NFL players born in 1979

359 NFL players on file were born in 1979. Drew Brees leads them with 287 career games played. The first born in 1979 to play in the NFL was Antwuan Wyatt, in 1997. Rosters are on file in full from 1993; before that only some of the stars are.

Former NFL players born in 1979 (359)

Former NFL players born in 1979

Player	Pos	Years	Seasons	Career	Born
Drew Brees	QB	2001–2020	20	287 GP · 80,358 pass yds	Austin, TX
Justin Smith	DE	2001–2014	14	221 GP · 880 tackles, 87 sacks	Jefferson City, MO
Steve Smith Sr.	WR	2001–2016	16	219 GP · 14,731 rec yds	Lynwood, CA
Ryan Pickett	DT	2001–2014	14	207 GP · 577 tackles, 9.5 sacks	Zephyrhills, FL
Santana Moss	WR	2001–2014	14	197 GP · 10,283 rec yds	Miami, FL
Andre Carter	DE	2001–2013	13	184 GP · 517 tackles, 80.5 sacks	Denver, CO
Quentin Jammer	CB	2002–2013	12	183 GP · 733 tackles	—
Carson Palmer	QB	2004–2017	14	182 GP · 46,247 pass yds	Fresno, CA
Adrian Wilson	DB	2001–2012	12	181 GP · 894 tackles, 25.5 sacks	High Point, NC
Nate Clements	SS	2001–2012	12	180 GP · 814 tackles, 4.5 sacks	Shaker Heights, OH
Ryan Clark	FS	2002–2014	13	177 GP · 929 tackles, 4 sacks	Marrero, LA
Josh Brown	PK	2003–2016	14	176 GP · 26 tackles	Tulsa, OK
Deon Grant	S	2001–2011	11	176 GP · 776 tackles, 6.5 sacks	Augusta, GA
Sheldon Brown	CB	2002–2012	11	175 GP · 602 tackles, 8 sacks	Lancaster, SC
LaDainian Tomlinson	RB	2001–2011	11	170 GP · 13,684 rush yds	Rosebud, TX
Richard Seymour	DT	2001–2012	12	164 GP · 496 tackles, 57.5 sacks	Gadsden, SC
Randy McMichael	TE	2002–2012	11	164 GP · 4,539 rec yds	Griffin, GA
Justin Bannan	DT	2002–2013	12	163 GP · 312 tackles, 6.5 sacks	Sacramento, CA
Shaun Rogers	DT	2001–2013	12	163 GP · 513 tackles, 37.5 sacks	Houston, TX
Rocky Bernard	DT	2002–2012	11	160 GP · 381 tackles, 33 sacks	Baytown, TX
Bryan Thomas	LB	2002–2012	11	157 GP · 442 tackles, 33.5 sacks	Birmingham, AL
Rock Cartwright	RB	2002–2011	10	154 GP · 956 rush yds	Conroe, TX
Chester Taylor	RB	2002–2011	10	151 GP · 4,740 rush yds	River Rouge, MI
Justin Peelle	TE	2002–2011	10	151 GP · 1,003 rec yds	Fresno, CA
Chris Kelsay	DE	2003–2012	10	147 GP · 440 tackles, 32.5 sacks	Auburn, NE
John Henderson	DT	2002–2011	10	146 GP · 489 tackles, 29 sacks	Nashville, TN
Maurice Morris	RB	2002–2011	10	145 GP · 3,648 rush yds	Chester, SC
Dallas Clark	TE	2003–2013	11	143 GP · 5,665 rec yds	Livermore, IA
Scott Fujita	LB	2002–2012	11	143 GP · 767 tackles, 23.5 sacks	Ventura, CA
Akin Ayodele	LB	2002–2010	9	143 GP · 736 tackles, 9.5 sacks	Grand Prairie, TX
Alex Brown	DE	2002–2010	9	143 GP · 412 tackles, 45.5 sacks	Jasper, FL
Antwaan Randle El	WR	2002–2010	9	143 GP · 4,467 rec yds	Riverdale, IL
Kenyon Coleman	DE	2002–2012	11	141 GP · 362 tackles, 13.5 sacks	Fontana, CA
Tyler Brayton	DE	2003–2011	9	141 GP · 310 tackles, 17.5 sacks	Richland, WA
Deion Branch	WR	2002–2012	11	140 GP · 6,644 rec yds	Albany, GA
Ron Edwards	DT	2001–2012	11	139 GP · 206 tackles, 16.5 sacks	Houston, TX
Ken Lucas	CB	2001–2009	9	138 GP · 529 tackles	Cleveland, MS
Kevin Bentley	LB	2002–2011	10	136 GP · 415 tackles, 1 sacks	Northridge, CA
Ma'ake Kemoeatu	DT	2002–2012	9	136 GP · 266 tackles, 5 sacks	Tonga
Chris Massey	LS	2002–2011	9	134 GP · 31 tackles	Charleston, WV
Scott Shanle	LB	2003–2012	10	133 GP · 565 tackles, 9 sacks	Genoa, NE
Brian Williams	CB	2002–2011	10	132 GP · 501 tackles, 5 sacks	High Point, NC
