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Les Josephson
Les Josephson
Les Josephson
Augustana: 1961-64
Minneota, Minn.


Dallas Cowboys (1964)
Los Angeles Rams (1964-74)
• Signed as free agent with Dallas Cowboys in 1964 before being traded to the Los Angeles Rams.

• Signed with Los Angeles Rams in 1964.

• 1968 Pro-Bowl selection
Bryan Schwartz
Bryan Schwartz
Bryan Schwartz
Augustana: 1991-1994
Lawrence, S.D.


Jacksonville Jaguars (1995-1999)
• Drafted in second round of the 1995 draft (64th pick) by the Jacksonville Jaguars.

• Highest-drafted player in Augustana history.
Corbin Lacina
Corbin Lacina
Corbin Lacina
Augustana: 1989-1992
Woodbury, Minn.


Buffalo Bills (1994-1997)
Carolina Panthers (1998)
Minnesota Vikings (1999-2002)
Chicago Bears (2003)
• Drafted in sixth round of the 1994 draft (167th pick) by the Buffalo Bills.

• Second player in Augustana history selected in NFL Draft.
Kevin Kaesviharn
Kevin Kaesviharn
 Kevin Kaesviharn
Augustana: 1998-2001
Lakeville, Minn.


Green Bay Packers (2001)
Cincinnati Bengals (2001-2006)
New Orleans Saints (2007-2008)
Carolina Panthers (2009)
Tennessee Titans (2009)
• Signed with Green Bay Packers in 2001 but was waived prior to season opener.

• Signed with Cincinnatti Bengals in 2001 and played in 87 games.

• Signed withNew Orleans Saints in 2007 and played two seasons.

• Had stints with the Carolina Panthers and Tennessee Titans during the 2009 season.
CJ Ham
CJ Ham
Augustana: 2011-15
Duluth, Minn.


Minnesota Vikings (2016)
• Signed as a free agent with the Minnesota Vikings
• Released following 2016 preseason before being signed to the Minnesota Vikings practice squad
• Signed to the 53-man roster on Dec. 23, 2016
 
NFL

NFL 

Casey Bauman (Quarterback), 2024, Los Angeles Chargers

Blake Larson (Offensive Line), 2024, Los Angeles Rams
2024 - Rams Practice Squad 
CFL


Canadian Football League

Wayne Sheley (Utility), 1938-42, Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Troy Westwood (Kicker), 1991-2008, Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Heath Rylance (Quarterback), 1996-1999, Calgary Stampede


 
AFL



Arena Football League

Kevin Kaesviharn (Defensive Back), 1999-2000, Iowa Barnstormers

Tommy Ellingworth (Wide Receiver), 2009-2011, Iowa Barnstormers
Sioux Falls Storm


Sioux Falls Storm (NIFL/UIF/IFL)

Adam Brinkman, 2009, K
Eric DeGraff, 2001, QB
Joe Evenson, 2002-2004, LB
Nate Fluit,  2003-2007, DE
Austin Flyger, 2004-2006, DE
Chad Gomarko, 2001-2003, WR
Damien Harmon, 2001-2002, RB
Matt Holmlund, 2002-2006, WR
Matt Lien, 2009, S
Roger Pederson, 2001-2005, OL
Chris Pomerleau, 2007, QB/WR
Shannon Poppinga, 2001-2009, DB
Ian Stark, 2005, OL
Pete Sterbick, 2003, WR
Dan O’Keefe, 2012-13, DB
Other Professional Leagues
Kurtis Jonker - United States Football League (1983), Oakland Invaders
Kurtis Jonker - United States Football League (1984), Memphis Showboats
Keven Kaesviharn - Xtreme Football League (2000), San Francisco Demons
Adam Brinkman - National Indoor Football League (2004), Sioux City Bandits
Damien Harmon - European Football League (1999-00), Aschaffenburg Stallions
Matt Lien - European Football League (2010), L'Hospitalet Pioners
Andrew Keel - European Football League (2011), Oulu Northern Lights
Joe Clark - European Football League (2011), Marburg Mercenaries
Jake Lacina - United Stats Football League (2021), New Jersey GeneralsÂ