List of Arizona State Sun Devils football players

Arizona State University (ASU) has graduated a number of athletes. This includes graduates, non-graduate former students and current students of ASU who are notable for their achievements within athletics, sometimes before or after their time at ASU. Athletes in other sports can be found in the list of Arizona State University athletes; other alumni, including non-playing coaches and athletic administrators, can be found in the list of Arizona State University alumni.

ASU began playing football in 1896.[1] As of 2024, ASU was tied for 31st among all NCAA universities with 255 alumni selected in the NFL draft.[2][3] Six ASU alumni are enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame: Eric Allen, Curley Culp, Mike Haynes, John Henry Johnson, Randall McDaniel and Charley Taylor.[4] Nine players are in the College Football Hall of Fame: Bob Breunig, David Fulcher, Haynes, John Jefferson, McDaniel, Jake Plummer, Ron Pritchard, Pat Tillman and Danny White.[5]

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Randall McDaniel
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Damarious Randall
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Pat Tillman
Football
Name Years played at ASU Notes Ref.
Junior Ah You 1970–1971 Played in the Canadian Football League (CFL) [6]
Brandon Aiyuk 2018–2019 Wide receiver; played in the NFL for the San Francisco 49ers [7]
Clifton Alapa 1972–1973 [8]
Eric Allen 1983–1987 Defensive back; played for 14 seasons in the NFL; in the Pro Football Hall of Fame [6][4]
Vince Amey 1994–1997 Defensive end; played in the NFL, 1998 [8]
Kim Anderson 1978 Defensive back; played in the NFL, 1980–1984 [8]
Max Anderson 1965–1967 Running back; played in the NFL, 1968–1969 [8]
Ben Apuna 1978–1979 Linebacker; played in the NFL, 1980 [8]
Adam Archuleta 1997–2000 Linebacker at ASU, safety for 7 seasons in the NFL [6]
Trace Armstrong 1984–1987 Defensive end; played in the NFL, 1989–2003 [8]
Elijhah Badger 2020–2023 Wide receiver [9]
Quinn Bailey 2015–2018 Offensive lineman; played in the NFL, 2019–2023 [7]
Jon Baker 1993–1994 Kicker; played in the NFL [8]
Kalen Ballage 2016–2017 Running back; played in the NFL, 2018–2021 [8]
Blake Barnett 2017 Quarterback [8]
Josh Barrett 2004 Defensive back; played in the NFL, 2008-2011 [8]
Mario Bates 1991–1993 Running back; played in the NFL, 1994–2000 [8]
Solomon Bates 1999–2002 Linebacker; played in the NFL, 2003–2004 [8]
Albrey Battle 1994–1998 [8]
Greg Battle 1982–1985 [8]
Jerry Bell 1978–1981 Tight end; played in the NFL, 1982-1986 [8]
Eno Benjamin 2017–2019 Running back; played in the NFL, 2021–2022 [8]
Grady Benton 1991–1993 [8]
Mike Bercovici 2011–2015 Quarterback [8]
Mike Black 1982 Punter; played in the NFL, 1983–1987 [8]
Omar Bolden 2007–2011 Cornerback; played in the NFL, 2012–2015 [8]
John Bonds 1988–1989 [8]
Trenton Bourguet 2019–2024 Quarterback [10]
Walt Bowyer 1980–1982 Defensive end; played in the NFL, 1983–1988 [8]
Carl Bradford 2010–2013 Linebacker; played in the NFL, 2016 [8]
Bob Breunig 1971–1975 Linebacker; played 10 seasons with the Dallas Cowboys; in the College Football Hall of Fame [6][5]
James Brooks 2007–2010 [8]
Ron Brown 1979–1982 Played football and track at ASU; wide receiver and defensive back; played in the NFL, 1984–1991 [6]
Mike Brunson 1968–1969 Running back; played in the NFL, 1970 [8]
Dave Buchanan 1968–1970 [8]
