James Hough (born August 4, 1956) is a former professional American football player. Hough, an offensive lineman, played nine seasons in the National Football League for the Minnesota Vikings, playing in 111 games, and starting 78 of them. He played college football for Utah State University where he was named to the College Football All-America Team and played in the 1977 college all star East-West Shrine Game. Hough is also known for his participation in the 1982 World's Strongest Man He now coaches football for the Chaska Hawks in Chaska, Minnesota.