Merril Hoge played fullback for the NFL's Pittsburgh Steelers from 1987-1993 and later worked as an NFL analyst for ESPN. He played college football at Idaho State.
Michael Irvin is a Hall of Fame wide receiver who played for the Dallas Cowboys from 1988 - 1999. He won three Super Bowl titles with the Cowboys and was five times named to the Pro Bowl.
Mike Golic is co-host of "Golic & Wingo" on ESPN. He previously co-hosted the long-running "Mike & Mike" show. Prior to his broadcast career, Golic played for the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles.
Mike Gundy has served as head football coach at Oklahoma State since 2005 and is the winningest coach in school history. He led the Cowboys to their first outright Big 12 title in 2011.
Mike Holmgren is the former head coach of the Green Bay Packers and Seattle Seahawks. He led the Packers to a win in Super Bowl XXXI over the New England Patriots.
Mike McCarthy has served as head coach of the Green Bay Packers since 2006 and led the team to a victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XLV.
Mike Tomlin is the current head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers. On February 1, 2009, Tomlin became the youngest head coach in NFL history to win a Super Bowl.
Mike Vrabel is the current head coach of the Tennessee Titans and a former linebacker who is best remembered for his time with the New England Patriots, with whom he won three Super Bowls.
Nate Burleson is a current sports broadcaster and retired NFL wide receiver who played from 2003-2014, most notably for the Seattle Seahawks, Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings.
Nate Newton is a retired offensive lineman who spent most of his career with the Dallas Cowboys from 1986–1998. He won three Super Bowl titles with the Cowboys.
Patrick Willis was a 7-time Pro Bowl linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers, where he spent his entire career from 2007 - 2014. He was named the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2007.
Offensive guard Randall McDaniel played primarily for the Minnesota Vikings during a career that spanned from 1988-2001. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2009.
An offensive lineman for the San Francisco 49ers from 1976-1988, Randy Cross was a three-time Pro Bowler and three-time Super Bowl champion. He is also a member of the College Football Hall of Fame.
Rex Ryan is the former head coach of the New York Jets and Buffalo Bills. The son of NFL coaching legend Buddy Ryan, he led the Jets to two AFC Championship game appearances.
Robert Griffin III played quarterback in the NFL for the Washington Redskins, Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens. In 2011, he won the Heisman Trophy while attending Baylor.
Quarterback Rodney Peete played in the NFL from 1989-2004 and enjoyed most of his success with the Detroit Lions, Philadelphia Eagles and Carolina Panthers. He played collegiately at USC.
As the head football coach at Ohio State, Ryan Day in his first season in 2019 coached the Buckeyes to a Big Ten title and berth in the College Football Playoff. He was named Big Ten Coach of the Year.
Ryan Tannehill has played quarterback in the NFL since 2012, currently with the Tennessee Titans and previously with the Miami Dolphins. In 2019, he was named NFL Comeback Player of the Year.
Sean Payton has served as head coach of the New Orleans Saints since 2006. He is the winningest coach in Saints history and led the franchise to its first title with a win in Super Bowl XLIV.
Shaun O'Hara played center in the NFL from 2000-2010 and is best remembered for his time with the New York Giants, where he was a three-time Pro Bowler and member of the Super Bowl XLII wining team.