Vontaze Burfict 2009–2011 Linebacker; played in the NFL, 2012–2019 [8]
Rudy Burgess 2004, 2006–2007 [8]
Leon Burton 1955–1958 Halfback; played with the Titans of New York of the American Football League, 1960 [6]
Steve Bush 1992–1996 Tight end; played in the NFL, 1997–2005 [8]
Darien Butler 2020-2021 Linebacker; played in the NFL, 2022 [8]
Eddie Cade 1992–1994 Defensive back played in the NFL, 1995 [8]
Bryan Caldwell 1979–1982 Defensive end; played in the NFL, 1984 [8]
Rudy Carpenter 2006–2008 Quarterback; played in the NFL, 2011 [8]
Deveron Carr 2008–2012 Cornerback; played in the NFL, 2013 [8]
Henry Carr 1963 Defensive back; played in the NFL, 1965–1967 [8]
Shante Carver 1990–1993 Defensive end; played for the Dallas Cowboys, 1994–1997 [6]
Matt Cercone 1997–1998 Played in the NFL, 2000–2002 [8]
Darryl Clack 1982–1985 Played in the NFL, 1986–1989 [8]
Greg Clark 1984–1986 Linebacker; played in the NFL, 1988–1992 [8]
Jordan Clark 2008–2012 [8]
Cecil Coleman 1946–1949 ASU running backs coach, 1957–1958; athletic director at Fresno State, Wichita State and Illinois [11]
Davon Coleman 2011–2013 Defensive tackle; played in the NFL, 2014–2015 for the BC Lions [8]
Darren Comeaux 1980–1981 Linebacker; played in the NFL, 1982–1991 [8]
Gannon Conway 2011–2013 [8]
Jalin Conyers 2021–2023 Tight end [12]
Aaron Cox 1984–1987 Wide receiver; played in the NFL, 1988–1993 [6]
Aashari Crosswell 2018–2020 [8]
Koron Crump 2016–2018 [8]
Curley Culp 1965–1967 Defensive tackle and Pro Football Hall of Famer, played 14 seasons in the NFL; also wrestled at ASU, was the NCAA heavyweight wrestling champion in 1967 [6][4]
Eddie Czaplicki 2021–2022 Punter[13] [8]
Jayden Daniels 2019–2021 Quarterback; transferred to LSU and won the Heisman Trophy [8][14]
Alden Darby 2010, 2012–2013 [8]
Frank Darby 2017–2020 Wide receiver; played in the NFL, 2021–2023 [8]
D. J. Davidson 2018–2021 Defensive lineman; played in the NFL for the New York Giants [7]
Dexter Davis 2006–2009 Defensive end/linebacker; played for the Seattle Seahawks, 2010–2011 [8]
Jerone Davison 1991–1992 Running back; played in the NFL, 1996–1997 [8]
Chris DeFrance 1978 Wide receiver; played in the NFL, 1979 [8]
Calvin Demery 1969, 1971 Wide receiver; played in the NFL, 1972 [8]
Kellen Diesch 2020–2021 [8]
David Dixon 1990–1991 Guard; played in the NFL, 1994–2004 [8]
Jamil Douglas 2010, 2012–2014 Guard; played in the NFL, 2015–2021 [8]
Oscar Dragon 1969–1971 Running back; played in the NFL, 1972 [8]
Mark Duckens 1987 Defensive end and tackle; played in the NFL, 1989–1992 [8]
Ken Dyer 1964–1967 Defensive back and wide receiver [15]
Nijrell Eason 1999–2000 Defensive back; played in the NFL, 2002 [8]
Chris Edmonds 2022–2023 Defensive back [7]
Eddie Elder 2010–2011 [8]
Monroe Eley 1970 Running back; played in the NFL, 1975–1977 [8]
Bill Elko 1979 Defensive lineman [16]
Paul Fanaika 2006–2008 Guard; played in the NFL, 2011–2014 [8]
Mike Fanucci 1968–1970 Defensive end; played in the NFL, 1972–1974 [8]
Ryan Ficken 1998–1999 Wide receiver, assistant coach at UCLA and in the NFL [17]
Floyd Fields 1987–1990 Defensive back; played in the NFL, 1991–1993 [8]
Ed Fisher 1969–1971 Guard, center, defensive end; played in the NFL, 1974–1982 [8]
George Flint 1960–1961 Guard; played in the NFL, 1962–1968 [8]
Erik Flowers 1998–1999 Defensive end and linebacker; played in the NFL, 2000–2004 [8]
D. J. Foster 2012–2015 Running back; played in the NFL, 2016–2020 [8]
Gene Foster 1962–1964 Running back; played in the NFL, 1965–1970 [8]
