Notable Players and Coaches
- Josh Baker - National Football League tight end for the New York Jets.
- Chris Greisen - Quarterback for the Virginia Destroyers of the United Football League. NFL quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys.
- Tony Miles - Canadian Football League wide receiver; school's all-time leader in receptions, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns.
- Xavier Omon - NFL running back with the Denver Broncos.
- Michael Peterson - Undrafted free agent tight end. Former player with the Omaha Nighthawks of the United Football League.
- Jamaica Rector - National Football League wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals.
- Mel Tjeerdsma - Northwest's national champion winning coach, and most winning DII post-season coach with 22 victories.
- Dave Tollefson - National Football League defensive end for the New York Giants.
- Seth Wand - National Football League offensive lineman for the Oakland Raiders.
- Steve Williams - National Football League defensive tackle for the New England Patriots.
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