Calvin Johnson Jr., born on September 29, 1985, in Tyrone, Georgia, is a retired American football wide receiver who played nine seasons for the Detroit Lions in the NFL. Known as Megatron, he was drafted second overall in the 2007 NFL Draft after a standout career at Georgia Tech, where he won the Biletnikoff Award in 2006. Johnson holds the NFL single-season receiving record with 1,964 yards and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2021. He is also involved in business and philanthropy post-retirement. Siblings Calvin is the second of four siblings, which include his older…
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DeKaylin Zecharius “DK” Metcalf, born December 14, 1997, is a professional wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks in the NFL. He played college football at Ole Miss, where he showcased his talent despite injuries. Drafted in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft, Metcalf has earned two Pro Bowl selections and one All-Pro nod. Recently, he made headlines for a headbutting incident during a game against the Bears, which raised questions about officiating decisions. Siblings Metcalf is the oldest of eight siblings. He draws significant inspiration from his family, stating that they motivate him to strive for a better…
Taylor Heinicke, born March 15, 1993, is an American professional football quarterback currently playing for the Los Angeles Chargers in the NFL. He began his career at Old Dominion University and went undrafted in 2015, later signing with the Minnesota Vikings. Heinicke has played for several teams, including the Washington Commanders and Atlanta Falcons, where he notably started multiple games due to injuries to other quarterbacks. He gained recognition for his performance in the 2020 playoffs and holds records for completions in early career starts. Siblings Heinicke has one sister named Lauren. He has mentioned living with his sister and…
Ron Rivera, born January 7, 1962, is a former NFL linebacker and head coach, notably with the Carolina Panthers and Washington Commanders. He has 13 years of head coaching experience, compiling a record of 102-103-2 and leading the Panthers to Super Bowl 50. Recently fired from Washington after a 4-13 season, Rivera is set to interview for the New York Jets’ head coaching position this week. He was named AP NFL Coach of the Year twice during his tenure with the Panthers. Siblings Rivera has three brothers, namely Steven, Michael, and John. He is the second youngest in his family.…
Kenneth Walker III, born October 20, 2000, in Arlington, Tennessee, is a professional football running back for the Seattle Seahawks in the NFL. He played college football at Wake Forest and Michigan State, earning accolades such as the Walter Camp and Doak Walker Awards in 2021. Walker had a standout rookie season in 2022, rushing for over 1,000 yards. However, his 2024 season has been marred by injuries; he was recently placed on injured reserve due to an ankle injury, concluding his season with 573 rushing yards and seven touchdowns in 11 games. Siblings Walker has two brothers, Marcel and…
Samuel Hartman, born July 29, 1999, is an American professional football quarterback for the Washington Commanders in the NFL. He played five seasons at Wake Forest, setting multiple school records and becoming the all-time leader in passing touchdowns in Atlantic Coast Conference history. In 2023, he transferred to Notre Dame, where he had a successful season before entering the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2024. Hartman was briefly waived but rejoined the Commanders’ practice squad, aiming for future development within the team. Siblings Sam has two siblings, namely Joe Hartman and Demitri Allison. Joe, born on January 17,…
Bailey Zappe, born April 26, 1999, is an American football quarterback for the Cleveland Browns in the NFL. He began his college career at Houston Baptist before transferring to Western Kentucky, where he set FBS records for passing yards and touchdowns in 2021. Selected by the New England Patriots in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, Zappe served primarily as a backup until becoming a starter late in the 2023 season. He is now positioned to potentially lead the Browns’ offense due to injuries affecting their starting quarterbacks. Siblings Bailey has one sibling, a younger brother named Trent…
Samuel Duke Howell is an American professional football quarterback currently with the Seattle Seahawks in the NFL. He played college football at the University of North Carolina, where he set records for career passing yards (10,283) and touchdown passes (92). Drafted by the Washington Commanders in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, Howell started all 17 games in 2023, leading the league in interceptions (21) and sacks (65) before being traded to Seattle in 2024. Siblings Sam has two siblings, an older sister named Anna and a younger brother named Will. Anna is the oldest sibling in the…
