- Peyton Manning
Peyton Williams Manning (born March 24, 1976 in New Orleans, Louisiana) is an American football quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts NFL franchise. He is the son of former New Orleans Saints quarterback Archie Manning and Olivia Manning. He is the older brother of current New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning and the younger brother of former Ole Miss receiver Cooper Manning, whose college career was cut short by spinal stenosis.
- Ryan Leaf
Ryan David Leaf (born May 15, 1976) is a former American football quarterback who played for the San Diego Chargers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Dallas Cowboys and Seattle Seahawks between 1998 and 2002. As of 2007, he is the quarterback coach and golf head coach for West Texas A&M University. Leaf had a successful college career at Washington State University, …
- Charles Woodson
Charles Woodson (born on October 7, 1976 in Fremont, Ohio) is an American football cornerback for the Green Bay Packers. He played college football at the University of Michigan for the Michigan Wolverines. In 1997, Woodson led the Wolverines to a national championship and won the Heisman Trophy. He is the only primarily defensive player to have won the award. Woodson was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the first round of the 1998 NFL Draft.
- Alan Faneca
Alan Joseph Faneca, Jr. was born on December 7,1976 in New Orleans,Louisiana and is one of two children. His parents are Liane and Alan Faneca. As a kid Alan attended John Curtis high and would later go to Lamar Consolidated high in Texas. He lettered in track and had accumulated many awards over his high school football career. He was an All-Greater Houston, Orlando Sentinel All-South, and Houston Touchdown Club player of the year.
- Curtis Enis
Curtis Paul Enis (born June 15, 1976, in Union City, Ohio) is a former professional American football player. For three seasons he played running back for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League. He was a first round pick (#5 overall) in the 1998 NFL Draft. Today, he is mostly remembered for a "Sports Illustrated" article in which he spoke about his conversion to Fundamentalist Christianity and his relationship with the organization Champions for Christ.
- Matt Hasselbeck
Matthew Michael Hasselbeck (born September 25, 1975 in Westwood, Massachusetts) is an American football quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks.
- Tebucky Jones
Tebucky Shermain Jones (born October 6 1974 in New Britain, Connecticut) is a safety in the National Football League. He is currently a free agent. His career began when he was drafted out of Syracuse University in the first round of the 1998 NFL Draft by the Patriots. He has played for the Miami Dolphins, New Orleans Saints, and New England Patriots.
- Vonnie Holliday
Dimetry Giovonni "Vonnie" Holliday (born December 12, 1975 in Camden, South Carolina) is an American football defensive tackle who currently plays for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the first round (19th overall) of the 1998 NFL Draft. He played collegiately at North Carolina.
- Brian Simmons
Brian Eugene Simmons (born June 21, 1975) is a current National Football League linebacker who is on the New Orleans Saints. At New Bern High School in New Bern, North Carolina, Simmons lettered in football, basketball, baseball, and track. Simmions played college football in the University of North Carolina where as a senior, he won first team All-America honors from Football News, Associated Press, and the Walter Camp Foundation.
- Jason Peter
Jason Peter (born September 13, 1974) was an All-American defensive end his senior year at the University of Nebraska and was taken in the first round (14th overall) by the Carolina Panthers in the 1998 NFL Draft. His career was shortened by a recurring and chronic neck stinger that forced him to retire after the 2001 season. He was a defensive line coach at Edison High School in Huntington Beach, …
- Keith Brooking
Keith Howard Brooking (born October 30, 1975 in Senoia, Georgia) is a linebacker who currently plays for the Atlanta Falcons. He attended East Coweta High School in Sharpsburg, Georgia and played college football at Georgia Tech. After being the 12th overall selection by the Falcons in the 1998 NFL Draft, Brooking quickly became the foundation of their defense. As of 2006, he is the only remaining member of the 1998 Falcons team that made it to Super Bowl XXXIII.
- Terry Fair
Terrance Delon Fair(Born July 20, 1976) is a former National Football League cornerback for the St. Louis Rams. He was drafted in the first round of the 1998 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions. He has been out of the league since the 2002 NFL season, with a brief comeback attempt with the Rams.
- Shaun Williams
Shaun LeJon Williams (born October 10, 1976 in Oakland, California) is an American football player currently playing safety for the Carolina Panthers of the NFL. Williams attended Crespi Carmelite High School in Encino, California and played both tailback and safety. He won All-CIF Division I and Del Rey League MVP in his last two seasons of his high school career. He attended UCLA where he majored in Pre-Psychology. Williams started in three of his four seasons at UCLA.
