ARLINGTON, Texas – Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic alums fill the 2025-26 National Football League opening week rosters with 182 former standouts on the active rosters across all 32 franchises.
The Houston Texans and Jacksonville Jaguars lead the way with 10 Classic alumni each, followed by the Arizona Cardinals with nine.
Alabama tops the list with 34 former standouts on NFL active rosters who played or appeared in the Classic.
The Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic also boasts three alums who are head coaches heading into the season – Texas A&M's Dan Campbell (Detroit Lions), Alabama's DeMeco Ryans (Houston Texans) and Nebraska's Zac Taylor (Cincinnati Bengals).
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GOODYEAR COTTON BOWL CLASSIC ALUMS ON 2025 NFL OPENING WEEK ROSTERS
Arizona Cardinals (9)
Baron Browning, Ohio State
Denzel Burke, Ohio State
Hayden Conner, Texas**
Josh Fryar, Ohio State
Blake Gillikin, Penn State
Marvin Harrison Jr., Ohio State^
Sincere Haynesworth, Tulane**
PJ Mustipher, Penn State
Darius Robinson, Missouri
J.J. Russell, Memphis*
Cody Simon, Ohio State
Xavier Thomas, Clemson
Dalvin Tomlinson, Alabama
Atlanta Falcons (6)
Jordan Fuller, Ohio State
Ronnie Harrison, Alabama**
DeMarcco Hellams, Alabama
Khalid Kareem, Notre Dame**
Jake Matthews, Texas A&M
Liam McCullough, Ohio State
Ronnie Perkins, Oklahoma**
Kyle Pitts Sr., Florida
A.J. Terrell, Clemson
Baltimore Ravens (4)
Derrick Henry, Alabama
Marlon Humphrey, Alabama
Adisa Isaac, Penn State*
Odafe Oweh, Penn State
Jordan Stout, Penn State
Andrew Vorhees, Southern California^
Buffalo Bills (3)
David Edwards, Wisconsin
Jordan Hancock, Ohio State
Dorian Williams, Tulane
Carolina Panthers (4)
Lathan Ransom, Ohio State
LaBryan Ray, Alabama*
Hunter Renfrow, Clemson
A'Shawn Robinson, Alabama
Michael Tarquin, Florida**
Tommy Tremble, Notre Dame^
Bryce Young, Alabama
Chicago Bears (7)
Andrew Billings, Baylor
Miles Boykin, Notre Dame**
Jaquan Brisker, Penn State
Luther Burden III, Missouri
Gervon Dexter Sr., Florida
T.J. Edwards, Wisconsin
Cole Kmet, Notre Dame
Jordan McFadden, Clemson** ***
Caleb Williams, Southern California
J.T. Barrett, Ohio State (Quarterbacks Coach)
Cincinnati Bengals (4)
Jordan Battle, Alabama
Javon Foster, Missouri**
Tee Higgins, Clemson
Seth McLaughlin**, Alabama & Ohio State^
Evan McPherson, Florida
Tedarrell (T.J.) Slaton Jr., Florida
Isaiah Thomas, Oklahoma**
Marco Wilson, Florida^
Zac Taylor, Nebraska (Head Coach)
Cleveland Browns (5)
Jerome Baker, Ohio State
Isaiah Bond, Texas
Jack Conklin, Michigan State
Jerome Ford, Cincinnati
Quinshon Judkins, Ohio State&
Julian Okwara, Notre Dame**
Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, Notre Dame*
Denzel Ward, Ohio State
Dallas Cowboys (3)
Jaydon Blue, Texas
Malik Davis, Florida**
Kaiir Elam, Florida
Perrion Winfrey, Oklahoma
Denver Broncos (7)
Kris Abrams-Draine, Missouri
Jahdae Barron, Texas