Mitchell Fraboni 2014–2017 Longsnapper; played in the NFL [7]
David Fulcher 1983–1985 Safety; three-time NFL All-Pro; in the College Football Hall of Fame [6][5]
Duane Galloway 1981–1982 Defensive back; played in the NFL, 1985–1987 [8]
Mark Gastineau 1976 Defensive end; played half the season before leaving the team; played in the NFL, 1979–1988 [18][19]
Eric Gentry 2021 [8]
Garth Gerhart 2007–2011 Center; played in the NFL, 2014 [8]
Travis Goethel 2006–2009 Linebacker; played in the NFL, 2010–2012 [8]
Zane Gonzalez 2013–2016 Kicker; played in the NFL [8]
Larry Gordon 1973–1975 Linebacker; played for the Miami Dolphins, 1976–1982 [6]
Dave Grannell 1972–1973 Tight end; played in the NFL, 1974 [8]
B. J. Green 2021–2023 Defensive lineman [20]
Woody Green 1971–1973 Running back; ASU's first consensus All-American; played in the NFL, 1974–1976 [6]
Marion Grice 2012–2013 Running back; played in the NFL, 2014 [8]
Eric Guliford 1988–1992 Wide receiver; played in the NFL, 2013–2018 [8]
Lawrence Guy 2008–2010 Defensive tackle; played in the NFL [8]
Matt Haack 2013–2016 Punter; played in the NFL [8]
Derek Hagan 2002–2005 Wide receiver; played eight seasons in the NFL [6]
Windlan Hall 1969–1971 Defensive back; played in the NFL, 1972–1977 [6]
Marcus Hardison 2013–2014 [6]
Bruce Hardy 1974–1977 Tight end; played 12 seasons for the Miami Dolphins [6]
Al Harris 1975–1978 Defensive end; played in the NFL, 1979–1990 [6]
Darryl Harris 1984–1987 Running back; played in the NFL, 1988 [8]
John Harris 1975–1977 Defensive player; played in the NFL, 1978–1988 [6]
Herm Harrison 1960–1963 [8]
N'Keal Harry 2016–2018 Wide receiver; played in the NFL for the Chicago Bears, New England Patriots and Minnesota Vikings [7]
Ben Hawkins 1963–1965 Wide receiver and defensive end; first-ever first-team All-American from ASU; played in the NFL, 1966–1974 [6]
Mike Haynes 1972–1976 Cornerback; College and Pro Football Hall of Famer; played in the NFL, 1976–1989 [6][5][4]
Jackson He 2020 First Chinese-born player to score a touchdown in FBS college football [8][21]
Todd Heap 1998–2000 Tight end; played 12 seasons for the Arizona Cardinals and Baltimore Ravens [6]
John Helton 1966–1968 [8]
Larry Hendershot 1964–1966 Linebacker; played in the NFL, 1967 [8]
LaDarius Henderson 2019–2022 [22]
Bernard Henry 1979–1981 Wide receiver; played in the NFL, 1982–1987 [8]
Bruce Hill 1982–1986 [8]
J. D. Hill 1967–1968, 1970 Wide receiver; played in the NFL for the Buffalo Bills and Detroit Lions, 1971–1977 [6]
Tommi Hill 2021 Defensive back [23]
Drew Hodgdon 2000–2004 Center; played in the NFL, 2005–2007 [8]
Curtis Hodges 2017–2021 [8]
Steve Holden 1969–1972 Wingback and punt returner; played in the NFL, 1973–1977 [6]
Todd Hons 1981–1983 Quarterback; played in the NFL, 1987 [8]
James Hood 1981–1983 [8]
Fair Hooker 1966–1968 Wide receiver; played in the NFL, 1969–1974 [8]
Melvin Hoover 1978–1980 Wide receiver; played in the NFL, 1982–1987 [8]
Tommy Hudson 2016–2019 Tight end; played in the NFL, 2021 [8]
Junior Ioane 1998–1999 Defensive tackle; played in the NFL, 2001–2005 [8]
Lenzie Jackson 1995–1998 Wide receiver; played in the NFL, 1999–2001 [8]
Reggie Jackson 1965 Also played baseball at ASU [8][24]
Lynn James 1988–1989 Wide receiver; played in the NFL, 1990–1991 [8]
Robert James 2004, 2006–2007 Linebacker; played in the NFL, 2009–2013 [8]
John Jankans 1952–1955 Tackle and guard [6]
