- Archie Manning
Elisha Archie Manning (born May 19, 1949) is a former quarterback in professional American football. He is the father of current Indianapolis Colts starting quarterback Peyton Manning, current New York Giants starting quarterback Eli Manning, and former Ole Miss receiver, Cooper Manning.
- Fred Thomas
Fred Thomas (born September 11, 1973 in Bruce, Mississippi) is an American football cornerback on the New Orleans Saints of the NFL. He started his career with the Seattle Seahawks in 1996 and then came to New Orleans in 2000. He first played college football for Ole Miss, then transferred to the University of Tennessee at Martin.
- Deuce McAllister
Dulymus Jenod (Deuce) McAllister (born December 27, 1978) is an American football player, currently playing as a halfback for the New Orleans Saints of the NFL. He was born in Lena, Mississippi.
- Charlie Conerly
Charles Albert Conerly, Jr. (September 19, 1921 - February 13, 1996) was a former professional American football quarterback for the New York Giants from 1948 through 1961. He was a two-time Pro Bowl selection in 1950 and 1956 and was NFL's Most Valuable Player in 1959. Conerly played football collegiately as the University of Mississippi During his college years he got many awards and set many records.
- Eli Manning
Elisha "Eli" Nelson Manning (born January 3, 1981) is the starting quarterback for the New York Giants NFL franchise and formerly for the Ole Miss Rebels college football team.
- Michael Oher
The senior offensive left tackle Michael Oher and Mississippi will play Texas Tech in the Cotton Bowl on Friday. Ole Miss was 8-4 this season after going ... ... "If Florida comes to play," said Ole Miss offensive lineman Michael Oher , "it can get ugly for Oklahoma.' ' There could be some SEC brotherhood in Oher's ...
- Stacy Andrews
Stacy Andrews (born June 2, 1981 in Camden, Arkansas) is an American football player who currently plays tackle for the Cincinnati Bengals. Andrews never competed in football until his senior year at the University of Mississippi. He was drafted in the 2004 NFL Draft by Cincinnati. His brother, Shawn Andrews, also plays in the National Football League.
- Billy Brewer
Billy Brewer (born 1939) is a former head football coach for Southeastern Louisiana University, Louisiana Tech University and University of Mississippi and the current host of Hotty Toddy Hotline, an Ole Miss Rebel football post-game call-in show. A native of Columbus, Mississippi, Brewer first came to Ole Miss as a player for the legendary Rebel teams of Johnny Vaught. He played quarterback, defensive back, punted and held for placekickers from 1957 to 1960, …
- Chucky Mullins
Roy Lee "Chucky" Mullins was an American football player at Ole Miss (University of Mississippi) best known for the courage and indomitable will to continue his life after a devastating football injury that left him paralyzed below the neck. Mullins was injured on October 28, 1989, during the Ole Miss Rebel's Homecoming game against the Vanderbilt Commodores in Oxford, Mississippi. As Mullins tackle Vandy fullback Brad Gaines after a short pass, …
- Kent Austin
Richard Kent Austin (born June 25, 1963 in Natick, Massachusetts) is the Head Coach of the CFL's Saskatchewan Roughriders. Prior to this he was an Offensive Coordinator for the Toronto Argonauts and a Quarterbacks Coach for the Ottawa Renegades. It is likely though that Austin is better known for his exploits during his playing career when he was a starting pivot himself.
- Patrick Willis
Patrick L. Willis (b. January 25, 1985 in Bruceton, Tennessee) is an American football inside linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers. He attended Ole Miss and played for the Rebels. Willis was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers as the 11th pick of the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft.
- Robert Khayat
Dr. Robert Khayat (born April 18, 1938 in Moss Point, Mississippi) is the 15th Chancellor of the University of Mississippi. He was appointed in 1995. Robert Khayat, a former student of the University of Mississippi, is the only Chancellor of the university to be a member of the Student Hall of Fame there. He currently has degrees from both the University of Mississippi and Yale University. Khayat also played football in the NFL as a kicker for the Washington Redskins.
