List of University of Louisville people

The following is a list of people associated with the University of Louisville. == Notable alumni == === Arts and entertainment === Harriette Simpson Arnow (BS 1930) – former author, best known for The Dollmaker Terry Bisson (BA 1964) – contemporary science fiction author Nick DeMartino (BA) – former senior vice president, Media and Technology for the American Film Institute Bob Edwards (BA 1969) – former host of NPR's Morning Edition, host of The Bob Edwards Show on XM Satellite Radio and PRI's Bob Edwards Weekend Howard Fineman (JD 1975) – Newsweek chief political analyst Sam Gilliam (BFA 1955, MFA 1961) – painter, specializing in color field and abstract art Sue Grafton (BA 1961) – contemporary detective novel author Edward N. Hamilton Jr (BFA 1969) – sculptor, works include York, the Spirit of Freedom, and the Amistad Memorial Michael Jackman – columnist, poet, essayist, fiction writer, and college professor Jenny Kiefer – horror author Static Major – singer, songwriter, most famous from his work with Lil Wayne on "Lollipop" Delfeayo Marsalis (MA 2004) – jazz trombonist and record producer; brother of Wynton Marsalis and son of Ellis Marsalis Amanda Matthews (BA) – sculptor and painter Beverle Graves Myers – author of historical mystery novels and short stories Mary Spencer Nay (BA 1941, MA 1960) – painter and printmaker Marsha Norman (BA 1969) – Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning playwright Barbara A. Perry (BA 1978) – author; political analyst; Senior Fellow, University of Virginia Miller Center of Public Affairs; former Carter Glass Professor of Government, Sweet Briar College Diane Sawyer – attended but did not graduate law school; anchor of ABC World News Ben Sollee – cellist, singer, and songwriter Henry Strater – painter, illustrator Kevin M. Sullivan – true crime author, historian Kenneth Victor Young (BA, MA) – painter, designer, educator === Business === Owsley Brown Frazier (BA 1958, JD 1960) – former director of Brown-Forman Corporation Robert Nardelli (MBA 1975) – CEO of Chrysler; former CEO of Home Depot; former CEO of General Electric Company Frank Neuhauser (BS 1934) – patent attorney; winner of the first National Spelling Bee in 1925 Sadiqa Reynolds (BS 1993) – CEO of the Perception Institute; former president and CEO of the Louisville Urban League Leslie Stephen Wright (1913–97) – president of Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama 1958–83 === Politics === David L. Armstrong (JD 1969) – former mayor of Louisville (1996–2002) Reuf Bajrovic – former Minister of Energy of Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BA 2000) Jared Bauman (B.S. 2008) – politician Solon Borland (MD 1841) – former U.S. senator (D), Arkansas Adrielle Camuel – politician Beverly Chester-Burton (born 1963) – politician Christopher Dodd (JD 1972) – former U.S. senator (D), Connecticut James B. Edwards (DMD 1955) – former U.S. Secretary of Energy and governor of South Carolina Charles R. Farnsley (LL.B. 1926) – Kentucky General Assembly 1936–40; mayor of Louisville 1948–53; U.S. House of Representatives 1965–67 Gina Haspel – director of CIA (BA 1978) Henry D. Hatfield (DMD 1900) – former U.S. senator and governor of West Virginia David L. Huber – former U.S. attorney for the Western District of Kentucky Addison James – United States representative from Kentucky Thomas Lee Judge – 18th governor of Montana John A. Logan (JD 1851) – Union general in the Civil War, won Medal of Honor at Vicksburg, led Union forces at Battle of Atlanta, senator for Illinois Romano Mazzoli (JD 1960) – representative for KY's 3rd US Congressional District 1971–95 Mitch McConnell (BA 1964) – U.S. senator and majority leader (R), Kentucky Louie Nunn (JD 1950) – governor of Kentucky (1967–71) Jim Smith – member of the Indiana Senate Evan B. Stotsenburg – president pro tempore of the Indiana Senate; Indiana attorney general (1915–1917) Troy Stubbs – member of the Alabama House of Representatives Ephraim L. Van Winkle – secretary of state of Kentucky (1863–1866) John S. Van Winkle – secretary of state of Kentucky (1866–1867) Ben Waide (BS) – member of the Kentucky House of Representatives === Religion === Aryeh Kaplan (BA 1961) – Orthodox rabbi, author, and translator known for his knowledge of physics and kabbalah === Science and engineering === James Gilbert Baker (BA 1935) – winner of Presidential Award for Merit, developed the Baker-Schmidt telescope, pushed for U2 spy