Nik Bonitto, Oklahoma
Jonathon Cooper, Ohio State
Jeremy Crawshaw, Florida
J.K. Dobbins, Ohio State
Marvin Mims Jr., Oklahoma
Que Robinson, Alabama^
Delarrin Turner-Yell, Oklahoma*
Johnny Walker, Missouri*
Kristian Williams, Missouri*
Detroit Lions (7)
Terrion Arnold, Alabama
Brian Branch, Alabama
Kingsley Eguakun, Florida
Jamarco Jones, Ohio State
Ennis Rakestraw Jr., Missouri*
Jameson Williams, Alabama
Tyleik Williams, Ohio State
Brock Wright, Notre Dame
Dan Campbell, Texas A&M (Head Coach)
Green Bay Packers (7)
Aaron Banks, Notre Dame
Brenton Cox Jr., Florida
Matthew Golden, Texas
Ty'Ron Hopper, Missouri
Micah Parsons, Penn State
Barryn Sorrell, Texas
Rasheed Walker, Penn State
Josh Whyle, Cincinnati**
John Williams, Cincinnati*
Houston Texans (10)
Will Anderson Jr., Alabama
Damon Arnette, Ohio State**
Calen Bullock, Southern California
Solomon Byrd, Southern California**
Christian Harris, Alabama
Kurt Hinish, Notre Dame*
Dare Ogunbowale, Wisconsin
Jarrett Patterson, Notre Dame
Dameon Pierce, Florida
Cam Robinson, Alabama
Juice Scruggs, Penn State
Jaylin Smith, Southern California
Henry To'oTo'o, Alabama
DeMeco Ryans, Alabama (Head Coach)
Indianapolis Colts (6)
Mekhi Blackmon, Southern California
Jaylon Carlies, Missouri*
Marcellus Johnson, Missouri**
Tyquan Lewis, Ohio State
Alec Pierce, Cincinnati
Michael Pittman Jr., Southern California
Anthony Richardson Sr., Florida
Tyler Scott, Cincinnati**
Tim Smith, Alabama**
J.T. Tuimoloau, Ohio State
Jacksonville Jaguars (10)
Chuma Edoga, Southern California
Travis Etienne Jr., Clemson
Robert Hainsey, Notre Dame
DaVon Hamilton, Ohio State
Anton Harrison, Oklahoma
Trevor Lawrence, Clemson
Ventrell Miller, Florida
Jonah Monheim, Southern California
Emmanuel Ogbah, Oklahoma State
Brenton Strange, Penn State
Kansas City Chiefs (5)
Mike Caliendo, Western Michigan***
Bryan Cook, Cincinnati
Creed Humphrey, Oklahoma
Jaylon Moore, Western Michigan***
Josh Simmons, Ohio State%
Jerry Tillery, Notre Dame
Drue Tranquill, Notre Dame
Marlon Tuipulotu, Southern California**
Las Vegas Raiders (4)
Brian Asamoah, Oklahoma**
Tommy Eichenberg, Ohio State^
Stone Forsythe, Florida
Dylan Parham, Memphis
Isaiah Pola-Mao, Southern California
Justin Shorter, Florida**
Tre Tucker, Cincinnati
Los Angeles Chargers (6)
Bradley Bozeman, Alabama
Justin Eboigbe, Alabama
Alohi Gilman, Notre Dame
Da'Shawn Hand, Alabama
Tony Jefferson, Oklahoma**
J.K. Scott, Alabama
Tuli Tuipulotu, Southern California
Los Angeles Rams (2)
Justin Dedich, Southern California
Ty Hamilton, Ohio State
Bill Norton, Texas**
Cody Schrader, Missouri**
Miami Dolphins (6)
Liam Eichenberg, Notre Dame*
D'Wayne Eskridge, Western Michigan
Quinn Ewers, Texas
Minkah Fitzpatrick, Alabama
Alec Ingold, Wisconsin
Austin Jackson, Southern California
Tahj Washington, Southern California and Memphis
Minnesota Vikings (8)
Jordan Addison, Southern California*^
Jonathan Allen, Alabama
Will Fries, Penn State