Tim Boyle is a professional American football quarterback, born on October 3, 1994. He currently plays for the New York Giants in the NFL. Boyle attended UConn and Eastern Kentucky for college football and went undrafted in 2018, later signing with the Green Bay Packers. He has also played for the Detroit Lions, Chicago Bears, New York Jets, and Miami Dolphins throughout his career. Known for his height (6’4″) and strong arm, Boyle has faced challenges with consistency in his performances. Siblings Tim has two siblings, namely Kathy Boyle (born 1952) and Sally Boyle (born 1958). He grew up in…
Andrew Austen Luck is a former NFL quarterback and current general manager of Stanford Cardinal football. Drafted first overall by the Indianapolis Colts in 2012, he quickly became a franchise cornerstone, earning four Pro Bowl selections and leading the league in passing touchdowns in 2014. Despite his success, Luck retired unexpectedly in 2019 due to injuries. He returned to Stanford in 2024 to oversee the football program, reflecting on his career and the challenges of retirement. Siblings Andrew is the oldest of four siblings. He has two sisters, Mary Ellen and Emily, and a brother named Addison. Mary Ellen played…
Daniel Stephen Jones III in Charlotte, NC, is an American football quarterback currently with the Minnesota Vikings. He played college football at Duke and was drafted sixth overall by the New York Giants in 2019. Nicknamed Danny Dimes, he led the Giants to their first playoff appearance since 2016 and signed a four-year, $160 million extension in 2023. However, after being benched in 2024, Jones requested his release and subsequently joined the Vikings’ practice squad. Siblings Daniel has three siblings, an older sister named Becca, who played field hockey at Davidson College; a younger brother, Bates, who plays basketball at…
Thomas N. DeVito, born August 7, 1998, is an American professional football quarterback for the New York Giants in the NFL. He played college football at Syracuse and Illinois before signing with the Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2023. DeVito made his NFL debut on October 29, 2023, and has since started several games, showcasing notable performances, including a game where he threw for three touchdowns against the Washington Commanders. Siblings Tommy has one sibling, a younger brother named Max DeVito. Max graduated with an MBA from Salve Regina University in May 2023 and currently works as an…
Dexter Lawrence II is a professional American football defensive tackle for the New York Giants in the NFL. Standing 6’4″ and weighing 340 lbs, he played college football at Clemson, where he was recognized as the ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2016. Drafted 17th overall by the Giants in 2019, Lawrence has emerged as a key player, earning his first Pro Bowl selection in 2022 and signing a four-year, $90 million extension in 2023. Currently, he is on injured reserve due to a dislocated elbow sustained during the 2024 season. Siblings Dexter has one younger brother, Devon Lawrence,…
Dominique Stephon “Nico” Collins is an American professional football wide receiver for the Houston Texans in the NFL. He played college football at the University of Michigan, where he had a standout career. Collins was drafted by the Texans in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft. Standing 6’4″ and weighing 215 lbs, he has emerged as a key player for the Texans, recording significant stats including over 900 receiving yards and six touchdowns in the current season despite earlier injuries. Siblings Nico has a brother named Deshon Collins. However not much is known about him including his career…
Ezekiel Elijah Elliott is an American professional football running back for the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL. He gained fame playing college football at Ohio State, where he was a key player in their 2014 national championship win. Drafted fourth overall by the Cowboys in 2016, Elliott quickly became a standout, earning three Pro Bowl selections and leading the league in rushing yards in 2016 and 2018. After a stint with the New England Patriots in 2023, he re-signed with the Cowboys for the 2024 season. Siblings Ezekiel has two younger sisters, Lailah and Aaliyah Elliott, both of whom are…
Brandon Aubrey is an American multi-sport athlete currently playing as a placekicker for the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL. He began his career in soccer, drafted by Toronto FC in 2017, before transitioning to football with the Birmingham Stallions in the USFL. In 2023, he signed with the Cowboys and quickly set multiple records, including the most consecutive field goals made to start a career. Notably, he kicked a 66-yard field goal during preseason, tying the unofficial NFL record. Siblings Brandon has one brother named Ryan. However, there is limited information available about Ryan or his personal life. College career…