plane development Lawrence F. Dahl (BS 1951) – professor emeritus of chemistry at the University of Wisconsin–Madison Keith Fitzgerald (BA 1994) – political scientist and immigration policy pundit Thomas L. Maddin (1826–1908) – Confederate physician, professor of medicine at the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine David Meade – book author Renã A. S. Robinson (B.S. 2000) – spectrometry, proteomics, Alzheimer's disease and aging Gary Sullivan (B.S. 1982, MEng 1983) – researcher and standardization leader in video compression technology including H.264/AVC and HEVC Chang-Lin Tien (MEng 1957) – UC Berkeley chancellor 1990–97; engineering scholar == Notable faculty == William Burke Belknap – economist; hardware manufacturer; philanthropist; horse breeder; professor of Economics at the University of Louisville Jim Chen – legal scholar and expert on constitutional law Colin Crawford – legal scholar and dean of the University of Louisville School of Law Paul W. Ewald – evolutionary biologist Agnes Moore Fryberger – first director of music appreciation at the university Kee Chang Huang – distinguished professor of pharmacology Michael Jackman – columnist, poet, essayist and fiction writer Melanie B. Jacobs – legal scholar and dean of the University of Louisville School of Law John LaBarbera – jazz professor, nominated for 2005 Grammy award in the Best Large Jazz Ensemble category for his CD On the Wild Side Justin McCarthy – discredited Armenian genocide denier Tom Owen – professor of Libraries and Community Relations Associate, Louisville Metro Council representative Nikola Rušinović – professor at the University of Louisville School of Medicine, the Independent State of Croatia's unofficial envoy to the Holy See during World War II James Speed – lecturer, U.S. attorney general under President Abraham Lincoln Eugenia Wang – professor with a primary focus in researching the genetic aspect of aging in humans Harold Wren – legal scholar and law school dean Roman Yampolskiy – computer scientist known for his work on artificial intelligence safety == Notable athletic alumni == === Football === ==== Current NFL players ==== Jaire Alexander – cornerback, Green Bay Packers Teddy Bridgewater (2011–2014) – Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints, Denver Broncos Miami Dolphins quarterback Jamon Brown – offensive tackle, Green Bay Packers Preston Brown (2010–13) – Buffalo Bills linebacker Lamar Jackson (2015–2018) – quarterback for Baltimore Ravens; NFL; 2016 Heisman Trophy winner DeVante Parker (2011–14) – Miami Dolphins wide receiver Bilal Powell (2007–10) – New York Jets running back ==== Current CFL players ==== Otis Floyd (1995–98) – Hamilton Tiger-Cats linebacker Trent Guy – Toronto Argonauts slotback ==== Current AFL players ==== Donovan Arp (1999–2000) – Austin Wranglers offensive/defensive lineman Kevin Gaines (1990–93) – Grand Rapids Rampage defensive back ==== Current UFL players ==== Brian Brohm (2004–07) – Las Vegas Locomotives quarterback 2011–2012 Ronnie Ghent (1997–2001) – Hartford Colonials tight end ==== Former pros ==== David Akers (1992–95) – San Francisco 49ers kicker; five-time Pro Bowl selection (2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2010) Bruce Armstrong (1983–86) – former New England Patriots offensive lineman; played in the NFL for 14 seasons; six-time Pro Bowl selection (1990, 1991, 1994, 1995, 1996 and 1997); one of only 11 inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame; one of only seven to have his number retired Deion Branch (2000–01) – New England Patriots wide receiver; Super Bowl XXXIX MVP with the New England Patriots, tied record for catches in a Super Bowl Ray Buchanan (1989–91) – former Atlanta Falcons, Indianapolis Colts, and Oakland Raiders defensive back Curry Burns (1998–2002) – free agent safety Michael Bush (2003–06) – Chicago Bears running back Mark Clayton (1979–82) – former Miami Dolphins and Green Bay Packers wide receiver; five-time Pro Bowl selection (1984, 1985, 1986, 1988 and 1991) Harry Douglas (2003–07) – Tennessee Titans wide receiver Elvis Dumervil (2002–05) – Denver Broncos, Baltimore Ravens defensive end; tied the NCAA single-season sack record (24); first team All-American and the 2005 Bronko Nagurski Trophy winner as college football's Defensive Player of the Year; 2005 Ted Hendricks Award as college football's top defensive end Salem Ford (1914–16) – former Louisville Brecks halfback Renardo Foster (2003–06) – free