Donovan Jackson, Ohio State
Ryan Kelly, Alabama
Jeff Okudah, Ohio State
Jalen Redmond, Oklahoma
Will Reichard, Alabama
Dallas Turner, Alabama
K'Von Wallace, Clemson**
New England Patriots (4)
Antonio Gibson, Memphis
TreVeyon Henderson, Ohio State
Thayer Munford Jr., Ohio State**
Robert Spillane, Western Michigan
Rhamondre Stevenson, Oklahoma
Caedan Wallace, Penn State***
New Orleans Saints (6)
Kelvin Banks Jr., Texas
Vernon Broughton, Texas
Kool-Aid McKinstry, Alabama
Spencer Rattler, Oklahoma
Pete Werner, Ohio State
Chase Young, Ohio State
New York Giants (2)
Dexter Lawrence II, Clemson
Evan Neal, Alabama
New York Jets (8)
Jowon Briggs, Cincinnati
Brady Cook, Cincinnati**
Ahmad "Sauce" Gardner, Cincinnati
Marquis Hayes, Oklahoma**
Harrison Mevis, Missouri**
Armand Membou, Missouri
Malachi Moore, Alabama
Josh Myers, Ohio State***
Chukwuma Okorafor, Western Michigan
John Simpson, Clemson
Jay Tufele, Southern California
Alijah Vera-Tucker, Southern California
Philadelphia Eagles (6)
Zack Baun, Wisconsin
Tariq Castro-Fields, Penn State*
Jahan Dotson, Penn State
Lane Johnson, Oklahoma
Cameron Latu, Alabama**
John Metchie III, Alabama^
Andrew Mukuba, Texas
Cameron Williams, Texas
Byron Young, Alabama
Pittsburgh Steelers (7)
Calvin Austin III, Memphis
Pat Freiermuth, Penn State
Kenneth Gainwell, Memphis
Malik Harrison, Ohio State
Will Howard, Ohio State*
Joey Porter Jr., Penn State
Jack Sawyer, Ohio State
T.J. Watt, Wisconsin
San Francisco 49ers (6)
Nick Bosa, Ohio State
Tre Brown, Oklahoma*
Alfred Collins, Texas
Luke Farrell, Ohio State
Yetur Gross-Matos, Penn State
Bryce Huff, Memphis
Isaiah Prince, Ohio State*
Brian Robinson Jr., Alabama
Patrick Taylor Jr., Memphis*
Brayden Willis, Oklahoma**
Seattle Seahawks (6)
Coby Bryant, Cincinnati
Sam Darnold, Southern California
Josh Jobe, Alabama^
Julian Love, Notre Dame
Jalen Milroe, Alabama***
Uchenna Nwosu, Southern California
Robbie Ouzts, Alabama^
Brandon Pili, Southern California**
Jarran Reed, Alabama
Chris Stoll, Penn State
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4)
Chris Braswell, Alabama
Emeka Egbuka, Ohio State
Mike Evans, Texas A&M
Michael Jordan, Ohio State**
Lorenz Metz, Cincinnati**
Sterling Shepard, Oklahoma
Tennessee Titans (6)
Jalyn Armour-Davis, Alabama
Gunnar Helm, Texas
Dre'Mont Jones, Ohio State
JC Latham, Alabama
Will Levis, Penn State^*
Tyler Lockett, Kansas State
Calvin Ridley, Alabama
Tyjae Spears, Tulane*
Washington Commanders (4)
Tyler Biadasz, Wisconsin***
Ja'Corey Brooks, Alabama**
Darrian Dalcourt, Alabama**
Michael Deiter, Wisconsin**
Jayln Holmes, Ohio State**
Terry McLaurin, Ohio State
Von Miller, Texas A&M
Daron Payne, Alabama
Tress Way, Oklahoma
&Unsigned draft pick
*Reserve/Injured list
**Practice squad
***Was a redshirt when his team played in the Cotton Bowl Classic
^Was injured and/or did not play in the Cotton Bowl Classic
%Appeared in the 88th Cotton Bowl Classic, was injured for the 89th Cotton Bowl Classic
