- Sonny Bishop
Sonny Bishop was an American college and professional football player. An offensive lineman and linebacker, he played college football at Fresno State University, and played professionally in the American Football League for the Dallas Texans and the Oakland Raiders in 1963, and for the Houston Oilers from 1964 through 1969.
- Jeff Tedford
Jeff Tedford (born November 2, 1961 in Lynwood, California) has been head coach of the California Golden Bears college football program since 2002. A first-time head coach, Tedford has won wide acclaim for turning the once-downtrodden Cal football program into a national power. He lives with his wife Donna and their two sons in Danville, California.
- Michael Pittman
Michael Pittman (born August 14, 1975 in New Orleans, Louisiana) is a running back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- Bernard Berrian
Bernard Berrian (born December 27, 1980) is an American football player currently with the Chicago Bears. The Bears drafted him in the third round of the 2004 NFL Draft from Fresno State University. Despite spending most of his first few years of his career on the sidelines, Berrian quickly emerged as one of the Bears' fastest and best deep threat wide receivers.
- Bryan Robinson
Bryan Robinson (born June 22, 1974 in Toledo, Ohio) is an American professional football player who currently plays for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League. A 6'4", 304 lbs. defensive end from Fresno State, Robinson has also played for the St. Louis Rams, Chicago Bears, and Miami Dolphins during his NFL career. Robinson made one of the most memorable and emotional plays in recent Chicago Bears history on November 7, 1999.
- Derrick Ward
Derrick Ward (born August 30, 1980, in Los Angeles, California) is an American professional football player who currently plays for the New York Giants of the National Football League. A 5'11", 228 lbs. running back from Fresno State and Ottawa University in Kansas, Ward was selected by the New York Jets in the seventh round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He was signed by the Giants off the Jets practice squad on October 13, 2004.
- Richard Marshall
Richard Marshall (born December 12, 1984 in Los Angeles, California) is a professional American football player who currently plays for the Carolina Panthers of the NFL. A 5'11", 189 lb defensive back from Fresno State, Marshall was selected by the Panthers in the 2nd round (58th overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft.
- Orlando Huff
Orlando Huff (born August 14, 1978 in Mobile, Alabama) is an American Football linebacker for the Atlanta Falcons in the National Football League. He also played for the Seattle Seahawks and Arizona Cardinals in his six year career. Huff played college football in Fresno State University and was drafted in the fourth round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He attended Upland High School, where he was on the football and track and field teams.
- Ron Cox
Ron Cox (born February 2, 1968 in Fresno, California) is a former American Football linebacker who played eight seasons in the National Football League. He started for the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl XXXI.
- Lane Kiffin
In January of 2007, the Oakland Raiders were on the verge of hiring USC's offensive coordinator as their new head coach, but it wasn't Lane Kiffin they were after. No, before Al Davis fell in love with Kiffin, he was first enamored with his co-offensive coordinator at USC, Steve Sarkisian .
- James Sanders
James Sanders (born November 11, 1982 in Porterville, California) is an American football safety for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. He played college football at Fresno State University. He attended Monache High School and graduated in 2001.
- David Carr
David Carr (born July 21, 1979, in Bakersfield, California) is an American football player in the National Football League. An accomplished alumnus of Fresno State, Carr entered the National Football League as the first overall pick of the 2002 NFL Draft. He spent five seasons as the Houston Texans' starting quarterback, but was later released from the team after the 2006 season. The Carolina Panthers subsequently acquired him through free agency.
- Trent Dilfer
Trent Farris Dilfer (born March 13, 1972 in Santa Cruz, California) is an American football quarterback who currently plays for the San Francisco 49ers of the NFL. He previously played for the Seattle Seahawks, Baltimore Ravens, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and was traded from the Cleveland Browns in May 2006 for former 49ers quarterback Ken Dorsey to be Alex Smith's mentor backup.
