Coastal Carolina Football
CJ Brewer — DT
Signed as FA by Buffalo (2022). 2021 PFN All-America HM, 2× First-Team All-Sun Belt, AP All-American 2020.
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Coastal's NFL History
Current Chants in the NFL
Tarron Jackson — DE
Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year at CCU.
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Isaiah Likely — TE
Drafted 2022; standout CCU TE with multiple All-Sun Belt honors.
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Honors & Milestones
| Year | Player | Honor | Team | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Josh Norman | Pro Bowl, First-Team All-Pro | Carolina Panthers | NFL interceptions leader; key in Super Bowl 50 run |
| 2013 | Mike Tolbert | Pro Bowl, First-Team All-Pro | Carolina Panthers | Recognized as top fullback |
| 2014 | Mike Tolbert | Pro Bowl | Carolina Panthers | |
| 2015 | Mike Tolbert | Pro Bowl | Carolina Panthers | |
| 2015 | Jerome Simpson | Super Bowl appearance | Cincinnati Bengals | Notable playoff contributions |
| 2015 | Josh Norman | Super Bowl appearance | Carolina Panthers | Started Super Bowl 50 |
Chanticleer NFL Alumni
| Player | Pos | NFL Teams | Years | Status | CCU Honors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Chesley | DB | CIN, HOU, IND, TB | 2019–22 | Inactive | 2017 Team Captain |
| Matt Hazel | WR | MIA, BUF, WAS, IND, CLE | 2014–18 | Inactive | 2014 Shrine Game; 2× First-Team All-Big South |
| De'Angelo Henderson | RB | DEN, NYJ, MIN, PHI | 2017–19 | Inactive | NCAA record TDs in 35 games; 2× Big South OPOY |
| Josh Norman | CB | CAR, WAS, BUF, SF | 2012–23 | Inactive | 2011 Buck Buchanan finalist; multi All-American |
| Denzel Rice | DB | PHI, HOU, IND, CLE, BUF, BAL | 2015–19 | Inactive | 2× Second-Team All-Big South |
| Jerome Simpson | WR | CIN, MIN, SF | 2008–15 | Inactive | 2004 Big South Freshman of Year; 2× First-Team All-Big South |
| Maurice Simpkins | LB | GB, STL | 2010–11 | Inactive | CCU Hall of Fame; 3× First-Team All-Big South |
| Lorenzo Taliaferro | RB | BAL | 2014–16 | Inactive | 2013 Walter Payton finalist; Big South OPOY |
| Quinton Teal | DB | CAR, SEA, SD | 2007–12 | Inactive | 2× Regional Defensive POY; 3× First-Team All-Big South |
| Tyler Thigpen | QB | MIN, KC, MIA, BUF, CLE | 2007–14 | Inactive | 2006 All-American; Walter Payton finalist; CCU Hall of Fame |
| Mike Tolbert | FB | SD, CAR, BUF | 2008–17 | Inactive | 2007 All-American; First-Team All-Big South |
NFL Draft Picks & College Free-Agent Signings
| Year | Round (Pick) | Player | NFL Team | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | R7 (217) | Tyler Thigpen | MIN | Drafted |
| 2008 | R2 (46) | Jerome Simpson | CIN | Drafted |
| 2012 | R5 (143) | Josh Norman | CAR | Drafted |
| 2014 | R6 (190) | Matt Hazel | MIA | Drafted |
| 2014 | R4 (138) | Lorenzo Taliaferro | BAL | Drafted |
| 2017 | R6 (203) | De'Angelo Henderson | DEN | Drafted |
| 2007 | — | Quinton Teal | CAR | CFA signee |
| 2008 | — | Mike Tolbert | SD | CFA signee |
| 2010 | — | Maurice Simpkins | GB | CFA signee |
| 2015 | — | Denzel Rice | PHI | CFA signee |
| 2019 | — | Anthony Chesley | CIN | CFA signee |
| 2022 | — | CJ Brewer | BUF | CFA signee |
| 2023 | — | Lance Boykin | SEA | CFA signee |
