Aaron James “A.J.” Hawk is a former professional American football linebacker who played in the NFL for 11 seasons. Hawk was born in Kettering, Ohio, and he began his career playing football in high school. During his freshman year, Hawk made the varsity team and went on to hold the record for most tackles in a game and most career... read full bio
The foremost defensive tackle in the NFL, Aaron Donald has been playing for the Los Angeles Rams since they selected him in the first round of the NFL Draft. Playing college football at Pittsburgh, he was named a unanimous All-American. At the NFL Combine, Aaron set the record for fastest time for a defensive tackle, drawing comparisons to John Randle... read full bio
Aaron Rodgers is a quarterback for the Green Bay Packers, who was selected by the Packers in the first round of the NFL Draft. Rodgers became the starting quarterback for the Green Bay Packers and led them to victory in Super Bowl XLV. He was named MVP of the game and, as a result, Associated Press Athlete of the Year.... read full bio
Adam Vinatieri is an American football placekicker who has most recently played with the Indianapolis Colts but is currently a free agent. Vinatieri was born in Yankton, South Dakota, and while in high school, he exceled in playing football, basketball, wrestling, soccer, and even track. With football, Vinatieri earned first team All-State honors and went on to play college football... read full bio
Adrian Peterson is an American football running back that plays for the Washington Redskins. He started his career playing college football at Oklahoma and was soon drafted seventh overall by the Minnesota Vikings. Peterson proved himself in his rookie year and set an NFL record for most rushing yards in a single game which named him the NFL Offensive Rookie... read full bio
Former American football cornerback and free safety Aeneas Williams possessed extraordinary skill at intercepting passes. Williams was a graduate student at Southern University, where he prioritized his studies over football until his last year. He tied the NCAA Division I-AA record for the most interceptions in that particular year. Playing for the Phoenix Cardinals, Williams had an amazing debut season,... read full bio
Emmy Award-winning sportscaster Ahmad Rashad serves as a studio host for NBA TV. Rashad hosted One on One with Ahmad, a NBA TV special that appeared throughout the 2010-2011 season. The shows featured Rashad interviewing various players to get their perspective about life on and off the court.... read full bio
Al Del Greco is one of the most consistent placekickers in the history of the National Football League. He played 17 seasons of football finishing with 347 of 449 field goals and 551 of 554 extra points. With a total of 1,592, he is ranked number fourteen on the NFLs all-time leading scorer list. He also led the NFL in... read full bio
Albert Lee Toon, Jr. is a former professional American football player. In high school Toon was one of three Newport News Peninsula District athletes to exceed 50 feet in the triple jump, which he did three times. Toon played football and ran track at the University of WisconsinMadison. Albert was selected by the New York Jets in the 1st round... read full bio
Alan Cedric Page is a jurist and former professional American football player. He graduated from Canton Central Catholic High School in 1963, received his B.A. in political science from the University of Notre Dame in 1967, and received his J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1978. Justice Page is particularly notable for the fact that he is... read full bio
Alex Smith is an American football quarterback who currently plays for the Washington Football Team of the NFL. Smith was born in Bremerton, Washington, and he grew up in La Mesa, California. He began playing football in high school where he helped lead his team to two San Diego CIF section championships. During this time he was on the first-team... read full bio
Alvin Harper is a retired American football wide receiver that played in the NFL. He has been playing football since he was in high school where he made it into the USA Today high school All-American honors. He went on to study at the University of Tennessee where he played college football. Harper was not only good at football but... read full bio
Amp Lee is a former professional American running back who played nine seasons in the NFL and is also a football coach. Lee was born in Chipley, Florida, and he began his career playing college football at Florida State. After graduating from college, Lee went on to be drafted in the 2nd round as the 45th pick by the San... read full bio
Andre Brown is a former American football running back who has played in the NFL. Brown was born in Baltimore, Maryland, and he started his career playing college football for NC State where he rushed for 2,539 yards, had 22 touchdowns, and 523 carriers. After graduating, Brown went on to be drafted by the New York Giants in the fourth... read full bio
Andre Johnson is a former American football wide receiver and current special advisor for the Houston Texas head coach, Bill O’Brien. Johnson was born in Miami, Florida, and he began his career playing high school football where he was rated as one of the top prospects in the country and was named a Parade All-American. After graduating, Johnson went on... read full bio
Andre Reed played in the NFL for 16 seasons. The former American football wide receiver spent 15 of those seasons with the Buffalo Bills. Reed went to play football at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, where he first tried his hand as a wide receiver. This position move helped Reed’s football career and helped him gain a lot of recognition. Reed... read full bio
Andre Rison is a former American football wide receiver who has played professionally in the NFL. Rison was born in Flint, Michigan, and he began his career playing high school football where he was a star player before going on to play college football at Michigan State University. While at Michigan State, Rison helped the college win the Rose Bowl.... read full bio
Andre Smith is an American football offensive tackle who currently plays for the Baltimore Ravens of the NFL. Smith was born in Birmingham, Alabama, and he began his career palying football in high school where he was a three-year starter, a two-time All-State selection, and was named Class 6A Lineman of the Year. He was also selected as Mr. Football... read full bio
Andre Tippett is a former All-American college and professional football player from Birmingham, Alabama. Tippett started his career playing high school football for Barringer High School. He then played college ball for the University of Iowa where he was a three-year letterman and an All-American defensive before signing to the New England Patriots in the NFL Draft. He remained with... read full bio
Former football player Andre Ware was the first African American to win the Heisman Trophy as a quarterback for the University of Houston. The Texas native is also the first star from the Southwest Conference to win the Heisman Trophy since Earl Campbell of University of Texas. As a sophomore, Ware gave an early indication of just how good he... read full bio
