Ryan Benjamin
American Football
Ryan Lamont Benjamin is a former American football running back who played one season with the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League. He first enrolled at the C…
•Born: Apr 23, 1970 (age 50) · Pixley, CA
•Height: 5 feet 7 inches (same as Dominique Dorsey)
•Education: Tulare Union High School
Timeline
1988:His 2,996 all-purpose yards were second only to Barry Sanders' NCAA record in 1988.
1991:He earned Big West Conference Offensive Player of the Year honors in 1991 and 1992.
1992:Benjamin garnered AP and UPI All-America Second Team recognition after rushing for 1,441 yards and compiling 2,597 all-purpose yards his senior year in 1992.
1994:Benjamin signed with the Shreveport Pirates in August 1994 and played for the team during the 1994 season.
1994:He was released by the Bengals on August 10, 1994.
Bryce Harris
Football Offensive Tackle
Bryce Harris is an American football offensive tackle who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Fresno State.
Wikipedia
•Born: Jan 16, 1989 (age 31) · Tulare, CA
•Height: 6 feet 6 inches (same as Kenny Wiggins)
•Team: Toledo Rockets football (Outside Linebacker #72)
•Salary: $480,000 USD (2014)
•Parents: David Harris (Father) · Pamela Harris (Mother)
•Siblings: Sean Harris (Brother)
Career information
Position Offensive tackle
College
Fresno State
NFL Draft
2012 / Undrafted
Career history
2012 – 2012 : Atlanta Falcons
2012 – 2014 : New Orleans Saints
2015 – 2015 : Atlanta Falcons
2016 – 2016 : Jacksonville Jaguars
2016 – 2016 : Miami Dolphins
2017 – 2017 : New Orleans Saints
2017 – 2017 : Detroit Lions
2017 – 2017 : San Francisco 49ers
2017 – 2017 : New Orleans Saints
2018 – 2018 : Pittsburgh Steelers
Fred Ford
American Football Player
Frederick Lee Ford is a former American football halfback for the Buffalo Bills and Los Angeles Char…
•Born: Mar 30, 1938 (age 82) · Bakersfield, CA
•Height: 5 feet 8 inches
•Education: California State Polytechnic University, Pomona · Tulare Union High School
Marquess Wilson
Receiver
Marquess Willis Wilson is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the seventh round in the 2013 NFL Draft. He played college football for Washington State University.
•Born: Sep 14, 1992 (age 27) · Tulare, CA
•Height: 6 feet 4 inches (same as Josh McCown)
•Salary: $405,000 USD (2014)
Career information
Position Wide receiver
College
Washington State
NFL Draft
2013 / Round: 7 / Pick: 236
Career history
2013 – 2016 : Chicago Bears
2017 – 2017 : New York Jets
2018 – 2018 : Philadelphia Eagles
2019 – 2019 : BC Lions
Timeline
2011:On October 1, 2011, he caught a 63-yard touchdown pass with 1:10 left in the game to give Washington State a 31-27 win over Colorado.
2014:On November 14, 2014, he was activated from injured reserve.
2014:On December 21, 2014, Wilson caught a career-high 7 receptions for a career-high 66 yards against the Detroit Lions.
2015:On November 22, 2015, Wilson caught a career-high 102 yards against the Denver Broncos.
2015:On December 12, 2015, he was placed on injured reserve.
2016:He was activated to the active roster on November 15, 2016 prior to Week 11.
James Stallworth
Track and Field Athlete
James Stallworth is an American track and field athlete, primarily known for the long jump. He currently holds the NFHS High School Record for the long jump, with a jump of 26' 4.75," 8.04 metres set while winning the CIF California State High School Championships in Norwalk, California on June 3, 1989. See the jump on youtube. Stallworth attended Tulare Union H…
•Born: Apr 29, 1971 (age 49) · Tulare, CA
•Education: Tulare Union High School
Timeline
1990:Continuing his junior career, he won the USATF Junior Championships in 1990, setting a still standing meet record of 8.17 metres which qualified him for the International team.
1991:In 1991, as a 20-year-old, he placed second behind Mike Powell in the United States Olympic Festival, Powell would claim the World Record in the Long Jump two years later, a record he still holds.
2000:In 2000, James Stallworth reappeared, competing unattached and achieving a 26' Long Jump in a local championship in Long Beach, California as a 29-year-old, which did not improve on his best set ten years earlier.
Dominique Dorsey
American Football Player
Dominique Ramone Dorsey is a former professional gridiron football running back and kick returner. …
•Born: May 07, 1983 (age 37) · Victorville, CA
•Height: 5 feet 7 inches (same as Keith Stokes)
•Education: University of Nevada, Las Vegas · Tulare Union High School
Timeline
2005:He was originally signed by the Roughriders as an undrafted free agent in 2005.
