Mathis, who finished playing at A&M-Commerce in 1996, went on to have a successful career in the NFL playing for the Dallas Cowboys from 1997 to 1999, the New Orleans Saints from 2000 to 2001 and the Atlanta Falcons from 2002 to 2006. In his career, he made 269 tackles, recorded four sacks and picked off 11 passes for three touchdowns. Last year, he was selected among the 75 Greatest Players in the Lone Star Conference as the LSC celebrated its 75th Anniversary. At A&M-Commerce, he earned All-American recognition 12 times, a four-time all-LSC selection and was the named conference's Defensive Back of the Year as a senior.

Edwards, James and Keeling finished their playing days at A&M-Commerce in the fall of 2006. Edwards ended his career with 1,986 career yards rushing in two seasons. The 1,986 yards ranks eighth-best in school history. Edwards is currently a running back for the Wichita Wild in the Indoor Football League. James and Keeling were part of a Lions defense that ranked first in the LSC as a junior and as a senior in scoring defense. The Lions defense also ranked among the top two in passing and rushing defense both years.