ALL IN THE FAMILY

[dpw1717]

Well guys I do this every year and I always get a lot of help with it so any info would be great. So I am looking for players in college football NOW that are related to players in the NFL or former players in the NFL. They could also have a brother in college now like twins or even cousins. So add to my list. Thanks so far to the people that have added to the list. I also got this running on a couple of different sites.


Matt Simms QB at Tennessee is the younger Brother of Chris Simms who plays QB for Tennessee Titans and his dad who played for the New York Giants at QB Phil Simms.


LaTravis Washington QB at Nebraska Washington is the cousin of former Husker defensive back and first-round NFL Draft pick Fabion Washington, now a member of the Baltimore Ravens.



Zac Lee QB at is the son of former NFL QB Bob Lee who played for 12 seasons in the NFL from 1969 to 1980, spending time with the Vikings, Falcons and Rams


Bobby Joseph Hebert III Center at LSU is the son of Bobby Hebert former quarterback for the New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons.


David Posluszny LB at ND is the younger brother of Paul Posluszny LB for the Bills.



Nick Montana QB at Washington and Nate Montana QB at ND are the sons of Joe Montana.

Mike Golic Jr. C at ND is the son of Mike Golic DL who played in the NFL for the Houston Oilers, Philadelphia Eagles, and Miami Dolphins.

Jerry Rice Jr. WR at UCLA is the son of HOF Jerry Rice WR


Duron Carter WR at Ohio State is the Son of former NFLWR Cris Carter.


Case McCoy QB at Texas is the younger brother of Colt McCoy QB of the Cleveland Browns

Jaxon Shipley WR in next year’s class at Texas is the younger brother of Jordan Shipley of the Cincinnati Bengals


Coley White QB at West Virginia is the younger brother of Pat White who plays for the Dolphins.


Justin Tuggle QB of Boston College that is transferring to a team not yet known is the son of former NFL LB Jessie Tuggle who played for the Atlanta Falcons.

Tre Newton RB at Texas is the son of former Dallas Cowboys star Nate Newton.

Dylan Favre QB at Mississippi State is the Nephew of NFL legend Brett Favre

Matt Kalil OT at USC is the younger brother of Ryan Kalil who played at USC but now plays with the Carolina Panthers

Marc Tyler RB at USC is the son of former NFL Pro Bowl RB Wendell Tyler who played for 49ners and LA RAMS

Cameron Heyward DT at Ohio State is the son of Craig "Ironhead" Heyward who played for the Saints, Bears, Falcons, Rams, and Colts from '88 - '98.

Billy Flutie WR at Boston College is the nephew of Doug Flutie.

Barry Sanders JR. RB at Oklahoma City (OK) Heritage Hall is in next year’s class. The list of colleges is Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Arkansas, Auburn and Tulsa.

Jackson Jeffcoat DE at Texas is the son of Jim Jeffcoat DL for the Dallas Cowboys and Buffalo Bills.

Devon Kennard DE of USC is the son of former NFL OG Derek Kennard who played for the Dallas Cowboys.


Deonte` Jackson RB at Idaho is the cousin of NFL star, Steven Jackson.

Josh Haden RB who just transferred from Boston College to yet unknown and Jordan Haden S at Florida are the brothers of Joe Haden of the Cleveland Browns

Mike Pouncey OG at Florida is the twin of Maurkice who plays C with the Pittsburgh Steelers


Greg Lloyd Jr. MLB for Uconn is the Son of Greg Lloyd, All Pro LB for the Steelers late 80's-90's.

Lee Smith TE at Marshall is son of former Cowboy/Eagle/Brown Daryle Smith.

John Bruhin Jr. C at Marshall is son of former Tampa Bay Buccaneers John Bruhin.

Klay Kubiak QB at Colorado St is the son of Gary Kubiak former QB of the Denver Broncos and now Head Coach of the Houston Texans.

Davin Meggett RB at Maryland is the son of former NFL player Dave Meggett RB for the Giants/Pats/Jets

Jared Green WR at Virginia is the son of Darrell Green former CB of the Washington Redskins.

Jakhari Gore RB at LSU is the cousin of Frank Gore


Jordan Rigsbee OG at California Golden Bears is the brother of Tyler Rigsbee OT at the same school.

The Oregon State Beavers have two sets of twins Devin and Kevin Unga both play LB and Anthony (LB) and Brian Watkins (CB)

[CWSapp757]

Love this thread. I knew a few of those but definitely learned some new things today.

[Greatgazoo2]

Very nice thread. I don't have names to add, but will be keeping an eye on it to see which are added.

[ttech10]

How could you not mention Adam James/Craig James?

Also Tahrick Peak (OLB), now at Texas Tech has a brother Nubian Peak (WR). They both just got released from their LOI at VT, Nubian isn't sure where he's playing next yet. I've heard he's considering Tech.

[BooShay]

Safety on CSU is Brian Orakpo's brother

[dpw1717]

Quote: Originally Posted by BooShay

Safety on CSU is Brian Orakpo's brother

Whats his name and is that California State University or what?

[21ismyhero]

Quote: Originally Posted by dpw1717

Whats his name and is that California State University or what?

Mike Orakpo for Colorado State

[BooShay]

Quote: Originally Posted by 21ismyhero

Mike Orakpo for Colorado State

Thank You Sir