page_title: List of Santa Clara University people
section_title: American football
hierarchical_section_title: List of Santa Clara University people / Athletes / American football
caption_attribution_description: photo of soccer goalkeeper, Steve Cronin. Wilson Wong photo.
context_section_description: Santa Clara University has had a number of notable American football players. The following list includes former Santa Clara University football players who have become professional players.  On February 2, 1993 the university announced its discontinuation of American football.
  Lee Artoe, NFL offensive tackle for Chicago Bears, Los Angeles Dons and Indianapolis Colts
  Roy Baker, NFL running back for Green Bay Packers
  Bryan Barker, NFL punter for St. Louis Rams
  Dick Bassi, NFL offensive guard and linebacker for Chicago Bears, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers and San Francisco 49ers
  Alyn Beals, NFL defensive end for San Francisco 49ers
  Mike Carey (1971), NFL official and owner of Seirus Innovation
  Ted Connolly, NFL offensive guard for San Francisco 49ers and Cleveland Browns
  Frank Cope, NFL offensive tackle and defensive tackle for New York Giants
  Doug Cosbie, NFL tight end for Dallas Cowboys, Three-Time Pro-Bowler
  Phil Dougherty, NFL center and linebacker for Chicago Cardinals
  Nello Falaschi, NFL running back and linebacker for New York Giants
  Tom Fears, NFL end for Los Angeles Rams
  Jesse Freitas
  Mike Garzoni, NFL offensive guard and defensive guard for Washington Redskins and New York Giants
  Visco Grgich, NFL offensive guard, offensive tackle, defensive guard and linebacker for San Francisco 49ers
  Hall Haynes, NFL defensive back and halfback for Washington Redskins and Los Angeles Rams
  Jerry Hennessy, NFL defensive end for Chicago Cardinals and Washington Redskins
  John Hock, NFL offensive guard and offensive tackle for Chicago Cardinals and Los Angeles Rams
  Gary Hoffman, NFL offensive tackle for Green Bay Packers and San Francisco 49ers
  Brent Jones, NFL tight end for San Francisco 49ers, 4-time Pro Bowler, 3-time World Champion, CBS NFL analyst
  Jim Leonard, NFL center and offensive guard for San Francisco 49ers and San Diego Chargers
  Bill McPherson, San Francisco 49ers Former Assistant Head Coach
  Gern Nagler, NFL end for Chicago Cardinals, Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns
  John Nolan, NFL offensive guard for Los Angeles Buccaneers
  Dan Pastorini, NFL Quarterback for Houston Oilers, Oakland Raiders, Los Angeles Rams and Philadelphia Eagles, Pro Bowl football player for the Houston Oilers
  Jason Tarver, current Oakland Raiders defensive coordinator
caption: Steve Cronin, professional soccer goalkeeper
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