 6th / 197th pick / 2023 |
| Don Hill | TB-WB-HB-C | 1 | 1929-1929 | |
| Tony Hill | WR | 10 | 1977-1986 | Dallas Cowboys / 3rd / 62nd pick / 1977 |
| Andre Hines | T | 1 | 1980-1980 | Seattle Seahawks / 2nd / 44th pick / 1980 |
| Kevin Hogan | QB | 3 | 2016-2021 | Kansas City Chiefs / 5th / 162nd pick / 2016 |
| Alijah Holder | DB | 2 | 2019-2020 | |
| Brian Holloway | T-G | 8 | 1981-1988 | New England Patriots / 1st / 19th pick / 1981 |
| Austin Hooper | TE | 9 | 2016-2024 | Atlanta Falcons / 3rd / 81st pick / 2016 |
| Dick Horn | QB | 1 | 1958-1958 | Dallas Texans / 17th / 194th pick / 1952 |
| Willie Howard | DE | 1 | 2001-2001 | Minnesota Vikings / 2nd / 57th pick / 2001 |
| Delano Howell | DB | 2 | 2012-2013 | |
| Steve Hoyem | T | 1 | 1994-1994 | |
| Harry Hugasian | HB-DB | 1 | 1955-1955 | Dallas Texans / 21st / 242nd pick / 1952 |
| Todd Husak | QB | 1 | 2000-2000 | Washington Redskins / 6th / 202nd pick / 2000 |
| Chad Hutchinson | QB | 3 | 2002-2004 | |
| Trenton Irwin | WR | 6 | 2019-2024 | |
| Julian Jenkins | DE | 1 | 2006-2006 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers / 5th / 156th pick / 2006 |
| Riall Johnson | LB | 3 | 2001-2003 | Cincinnati Bengals / 6th / 168th pick / 2001 |
| Teyo Johnson | TE | 3 | 2003-2005 | Oakland Raiders / 2nd / 63rd pick / 2003 |
| Ron Kadziel | LB | 1 | 1972-1972 | Dallas Cowboys / 5th / 129th pick / 1971 |
| Peter Kalambayi | LB | 3 | 2018-2020 | Houston Texans / 6th / 214th pick / 2018 |
| Joshua Karty | K | 1 | 2024-2024 | Los Angeles Rams / 6th / 209th pick / 2024 |
| Thomas Keiser | DE | 4 | 2011-2014 | |
| Bill Kellar | WR | 1 | 1978-1978 | Kansas City Chiefs / 7th / 184th pick / 1978 |
| Kyu Blu Kelly | CB | 2 | 2023-2024 | Baltimore Ravens / 5th / 157th pick / 2023 |
| Gary Kerkorian | QB | 4 | 1952-1956 | Pittsburgh Steelers / 19th / 222nd pick / 1952 |
| Gordon King | T-G | 9 | 1978-1987 | New York Giants / 1st / 10th pick / 1978 |
| Pete Kmetovic | HB | 2 | 1946-1947 | Philadelphia Eagles / 1st / 3rd pick / 1942 |
| Scott Laidlaw | RB | 6 | 1975-1980 | Dallas Cowboys / 14th / 356th pick / 1975 |
| Kevin Lamar | G | 1 | 1987-1987 | |
| Babe Laufenberg | QB | 4 | 1986-1990 | Washington Redskins / 6th / 168th pick / 1983 |
| Jim Lawson | E | 1 | 1927-1927 | |
| Pete Lazetich | DE-LB-DT-NT | 5 | 1972-1977 | San Diego Chargers / 2nd / 36th pick / 1972 |
| Dick Leeuwenburg | T | 1 | 1965-1965 | Chicago Bears / 11th / 154th pick / 1964 |
| Tony Leiker | DE | 1 | 1987-1987 | Green Bay Packers / 7th / 172nd pick / 1987 |
| Matt Leonard | DT | 1 | 2003-2003 | |
| Dave Lewis | QB-P | 4 | 1970-1973 | New York Giants / 5th / 109th pick / 1967 |
| Vic Lindskog | C | 8 | 1944-1951 | Philadelphia Eagles / 2nd / 13th pick / 1942 |
| Walker Little | OT | 4 | 2021-2024 | Jacksonville Jaguars / 2nd / 45th pick / 2021 |
| James Lofton | WR | 16 | 1978-1993 | Green Bay Packers / 1st / 6th pick / 1978 |
| Erik Lorig | DE | 5 | 2010-2014 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers / 7th / 253rd pick / 2010 |
| Andrew Luck | QB | 6 | 2012-2018 | Indianapolis Colts / 1st / 1st pick / 2012 |