Jim Jeffcoat 1979–1982 Defensive end; played for the Dallas Cowboys and the Buffalo Bills, 1983–1997 [6]
John Jefferson 1974–1977 Wide receiver, consensus All-American in 1977; in the College Football Hall of Fame; played in the NFL, 1978–1985 [6][5]
Brian Jennings 1995, 1998–1999 Tight end and center; played in the NFL, 2000–2012 [8]
Camron Johnson 2022 Wide receiver [25]
Glenn Johnson 1940–1941, 1947 In between his two stints, became a B-17 pilot in the United States Air Force during World War II [26]
John Henry Johnson 1952 Offensive and defensive back; played professionally in Canada and then the NFL and AFL (1954–1966); Pro Football Hall of Famer [6][4]
Keelan Johnson 2008–2012 Strong safety; played in the NFL, 2013 [8]
Mike Johnson 1985–1986 Played in the Canadian Football League, became a coach [8][27]
Emory Jones 2022 Quarterback [28]
Jack Jones 2019–2021 Defensive back; played in the NFL for the New England Patriots and Las Vegas Raiders [7]
Levi Jones 1998–2001 Offensive lineman; played eight seasons in the NFL [6]
Sam Jones 2015–2017 Offensive guard; played in the NFL, 2018 [8]
Paul Justin 1986–1990 Quarterback; played in the NFL, 1995–1999, and for the Arizona Rattlers in the Arena Football League [8]
Bill Kajikawa 1936 After graduating in 1937, coached football, baseball and basketball at ASU [29]
Todd Kalis 1983 Guard; played in the NFL, 1988–1995 [8]
Mike Karney 2000–2003 Fullback; played in the NFL, 2004-2010 [8]
Kani Kauahi 1978–1979 Center; played in the NFL, 1982–1993 [8]
Khaylan Kearse-Thomas 2015, 2017–2019 [8]
Sam Keller 2006 [8]
Taylor Kelly 2010–2014 Quarterback [8]
Larry Kentera 1947–1949 Assistant football coach at ASU, 1967–1978; later the head football coach at Northern Arizona University [6][30]
Kyle Kingsbury 2004 Mixed martial artist in the UFC [31]
Bob Kohrs 1976–1979 Defensive lineman; played in the NFL, 1981–1985 [6]
Kyle Kosier 1997–2001 Guard; played in the NFL, 2002–2011 [8]
Jason Kyle 1992–1994 Outside linebacker; played in the NFL, 1995–2010 [8]
Jeff Kysar 1990–1994 Tackle; played in the NFL, 1995 [8]
Kit Lathrop 1976–1977 Defensive end and nose tackle; played in the NFL, 1979–1987 [8]
Shawn Lauvao 2006–2009 Guard; played in the NFL, 2010–2018 [8]
Bob Lee 1964 Quarterback; played in the NFL, 1969–1980 [8]
LeQuan Lewis 2009–2010 Cornerback; played in the NFL, 2012–2014 [8]
Victor Leyva 1997–2000 Guard; played in the NFL, 2002 [8]
Tony Lombardi 1981–1984 [8]
Tony Lorick 1961–1963 Fullback and linebacker; played in the NFL, 1964–1969 [6]
Chase Lucas 2017–2021 Defensive back; played in the NFL, 2022–2023 [6]
Devin Lucien 2015 [8]
Bob Lueck 1963–1965 [8]
Joey Lumpkin 1979–1981 Linebacker; played in the NFL, 1982–1983 [8]
Brandon Magee 2008–2012 Outside linebacker; played in the NFL, 2013–2014 [8]
Dashaun Mallory 2023 Defensive tackle [32]
Art Malone 1967–1969 Fullback; played seven seasons in the NFL [6]
Benny Malone 1971–1973 Running back; played in the NFL, 1974–1979 [6]
Mark Malone 1977–1979 Quarterback; played in the NFL, 1980–1989 [6]
Richard Mann 1965–1968 ASU receivers coach, 1974–1979[33][34] [8]
Dick Mansperger 1956–1957 Assistant coach at ASU, 1958 and 1962; NFL executive [35]
Mike Marquardt 2006–2007 [8]
Cameron Marshall 2009–2012 [8]
Joe Matesic 1951 Tackle, played under his brother's name at ASU; played in the NFL, 1954 [36]
Vernon Maxwell 1979–1982 Linebacker; played in the NFL, 1983–1989 [6]
Brent McClanahan 1970–1972 Running back; played in the NFL, 1973–1979 [8]
