Former Boise State Football Players in the NFL

As of September 2008:
- Gerald Alexander (born June 28, 1984) safety for the Detroit Lions in the National Football League. He was selected from Boise State in the 2nd round of the 2007 NFL Draft as the 61st overall selection. Started the whole season at safety.
- Chris Carr (born April 30, 1983) cornerback and kick return specialist. He was signed by the Oakland Raiders in 2005 as an undrafted free agent. Carr’s main contribution to the Raiders is as a kickoff and punt returner on special teams. In 2006 he became the Raiders all-time leader in kickoff returns with a total of 142 for 3,514 yards. Carr became a restricted free agent in the 2008 off season. On March 29, the Titans signed Carr to a two-year, $2 million offer sheet. On April 5, the Raiders declined to match the offer after seven days and Carr became a member of the Titans.
- Ryan Clady (born September 6, 1986, in Rialto, California) is an offensive tackle for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Broncos, with the 12th overall pick in the first round of the 2008 NFL Draft.
- Daryn Colledge (born February 11, 1982 in North Pole, Alaska), is an offensive guard for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was drafted in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft, 47th overall. Playing status has changed and is currently fighting for playing time.
- Korey Hall (born August 5, 1983) fullback plays for the Green Bay Packers. Hall switched to fullback for his career in the NFL and is a starter at the position.
- Quintin Mikell (born September 16, 1980) a defensive back for the National Football League’s Philadelphia Eagles. Mikell joined the Eagles as an undrafted free agent out of Boise State University in 2003. Recently inked a 4 year deal to stay with the Eagles.
- Legedu Naanee (LEG-a-doo Nah-NAY born September 16, 1983) Wide Receiver for the San Diego Chargers. He grew up in Portland, Oregon. “Legedu” means “good is coming” in Nigerian. The Chargers selected Naanee with the 172nd overall selection in the 5th round of the 2007 NFL draft based on his great potential.
- Jebediah (Jeb) Lee Putzier (born January 20, 1979 in Eagle, Idaho) tight end for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. He was originally selected in the sixth round of the 2002 NFL Draft out of Boise State University by the Denver Broncos.
- Kimo K. von Oelhoffen (pronounced /KEE-moe von OHL-hawf-fen/) (born January 30, 1971 in Kaunakakai, Hawaii) defensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles of the NFF. Spent most of his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- Orlando Scandrick (born February 10, 1987 in Los Alamitos, California) is an cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Cowboys in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL Draft.
- Derek Schouman (born March 11, 1985 in Eagle, Idaho) fullback and tight end for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Bills in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL Draft. Schouman recorded 3 receptions for 19 yards as an H-Back before suffering a season-ending “sprained ankle” against the Cincinnati Bengals.