- R. W. McQuarters
Robert William McQuarters, II (born December 21, 1976 in Tulsa, Oklahoma) is an American football cornerback for the New York Giants of the NFL. He was originally selected with the 28th overall pick of the first round of the 1998 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers out of Oklahoma State University. He has also played for the Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions and most recently with the New York Giants.
- Charlie Batch
Charles D'Donte Batch (born December 5, 1974 in Homestead, Pennsylvania, a Pittsburgh suburb) is a veteran NFL football quarterback. Charlie had a remarkable career at Eastern Michigan University, owning almost every passing record. He was a local favorite when he was drafted by the Detroit Lions (over Brian Griese) in the second round of the 1998 NFL Draft. He was the Lions' starter through most of the 1998-2001 seasons, …
- Flozell Adams
Flozell Justin Adams (born May 18, 1976 in Chicago, Illinois) is an offensive tackle who currently plays football for the Dallas Cowboys of the NFL. In 2005 he began his 8th season. He tore his ACL on Sunday, October 16 2005 vs The New York Giants and was out for the remainder of the season. His loss was considered huge, as after the injury to Adams, Dallas had problems at the offensive line for the rest of the season, some say costing them their playoff spot.
- Jeremy Newberry
Jeremy David Newberry (born on March 23, 1976 in Antioch, California) is an National Football League (NFL) center with the Oakland Raiders. He was drafted by the 49ers in the 2nd round (58th overall) in the 1998 NFL Draft. He went to University of California, Berkeley. He's widely considered as one of the best centers in the league. Newberry has gained recognition as one the toughest players in the league because he has played through numerous injuries.
- Victor Riley
Victor Riley (born November 4, 1974 in Swansea, South Carolina) was an American football player who played offensive tackle. Riley played college football for Auburn University. He was drafted in the 1998 NFL Draft by the Kansas City Chiefs, with whom he played for four seasons. He played for three seasons with New Orleans before signing in 2005 with the Houston Texans.
- Patrick Surtain
Patrick Frank Surtain (born June 19, 1976 in New Orleans, Louisiana) is an American football Pro Bowl cornerback who currently plays for the Kansas City Chiefs of the NFL. He was a second round pick in the 1998 NFL Draft (14th pick of 2nd round). He attended The University of Southern Mississippi, where he majored in Sports Administration. In 1997 he was a finalist for the Conerly Trophy. He played for the Miami Dolphins from 1998-2004.
- Az-Zahir Hakim
Az-Zahir Ali Hakim (born June 3, 1977 in Los Angeles, California) is an American football wide receiver who currently plays for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the fourth round (96th overall) of the 1998 NFL Draft. He played collegiately at San Diego State.
- Jason Fabini
Jason Fabini (born August 25, 1974 in Fort Wayne, Indiana) is an American football offensive tackle for the Washington Redskins in the NFL. He was originally selected with the 19th pick of the fourth round of the 1998 NFL Draft by the New York Jets. Dallas released Fabini on March 10, 2007. On March 26, 2007 Fabini signed a one year deal with the Washington Redskins. His high school football was played at Bishop Dwenger High School.
- Eric Metcalf
Eric Quinn Metcalf (born January 23, 1968 in Seattle, Washington) is a former National Football League running back and wide receiver who played for the Cleveland Browns (1989-1994), as well as Atlanta (1995-1996), San Diego (1997), Arizona (1998), Carolina (1999), Washington (2001) and Green Bay (2002). He was a four-time Pro Bowler for Cleveland and the San Diego Chargers. A multi-talented player, Metcalf excelled at offense and as a returner on special teams.
- Fred Beasley
Frederick Jerome Beasley (born September 18, 1974 in Montgomery, Alabama) is an American football player who is currently a free agent in the National Football League. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the 6th round (180th overall) in 1998 NFL Draft.
- Jeremy Staat
Jeremy Ray Staat (born October 10, 1976 in Bakersfield, California) is a former American Football defensive end who played for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1998 and the St. Louis Rams for two games in 2003. He also played for the Los Angeles Avengers arena football team. He is currently a United States Marine serving in Iraq.
- Jacquez Green
D’Tanyian Jacquez Green is a former American football player who was officially listed as a wide receiver, but was also a prolific punt returner for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Washington Redskins and Detroit Lions. He has since retired following the 2002 season. Green's most productive seasons as a wide receiver was in 1999, when he caught 56 passes for 791 yards with three touchdowns(only 10 starts), and 2000, when he had 51 receptions for 773 yards.