agent offensive lineman William Gay (2003–06) – Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Antoine Harris (2002–05) – free agent defensive back Nate Harris (2005–06) – free agent linebacker Earl Heyman (2005–09) – New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Ernest Givins (1984–85) – former Houston Oilers and Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver; two-time Pro Bowl selection (1990 and 1992) Ernie Green (1959–62) – former Green Bay Packers and Cleveland Browns running back and fullback Jay Gruden (1985–88) – former Arena Football League quarterback for the Tampa Bay Storm, led the team to four ArenaBowl championships; League MVP in 1992 and MVP of ArenaBowl VII; first quarterback inducted into the Arena Football Hall of Fame in 1998; head coach of the Washington Redskins; former head coach of the Orlando Predators, led the team to titles in ArenaBowls XII and XIII Tom Jackson (1970–72) – former Denver Broncos linebacker; three-time Pro Bowl selection (1977–79); analyst on ESPN's NFL GameDay; two-time Missouri Valley Conference player of the year (1971, 1972) Joe Jacoby (1977–80) – former Washington Redskins offensive lineman; key member of "The Hogs"; member of Super Bowl XVII, Super Bowl XXII, and Super Bowl XXVI Championship teams; four-time Pro Bowl selection (1983–86) Brandon Johnson (2002–05) – Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Chris Johnson (2001–02) – Oakland Raiders defensive back Joe Johnson (1990–93) – former New Orleans Saints and Green Bay Packers defensive end; two-time Pro Bowl selection (1998 and 2000) Stefan LeFors (2000–05; played 2001–04) – former quarterback with the Carolina Panthers in the NFL and the Edmonton Eskimos and Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the CFL; head high school football coach at the Christian Academy of Louisville Lenny Lyles (1954–57) – drafted by the Baltimore Colts in the first round (11th overall) of the 1958 NFL Draft; one-time Pro Bowl selection; one of the first African American football players at the University of Louisville; often referred to as "the fastest man in football" Sam Madison (1993–96) – former Miami Dolphins and New York Giants defensive back; four-time Pro Bowl selection (1999, 2000, 2001, and 2002) Frank Minnifield (1979–82) – former Cleveland Browns defensive back; four-time Pro Bowl selection (1986–89); co-creator of the "Dawg Pound"; led nation in kickoff returns in 1981 and punt returns in 1982 Roman Oben (1991–95) – offensive lineman Amobi Okoye (2003–06) – Chicago Bears defensive lineman Richard Owens (1999–2003) – free agent tight end Chris Redman (1996–99) – Atlanta Falcons quarterback; 1999 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award winner Kerry Rhodes (2001–04) – Arizona Cardinals defensive back, 2005 NFL All-Rookie team Kolby Smith (2003–06) – free agent running back Jason Spitz (2002–05) – Jacksonville Jaguars offensive lineman Montavious Stanley (2002–05) – free agent defensive tackle Howard Stevens – running back, Baltimore Colts, New Orleans Saints; member of Louisville Athletic Hall of Fame Johnny Unitas (1951–54) – former Baltimore Colts quarterback; Pro Football Hall of Fame member, three-time NFL Most Valuable Player Dewayne White (2000–02) – Detroit Lions defensive end Otis Wilson (1976–79) – first team All-American defensive end; member of the Chicago Bears Super Bowl XX Championship team === Men's basketball === Rakeem Buckles (2009–12) – professional basketball player in the Israeli Basketball Premier League Jaylen Johnson (born 1996), basketball player for Hapoel Haifa of the Israeli Basketball Premier League Trey Lewis (2015–2016) – professional basketball player in the Israeli Basketball Premier League Mangok Mathiang (born 1992) – Australian-Sudanese basketball player for Hapoel Eilat of the Israeli Basketball Premier League Donovan Mitchell (2015–17) – professional basketball player for the Utah Jazz (2017–2022), Cleveland Cavaliers (2022–present) Chinanu Onuaku (born 1996) – basketball player Kenny Payne (1985–89) – professional basketball player for the Philadelphia 76ers (1989–1993), coach for the University of Louisville (2022–2024) Taqwa Pinero, formerly known as Taquan Dean (2003–05) – professional basketball player for the Phoenix Suns (NBA Summer league 2008), Unicaja Málaga (2009–2010), Élan Béarnais Pau-Lacq-Orthez (2017–2019) Derek Smith (1979–82) – professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors (1982–1983), Los