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Griz in the Pros - Football

The Montana Grizzlies have had quite a few successful players make it to the next level whether it be the NFL, CFL or the AFL. We have compiled a list of current and ex-players. Here is our latest Griz in the "Pros" list. Please comment with any updates to keep this list as accurate and up to date as possible.

Active NFL Roster [Current Team] (Years in NFL)​

Dylan Cook - [Tampa Bay] (2022-Current)
Samori Toure - [Green Bay] (2022-Current)

Ex-NFL Players (Years in NFL)​

Aldo Forte (1939 - 1947)
Barry Darrow (1974 - 1978)
Ben Roberts - (2016)
Bill Kelly (1927 - 1930)
Bill Lazetich (1939 - 1947)
Blaine Mcelmurry (1997 - 1999)
Brent Pease (1987 - 1988)
Brian Salonen (1984 - 1985)
Brock Coyle - (2014-2018)
Caleb McSurdy - (2012-2014)
Chase Reynolds - (2011-2016)
Chris Bentz (1920 - 1920)
Chris Snyder (2003)
Craig Ochs (2005)
Colt Anderson - (2009-2017)
Cory Procter (2006 - 2010)
Dallas Neil (2000 - 2000)
Dan Carpenter - (2008-2016)
Danny Kistler - (2014)
Dave Dickenson (2001-2002)
Donny Lisowski - (2012)
Doug Betters (1978 - 1987)
Dylan Mcfarland (2004 - 2005)
E.a. Dobrey (1928 - 1928)
Guy Bingham (1980 - 1993)
Jack McAuliffe (1926 - 1926)
Jeff Shoate (2004 - 2007)
Jim Lange (1929 - 1929)
Jimmy Farris (2003 - 2007)
Jimmy Wilson - (2011-2015)
Jordan Tripp - (2014-2017)
Justin Green (2005 - 2009)
Kirk Scrafford (1990 - 1998)
Kris Heppner (2000 - 2000)
Kroy Biermann - (2008-2015)
Len Noyes (1938 - 1938)
Lex Hilliard (2008-2013)
Levi Horn - (2011 - 2012)
Marc Mariani - [Titans] (2010-2016)
Mickey Sutton (1986 - 1990)
Mike Hagen (1987 - 1987)
Mike Lazetich (1945 - 1950)
Mike Tilleman (1966 - 1976)
Milt Popovich (1938 - 1942)
Paul Szakash (1938 - 1942)
Raul Allegre (1983 - 1991)
Rocky Klever (1983 - 1987)
Russ Peterson (1932 - 1932)
Scott Curry (1999 - 1999)
Scott Gragg (1995 - 2005)
Shann Schillinger (2010-2013)
Steve Okoniewski (1972 - 1976)
Steve Sullivan (1922 - 1924)
Ted Illman (1926 - 1928)
Terry Dillon (1963 - 1963)
Terry Falcon (1978 - 1980)
Thatcher Szalay (2005 - 2005)
Tim Hauck (1990 - 2002)
Tiny Cahoon (1926 - 1929)
Trumaine Johnson - (2012-2019)
Tuff Harris (2007 - 2010)
Tuufuli Uperesa (1971 - 1971)
Tyrone Holmes - (2016-2017)
Walt Brett (1976-78)
William Poehls - (2014-2019)

CFL (Years in CFL)​

Adam Boomer (2001)
Bob O’Billovich (1962)
Brian Ah Yat (1999, 2001)
Brody Mcknight (2012-2013)
Cole Bergquist (2009-2011)
Dave Dickenson (1997-2000, 2003-2008)
Levander Segars (2005)
Matt Clark (1990)
Trey Young (2005)
Tuff Harris (2011)

AFL (Years in AFL)​

Brad Lebo (1994 - 1997)
Brent Pease (1993)
Brian Ah Yat (2003)
Calvin Coleman (2004 - 2005)
Drew Miller (2002)
Etu Molden (2004 - 2007)
Joe Douglass (2000 - 2007)
Justin Roper (2012)
Kris Heppner (2001 - 2003)
Marty Mornhinweg (1987)
Ryan Bagley Scott Camper (1989)
Shalon Baker (1998 - 2005)

Ex-Griz as Coaches in the Pros​

Colt Anderson (Cincinnati Bengals)
Dave Dickenson (2009-present)
Craig Dickenson (Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Andre Patterson (New York Giants)
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https://gogriz.com/sports/2017/7/20/pro-griz
also has Craig Dickenson (Saskatchewan Roughriders), Colt Anderson (Cincinnati Bengals), and Andre Patterson (New York Giants) as active coaches.

Bob O'Billovich is in the CFL Hall of Fame as one of the winningest coaches (his wiki also says he was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in 1962 as well as playing DB and QB for a few years in CFL).

Staying with coaches, Brandon Fisher coached for the Tennessee Titans (2010), Detroit Lions (2011), St. Louis/Los Angeles Rams (2012?-2017).
 
Well there we go. Didn't know they had a list put together. That's great
 
I kind of like the GoGriz style of having a picture to relate to the name and maybe a link to their latest bio (or wiki).

If you make a similar post for the basketball pros, Brian Qvale signed with the Charlotte Hornets in 2014 but played almost exclusively internationally from 2011-2022. Will Cherry had stints with the Cleveland Cavs and Toronto Raptors. John Stroeder was drafted in 1980 and played for the Milwaukee Bucks. Obviously, there are Larry Krystkowiak (drafted 1986) and Micheal Ray Richardson (1978 #4 overall pick).

Also recent international stars: Ahmaad Rorie, Michael Oguine, Sayeed Pridgett, Martin Breunig.

Wayne Tinkle had a pretty long playing career in the CBA and overseas.

Lady Griz had plenty of overseas players but I think (just off memory so might have missed someone who signed a short deal) the only one who played in WNBA was Greta Koss (Utah Starzz).
 
chris said:
Well there we go. Didn't know they had a list put together. That's great
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Well, it might not be complete either as it's missing Toure (obviously) and at least Jeff Shoate.
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Both transferred and finished at other schools but GoGriz includes Betters and Allegre that did the same thing.
 
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