| John Lynch | DB | 15 | 1993-2007 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers / 3rd / 82nd pick / 1993 |
| John Macaulay | C | 1 | 1984-1984 | Green Bay Packers / 11th / 294th pick / 1982 |
| Brian Manning | WR | 2 | 1997-1998 | Miami Dolphins / 6th / 170th pick / 1997 |
| Don Manoukian | G | 1 | 1960-1960 | |
| Owen Marecic | RB | 2 | 2011-2012 | Cleveland Browns / 4th / 124th pick / 2011 |
| Ken Margerum | WR | 6 | 1981-1987 | Chicago Bears / 3rd / 67th pick / 1981 |
| Jonathan Martin | OT | 3 | 2012-2014 | Miami Dolphins / 2nd / 42nd pick / 2012 |
| Blake Martinez | ILB | 8 | 2016-2023 | Green Bay Packers / 4th / 131st pick / 2016 |
| Matthew Masifilo | DT | 2 | 2014-2015 | |
| Josh Mauro | DE | 8 | 2014-2021 | |
| Christian McCaffrey | RB | 8 | 2017-2024 | Carolina Panthers / 1st / 8th pick / 2017 |
| Ed McCaffrey | WR | 13 | 1991-2003 | New York Giants / 3rd / 83rd pick / 1991 |
| Bill McColl | E | 8 | 1952-1959 | Chicago Bears / 3rd / 32nd pick / 1952 |
| Milt McColl | LB | 8 | 1981-1988 | |
| Tanner McKee | QB | 1 | 2024-2024 | Philadelphia Eagles / 6th / 188th pick / 2023 |
| Quenton Meeks | CB | 2 | 2018-2020 | |
| Jim Merlo | LB | 6 | 1973-1979 | New Orleans Saints / 4th / 86th pick / 1973 |
| Than Merrill | DB | 1 | 2001-2001 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers / 7th / 223rd pick / 2001 |
| Fred Meyer | E-DE | 2 | 1942-1945 | Philadelphia Eagles / 12th / 103rd pick / 1942 |
| Bob Meyers | HB | 1 | 1952-1952 | San Francisco 49ers / 16th / 190th pick / 1952 |
| Mike Michel | P-K | 2 | 1977-1978 | Miami Dolphins / 5th / 113th pick / 1977 |
| Glyn Milburn | RB-WR | 9 | 1993-2001 | Denver Broncos / 2nd / 43rd pick / 1993 |
| Davis Mills | QB | 4 | 2021-2024 | Houston Texans / 3rd / 67th pick / 2021 |
| Bob Mitchell | HB-QB-DB | 3 | 1946-1948 | |
| Ty Montgomery | RB-WR | 9 | 2015-2023 | Green Bay Packers / 3rd / 94th pick / 2015 |
| Bob Moore | TE | 8 | 1971-1978 | Oakland Raiders / 5th / 123rd pick / 1971 |
| Evan Moore | WR | 4 | 2009-2012 | |
| Sam Morley | E | 1 | 1954-1954 | Washington Redskins / 20th / 236th pick / 1954 |
| Monk Moscrip | E | 2 | 1938-1939 | Brooklyn Dodgers / 9th / 76th pick / 1936 |
| Eric Mullins | WR | 1 | 1984-1984 | Houston Oilers / 6th / 161st pick / 1984 |
| Kyle Murphy | OT | 3 | 2016-2021 | Green Bay Packers / 6th / 200th pick / 2016 |
| Trent Murphy | DE | 6 | 2014-2020 | Washington Redskins / 2nd / 47th pick / 2014 |
| Brad Muster | RB | 7 | 1988-1994 | Chicago Bears / 1st / 23rd pick / 1988 |
| Darrin Nelson | RB | 11 | 1982-1992 | Minnesota Vikings / 1st / 7th pick / 1982 |
| Ernie Nevers | FB | 5 | 1926-1931 | |
| Bob Nichols | T | 3 | 1965-1967 | Pittsburgh Steelers / 9th / 122nd pick / 1964 |
| Mike Noble | LB | 1 | 1987-1987 | |
| Hank Norberg | E | 3 | 1946-1948 | Chicago Bears / 18th / 169th pick / 1943 |
| Al Norgard | E | 1 | 1934-1934 | |
| Dick Norman | QB | 1 | 1961-1961 | Chicago Bears / 5th / 57th pick / 1960 |
| Blaine Nye | G | 9 | 1968-1976 | Dallas Cowboys / 5th / 130th pick / 1968 |
| Bob OConnor | G-T-BB | 1 | 1935-1935 | |
| Bobby Okereke | OLB | 6 | 2019-2024 | Indianapolis Colts / 3rd / 89th pick / 2019 |
| John Olenchalk | LB-C | 2 | 1981-1982 | |