Angeles/San Diego Clippers (1983–1986), Sacramento Kings (1986–1989), Philadelphia 76ers (1989–1993), and Boston Celtics (1990–1991) Russ Smith – former NBA player, currently in the Israeli Basketball Premier League ==== All-Americans ==== (listed in chronological order) Bob Lochmueller (1949–52) Charlie Tyra (1954–57) Don Goldstein (1956–59) – All-American, Pan American Games gold medalist Jack Turner (1958–61) Wes Unseld (1965–68) – three-time All-American; former member of the Baltimore/Washington Bullets; 5-time NBA All-Star; second person ever to win both NBA Rookie of the Year and NBA Most Valuable Player in the same season; named to the NBA's 50th Anniversary All-Time Team; inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1988 Butch Beard (1966–69) Jim Price (1969–72) Junior Bridgeman (1972–75) – All-American in 1975 Allen Murphy (1972–75) Phil Bond (1973–76) Wesley Cox (1974–77) Rick Wilson (1975–78) Darrell Griffith (1976–80) – 1980 John Wooden Award winner (player of the year) and Most Outstanding Player of the NCAA basketball tournament; former member of the Utah Jazz; 1981 NBA Rookie of the Year Lancaster Gordon (1981–84) Pervis Ellison (1985–89) – first freshman to be named Most Outstanding Player of the NCAA basketball tournament; first overall pick of the 1989 NBA Draft Clifford Rozier (1991–94) DeJuan Wheat (1994–97) Reece Gaines (2000–03) Francisco García (2003–05) – led team to 2005 Final Four; former member of Sacramento Kings; member of the Houston Rockets Terrence Williams (2005–09) – led team to back to back Elite 8s; former member of Houston Rockets; member of the Boston Celtics === Women's basketball === Angel McCoughtry (2005–09) – Big East Player of the Year and All-American in 2007, 2008, and 2009; led the Cardinals to the 2009 NCAA final; first overall pick in the 2009 WNBA draft by the Atlanta Dream; 2009 Rookie of the Year Shoni Schimmel (2010–14) – led the Cardinals to the 2013 NCAA final; chosen eighth overall in the 2014 WNBA draft by the Dream === Baseball === Zack Burdi – MLB pitcher in Arizona Diamondbacks organization Reid Detmers – MLB pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels Chris Dominguez – former MLB infielder and head coach for the Bellarmine Knights Adam Duvall – MLB player for the Atlanta Braves and formerly the San Francisco Giants and Cincinnati Reds; 2016 All-Star and 2016 Home Run Derby participant Drew Ellis – MLB infielder, Seattle Mariners Cody Ege – former MLB pitcher Adam Engel – MLB outfielder, Chicago White Sox Kyle Funkhouser – MLB pitcher, Detroit Tigers Chad Green – MLB pitcher, New York Yankees Sean Green (1997–2000) – former MLB pitcher Bryan Hoeing – MLB pitcher, Miami Marlins Zach Jackson, – former MLB pitcher Jarred Kelenic – MLB outfielder, Seattle Mariners Dean Kiekhefer – former MLB pitcher Matt Koch – MLB pitcher Fred Koster (1926–1928) – former MLB outfielder Trystan Magnuson – former MLB pitcher Justin Marks – former MLB pitcher Kyle McGrath – MLB pitcher Brendan McKay (2014–2017) – first baseman and pitcher, Tampa Bay Rays; consensus national college player of the year in 2017 Corey Ray – MLB outfielder, Milwaukee Brewers Josh Rogers – MLB pitcher, Miami Marlins B. J. Rosenberg – former MLB pitcher Dalton Rushing – MLB catcher, Los Angeles Dodgers Will Smith – MLB catcher, Los Angeles Dodgers Nick Solak – MLB infielder, Texas Rangers Logan Wyatt – MLB first baseman, San Francisco Giants Tony Zych – former MLB pitcher === Track and field === Kelley Bowman (2002–06) – two-time All-American high jumper; finished 3rd in nation in the high jump at 2006 NCAA National Championships with a UofL record of 6 feet, 1.25 inches; holds Kentucky high school girls' record (5 feet, 10.5 inches); won four consecutive KY state titles at Berea High School; had 4th best jump in the nation in 2000 Wesley Korir (2006–08) – multiple All-America in distance running; winner of the 2012 Boston Marathon; member of the Kenyan Parliament, 2013–2017 === Other sports === Adam Hadwin (2009) – PGA golfer, winner of 2017 Valspar Championship Scott Harrington – Indy car race driver, 1999 Indycar Rookie of the Year Denis Loktev (born 2000) – Israeli Olympic swimmer Denis Petrashov (born 2000) – Kyrgyzstani Olympic swimmer Shannon Smyth (2005–08) – Republic of Ireland international soccer player == List of presidents of the University of Louisville == There have been 28 presidents and five interim presidents of what is (or was once a part of) the University of Louisville.