Skip McClendon 1985–1986 Defensive end; played in the NFL, 1987–1993 [8]
Prentice McCray 1970–1972 Defensive back; played in the NFL, 1974–1980 [8]
Randall McDaniel 1984–1987 Guard; College and Pro Football Hall of Famer; played in the NFL, 1988-2001 [6][4][5]
Shaun McDonald 2000–2002 Wide receiver; played in the NFL, 2003–2009 [8]
Chris McGaha 2006–2009 [8]
Garrick McGee 1991–1992 [8]
Lenny McGill 1989–1993 Defensive back; played in the NFL, 1994–1998 [8]
Jeff McIntyre 1978 Linebacker; played in the NFL, 1979–1980 [8]
Chris McKenzie 2003–2004 Defensive back; played in the NFL, 2005 [8]
Hugh McKinnis 1968–1969 Running back; played in the NFL, 1973–1976 [8]
Jamal Miles 2009–2012 [8]
Seth Miller 1967–1969 [8]
Zach Miller 2004–2006 Consensus All-American in 2006; played eight seasons in the NFL [6]
Kevin Miniefield 1988–1992 Defensive back; played in the NFL, 1993–1997 [8]
John Mistler 1977-1980 Wide receiver; played four seasons in the NFL [6]
Gene Mitcham 1952, 1955–1956 End; played in the NFL, 1958 [8]
Alvin Moore 1982 Running back; played in the NFL, 1983–1987 [8]
Fred Mortensen 1972, 1976–1977 Played in the USFL [8][37]
Christopher Mott Center; English lecturer at UCLA [38]
Paul Moyer 1982 Defensive back; played in the NFL, 1983–1989 [8]
Nick Murphy 1999–2001 Punter; played in the NFL, 2004–2005 [8]
Dimitri Nance 2006–2009 Running back; played in the NFL, 2010 [8]
Robert Nelson 2012–2013 Free safety; played in the NFL, 2014–2017 [8]
Craig Newsome 1993–1994 Defensive back; played in the NFL, 1995–1999 [8]
Brian Noble 1983–1984 Linebacker; played for the Green Bay Packers, 1985–1993 [8]
Troy Nolan 2006–2008 Defensive back; played in the NFL, 2010–2012 [8]
Omarr Norman-Lott 2021–2022 Defensive tackle [39]
Al Onofrio 1941–1942 Assistant coach at Arizona State (1946–1957) and Missouri (1958–1970); head coach at Missouri, 1971–1977 [40]
Kareem Orr 2015–2016 Cornerback; played in the NFL, 2019–2021 [41]
Brock Osweiler 2009–2011 Quarterback; played in the NFL, 2012–2018 [8]
Morris Owens 1972–1974 Wide receiver; played in the NFL, 1975–1979 [8]
Gary Padjen 1977–1979 Linebacker; played in the NFL, 1982–1987 [8]
Mike Pagel 1978–1982 Quarterback, also played baseball at ASU; played in the NFL, 1982–1993 [6]
Anthony Parker 1984–1987 Defensive back; played in the NFL, 1989–1998 [8]
Shawn Patterson 1983-1987 Defensive end and nose tackle; played in the NFL, 1988–1993 [8]
Jeff Paulk 1994-1998 Fullback; played in the NFL, 1999–2000 [8]
Ricky Pearsall 2019–2021 Wide receiver; played in the NFL for the San Francisco 49ers [42][43]
Mike Pennel 2012 Defensive tackle; played in the NFL [8]
Bruce Perkins 1988–1989 Running back; played in the NFL, 1990–1991 [8]
T. J. Pesefea 2020–2022 [8]
Scott Peters 1998–2001 Center and guard; played in the NFL, 2003 [8]
Mike Phair 1990–1992 Coach and scout in the NFL, CFL and Japan's X-League [8][44][45]
John Pitts 1965–1966 Defensive back; played in the NFL, 1967–1975 [8]
Jake Plummer 1993-1996 Quarterback [6]
Mike Pollak 2004, 2006–2007 Center; played in the NFL, 2008–2014 [8]
Keith Poole 1992–1996 Wide receiver; played in the NFL, 1997–2001 [8]
Paul Powell 1967–1969 Defensive back and placekicker; also played baseball at ASU and played pro baseball [6]
Ron Pritchard 1966–1968 Linebacker; first ASU football player to make three All-American football teams; in the College Football Hall of Fame [6][5]
Bryan Proby 1993 Defensive tackle; played in the NFL, 1995 [46][47]