- Taye Biddle
RaTavious Anton Biddle (born February 27, 1983 in Decatur, Alabama) is an American football wide receiver for the Carolina Panthers of the NFL. He was signed as an undrafted free agent out of the University of Mississippi. While preparing for the draft, Biddle trained at one of Houston's premier gyms, most known for producing successful professional athletes. Follow taye biddle on panthers fan site
- Brent Schaeffer
Brentis Jarryn Schaeffer is an American football quarterback. He is currently playing at the University of Mississippi, where he is entering his senior season. He transferred from the College of the Sequoias to Ole Miss prior to the 2006 season. He was selected as one of the nation's top-five impact junior college transfers by Lindy's magazine, as well as “Newcomer of the Year” in the SEC. Schaeffer started his college career at the University of Tennessee, …
- Parker Hall
Linus Parker "Bulett" Hall (December 10, 1916 - February 8, 2005) was a professional football player for the Cleveland Rams and San Francisco 49ers. In his rookie season, Hall led the league in passing, was second in pasing yardage, and fifth in rushing yards. He was named the league's Most Valuable Player in 1939 and was the first professional player to complete over 100 passes in a single season.
- Jevan Snead
Jevan Bryce Snead (born September 2, 1987, in San Angelo, Texas) plays college football as a quarterback for Ole Miss. At the end of 2006 he transferred from the University of Texas. While in high school, Snead originally committed to Florida but decided to come to Texas instead when top high school recruit Tim Tebow committed to Florida. Snead came to Texas as a highly touted high-school player, having been a prep All-American, two-time all-state player.
- Derrick Burgess
Derrick Lee Burgess (born August 12, 1978 in Lake City, South Carolina) is a defensive end who plays for the Oakland Raiders. Burgess was originally a third round pick of the Philadelphia Eagles in 2001 after going to college at Ole Miss. He appeared in all 16 games as a rookie and had 6 quarterback sacks. In 2002, however, he broke his foot in the first game of the season and missed the rest of the year. He then missed all of 2003 due to a torn achilles tendon.
- Von Hutchins
Tahaya De'Von Hutchins (born February 14, 1981 in Natchez, Mississippi) is an American football defensive back for the Houston Texans of the NFL. He was origninally selected in the sixth round of the 2004 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts out of the University of Mississippi.
- Chris Spencer
Christopher Clarks Spencer (born March 28, 1982, in Madison, Mississippi) is an American football center for the Seattle Seahawks of the NFL. He was selected with the 26th overall pick in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft out of the University of Mississippi. In his first season with the Seattle Seahawks, he played 7 games.
- Terrence Metcalf
Terrence Orlando Metcalf (b. January 28 1978, Clarksdale, Mississippi) is an American football guard for the Chicago Bears of the NFL. He was originally selected with the 28th pick of the third round of the 2002 NFL Draft out of the University of Mississippi.
- Freddie Joe Nunn
Freddie Joe Nunn (born April 9, 1962 in Noxubee County, Mississippi) is an American former professional football player who was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1st round (18th overall) of the 1985 NFL Draft. He started his career as a defensive end and later moved to the linebacker position. He played for the Cardinals organization from 1985 to 1993, and for the Indianapolis Colts from 1994 to 1996. In his career, Nunn played in 157 games and recorded 67.5 sacks.
- Marcus Johnson
Marcus Johnson (born December 1, 1981 in Coffeeville, Mississippi) is a tackle currently playing for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League. He was drafted in the 2nd round (17th pick) in the 2005 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings. He attended college at the University of Mississippi.
- Gene Hickerson
Robert Eugene (Gene) Hickerson (born February 15, 1935) is a former American Football offensive guard who played for the Cleveland Browns in a fifteen year career from 1958 to 1973. Hickerson was a six time Pro Bowler from 1965 to 1970. He was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on February 3, 2007.
- George Blair
George Blair was a defensive back in the NFL.
- John Avery
John Edward Avery, Jr. (born November 1, 1976 in Richmond, Virginia) is a professional Canadian football player with the Canadian Football League's Toronto Argonauts, and is a former professional American football player with the NFL (Miami Dolphins, Denver Broncos, Dallas Cowboys, and Minnesota Vikings) and the XFL (Chicago Enforcers).
- Larry Grantham
Larry Grantham (born September 16, 1938 in Crystal Springs, Mississippi) is a former professional American football player. A member of the "Ole Miss" Athletic Hall of Fame, he was a linebacker of the University of Mississippi who came to the New York Titans in the 1960 college draft and helped form the backbone of a New York Jets defense that reached the playoffs in 1968 and 1969, and in 1968 captured the American Football League championship and the World Championship.