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List of University of Louisville people

The following is a list of people associated with the University of Louisville. == Notable alumni == === Arts and entertainment === Harriette Simpson Arnow (BS 1930) – former author, best known for The Dollmaker Terry Bisson (BA 1964) – contemporary science fiction author Nick DeMartino (BA) – former senior vice president, Media and Technology for the American Film Institute Bob Edwards (BA 1969) – former host of NPR's Morning Edition, host of The Bob Edwards Show on XM Satellite Radio and PRI's Bob Edwards Weekend Howard Fineman (JD 1975) – Newsweek chief political analyst Sam Gilliam (BFA 1955, MFA 1961) – painter, specializing in color field and abstract art Sue Grafton (BA 1961) – contemporary detective novel author Edward N. Hamilton Jr (BFA 1969) – sculptor, works include York, the Spirit of Freedom, and the Amistad Memorial Michael Jackman – columnist, poet, essayist, fiction writer, and college professor Jenny Kiefer – horror author Static Major – singer, songwriter, most famous from his work with Lil Wayne on "Lollipop" Delfeayo Marsalis (MA 2004) – jazz trombonist and record producer; brother of Wynton Marsalis and son of Ellis Marsalis Amanda Matthews (BA) – sculptor and painter Beverle Graves Myers – author of historical mystery novels and short stories Mary Spencer Nay (BA 1941, MA 1960) – painter and printmaker Marsha Norman (BA 1969) – Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning playwright Barbara A. Perry (BA 1978) – author; political analyst; Senior Fellow, University of Virginia Miller Center of Public Affairs; former Carter Glass Professor of Government, Sweet Briar College Diane Sawyer – attended but did not graduate law school; anchor of ABC World News Ben Sollee – cellist, singer, and songwriter Henry Strater – painter, illustrator Kevin M. Sullivan – true crime author, historian Kenneth Victor Young (BA, MA) – painter, designer, educator === Business === Owsley Brown Frazier (BA 1958, JD 1960) – former director of Brown-Forman Corporation Robert Nardelli (MBA 1975) – CEO of Chrysler; former CEO of Home Depot; former CEO of General Electric Company Frank Neuhauser (BS 1934) – patent attorney; winner of the first National Spelling Bee in 1925 Sadiqa Reynolds (BS 1993) – CEO of the Perception Institute; former president and CEO of the Louisville Urban League Leslie Stephen Wright (1913–97) – president of Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama 1958–83 === Politics === David L. Armstrong (JD 1969) – former mayor of Louisville (1996–2002) Reuf Bajrovic – former Minister of Energy of Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BA 2000) Jared Bauman (B.S. 2008) – politician Solon Borland (MD 1841) – former U.S. senator (D), Arkansas Adrielle Camuel – politician Beverly Chester-Burton (born 1963) – politician Christopher Dodd (JD 1972) – former U.S. senator (D), Connecticut James B. Edwards (DMD 1955) – former U.S. Secretary of Energy and governor of South Carolina Charles R. Farnsley (LL.B. 1926) – Kentucky General Assembly 1936–40; mayor of Louisville 1948–53; U.S. House of Representatives 1965–67 Gina Haspel – director of CIA (BA 1978) Henry D. Hatfield (DMD 1900) – former U.S. senator and governor of West Virginia David L. Huber – former U.S. attorney for the Western District of Kentucky Addison James – United States representative from Kentucky Thomas Lee Judge – 18th governor of Montana John A. Logan (JD 1851) – Union general in the Civil War, won Medal of Honor at Vicksburg, led Union forces at Battle of Atlanta, senator for Illinois Romano Mazzoli (JD 1960) – representative for KY's 3rd US Congressional District 1971–95 Mitch McConnell (BA 1964) – U.S. senator and majority leader (R), Kentucky Louie Nunn (JD 1950) – governor of Kentucky (1967–71) Jim Smith – member of the Indiana Senate Evan B. Stotsenburg – president pro tempore of the Indiana Senate; Indiana attorney general (1915–1917) Troy Stubbs – member of the Alabama House of Representatives Ephraim L. Van Winkle – secretary of state of Kentucky (1863–1866) John S. Van Winkle – secretary of state of Kentucky (1866–1867) Ben Waide (BS) – member of the Kentucky House of Representatives === Religion === Aryeh Kaplan (BA 1961) – Orthodox rabbi, author, and translator known for his knowledge of physics and kabbalah === Science and engineering === James Gilbert Baker (BA 1935) – winner of Presidential Award for Merit, developed the Baker-Schmidt telescope, pushed