John Lott (2026) - North Texas Athletics Hall of Fame - University of North Texas Athletics

John Lott

Induction:
2026
Class:
1987

An offensive lineman for Hall of Fame Head Coach, Corky Nelson, John Lott was a stalwart along the offensive line, where he never missed a start in three consecutive seasons. His UNT accolades include two All-Conference selections, including in 1986, when he was named an Associated Press Honorable Mention All-American. Lott was a member of the 1983 Southland Conference Championship team and is a member of the 1980s UNT All-Decade team. After North Texas, John made the jump to the NFL, where he played for the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Jets. Upon retirement from playing, Lott returned to UNT, where he was named the first strength coach in school history. He eventually made his way back to the NFL, where he worked as a strength coach for the New York Jets, Cleveland Browns, Arizona Cardinals, and the San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers. Over a 24-year NFL coaching career, Lott was twice named Strength Coach of the Year in 2001 and 2008, respectively. He also oversaw the bench press station at the NFL Combine for 17 years.