Cardinal in the NFL

Dec 28, 2025; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) runs for a touchdown against the Chicago Bears in the first half at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

The pair of Stanford standouts will be headed to the Pro Bowl

Cardinal in the NFL

The pair of Stanford standouts will be headed to the Pro Bowl

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Jul 23, 2025; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears center Drew Dalman (52) runs during training camp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Cardinal in the NFL

A pair of Stanford legends will be heading to the Pro Bowl in 2026

Dec 14, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams tight end Colby Parkinson (84) celebrates after a touchdown during the third quarter against the Detroit Lions at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Cardinal in the NFL

The NFL playoff race is heating up, and these two former Stanford Cardinal helped propel their teams to victory on Sunday.

Nov 30, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Los Angeles Rams tight end Colby Parkinson (84) celebrates after a play during the fourth quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images

Cardinal in the NFL

Los Angeles Rams tight end Colby Parkinson shares his thoughts on Stanford's new head coach.

Dec 7, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz (86) makes a catch against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Cardinal in the NFL

Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz suffered a season-ending injury on Sunday. Will it be career-ending for the Stanford great?

Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) looks downfield during the fourth quarter against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025.

Cardinal in the NFL

The Houston Texas are getting a huge lift from a former Stanford QB

Sep 21, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; A Los Angeles Rams helmet during warm-ups against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Cardinal in the NFL

Former Stanford star is having a rough second season with the LA Rams

Nov 9, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second half at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Cardinal in the NFL

The Houston Texans are riding high after a huge win that was put together by former Stanford Cardinal Davis Mills.

Sep 14, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) runs against New Orleans Saints safety Justin Reid (21) during the first half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Cardinal in the NFL

Former Stanford Cardinal in the NFL continued to shine in Week 8.

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Elic Ayomanor (5) is tripped up by New England Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones (25) during the first quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025.

Cardinal in the NFL

Elic Ayomanor has had his moments with the Tennessee Titans, but this recent decision may make those moments more frequent.

Sep 13, 2025; Stanford, California, USA; Stanford Cardinal running back Micah Ford (20) after the game against the Boston College Eagles at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

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Following a loss at SMU on Saturday, Stanford football is six games into the season, where they sit at 2-4 overall and 1-2 in conference play. There is no doubt

Oct 12, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay looks on during the second quarter of the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images

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The former Cardinal looked like the answer for the Rams in his rookie campaign. Now, he may be playing himself off the roster.

Aug 16, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz (86) in action during the game against the Carolina Panthers at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Cardinal in the NFL

Stanford football is well represented in the NFL, and in Week 5, those former stars put up some key performances.

Sep 13, 2025; Stanford, California, USA; Stanford Cardinal general manager Andrew Luck celebrates after defeating the Boston College Eagles at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Cardinal in the NFL

With Stanford already in the area, Andrew Luck decided to go visit the Washington Commanders on Sunday.

Sep 29, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Detailed view of a Washington Commanders helmet at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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The Washington Commanders may have to adjust their offense a bit if QB Jayden Daniels is out against the Las Vegas Raiders, leaving an opportunity for this former Stanford Cardinal

Los Angeles Rams place kicker Joshua Karty (16) kicks a 21 yard field goal against the Tennessee Titans during the second quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025.

Cardinal in the NFL

Stanford alums showed out in the NFL in Week 2

Sep 14, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Titans wide receiver Elic Ayomanor (5) makes a catch over Los Angeles Rams cornerback Emmanuel Forbes Jr. (1) during the first half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

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Former Stanford wide receiver Elic Ayomanor is becoming a magnet for Cam Ward and the Tennessee Titans.

Sep 7, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos cornerback Riley Moss (21) tackles Tennessee Titans wide receiver Elic Ayomanor (5) in the first half at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

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A look at some of the former Stanford Cardinal that stood out in Week 1 of the NFL season

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Elic Ayomanor (5) makes a catch during an NFL football training camp practice at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025.

Cardinal in the NFL

Former Stanford Cardinal standout Elic Ayomanor has been named a starter for the Titans in Week 1 of the season against the Denver Broncos. Now, the sky is the limit.