Alumni
Tradition Never Graduates
A hallmark of the Mission Viejo football program is its ability to develop top-tier talent. Numerous Diablos alumni have gone on to play at the collegiate level and in the NFL, a testament to the rigorous training and high expectations placed on the athletes.
NFL Players
Mark Sanchez
Class of 2005Quarterback • USC
New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys, Chicago Bears, Washington
First-round pick (#5 overall, 2009 NFL Draft). Led the Jets to back-to-back AFC Championship Games in his first two seasons — one of only two QBs in NFL history at the time to reach the conference championship in each of their first two seasons.
Jarrett Patterson
Class of 2018Center / Guard • Notre Dame
Houston Texans
Four-year starter and two-time captain at Notre Dame. Drafted by the Houston Texans in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL Draft.
Jeff Baca
Class of 2008Guard • UCLA
Minnesota Vikings
Drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the sixth round of the 2013 NFL Draft.
Konrad Reuland
Class of 2006Tight End • Notre Dame / Stanford
San Francisco 49ers, New York Jets, Baltimore Ravens, Indianapolis Colts
Played multiple seasons in the NFL. A beloved member of the Diablos family.
Tre Madden
Class of 2011Fullback • USC
Seattle Seahawks
Standout running back at USC. Signed as an undrafted free agent with the Seahawks.
Easton Mascarenas-Arnold
Class of 2021Linebacker • Oregon State / USC
Cleveland Browns
First-Team All-Pac-12 linebacker at Oregon State before finishing his career at USC. Signed with the Cleveland Browns in 2025.
Brenden Schooler
Class of 2016Safety / Special Teams • Oregon / Texas
New England Patriots
Signed with the Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2022 and became one of the NFL's premier special-teams players, earning All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors.
Jordan Palmer
Class of 2002Quarterback • UTEP
Cincinnati Bengals, Jacksonville Jaguars, Chicago Bears, Buffalo Bills, Tennessee Titans
Drafted in the sixth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. Spent three seasons with the Bengals and is now one of football's most prominent quarterback trainers.
Nick Reed
Class of 2005Defensive End • Oregon
Seattle Seahawks, Chicago Bears, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Minnesota Vikings
Consensus All-American at Oregon. Drafted by the Seahawks in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL Draft.
Jed Collins
Class of 2004Fullback • Washington State
New Orleans Saints, Detroit Lions
Signed as an undrafted free agent in 2008 and carved out a six-year NFL career, primarily as the Saints' starting fullback from 2011 to 2013.
Nick Dzubnar
Class of 2010Linebacker • Cal Poly
San Diego / Los Angeles Chargers, Tennessee Titans
Signed as an undrafted free agent in 2015 and played six NFL seasons as a linebacker and core special-teamer.
Drew Radovich
Class of 2005Offensive Lineman • USC
Minnesota Vikings, San Francisco 49ers, Indianapolis Colts
Two-time national champion at USC before NFL stints with the Vikings, 49ers, and Colts.
Olaijah Griffin
Class of 2018Cornerback • USC
Buffalo Bills, New York Giants
Standout Diablos cornerback and returner. Signed with the Bills as an undrafted free agent in 2021.
Matt Keneley
Class of 1995Defensive Tackle • USC
San Francisco 49ers
Drafted in the seventh round of the 1997 NFL Draft and played for the 49ers in 1999.
Scott Von der Ahe
Class of 1993Linebacker • Iowa / Arizona State
Indianapolis Colts
Drafted by the Colts in the sixth round of the 1997 NFL Draft.
Collin Ashton
Class of 2001Linebacker • USC
San Diego Chargers
Special-teams standout on USC's championship teams before signing with the Chargers in 2006.
Rudy Holmes
Class of 1970Defensive Back • Drake
Atlanta Falcons
The program's first NFL alumnus, playing for the Falcons in 1974.
Collegiate Pipeline
2005
The legendary 2004-2005 class sent players to top programs across the country: Mark Sanchez (USC), Nick Reed (Oregon), Gregg Peat (Oregon State), Chase Moline (UCLA), Chane Moline (UCLA), and Kevin Bemoll (Cal) — with Konrad Reuland (Notre Dame/Stanford) following in the Class of 2006.
2001-2005
During the program's dominant 67-2 stretch, dozens of players earned Division I scholarships, establishing Mission Viejo as one of the top talent pipelines in the nation.
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