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Drew Brees
(American Former Football Quarterback)
Drew Brees
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Birthdate: January 15, 1979
Sun Sign: Capricorn

After 5 years with the San Diego Chargers, NFL quarterback Drew Brees joined the New Orleans Saints. In 2010, he was the Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year and the co-chair of the President's Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition. Drew is considered one of the best passers in NFL.

 2 
Michael Strahan
(Former Professional American Football Player and Television Personality)
Michael Strahan
24
Birthdate: November 21, 1971
Sun Sign: Scorpio

Michael Strahan is a journalist, television personality, and former professional American football player. Strahan helped the New York Giants, where he spent his entire 15-year National Football League (NFL) career, win the Super Bowl XLII. After retiring from football, Michael Strahan co-hosted the talk show Live with Kelly and Ryan, for which he received a couple of Daytime Emmy Awards.

 3 
Adrian Peterson
(One of the Greatest Running Backs in American Football History)
Adrian Peterson
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Birthdate: March 21, 1985
Sun Sign: Aries

Adrian Peterson is an American football player. Widely regarded as one of the greatest running backs in the history of the National Football League (NFL), Peterson became the third-fastest player in NFL history to reach 10,000 rushing yards in 2013. He is currently playing for the Detroit Lions.

 4 
LaDainian Tomlinson
(American football player)
LaDainian Tomlinson
10
Birthdate: June 23, 1979
Sun Sign: Cancer
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 5 
Patrick Mahomes II
(The Third African-American Quarterback to Win A Super Bowl)
Patrick Mahomes II
25
Birthdate: September 17, 1995
Sun Sign: Virgo
NFL quarterback Patrick Mahomes II, son of former MLB player Pat Mahomes, led the Kansas City Chiefs to a Super Bowl win in 2019. He also became the second African-American quarterback to win the Super Bowl MVP award. His $503 million contract extension was the most expensive in sporting history.
 6 
Jalen Hurts
(American football player)
Jalen Hurts
13
Birthdate: August 7, 1998
Sun Sign: Leo
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
 7 
Kyler Murray
(American football player)
Kyler Murray
8
Birthdate: August 7, 1997
Sun Sign: Leo
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 8 
Von Miller
(American Football Outside Linebacker)
Von Miller
13
Birthdate: March 26, 1989
Sun Sign: Aries

Von Miller is an American football player who plays for the Denver Broncos of the NFL. Considered one of the best defenders in the NFL, Miller helped the Broncos beat the Panthers in Super Bowl 50, where he was named Super Bowl MVP. Also known for his dancing skills, Miller competed in the 22nd season of Dancing with the Stars.