- Trey Teague
Fred Everette Teague III or Trey Teague (born December 27, 1974 in Jackson, Tennessee) is a center who is currently a free agent in the NFL. He was a seventh round pick out of the University of Tennessee in the 1998 NFL Draft by the Denver Broncos. On February 21, 2007, Teague was released by the Jets.
- Todd Washington
Todd Washington (born July 19, 1976 in Nassawadox, Virginia) is a former American football center in the National Football League. Washington started at center and both guard slots during four seasons at Virginia Tech. He helped the Hokies average more than 200 yards rushing per game over final two seasons. He started at center as a senior, earning first-team All-Big East honors and had 81 knockdown blocks. He was drafted in the 1998 NFL Draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- Chris Fuamatu-Ma'Afala
Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala (born March 4, 1977 in Honolulu, Hawaii) is an American football running back who most recently played for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the NFL. He was selected with the 25th pick of the sixth round of the 1998 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers out of the University of Utah. He scored the game winning touchdown with under a minute left in "The Comeback II". He is now living in his hometown after being let go by the Jaguars.
- Ephraim Salaam
Ephraim Salaam (born June 19, 1976 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American football player who currently plays offensive tackle for the Houston Texans. He was a three-year starter as both a right and left tackle at San Diego State University, where he played in 31 career games. He was drafted in the 1998 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons and went to Super Bowl XXXII. He also played for the Denver Broncos.
- Tony Parrish
Tony Parrish (born November 23, 1975 in Los Angeles, California) is an American football safety formerly for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. He went to University of Washington. After being released by the San Francisco 49ers he signed with the Cowboys. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the 2nd round (35th overall) in the 1998 NFL Draft. He spent the first four years of his career with the Bears.
- Jason Simmons
Jason Simmons (born March 30, 1976 in Inglewood, California) is an American football player who currently plays strong safety for the Houston Texans. He was a four-year letterman for Arizona State University, earning second-team All-Pacific 10 honors as a senior. He was drafted in the 1998 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- Joe Salave'A
Joe Fagaone Salave'a (born March 23, 1975 in Leone, American Samoa) is a National Football League defensive lineman for the Washington Redskins. Standing 6'3" and 317 pounds, he primarily plays defensive tackle.
- Chris Liwienski
Chris Liwienski (born August 2, 1975 in Sterling Heights, Michigan) is an American football offensive guard who currently plays for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Detroit Lions in the seventh round (207th overall) of the 1998 NFL Draft. He played collegiately at Indiana.
- Jamie Duncan
Jamie Duncan (born 7/20/1975) is a free agent NFL linebacker. He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1998 NFL Draft. He has played for the St. Louis Rams and Atlanta Falcons.
- Eric Ogbogu
Eric Ogbogu (born July 18 1975 in Irvington, New York), graduated in the class of 1994 from Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains, New York. He is an American football linebacker/defensive end in the National Football League. He was originally selected with the tenth pick of the sixth round of the 1998 NFL Draft out of the University of Maryland College Park by the New York Jets. He has also played for the Cincinnati Bengals and most recently the Dallas Cowboys.
- Bob Hallen
Robert (Bob) Joseph Hallen (born March 9, 1975 in Mentor, Ohio) was an American football player. He played high school football at Mentor High School. He was a first-team All-Mid-American Conference choice in 1997 while playing at Kent State University. He was drafted in the 1998 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons and went on to play in Super Bowl XXXIII. He also played for the San Diego Chargers and signed with the Cleveland Browns prior to the 2006 NFL season.
- E.G. Green
E.G. Green was a wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts from 1998 to 2000. He was born on June 28, 1975 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. He went to Florida State. He was drafted by the Colts in the third round of the 1998 NFL Draft. He was the 71st overall pick. He played in 12 games in 1998 and had 15 receptioons for 177 yards (an 11.8 yards per reception average). He scored one touchdown. In 1999, he played in 11 games and had 21 receptions for 287 yards.
- Mike Wahle
Mike Wahle (born March 29, 1977 in Portland, Oregon), is an American football offensive lineman. He was selected by the Green Bay Packers of the NFL in the second round of the 1998 NFL Supplemental Draft where he played eight seasons. He is currently with the Carolina Panthers, and was selected to the 2006 Pro Bowl. He attended college at the United States Naval Academy.
- William Thomas
William Thomas, III (born November 20, 1974 in Deland, Florida) is an American football offensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles of the NFL. Thomas attended DeLand High School in DeLand, Florida and was a letterman in football. He was selected with the 11th overall pick of the 1998 NFL Draft out of Florida State University. Prior to the 2006 NFL season, Thomas was referred to as "Tra". Tra was a nickname noting he was William Thomas III.
- Matt Hasselbeck