- Chris Spencer
Christopher Clarks Spencer (born March 28, 1982, in Madison, Mississippi) is an American football center for the Seattle Seahawks of the NFL. He was selected with the 26th overall pick in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft out of the University of Mississippi. In his first season with the Seattle Seahawks, he played 7 games. In the 2006 season, he played in all 16 games for Seattle, starting 13 of them, most at the guard position, …
- Ken Lucas
Kenyatta Cornelius Lucas (born January 23, 1979 in Cleveland, Mississippi) is a football cornerback who plays for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League.
- Barney Poole
Barney Poole (born October 29, 1923 in Gloster, Mississippi, died April 12, 2005 in Gloster, Mississippi) was a NFL player who played for five NFL teams as a end. He also played football for the University of Mississippi, where he was an All-American as an offensive and defensive end. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1974.
- Rick Razzano
Richard Anthony Razzano (born January 28, 1981) is an NFL fullback with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Razzano was suspended for four games during his rookie season for testing positive for steroids. Razzano played college football for the Ole Miss Rebels.
- Stewart Patridge
Stewart Patridge is an American football player. He was born on December 6, 1974. He is best known as quarterback of the University of Mississippi Rebels from 1995-1997. He won the 1997 Conerly Trophy as the best college football player in the state.
- Keydrick Vincent
Kendrick Trepell Vincent (b. April 13 1978, Bartow, Florida) is an NFL offensive guard. He plays for the Baltimore Ravens, and previously played for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- Eagle Day
Herman Sidney Day (born October 2, 1932 in Columbia, Mississippi) was an American football quarterback and punter in the NFL for the Washington Redskins. He played college football for the University of Mississippi.
- Tony Bennett
Tony Lydell Bennett (born July 1, 1967 in Alligator, Mississippi) is a former professional American football linebacker. He was a first-round draft choice of the Green Bay Packers out of the University of Mississippi. He retired fourth on the Packers' all-time sacks list. Bennett is the uncle of former Minnesota Viking and current Kansas City Chiefs running back Michael Bennett. He finished his pro career with the Indianapolis Colts.
- Tutan Reyes
Tutankhamen Marqués Reyes is an American football player who currently plays offensive lineman who is currently a free agent in the NFL. He was released by the Bills on March 6, 2007. He attended the University of Mississippi.
- Todd Wade
Todd McLaurin Wade (born October 30, 1976 in Greenwood, Mississippi) is an American football player in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins, where he is entering his seventh season. On March 17, 2007 he re-signed with the Washington Redskins. He was a four-year letterman and three-year starter at the University of Mississippi. He started 32 of the 44 games in which he played during his career, including starts in each of his final 32 collegiate games.
- Nate Wayne
Nate Wayne (born on January 12, 1975, in Chicago, Illinois) is a football linebacker for the Detroit Lions. He attended the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss.) He graduated with a degree in criminal justice. He is known as "Mr. Monday Night" due to his tendency to make big plays when his team is playing on Monday Night Football. Wayne was drafted with 219th selection in the 1998 NFL draft. Wayne played one game for the Denver Broncos in 1998, …
- Jake Gibbs
Jerry Dean (Jake) Gibbs (born November 7, 1938 in Grenada, Mississippi), is a former Major League Baseball player who played for the New York Yankees as a platoon catcher from 1962 to 1971. An All-American quarterback at the University of Mississippi, Gibbs decided instead to go pro in baseball despite being drafted by the AFL's Houston Oilers and NFL's Cleveland Browns in 1961.
- Kendrick Clancy
Lakendrick Tridel Clancy (born September 17,1978 in Tuscaloosa, AL) is a National Football League defensive tackle who is currently playing for the New Orleans Saints.
- Norris Weese
Norris Lee Weese (August 12, 1951 - January 20, 1995) was a star quarterback for Chalmette High School and the University of Mississippi. He played two seasons for The Hawaiians in the World Football League before joining the NFL. Weese spent four seasons in the NFL playing for the Denver Broncos(1976-1979), mostly as a backup quarterback. In Super Bowl XII against the Dallas Cowboys, …