The following professional athletes played American-style football on the professional level with various leagues in the United States, Canada, and Europe. See National Football League for current players.
National Football League[]
| Player | Pos | Last Team | Career | Chapter | Intiated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darian "DJ" Campbell | SF | Panthers | 2012 to 2015 | Gamma Alpha | 2010 |
| Jamar Newsome | WR | Cowboys | 2011 to 2014 | Lambda Omega | 2007 |
| Weslye Saunders | TE | Colts | 2011 to 2014 | Zeta Epsilon | 2009 |
| Aaron Maybin | LB | Bengals | 2009 to 2013 | Delta Theta | 2008 |
| Gregory Childs | WR | Vikings | 2012 to 2013 | Iota Tau | 2011 |
| Padric Scott | DT | Cardinals | 2013 to 2013 | Lambda Nu | 2009 |
| Marquis A. Johnson | DB | Saints | 2010 to 2012 | Eta Chi | 2008 |
| Myron Rolle | SF | Steelers | 2010 to 2012 | Theta Eta | 2008 |
| Donnie Fletcher | DB | Jets | 2012 to 2012 | Chi | 2010 |
| Michael Matthews | TE | Colts | 2007 to 2011 | Lambda Delta | 2004 |
| Clifton Smith, Jr. | KR | Browns | 2008 to 2010 | Nu Sigma | 2004 |
| Donovan Woods | LB | Bills | 2008 to 2010 | Zeta Theta | 2004 |
| Nic Harris | LB | Panthers | 2009 to 2010 | Zeta Omega | 2007 |
| Ricky Price | SF | Chiefs | 2009 to 2010 | Zeta Theta | 2006 |
| Cleo Lemon | QB | Ravens | 2002 to 2009 | Theta Mu | 2000 |
| Kevin Jones | RB | Bears | 2004 to 2009 | Theta Psi | 2003 |
| Dontarrious Thomas | LB | Chargers | 2004 to 2009 | Theta Delta | 2000 |
| Tre Stallings | OG | Ravens | 2006 to 2009 | Lambda Pi | 2003 |
| Trakeius "Tra" Battle | SF | Browns | 2007 to 2009 | Zeta Iota | 2005 |
| Travis Shelton | TE | Broncos | 2009 to 2009 | Lambda | 2007 |
| Cortez Hankton | WR | Buccaneers | 2003 to 2008 | Beta Upsilon | 2001 |
| Drew Carter | WR | Raiders | 2004 to 2008 | Zeta | 2003 |
| Chris Barclay | RB | Falcons | 2006 to 2008 | Delta Chi | 2003 |
| Tavares Washington | OG | Chiefs | 2006 to 2008 | Zeta Phi | 2005 |
| DeJuan Groce | CB | Seahawks | 2003 to 2007 | Eta | 2001 |
| Courtney Van Buren | OT | Lions | 2009 to 2007 | Gamma Sigma | 2000 |
| Shaun King | QB | Colts | 1999 to 2006 | St. Pete (FL) Al | 2000 |
| Andre Lott | SS | Steelers | 2002 to 2006 | Mu Rho | 2000 |
| Bobby Harris | OL | Niners | 2006 to 2006 | Lambda Pi | 2004 |
| Terry Jackson | RB | Niners | 1999 to 2005 | Zeta Phi | 1997 |
| Charles Lee | WR | Cardinals | 2000 to 2005 | Lambda Omega | 1998 |
| Willie Bernard Jackson | WR | Broncos | 1994 to 2004 | Zeta Phi | 1991 |
| Kahlil Hill | WR | Bills | 2002 to 2004 | Gamma | 1999 |
| Jason Goss | DB | Cardinals | 2003 to 2003 | Kappa Epsilon | 2000 |
| Chris Oldham | CB | Saints | 1990 to 2001 | Delta Alpha | 1990 |
| Elijah Williams | KR | Falcons | 1998 to 2001 | Zeta Phi | 1997 |
| Pellom McDaniels III | DE | Falcons | 1991 to 2000 | Iota Iota | 1988 |
| Derek Loville | RB | Broncos | 1990 to 1999 | Delta Alpha | 1988 |
| Jason Tucker | WR | Packers | 1998 to 1998 | Kappa Epsilon | 1997 |
| LaJourdain "JJ" Birden | WR | Falcons | 1988 to 1996 | Delta Alpha | 1986 |
Canadian Football League[]
The Canadian Football League is a professional sports league in Canada. It was officially founded in 1958 making it the second oldest professional gridiron football league in North America still in operation. Most of its teams, however, predate the modern formation of the league, and many of them have been playing each other since the 1920s.