- Mike Martz
Mike Martz (born May 13 1951, Sioux Falls, South Dakota) is the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions. Martz is known for creating complicated offensive schemes, particularly in the passing game. He developed Kurt Warner and Marc Bulger into two of the league's finest quarterbacks of recent years. As a head coach in the NFL Coach Martz took the St. Louis Rams to the playoffs five out of seven years including a NFC Championship and trip to Super Bowl XXXVI.
- Tyrone Culver
Tyrone Culver (born July 6, 1983 in Palmdale, California) is a professional American football player who currently plays for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. A 6'1", 200 lb defensive back from Fresno State, Culver was selected by the Packers in the sixth round (185th overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft. Culver attended Palmdale High School in Palmdale, California and won All-League and All-CIF honors.
- Omar Stoutmire
Omar Stoutmire (born July 9, 1974 in Pensacola, Florida) is an American football defensive back who plays for the National Football League Washington Redskins. From 1997 to 2006, Stoutmire played for the Dallas Cowboys, New York Jets, New York Giants, Washington Redskins and New Orleans Saints. Stoutmire played college football at Fresno State University.
- Stephen Baker
Stephen Baker (August 30, 1964 in San Antonio, Texas), was a former American professional football player who was selected by the New York Giants in the 3rd round of the 1987 NFL Draft. A 5'8", 160 lbs. wide receiver from Fresno State, Baker played for the Giants his entire career from 1987-1992. Also known as Stephen Baker "The Touchdown Maker," he won a championship ring with New York in Super Bowl XXV, when they defeated the Buffalo Bills 20-19.
- Marquez Pope
Marquez Pope (born October 29, 1970, in Nashville, Tennessee), was a former American professional football player who was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the 2nd round (33rd overall) of the 1992 NFL Draft. A 5'11" cornerback-safety from Fresno State University, Pope played for 5 teams in 10 NFL seasons from 1992 to 2001. His best year as a pro came during the 1996 season for the San Francisco 49ers, intercepting 6 passes with 1 touchdown.
- Ron Rivers
Ron Rivers (born November 13, 1971 in Elizabeth, New Jersey) is a former professional American football player who played running back for six seasons for the Detroit Lions and Atlanta Falcons.
- Logan Mankins
Logan Mankins (born March 10, 1982 in Catheys Valley, California) is an American football offensive lineman for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Patriots in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft with the 32nd overall pick. He is known for his aggressive play at the guard position.
- Henry Ellard
Henry Austin Ellard (born July 21, 1961) is a former American Football wide receiver who played for the Los Angeles Rams (1983-1993), Washington Redskins (1994-1998), and the New England Patriots (1998). Ellard qualified for Olympic trials in 1992 with his 54.1 foot triple jump.
- Vernon Fox
Vernon Lee Fox, II (born October 9, 1979 in Las Vegas, Nevada) is an American football player who currently plays strong safety for the Washington Redskins of the NFL. Fox was signed by the Redskins on August 29, 2006 after being cut by the Detroit Lions on August 27. Fox played college football at Fresno State University. He was signed by the Redskins for his special teams play as well as his experience and solid play at the safety position.
- Billy Volek
John William Volek (born April 28, 1976 in Hemet, California) is an American football quarterback who currently plays for the San Diego Chargers. He formerly played for the Tennessee Titans. Volek attended Fresno State University. He is regarded as one of the National Football League's more talented backup quarterbacks since the 2003 season. It was announced on December 17, 2004 that he would be the starting quarterback for the rest of the 2004-2005 season for the Titans, …
- Stephone Paige
Stephone Paige (born October 15, 1961 in Long Beach, California), is a former professional American football player who played for the Kansas City Chiefs from 1983 to 1991. A 6'2" wide receiver undrafted free agent from Fresno State University, Paige played his entire career with the Chiefs. His best year as a pro came during the 1990 season when he caught 65 receptions for 1,021 yards. On December 22, 1985, Paige had 309 yards receiving yards versus the San Diego Chargers, …
- Jethro Franklin
Jethro Franklin (born October 25, 1960 in St. Lazaire, France) is the defensive line coach for the National Football League Houston Texans.