Earl Putman 1956 Center; played in the NFL, 1957, and coached high school football for 25 years [48]
Nick Ralston 2015–2018 Fullback; played in the NFL, 2021 [8]
Damarious Randall 2013–2014 Free safety; played in the NFL, 2015–2020 [8]
Lenny Randle 1968–1970 Return specialist; also played baseball at ASU and played pro baseball [6]
Jaden Rashada 2023 Quarterback [49]
Roman Rashada 2023 Defensive back [50]
J. R. Redmond 1996–1999 Running back; played in the NFL, 2000–2004 [6]
Bryan Reeves 1988 Played in the NFL, 1994–1995 [8]
Demario Richard 2014–2017 Running back [8]
Damien Richardson 1994–1997 Defensive back; played in the NFL, 1998–2002 [8]
Mike Richardson 1979–1982 Defensive back; played in the NFL, 1983–1989 [6]
Gerald Riggs 1978–1981 Running back; played in the NFL, 1982–1991 [6]
Gerell Robinson 2008-2011 Wide receiver; played in the NFL [8]
Hank Rockwell Played professionally for the Cleveland Rams and Los Angeles Dons [51]
Derrick Rodgers 1996 Defensive lineman; played eight seasons in the NFL [6]
Juan Roque 1994–1996 Offensive tackle, consensus All-American; played two seasons in the NFL [6]
Rashad Ross 2011–2012 Wide receiver; played in the NFL, 2014–2016 [8]
Grey Ruegamer 1995–1999 Offensive lineman; played nine seasons in the NFL [6]
Brandon Ruiz 2017–2018 Kicker [52]
Leonard Russell 1990 Running back; played in the NFL, 1991–1996 [8]
Dan Saleaumua 1982–1986 Defensive end, defensive tackle, nose tackle; played in the NFL, 1997–1998 [8]
Christian Sam 2014–2017 [8]
Chip Sarafin 2011–2012, 2014 First active Division I player to come out as gay [53]
Brice Schwab 2010–2012 [8]
Travis Scott 2000-2001 [8]
John Seedborg 1961–1963 Punter; played in the NFL in 1965 [8]
Rick Shaw 1966–1967 Played professionally in Canada [8]
Jason Shivers 2001–2003 Played in the NFL, 2004, and in NFL Europe and the CFL [8]
Nesta Jade Silvera 2022 Defensive lineman; played in the NFL [7]
Jason Simmons 1994–1997 Defensive back; played 10 seasons in the NFL [8]
Cam Skattebo 2023–2024 Running back [54]
Brandon Smith 2006–2010 Cornerback; played in the NFL, 2013 [8]
Derek Smith 1995–1996 Linebacker; played in the NFL, 1997–2008 [8]
Gordon Smith 1957 Tight end; played in the NFL, 1961–1965, and coached at Arkansas and Iowa State [8][55][56]
Jake Smith 2024 Wide receiver [57]
Jerry Smith 1963–1964 Tight end; played in the NFL, 1965–1977 [8][58]
Marvel Smith 1997–1999 Offensive lineman; played in the NFL for the Pittsburgh Steelers, 2000–2008 [6]
Terrelle Smith 1997–1999 Fullback; played in the NFL, 2000–2009 [8]
Phillippi Sparks 1990–1991 Cornerback and kickoff returner; played in the NFL, 1992–2000 [6]
Dennis Sproul 1974–1977 Quarterback; played in the NFL, 1978 [8]
Jeremy Staat 1996–1997 Defensive end; played in the NFL, 1998–2003 [8]
Scott Stephen 1982–1986 Linebacker; played in the NFL, 1987–1992 [8]
Jaelen Strong 2013–2014 Wide receiver; played in the NFL, 2015–2017 [8]
Terrell Suggs 2000–2002 Defensive lineman, won the Bronko Nagurski Trophy and Lombardi Award while at ASU; consensus All-American; played in the NFL, 2003–2019 [6]
Will Sutton 2009–2013 Defensive tackle; played three seasons in the NFL [59]
Shawn Swayda 1992–1996 Defensive end; played in the NFL, 1998–2001 [8]
Messiah Swinson 2022–2023 Tight end [7]
Charley Taylor 1960–1963 Halfback; played in the NFL as a wide receiver, 1964-1977; Pro Football Hall of Famer [6][4]
Kerry Taylor 2007–2010 Wide receiver; played in the NFL, 2013 [8]
J. T. Thomas 1993 Wide receiver; played for the St. Louis Rams, 1995–1998 [8]