| Babatunde Oshinowo | DT | 2 | 2006-2007 | Cleveland Browns / 6th / 181st pick / 2006 |
| Chris Owusu | WR | 4 | 2012-2015 | |
| Don Parish | LB | 3 | 1970-1972 | St. Louis Cardinals / 4th / 91st pick / 1970 |
| Kaulana Park | RB | 1 | 1987-1987 | |
| Colby Parkinson | TE | 5 | 2020-2024 | Seattle Seahawks / 4th / 133rd pick / 2020 |
| Nathan Parks | T | 1 | 1999-1999 | Kansas City Chiefs / 7th / 214th pick / 1997 |
| David Parry | NT | 4 | 2015-2018 | Indianapolis Colts / 5th / 151st pick / 2015 |
| Andrus Peat | OT | 10 | 2015-2024 | New Orleans Saints / 1st / 13th pick / 2015 |
| Gary Pettigrew | DT-DE | 9 | 1966-1974 | Philadelphia Eagles / 2nd / 20th pick / 1966 |
| Harrison Phillips | DT | 7 | 2018-2024 | Buffalo Bills / 3rd / 96th pick / 2018 |
| Brett Pierce | TE | 2 | 2004-2005 | |
| Jim Plunkett | QB | 15 | 1971-1986 | New England Patriots / 1st / 1st pick / 1971 |
| Randy Poltl | DB | 4 | 1974-1977 | Minnesota Vikings / 12th / 311th pick / 1974 |
| Hampton Pool | E | 5 | 1940-1946 | Chicago Bears / 9th / 77th pick / 1940 |
| Jim Price | TE | 4 | 1991-1995 | |
| Bill Reid | C | 1 | 1975-1975 | |
| Justin Reid | FS | 7 | 2018-2024 | Houston Texans / 3rd / 68th pick / 2018 |
| Terry Rennaker | LB | 1 | 1980-1980 | |
| Konrad Reuland | TE | 3 | 2012-2015 | |
| Bob Reynolds | T | 2 | 1937-1938 | Green Bay Packers / 6th / 52nd pick / 1936 |
| Ed Reynolds | FS | 2 | 2015-2016 | Philadelphia Eagles / 5th / 162nd pick / 2014 |
| Jordan Richards | SS | 7 | 2015-2021 | New England Patriots / 2nd / 64th pick / 2015 |
| Jon Ritchie | FB | 7 | 1998-2004 | Oakland Raiders / 3rd / 63rd pick / 1998 |
| Curtis Robinson | LB | 4 | 2021-2024 | |
| Doug Rogers | DE | 4 | 1982-1986 | Atlanta Falcons / 2nd / 36th pick / 1982 |
| Walter Rouse | OL | 1 | 2024-2024 | Minnesota Vikings / 6th / 177th pick / 2024 |
| T.J. Rushing | DB | 3 | 2006-2009 | Indianapolis Colts / 7th / 238th pick / 2006 |
| Greg Sampson | T-DT-DE | 7 | 1972-1978 | Houston Oilers / 1st / 6th pick / 1972 |
| Reggie Sanderson | RB | 1 | 1973-1973 | |
| Foster Sarell | T | 3 | 2022-2024 | |
| Brennan Scarlett | OLB | 7 | 2016-2022 | |
| Turk Schonert | QB | 9 | 1981-1989 | Chicago Bears / 9th / 242nd pick / 1980 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 7 | 2018-2024 | Dallas Cowboys / 4th / 137th pick / 2018 |
| Kevin Scott | RB | 2 | 1988-1989 | |
| Kevin Scott | DB | 3 | 1991-1993 | Detroit Lions / 4th / 91st pick / 1991 |
| Richard Sherman | DB | 11 | 2011-2021 | Seattle Seahawks / 5th / 154th pick / 2011 |
| Jeff Siemon | LB | 11 | 1972-1982 | Minnesota Vikings / 1st / 10th pick / 1972 |
| Mike Simone | LB | 3 | 1972-1974 | |
| Shayne Skov | ILB | 2 | 2015-2016 | |
| Alex Smith | TE | 11 | 2005-2015 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers / 3rd / 71st pick / 2005 |
| Jack Smith | DE-E | 2 | 1942-1943 | |
| Kaden Smith | TE | 3 | 2019-2021 | San Francisco 49ers / 6th / 176th pick / 2019 |
| Mal Snider | G-T | 6 | 1969-1974 | Atlanta Falcons / 3rd / 54th pick / 1969 |
| Donnie Spragan | LB | 6 | 2002-2007 | |
| Norm Standlee | FB-LB | 8 | 1941-1952 | Chicago Bears / 1st / 3rd pick / 1941 |