| Player | Pos | Last Team | Career | Chapter | Intiated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Maybin | LB | Argonauts | 2013 to 2013 | Delta Theta | 2008 |
| Gregory Childs | WR | Argonauts | 2014 to 2014 | Iota Tau | 2011 |
| Clifton Smith, Jr. | KR | Stampeders | 2013 to 2013 | Nu Sigma | 2004 |
| Cleo Lemon | QB | Argonauts | 2010 to 2011 | Theta Mu | 2000 |
| Jason Goss | DB | Eskimos | 2004 to 2010 | Kappa Epsilon | 2000 |
| Travis Shelton | TE | Blue Bombers | 2010 to 2010 | Lambda | 2007 |
| Dontarrious Thomas | LB | Chargers | 2004 to 2009 | Theta Delta | 2000 |
| Bobby Harris | OL | Roughriders | 2009 to 2009 | Lambda Pi | 2004 |
| Jason Tucker | WR | Eskimos | 2002 to 2008 | Kappa Epsilon | 1997 |
| Kahlil Hill | WR | Lions | 2005 to 2008 | Gamma | 1999 |
| Shaun King | QB | Tiger-Cats | 2007 to 2007 | St. Pete (FL) Al | 2000 |
| John H. Johnson | RB | Stampeders | 1953 to 1953 | Gamma Iota | 1954 |
United States Football League[]
The United States Football League was an American football league that played from 1983 through 1985. It played a spring/summer schedule in its first three seasons. The fourth season was scheduled to play a traditional autumn/winter schedule, however, operations ceased before league play could begin.
| Player | Pos | Team | Career | Chapter | Initiated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maurice Carthon | RB | Generals | 1983 to 1985 | Theta Mu | 1984 |
Arena Football League[]
The Arena Football League is a professional indoor American football in the United States. It was founded in 1987 and remains the third longest-running professional football league in North America, after the Canadian Football League and the National Football League.
| Player | Pos | Team | Career | Chapter | Initiated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donnie Fletcher | CB | Gladiators | 2014 to 2015 | Chi | 2010 |
| Shaun King | QB | Gladiators | 2007 to 2007 | St. Pete (FL) Al | 2000 |
| Charles Lee | WR | Predators | 2007 to 2007 | Lambda Omega | 1998 |
| Cleo Lemon | QB | Xplorers | 2003 to 2003 | Theta Mu | 2000 |
United Football League[]
The United Football League was a professional American football league that launched in October 2009. It operated for four seasons during the fall, competing directly with the NFL, college football, and high school football. It fielded teams in markets where there was no National Football League presence.
| Player | Pos | Team | Career | Chapter | Initiated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trakeius "Tra" Battle | SF | Destroyers | 2009 to 2011 | Zeta Iota | 2005 |
| Cortez Hankton | WR | Destroyers | 2009 to 2011 | Beta Upsilon | 2001 |
| Dontarrious Thomas | LB | Mountain Lions | 2009 to 2011 | Theta Delta | 2000 |
| Michael Matthews | TE | Destroyers | 2011 to 2011 | Lambda Delta | 2004 |
| Clifton Smith, Jr. | KR | Destroyers | 2011 to 2011 | Nu Sigma | 2004 |
| Bobby Harris | OL | Tuskers | 2008 to 2010 | Lambda Pi | 2004 |
| Tavares Washington | OG | Locomotives | 2009 to 2010 | Zeta Phi | 2005 |
| Kevin Jones | RB | Colonials | 2010 to 2010 | Theta Psi | 2003 |
| Travis Shelton | TE | Colonials | 2010 to 2010 | Lambda | 2007 |
World American Football League[]
The World League of American Football, later renamed the NFL Europa, was a professional American football league which operated between 1991 and 2007. It was backed by the National Football League.
| Player | Pos | Team | Career | Chapter | Initiated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Harris | OL | Frankfurt Galaxy | 2007 to 2007 | Lambda Pi | 2004 |
| Pellom McDaniels III | DE | Birmingham Fire | 1991 to 1992 | Iota Iota | 1988 |
Italian Football League[]
| Player | Pos | Team | Career | Chapter | Initiated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nic Harris | LB | Dolphins Ancona | 2014 to Present | Zeta Omega | 2007 |
| Lorenzo Chambers | RB | Armani Frogs | 1986 to 1991 | Theta Iota | 1982 |
World Football League[]
The World Football League was a short-lived minor-league football organization that fielded teams in 1974 and but ultimately folded midway through its second season, in 1975.
| Player | Pos | Team | Career | Chapter | Initiated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gilliam | WR | Chicago Wind | 1975 to 1975 | Atlanta (GA) Alu | 1982 |
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