Kevin Thomas 1982–1986 Center; played in the NFL, 1988 [6]
Bryan Thompson 2021–2022 [8]
Steven Threet 2010 Quarterback [8][60]
Pat Tillman 1994–1997 Defensive lineman; played four seasons with the Arizona Cardinals; U.S. Army Ranger, died 2004 [6][5]
Larry Todd 1962, 1964 Running back; played in the NFL, 1965–1970 [8]
Ryan Torain 2006–2007 Running back; played in the NFL, 2008–2012 [8]
Chip Trayanum 2020–2021 Running back [61]
Stephen Trejo 1996–2000 Running back; played in the NFL, 2001–2004 [8]
Justin Tryon 2006–2007 Defensive back; played in the NFL, 2008-2012 [8]
Casey Tucker 2018 Tackle; played in the NFL, 2021 [8]
Michael Turk 2019–2020 Punter [8]
Mason Unck 1999–2002 Lienbacker; played in the NFL, 2003–2006 [8]
Xazavian Valladay 2022 Running back; played for the New York Jets [7]
Jeff Van Raaphorst 1983–1987 Quarterback [6]
Luis Vasquez 2007–2008 [8]
Jimmy Verdon 2000–2004 Defensive tackle; played in the NFL, 2005 [8]
Danny Villa 1983–1986 Offensive lineman, consensus All-American [6]
Scott Von der Ahe 1995–1996 Linebacker; played in the NFL, 1997 [8]
Brett Wallerstedt 1988–1992 Linebacker; played four seasons in the NFL [6]
Andrew Walter 2001–2004 Quarterback; played five seasons in the NFL [6]
Larry Walton 1967–1968 Wide receiver; played in the NFL, 1969–1978 [8]
Jim Warne 1984–1986 Tackle; played in the NFL, 1987 [8]
Mark Washington 2003 Linebacker; played in the NFL, 2007 [62]
Robert Weathers 1979–1981 Running back; played in the NFL, 1982–1986 [8]
Thomas Weber 2007–2010 Kicker; won the Lou Groza Award in 2007 [8][63]
Dohnovan West 2019–2021 [8]
Christian Westerman 2013–2015 Offensive guard; played in the NFL, 2017-2018 [8]
Ron Wetzel 1980–1982 Tight end; played in the NFL, 1983 [8]
Brady White 2015–2017 Quarterback; ASU assistant coach since 2024 [64]
Danny White 1971–1973 Quarterback; College Football Hall of Fame member; played in the NFL, 1987–1998; coached in the Arena Football League for 16 years [6][5][65]
Rachaad White 2020–2021 Running back; played in the NFL for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers [7]
Tim White 2015–2016 Wide receiver; played in the NFL, 2018, and in the CFL [8]
Wilford "Whizzer" White 1947–1950 First All-American named from ASU; running back for the Chicago Bears [6]
Paul Widmer 1955–1958 Coached at Mesa Community College in the 1970s [8][66]
Manny Wilkins 2015–2018 Quarterback [8]
Freddie Williams 1973–1976 Running back [6]
Jamar Williams 2002–2004 Outside linebacker; played in the NFL, 2006–2010 [8]
Kobe Williams 2017–2019 Defensive back; played in the CFL [8]
Kyle Williams 2006–2009 Wide receiver; played in the NFL, 2010-2013 [8]
Newton Williams 1978–1981 Running back; played in the NFL, 1982-1983 [8]
Travis Williams 1965–1966 Running back; played in the NFL, 1967–1971 [8]
Darren Willis 1983–1986 [8]
Johnny Wilson 2020–2021 Wide receiver; played in the NFL [8]
Kamari Wilson 2024 Strong safety [67]
Ed Woods 2020–2023 Cornerback [68]
Darren Woodson 1989–1991 safety for the Dallas Cowboys, 1992–2003 [6]
Renell Wren 2015–2018 Defensive lineman; played in the NFL, 2019-2022 [6]
Joey Yellen 2019 Quarterback [69]
Cristian Zendejas 2019–2021 Kicker [8][70]
Luis Zendejas 1981–1984 Kicker in the NFL, USFL and Arena Football League [6]
Joe Zuger 1959–1961 Quarterback; played in the Canadian Football League [6]
Rick Zumwalt 1986–1987 Linebacker [8][71]

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