| Steve Stenstrom | QB | 4 | 1996-1999 | Kansas City Chiefs / 4th / 134th pick / 1995 |
| Jeremy Stewart | FB | 3 | 2012-2014 | |
| Roger Stillwell | DT-DE | 3 | 1975-1977 | Chicago Bears / 9th / 212th pick / 1975 |
| Will Svitek | T | 8 | 2005-2014 | Kansas City Chiefs / 6th / 187th pick / 2005 |
| Pete Swanson | G | 1 | 2000-2000 | |
| A.J. Tarpley | LB | 1 | 2015-2015 | |
| Chuck Taylor | G | 1 | 1946-1946 | Cleveland Rams / 4th / 30th pick / 1943 |
| Stepfan Taylor | RB | 4 | 2013-2016 | Arizona Cardinals / 5th / 140th pick / 2013 |
| Charlie Thomas | LB | 1 | 2023-2023 | |
| Chase Thomas | LB | 1 | 2014-2014 | |
| Michael Thomas | S | 10 | 2013-2022 | |
| Solomon Thomas | DE | 8 | 2017-2024 | San Francisco 49ers / 1st / 3rd pick / 2017 |
| Steve Thurlow | RB | 5 | 1964-1968 | New York Giants / 2nd / 25th pick / 1964 |
| Dave Tipton | DE-DT | 6 | 1971-1976 | New York Giants / 4th / 96th pick / 1971 |
| Levine Toilolo | TE | 8 | 2013-2020 | Atlanta Falcons / 4th / 133rd pick / 2013 |
| Casey Toohill | OLB | 5 | 2020-2024 | Philadelphia Eagles / 7th / 233rd pick / 2020 |
| Leigh Torrence | DB | 6 | 2005-2011 | |
| Brycen Tremayne | WR | 1 | 2024-2024 | |
| Lou Tsoutsouvas | C | 1 | 1938-1938 | |
| Andre Tyler | WR | 1 | 1983-1983 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers / 6th / 158th pick / 1982 |
| Tommy Vardell | RB | 8 | 1992-1999 | Cleveland Browns / 1st / 9th pick / 1992 |
| Randy Vataha | WR | 7 | 1971-1977 | Los Angeles Rams / 17th / 418th pick / 1971 |
| James Vaughters | LB | 3 | 2019-2021 | |
| Garin Veris | DE | 7 | 1985-1992 | New England Patriots / 2nd / 48th pick / 1985 |
| Milt Vucinich | C | 1 | 1945-1945 | Chicago Bears / 7th / 59th pick / 1943 |
| Chris Walsh | WR | 11 | 1992-2002 | Buffalo Bills / 9th / 251st pick / 1992 |
| Troy Walters | WR | 8 | 2000-2007 | Minnesota Vikings / 5th / 165th pick / 2000 |
| Gene Washington | WR-SE | 10 | 1969-1979 | San Francisco 49ers / 1st / 16th pick / 1969 |
| Ryan Wetnight | TE | 8 | 1993-2000 | |
| Griff Whalen | WR | 5 | 2013-2017 | |
| Ryan Whalen | WR | 3 | 2011-2013 | Cincinnati Bengals / 6th / 167th pick / 2011 |
| Bob White | HB | 3 | 1951-1955 | San Francisco 49ers / 16th / 184th pick / 1951 |
| Bob Whitfield | T | 15 | 1992-2006 | Atlanta Falcons / 1st / 8th pick / 1992 |
| Paul Wiggin | DE | 11 | 1957-1967 | Cleveland Browns / 6th / 73rd pick / 1956 |
| John Wilbur | G-DE | 9 | 1966-1974 | |
| Tank Williams | DB | 5 | 2002-2007 | Tennessee Titans / 2nd / 45th pick / 2002 |
| Vaughn Williams | DB | 1 | 1984-1984 | |
| Kendall Williamson | S | 1 | 2024-2024 | Chicago Bears / 7th / 258th pick / 2023 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 2 | 2023-2024 | Arizona Cardinals / 3rd / 94th pick / 2023 |
| Stanley Wilson | DB | 3 | 2005-2007 | Detroit Lions / 3rd / 72nd pick / 2005 |
| Gary Wimmer | LB | 1 | 1983-1983 | |
| Coy Wire | DB | 9 | 2002-2010 | Buffalo Bills / 3rd / 97th pick / 2002 |
| Kailee Wong | LB | 9 | 1998-2006 | Minnesota Vikings / 2nd / 51st pick / 1998 |
| David Wyman | LB | 9 | 1987-1995 | Seattle Seahawks / 2nd / 45th pick / 1987 |
| David Yankey | OG | 1 | 2016-2016 | Minnesota Vikings / 5th / 145th pick / 2014 |