The Stanford Cardinal football program boasts a proud history of developing legendary gridiron icons who achieved monumental success both in college and the professional ranks. Among the absolute best players in school history are Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterbacks John Elway and Jim Plunkett, record-setting superstar Andrew Luck, legendary wide receiver and receiver coach James Lofton, elite cornerback Richard Sherman, and dynamic running back Christian McCaffrey, all of whom left an unforgettable legacy in Palo Alto.