List of family relations in American football

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The following is a list of family relations in American football. Please do not add relationships in which members did not make it to a professional sports league.

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  40. ^ "Mario Edwards". Florida State Seminoles. 27 July 2017. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
  41. ^ Chris Ryan (17 December 2020). "Jets place Folorunso Fatukasi, brother of Rutgers' Olakunle Fatukasi, on COVID-19 list | What it means". NJ.com. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
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  53. ^ Shipley, John. "Future Matchup with Twin Brother Shaquem Among Firsts For Shaquill Griffin in 2021". Sports Illustrated Jacksonville Jaguars News, Analysis and More. Retrieved 2 June 2022.
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  57. ^ Michael Rosenberg, "For Harbaughs, football and family are sacred institutions," Sports Illustrated (November 23, 2011). Retrieved November 8, 2012.
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  61. ^ Chengelis, Angelique S. "Freshman DL Aidan Hutchinson living up to family name at UM". The Detroit News. Retrieved 19 September 2022.
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  64. ^ Sammon, Will. "'He had to overcome being my son': How Van Jefferson forged his own path outside the shadow of his NFL father". The Athletic. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
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  66. ^ "Ohio State's Thomas can do great things with the damn ball". New York Post. 11 January 2015. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
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  69. ^ Dougherty, Jack (29 June 2020). "How Many Children and Grandchildren Does Jerry Jones Have?". Sportscasting | Pure Sports. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
  70. ^ Smith, Corbin K. "Seahawks 90-Man Roster Rundown: Vi Jones". Sports Illustrated Seattle Seahawks News, Analysis and More. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
  71. ^ "It's another missed chance for a game-saving play for T. J. Ward: Browns Inside". Cleveland.com. 22 November 2010.
  72. ^ "Travis Kelce Draft Profile – NFL.com". NFL.com.
  73. ^ "Eric Kendricks Draft Profile". NFL.com. jim Kelly uncle Chad Kelly nephew
  74. ^ "Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp lives for Christ while shining on the football field". Sports Spectrum. 28 September 2018. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
  75. ^ "Keep It In The Family: Jets Sign Safety Dawan Landry, Brother Of LaRon". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
  76. ^ Wyatt, Jim (August 26, 2018). "Titans Rookie LB Robert Spillane is Ballin' – and He's Having a Ball in the Process". TitansOnline.com. Retrieved October 1, 2019.
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  82. ^ Marshawn Lynch
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  84. ^ Gurung, Rajani (13 September 2021). "Zack Martin's Brother, Nick Martin | Family & Relationships [2022 Update]". Players Bio. Retrieved 2 June 2022.
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  89. ^ Cronin, Courtney. "Oxford's Metcalf learns from a pro — his dad". The Clarion-Ledger. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
  90. ^ "Sony Michel reunites with brother Marken and a former Georgia RB at joint Eagles-Patriots practice". Saturday Down South. 16 August 2021. Retrieved 28 March 2022.
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  96. ^ "Broncos now have a set of cousins on their defensive line". Broncos Wire. 12 March 2017. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
  97. ^ "Former Dallas Cowboys great Don Perkins roots for team over great-nephew and Giants rookie Paul Perkins". Newsday. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
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  102. ^ "Toughness runs in the football family of Georgia's J.R. Reed".
  103. ^ Owen, Tim (October 28, 2015). "College football: Penn State LB Reeder has Valley roots". The Daily Item. Retrieved October 2, 2019.
  104. ^ "PRelentless older brother Eric Reid helping to mold a star for Stanford". NBC Sports. September 8, 2017. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
  105. ^ "Jerry Rice's son signs with the Washington Redskins". For The Win. 26 June 2014. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
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  115. ^ Holcomb, Dave. "WATCH: Falcons-49ers matchup will be a family affair for Matt Ryan". Sports Illustrated Atlanta Falcons News, Analysis and More. Retrieved 18 August 2022.
  116. ^ "Mitch Schwartz, my brother, is forever a Super Bowl champion". FOX Sports. Retrieved 18 August 2022.
  117. ^ "Hogs hoping for return visit from offensive lineman Penei Sewell". Arkansas Online. 3 July 2017.
  118. ^ "Is Noah Sewell related to Penei Sewell? Former Oregon stars share more than just an alma mater". www.sportingnews.com. 28 February 2023. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
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  120. ^ Farrar, Doug (7 August 2011). "Sharpe's tribute to his brother went above and beyond". Yahoo!. Retrieved 13 October 2014.
  121. ^ Jamie Sharper
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  132. ^ Ufford, Matt (30 April 2013). "The Trufants: A football family". SBNation.com. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
  133. ^ Justice, Richard (20 June 2010). "Justice: Every day like Father's Day for Texans' Turk". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 13 October 2014.
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