- Jermaine Jamison
Jermaine Jamison (born April 9, 1983) is an American football wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles.
- Adam Jennings
Adam Jennings (born November 17, 1982 in Sacramento, California) is a professional American football player for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League. A 5'9", 181 lbs. wide receiver from Fresno State, Jennings was selected in the sixth round by the Falcons in the 2006 NFL Draft. At Fresno State, Jennings was a All-WAC first-team selection as a kickoff returner during his senior year. He was also an academic All-WAC pick for four consecutive years.
- Wendell Mathis
Wendell Mathis, Jr. (born September 28, 1983 in Merced, California) is an American Football running back for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He was an undrafted free agent out of Fresno State University. He transferred to Fresno State University from UCLA. He was a practice squad member for on the Minnesota Vikings during the 2006 NFL season.
- Paul Williams
Paul Williams (born December 2, 1983 in Avenal, California) is an American football wide receiver who plays for the Tennessee Titans of the NFL.
- Therrian Fontenot
Therrian Fontenot (born June 28, 1981 in Lawndale, California) is an American football cornerback who currently plays for the Cleveland Browns. He played college football for the Fresno State Bulldogs.
- Michael Stewart
Michael Stewart was a safety who played ten seasons in the National Football League.
- Jahine Arnold
Jahine Arnold (born June 19, 1973) is a former National Football League wide receiver. He was #80. He played for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1996 and 1998. The 6'-0", 187 pound receiver went to Fresno State. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1996 NFL Draft. In 1996, he played in 9 games. He had 6 receptions for 76 yards and had no touchdowns. He did not play in 1997, but did play in 1998. In 1998, he played in only two games.
- Anthony Washington
Anthony Wayne Washington (born February 4, 1958 in San Francisco, California) is a former professional American football player who played cornerback for four seasons for the Washington Redskins and Pittsburgh Steelers of the NFL. He started for the Redskins in Super Bowl XVIII.
- Charlie Jones
Charlie Edward Jones (born December 1, 1972, in Hanford, California), was a former American professional football player who was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the 4th round of the 1996 NFL Draft. A 5'8" wide receiver from Fresno State University, Jones played in 4 NFL seasons for the Chargers from 1996-1999.
- Lorenzo Neal
Lorenzo LaVonne Neal (born December 27, 1970 in Hanford, California) is a Pro Bowl fullback in the National Football League. He played for Lemoore High School in Central California and Fresno State University. He was selected in the 1993 NFL Draft in the fourth round (89th overall) by the New Orleans Saints. Neal currently plays in the NFL with the San Diego Chargers. He has blocked for 1,000 yard rushers for 10 years in a row through 2006, …
- Kevin Sweeney
Kevin Joseph Sweeney (born November 16 1963, in Bozeman, Montana), is a former professional American football player who was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the 7th round of the 1987 NFL Draft. A 6'0" quarterback from Fresno State, Sweeney played two years for the Cowboys from 1987 to 1988. He was the 3rd ever rookie quarterback to start for the Cowboys in 1987, behind Don Meredith (1960) and Roger Staubach (1969).
- Cameron Worrell
Cameron Worrell (born December 14, 1979 in Merced, California) is an American football safety who currently plays for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He was originally signed by the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent in 2003. He played collegiately at Fresno State.
- Stephen Spach
Stephen Spach is a National Football League tight end for the Minnesota Vikings. Spach was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Philadelphia Eagles and played for the team in 2005. He was cut before the 2006 season. He graduated from Fresno State University.
- Kyle Young
Kyle Young was born on March 5, 1984 in Fallbrook, California.
- Marcus McCauley
Marcus McCauley (born September 3, 1983) is a defensive back for the Minnesota Vikings. He attended Fresno State University before being drafted with the 72nd overall pick of the 2007 NFL Draft by the Vikings.