 9 
Danny Amendola
(American football player)
Danny Amendola
4
Birthdate: November 2, 1985
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
 10 
Case Keenum
(Football Player)
Case Keenum
7
Birthdate: February 17, 1988
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
 11 
Eric Dickerson
(American Football Players)
Eric Dickerson
3
Birthdate: September 2, 1960
Sun Sign: Virgo
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
 12 
Myles Garrett
(American football player)
Myles Garrett
4
Birthdate: December 29, 1995
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
 13 
Earl Campbell
(American Football Player)
Earl Campbell
0
Birthdate: March 29, 1955
Sun Sign: Aries
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
 14 
Vince Young
(Football player)
Vince Young
4
Birthdate: May 18, 1983
Sun Sign: Taurus
Height: 6'5" (196 cm)
 15 
Bubba Smith
(American football player)
Bubba Smith
3
Birthdate: February 28, 1945
Sun Sign: Pisces
Died: August 3, 2011
Height: 6'7" (201 cm)
 16 
Tom Landry
(American Professional Football Player and Coach)
Tom Landry
3
Birthdate: September 11, 1924
Sun Sign: Virgo
Died: February 12, 2000
American football player and two-time Superbowl-winning coach Tom Landry had successful stints with the New York Yankees and the New York Giants. He was also the longest-tenured NFL coach, working with the Dallas Cowboys for 29 seasons. He pioneered the 4–3 defense and the flex defense. 
 17 
Cole Beasley
(American Football player)
Cole Beasley
3
Birthdate: April 26, 1989
Sun Sign: Taurus
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
 18 
Lovie Smith
(American Football Player)
Lovie Smith
3
Birthdate: May 8, 1958
Sun Sign: Taurus
 19 
Dez Bryant
(American Football Wide Receiver)
Dez Bryant
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Birthdate: November 4, 1988
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Baltimore Ravens football wide receiver Dez Bryant started his NFL stint with the Dallas Cowboys. He was born to a teen mother and was held for selling cocaine at 8. He played for Oklahoma State Cowboys in college and was an All-American. He was the receiving touchdowns leader in 2014.
 20 
Joe Greene
(American Football Players)
Joe Greene
3
Birthdate: September 24, 1946
Sun Sign: Libra
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
 21 
Baker Mayfield
(American Football Quarterback)
Baker Mayfield
9
Birthdate: April 14, 1995
Sun Sign: Aries
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
 22 
Mike Evans
(American football player)
Mike Evans
4
Birthdate: August 21, 1993
Sun Sign: Leo
Height: 6'5" (196 cm)
 23 
Wade Phillips
(American football coach)
Wade Phillips
3
Birthdate: June 21, 1947
Sun Sign: Gemini
 24 
Nick Foles
(American Football Player)
Nick Foles
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Birthdate: January 20, 1989
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Height: 6'5" (196 cm)
 25 
J. T. Barrett
(American Football player)
J. T. Barrett
3
Birthdate: January 23, 1995
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
 26 
Justin Tucker
(American Football Player)
Justin Tucker
3
Birthdate: November 21, 1989
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
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Michael Crabtree
(American Football player)
Michael Crabtree
3
Birthdate: September 14, 1987
Sun Sign: Virgo
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
 28 
Josh McCown
(Former American football quarterback)
Josh McCown
4
Birthdate: July 4, 1979
Sun Sign: Cancer
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
 29 
Darrell Green
(American football player)
Darrell Green
3
Birthdate: February 15, 1960
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
 30 
Johnny Manziel
(American football player)
Johnny Manziel
11
Birthdate: December 6, 1992
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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Gary Kubiak
(American footballer)
Gary Kubiak
3
Birthdate: August 15, 1961
Sun Sign: Leo
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 32 
Christian Ponder
(American Football player)
Christian Ponder
3
Birthdate: February 25, 1988
Sun Sign: Pisces
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
 33 
Jared Allen
(American footballer)
Jared Allen
3
Birthdate: April 3, 1982
Sun Sign: Aries
Height: 6'6" (198 cm)
 34 
Lincoln Riley
(American football coach)
Lincoln Riley
3
Birthdate: September 5, 1983
Sun Sign: Virgo
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Kliff Kingsbury
(American football coach)
Kliff Kingsbury
3
Birthdate: August 9, 1979
Sun Sign: Leo
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
 36 
Michael Sam
(American football player)
Michael Sam
3
Birthdate: January 7, 1990
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
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Mike Singletary
(American Football Coach & Player)
Mike Singletary
4
Birthdate: October 9, 1958
Sun Sign: Libra
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
 38 
Emmanuel Acho
(American football linebacker)
Emmanuel Acho
4
Birthdate: November 10, 1990
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
 39 
Chase Daniel
(American football player)
Chase Daniel
3
Birthdate: October 7, 1986
Sun Sign: Libra
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 40 
Mike Glennon
(American Football Player)
Mike Glennon
3
Birthdate: December 12, 1989
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 6'6" (198 cm)
 41 
Jon Dorenbos
(Retired American Football Long Snapper and a Professional Magician)
Jon Dorenbos
3
Birthdate: July 21, 1980
Sun Sign: Cancer

Former American footballer Jon Dorenbos played with Buffalo BillsTennessee Titans, Philadelphia Eagles and New Orleans Saints before his football career was cut-short following a surgery for aortic aneurysm. After the Eagles won Super Bowl LII Dorenbos received as honorary ring from the club. Dorenbos is also a professional magician and finished third on eleventh season of America's Got Talent

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Jamal Adams
(American football player)
Jamal Adams
3
Birthdate: October 17, 1995
Sun Sign: Libra
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
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Jamaal Charles
(American football player)
Jamaal Charles
4
Birthdate: December 27, 1986
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
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Anthony Lynn
(American football coach)
Anthony Lynn
3
Birthdate: December 21, 1968
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
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Andy Dalton
(American football player)
Andy Dalton
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Birthdate: October 29, 1987
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
 46 
Night Train Lane
(Football player)
Night Train Lane
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Birthdate: April 16, 1928
Sun Sign: Aries
Died: January 29, 2002
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
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Jaylen Waddle
(American football player)
Jaylen Waddle
2
Birthdate: November 25, 1998
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Trent Williams
(American football player)
Trent Williams
2
Birthdate: July 19, 1988
Sun Sign: Cancer
Height: 6'5" (196 cm)
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Sam Ehlinger
(American football player)
Sam Ehlinger
2
Birthdate: September 30, 1998
Sun Sign: Libra
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
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Mason Crosby
(American footballer)
Mason Crosby
2
Birthdate: September 3, 1984
Sun Sign: Virgo
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)