Delaware State University has a proud tradition of developing elite football talent that successfully advanced to professional careers in the National Football League. Among the most legendary professional alumni is wide receiver John Taylor, who starred for the university before enjoying a stellar career with the San Francisco 49ers, winning multiple Super Bowl championships and catching game-winning touchdowns. Other notable NFL players who emerged from the program include Pro Bowl cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha, groundbreaking linebacker Shaquem Griffin, and standout offensive lineman personnel who carried the Hornets football legacy onto the professional stage.