for U2 spy plane development Lawrence F. Dahl (BS 1951) – professor emeritus of chemistry at the University of Wisconsin–Madison Keith Fitzgerald (BA 1994) – political scientist and immigration policy pundit Thomas L. Maddin (1826–1908) – Confederate physician, professor of medicine at the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine David Meade – book author Renã A. S. Robinson (B.S. 2000) – spectrometry, proteomics, Alzheimer's disease and aging Gary Sullivan (B.S. 1982, MEng 1983) – researcher and standardization leader in video compression technology including H.264/AVC and HEVC Chang-Lin Tien (MEng 1957) – UC Berkeley chancellor 1990–97; engineering scholar == Notable faculty == William Burke Belknap – economist; hardware manufacturer; philanthropist; horse breeder; professor of Economics at the University of Louisville Jim Chen – legal scholar and expert on constitutional law Colin Crawford – legal scholar and dean of the University of Louisville School of Law Paul W. Ewald – evolutionary biologist Agnes Moore Fryberger – first director of music appreciation at the university Kee Chang Huang – distinguished professor of pharmacology Michael Jackman – columnist, poet, essayist and fiction writer Melanie B. Jacobs – legal scholar and dean of the University of Louisville School of Law John LaBarbera – jazz professor, nominated for 2005 Grammy award in the Best Large Jazz Ensemble category for his CD On the Wild Side Justin McCarthy – discredited Armenian genocide denier Tom Owen – professor of Libraries and Community Relations Associate, Louisville Metro Council representative Nikola Rušinović – professor at the University of Louisville School of Medicine, the Independent State of Croatia's unofficial envoy to the Holy See during World War II James Speed – lecturer, U.S. attorney general under President Abraham Lincoln Eugenia Wang – professor with a primary focus in researching the genetic aspect of aging in humans Harold Wren – legal scholar and law school dean Roman Yampolskiy – computer scientist known for his work on artificial intelligence safety == Notable athletic alumni == === Football === ==== Current NFL players ==== Jaire Alexander – cornerback, Green Bay Packers Teddy Bridgewater (2011–2014) – Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints, Denver Broncos Miami Dolphins quarterback Jamon Brown – offensive tackle, Green Bay Packers Preston Brown (2010–13) – Buffalo Bills linebacker Lamar Jackson (2015–2018) – quarterback for Baltimore Ravens; NFL; 2016 Heisman Trophy winner DeVante Parker (2011–14) – Miami Dolphins wide receiver Bilal Powell (2007–10) – New York Jets running back ==== Current CFL players ==== Otis Floyd (1995–98) – Hamilton Tiger-Cats linebacker Trent Guy – Toronto Argonauts slotback ==== Current AFL players ==== Donovan Arp (1999–2000) – Austin Wranglers offensive/defensive lineman Kevin Gaines (1990–93) – Grand Rapids Rampage defensive back ==== Current UFL players ==== Brian Brohm (2004–07) – Las Vegas Locomotives quarterback 2011–2012 Ronnie Ghent (1997–2001) – Hartford Colonials tight end ==== Former pros ==== David Akers (1992–95) – San Francisco 49ers kicker; five-time Pro Bowl selection (2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2010) Bruce Armstrong (1983–86) – former New England Patriots offensive lineman; played in the NFL for 14 seasons; six-time Pro Bowl selection (1990, 1991, 1994, 1995, 1996 and 1997); one of only 11 inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame; one of only seven to have his number retired Deion Branch (2000–01) – New England Patriots wide receiver; Super Bowl XXXIX MVP with the New England Patriots, tied record for catches in a Super Bowl Ray Buchanan (1989–91) – former Atlanta Falcons, Indianapolis Colts, and Oakland Raiders defensive back Curry Burns (1998–2002) – free agent safety Michael Bush (2003–06) – Chicago Bears running back Mark Clayton (1979–82) – former Miami Dolphins and Green Bay Packers wide receiver; five-time Pro Bowl selection (1984, 1985, 1986, 1988 and 1991) Harry Douglas (2003–07) – Tennessee Titans wide receiver Elvis Dumervil (2002–05) – Denver Broncos, Baltimore Ravens defensive end; tied the NCAA single-season sack record (24); first team All-American and the 2005 Bronko Nagurski Trophy winner as college football's Defensive Player of the Year; 2005 Ted Hendricks Award as college football's top defensive end Salem Ford (1914–16) – former Louisville Brecks halfback Renardo Foster (2003–06) – free agent offensive lineman William Gay (2003–06) – Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Antoine Harris (2002–05) – free agent defensive back Nate Harris (2005–06) – free agent linebacker Earl Heyman (2005–09) – New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Ernest Givins (1984–85) – former Houston Oilers and Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver; two-time Pro Bowl selection (1990 and 1992) Ernie Green (1959–62) – former Green Bay Packers and Cleveland Browns running back and fullback Jay Gruden (1985–88) – former Arena Football League quarterback for the Tampa Bay Storm, led the team to four ArenaBowl championships; League MVP in 1992 and MVP of ArenaBowl VII; first quarterback inducted into the Arena Football Hall of Fame in 1998; head coach of the Washington Redskins; former head coach of the Orlando Predators, led the team to titles in ArenaBowls XII and XIII Tom Jackson (1970–72) – former Denver Broncos linebacker; three-time Pro Bowl selection (1977–79); analyst on ESPN's NFL GameDay; two-time Missouri Valley Conference player of the year (1971, 1972) Joe Jacoby (1977–80) – former Washington Redskins offensive lineman; key member of "The Hogs"; member of Super Bowl XVII, Super Bowl XXII, and Super Bowl XXVI Championship teams; four-time Pro Bowl selection (1983–86) Brandon Johnson (2002–05) – Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Chris Johnson (2001–02) – Oakland Raiders defensive back Joe Johnson (1990–93) – former New Orleans Saints and Green Bay Packers defensive end; two-time Pro Bowl selection (1998 and 2000) Stefan LeFors (2000–05; played 2001–04) – former quarterback with the Carolina Panthers in the NFL and the Edmonton Eskimos and Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the CFL; head high school football coach at the Christian Academy of Louisville Lenny Lyles (1954–57) – drafted by the Baltimore Colts in the first round (11th overall) of the 1958 NFL Draft; one-time Pro Bowl selection; one of the first African American football players at the University of Louisville; often referred to as "the fastest man in football" Sam Madison (1993–96) – former Miami Dolphins and New York Giants defensive back; four-time Pro Bowl selection (1999, 2000, 2001, and 2002) Frank Minnifield (1979–82) – former Cleveland Browns defensive back; four-time Pro Bowl selection (1986–89); co-creator of the "Dawg Pound"; led nation in kickoff returns in 1981 and punt returns in 1982 Roman Oben (1991–95) – offensive lineman Amobi Okoye (2003–06) – Chicago Bears defensive lineman Richard Owens (1999–2003) – free agent tight end Chris Redman (1996–99) – Atlanta Falcons quarterback; 1999 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award winner Kerry Rhodes (2001–04) – Arizona Cardinals defensive back, 2005 NFL All-Rookie team Kolby Smith (2003–06) – free agent running back Jason Spitz (2002–05) – Jacksonville Jaguars offensive lineman Montavious Stanley (2002–05) – free agent defensive tackle Howard Stevens – running back, Baltimore Colts, New Orleans Saints; member of Louisville Athletic Hall of Fame Johnny Unitas (1951–54) – former Baltimore Colts quarterback; Pro Football Hall of Fame member, three-time NFL Most Valuable Player Dewayne White (2000–02) – Detroit Lions defensive end Otis Wilson (1976–79) – first team All-American defensive end; member of the Chicago Bears Super Bowl XX Championship team === Men's basketball === Rakeem Buckles (2009–12) – professional basketball player in the Israeli Basketball Premier League Jaylen Johnson (born 1996), basketball player for Hapoel Haifa of the Israeli Basketball Premier League Trey Lewis (2015–2016) – professional basketball player in the Israeli Basketball Premier League Mangok Mathiang (born 1992) – Australian-Sudanese basketball player for Hapoel Eilat of the Israeli Basketball Premier League Donovan Mitchell (2015–17) – professional basketball player for the Utah Jazz (2017–2022), Cleveland Cavaliers (2022–present) Chinanu Onuaku (born 1996) – basketball player Kenny Payne (1985–89) – professional basketball player for the Philadelphia 76ers (1989–1993), coach for the University of Louisville (2022–2024) Taqwa Pinero, formerly known as Taquan Dean (2003–05) – professional basketball player for the Phoenix Suns (NBA Summer league 2008), Unicaja Málaga (2009–2010), Élan Béarnais Pau-Lacq-Orthez (2017–2019) Derek Smith (1979–82) – professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors (1982–1983), Los Angeles/San Diego Clippers (1983–1986), Sacramento Kings (1986–1989), Philadelphia 76ers (1989–1993), and Boston Celtics (1990–1991) Russ Smith – former NBA player, currently in the Israeli Basketball Premier League ==== All-Americans ==== (listed in chronological order) Bob Lochmueller (1949–52) Charlie Tyra (1954–57) Don Goldstein (1956–59) – All-American, Pan American Games gold medalist Jack Turner (1958–61) Wes Unseld (1965–68) – three-time All-American; former member of the Baltimore/Washington Bullets; 5-time NBA All-Star; second person ever to win both NBA Rookie of the Year and NBA Most Valuable Player in the same season; named to the NBA's 50th Anniversary All-Time Team; inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1988 Butch Beard (1966–69) Jim Price (1969–72) Junior Bridgeman (1972–75) – All-American in 1975 Allen Murphy (1972–75) Phil Bond (1973–76) Wesley Cox (1974–77) Rick Wilson (1975–78) Darrell Griffith (1976–80) – 1980 John Wooden Award winner (player of the year) and Most Outstanding Player of the NCAA basketball tournament; former member of the Utah Jazz; 1981 NBA Rookie of the Year Lancaster Gordon (1981–84) Pervis Ellison (1985–89) – first freshman to be named Most Outstanding Player of the NCAA basketball tournament; first overall pick of the 1989 NBA Draft Clifford Rozier (1991–94) DeJuan Wheat (1994–97) Reece Gaines (2000–03) Francisco García (2003–05) – led team to 2005 Final Four; former member of Sacramento Kings; member of the Houston Rockets Terrence Williams (2005–09) – led team to back to back Elite 8s; former member of Houston Rockets; member of the Boston Celtics === Women's basketball === Angel McCoughtry (2005–09) – Big East Player of the Year and All-American in 2007, 2008, and 2009; led the Cardinals to the 2009 NCAA final; first overall pick in the 2009 WNBA draft by the Atlanta Dream; 2009 Rookie of the Year Shoni Schimmel (2010–14) – led the Cardinals to the 2013 NCAA final; chosen eighth overall in the 2014 WNBA draft by the Dream === Baseball === Zack Burdi – MLB pitcher in Arizona Diamondbacks organization Reid Detmers – MLB pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels Chris Dominguez – former MLB infielder and head coach for the Bellarmine Knights Adam Duvall – MLB player for the Atlanta Braves and formerly the San Francisco Giants and Cincinnati Reds; 2016 All-Star and 2016 Home Run Derby participant Drew Ellis – MLB infielder, Seattle Mariners Cody Ege – former MLB pitcher Adam Engel – MLB outfielder, Chicago White Sox Kyle Funkhouser – MLB pitcher, Detroit Tigers Chad Green – MLB pitcher, New York Yankees Sean Green (1997–2000) – former MLB pitcher Bryan Hoeing – MLB pitcher, Miami Marlins Zach Jackson, – former MLB pitcher Jarred Kelenic – MLB outfielder, Seattle Mariners Dean Kiekhefer – former MLB pitcher Matt Koch – MLB pitcher Fred Koster (1926–1928) – former MLB outfielder Trystan Magnuson – former MLB pitcher Justin Marks – former MLB pitcher Kyle McGrath – MLB pitcher Brendan McKay (2014–2017) – first baseman and pitcher, Tampa Bay Rays; consensus national college player of the year in 2017 Corey Ray – MLB outfielder, Milwaukee Brewers Josh Rogers – MLB pitcher, Miami Marlins B. J. Rosenberg – former MLB pitcher Dalton Rushing – MLB catcher, Los Angeles Dodgers Will Smith – MLB catcher, Los Angeles Dodgers Nick Solak – MLB infielder, Texas Rangers Logan Wyatt – MLB first baseman, San Francisco Giants Tony Zych – former MLB pitcher === Track and field === Kelley Bowman (2002–06) – two-time All-American high jumper; finished 3rd in nation in the high jump at 2006 NCAA National Championships with a UofL record of 6 feet, 1.25 inches; holds Kentucky high school girls' record (5 feet, 10.5 inches); won four consecutive KY state titles at Berea High School; had 4th best jump in the nation in 2000 Wesley Korir (2006–08) – multiple All-America in distance running; winner of the 2012 Boston Marathon; member of the Kenyan Parliament, 2013–2017 === Other sports === Adam Hadwin (2009) – PGA golfer, winner of 2017 Valspar Championship Scott Harrington – Indy car race driver, 1999 Indycar Rookie of the Year Denis Loktev (born 2000) – Israeli Olympic swimmer Denis Petrashov (born 2000) – Kyrgyzstani Olympic swimmer Shannon Smyth (2005–08) – Republic of Ireland international soccer player == List of presidents of the University of Louisville == There have been 28 presidents and five interim presidents of what is (or was once a part of) the University of Louisville.

Source: Wikipedia "List of University of Louisville people" · CC BY-SA 4.0

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