2007:Along with defensive end Dwan Epps, Dorsey was traded to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in exchange for offensive tackle Eric Wilson on May 30, 2007.
2008:In 2008, Dorsey was named a CFL All-Star on special teams and awarded the John Agro Special Teams Award as the league's most outstanding special teams player.
2009:On September 15, 2009, Dorsey returned to the Argonauts, but was injured after playing in only four games.
2010:On February 17, 2010, Dorsey re-signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders as a free agent.
Max Choboian
Max John Choboian was an American collegiate and Professional Football quarterback who played professionally in the American Football League. Born in Tulare, California, he played only one season in the AFL for the Denver Broncos and started seven games. He died of lung cancer.
•Born: Mar 17, 1942 · Tulare, CA
•Died: Jan 02, 1977
•Height: 6 feet 4 inches (same as Marcus Mariota)
•Education: University of Oregon · California State University, Northridge · Tulare Union High School
Bryan Allen
Bryan Lewis Allen is an American self-taught hang glider pilot and bicyclist. He achieved fame when he piloted the two aircraft that won the first two Kremer prizes for human-powered flight: the Gossamer Condor and Gossamer Albatross. He later set world distance and duration records in a small pedal-powered blimp named "White Dwarf."
Wikipedia
•Born: Oct 13, 1952 (age 67) · Visalia, CA
•Movies: The Flight of the Gossamer Condor
•Education: California State University, Bakersfield
Virgil Green
American Football Player
Virgil Leo Green is an American football tight end for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League. He played college football at Nevada and was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the seventh round of the 2011 NFL Draft.
•Born: Aug 03, 1988 (age 32) · Tulare, CA
•Height: 6 feet 5 inches (same as Hunter Henry)
•Team: Los Angeles Chargers (Tight End #88)
•Salary: $2.50 million USD (2019)
•Parents: Virgil Green (Father) · Sharon Green
•Siblings: Jeremiah Green (Brother)
Career information
Position Tight end
College
Nevada
NFL Draft
2011 / Round: 7 / Pick: 204
Career history
2011 – 2017 : Denver Broncos
2018 – present : Los Angeles Chargers
Interesting stories
Shark Bites for Virgil Green | Shark Bites
DraftSharks · 9/11/2019
Virgil Green and Philip Rivers Finding Their Groove
San Diego Chargers · 8/8/2018
Kartje: Chargers’ Virgil Green blocks out the noise about tight ends becoming endangered –...
Orange County Register · 8/4/2018
Timeline
2009:He was named the Nevada Strength and Conditioning Athlete of the Year as a junior in the 2009 season in addition to being selected to the All-WAC second team.
2011:Green was chosen in the seventh round with the 204th overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft by the Denver Broncos.
2012:In March 2012, Green was suspended for four games after failing a drug test.
2013:In the 2013 season, Green started three games and recorded nine receptions for 45 yards.
2016:In the 2016 season, Green started 11 games and finished with 22 receptions for 237 yards and one receiving touchdown.
2017:In the 2017 season, he started all 16 games and finished with 14 receptions for 191 yards and one receiving touchdown.
Zac Diles
Football Linebacker
Zachary Lee Diles is a former American football linebacker. He was drafted by the Houston Texans in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Kansas State.
•Born: Jun 11, 1985 (age 35) · Abilene, TX
•Height: 6 feet 2 inches (same as Amobi Okoye)
Career information
Position Linebacker
College
Kansas State
NFL Draft
2007 / Round: 7 / Pick: 218
Career history
2007 – 2010 : Houston Texans
2011 – 2011 : St. Louis Rams
2011 – 2011 : Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2011 – 2011 : Indianapolis Colts
2012 – 2012 : Tennessee Titans
2013 – 2013 : Kansas City Chiefs
2013 – 2013 : Tennessee Titans
2014 – 2014 : Cleveland Browns
2014 – 2014 : Houston Texans
2014 – 2014 : Cleveland Browns
Interesting stories
Former player Zac Diles supports K-State football boycott
The Wichita Eagle · 7/1/2020
Big 12 Silver Anniversary Team: Zac Diles
Ted Hyman · 6/11/2020
Zac Diles uses NFL connections as a new Rodeo Realty agent
The Real Deal · 8/25/2016
Timeline
2006:Diles earned honorable mention All-Big 12 in 2006.
2007:As a rookie in 2007 Diles played mostly on special teams.
2008:In 2008, he started 8 games as the Texans strong-side linebacker and made 66 tackles.
2011:He was signed to a free agent contract on July 29, 2011.
2011:He was cut on December 3, 2011.
2013:Diles signed with the Tennessee Titans on October 17, 2013.
David P. Flores
Artist
David P. Flores is an American artist, muralist and product designer.
•Born: Feb 22, 1972 (age 48) · Tulare, CA
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