Chris Baker	TE	2002–2010	9	131 GP · 1,763 rec yds	Queens, NY
Jamal Lewis	RB	2000–2009	9	131 GP · 10,607 rush yds	Atlanta, GA
John Gilmore	TE	2002–2011	10	130 GP · 544 rec yds	Marquette, MI
Fred Smoot	CB	2001–2009	9	129 GP · 446 tackles	Jackson, MS
Roberto Garza	C	2001–2014	11	126 GP · 13 tackles	Rio Hondo, TX
Demetric Evans	DT	2001–2010	9	126 GP · 174 tackles, 14.5 sacks	Haynesville, LA
Stephen Cooper	LB	2003–2011	9	125 GP · 503 tackles, 9.5 sacks	Wareham, MA
Jon McGraw	S	2002–2011	10	122 GP · 360 tackles, 2 sacks	Louisville, KY
Brian Westbrook	RB	2002–2010	9	121 GP · 6,335 rush yds	Washington, DC
Jerramy Stevens	TE	2002–2010	9	121 GP · 2,217 rec yds	Boise, ID
Jarvis Green	DE	2002–2009	8	121 GP · 232 tackles, 28 sacks	Thibodaux, LA
Aaron Kampman	DE	2002–2010	9	120 GP · 483 tackles, 58 sacks	Cedar Rapids, IA
Jeff Reed	PK	2002–2010	9	118 GP · 19 tackles	Kansas City, MO
Travis Minor	RB	2001–2008	8	118 GP · 1,230 rush yds	New Orleans, LA
David Martin	TE	2001–2010	9	117 GP · 1,562 rec yds	Fort Campbell, KY
Marquand Manuel	S	2002–2009	8	116 GP · 365 tackles, 1 sacks	Miami, FL
Ladell Betts	RB	2002–2010	9	111 GP · 3,326 rush yds	Blue Springs, MO
Robert Royal	TE	2003–2010	8	110 GP · 1,271 rec yds	New Orleans, LA
Tony Stewart	TE	2001–2009	9	109 GP · 623 rec yds	Germany
Jameel Cook	FB	2001–2008	8	109 GP · 510 rec yds	Miami, FL
Kris Jenkins	DT	2001–2010	10	108 GP · 279 tackles, 24 sacks	Ypsilanti, MI
Dante Wesley	CB	2002–2010	9	107 GP · 104 tackles, 2 sacks	Pine Bluff, AR
Corey McIntyre	FB	2005–2012	8	107 GP · 109 rec yds	Stuart, FL
Adrian Peterson	RB	2002–2009	8	106 GP · 1,283 rush yds	Gainesville, FL
Sione Po'uha	DT	2005–2012	7	106 GP · 263 tackles, 4.5 sacks	Salt Lake City, UT
Jamar Fletcher	CB	2001–2008	8	105 GP · 193 tackles, 1 sacks	St. Louis, MO
Andre Davis	WR	2002–2009	8	104 GP · 2,470 rec yds	Niskayuna, NY
Levi Jones	OT	2002–2009	8	103 GP · 8 tackles	Eloy, AZ
Rashied Davis	WR	2005–2011	7	103 GP · 1,095 rec yds	Granada Hills, CA
Josh McCown	QB	2002–2019	16	102 GP · 17,731 pass yds	Jacksonville, TX
Ryan Pontbriand	LS	2003–2011	7	102 GP · 17 tackles	Houston, TX
Travis Taylor	WR	2000–2007	8	101 GP · 4,017 rec yds	—
Kalimba Edwards	DE	2002–2008	7	101 GP · 208 tackles, 31 sacks	East Point, GA
Ryan Nece	LB	2002–2008	7	101 GP · 304 tackles, 5 sacks	San Bernardino, CA
Jamie Winborn	LB	2001–2010	10	100 GP · 354 tackles, 10 sacks	Montgomery, AL
Brady Poppinga	LB	2005–2012	8	100 GP · 307 tackles, 5 sacks	Evanston, WY
Napoleon Harris	LB	2002–2008	7	100 GP · 481 tackles, 8.5 sacks	Chicago, IL
Ryan Diem	OG	2001–2010	7	100 GP · 8 tackles	Roselle, IL
Dominic Rhodes	RB	2001–2010	8	99 GP · 3,286 rush yds	Abilene, TX
Vernon Fox	S	2002–2009	8	98 GP · 148 tackles	Las Vegas, NV
Nick Greisen	LB	2002–2008	7	98 GP · 255 tackles, 4 sacks	Sturgeon Bay, WI
William James	CB	2001–2010	10	97 GP · 334 tackles	Uniontown, PA
Will Demps	DB	2002–2008	7	97 GP · 418 tackles, 4.5 sacks	Charleston, SC
Jermaine Phillips	S	2002–2009	8	96 GP · 421 tackles, 3 sacks	Roswell, GA
Andre Dyson	CB	2001–2007	7	96 GP · 317 tackles, 1 sacks	Clinton, UT
Dewayne White	DE	2003–2009	7	96 GP · 203 tackles, 27 sacks	Marbury, AL
Kawika Mitchell	LB	2003–2009	7	96 GP · 487 tackles, 12 sacks	Winter Springs, FL
Ellis Wyms	DT	2001–2008	8	95 GP · 139 tackles, 19 sacks	Indianola, MS
Rudi Johnson	RB	2001–2008	8	95 GP · 5,979 rush yds	Ettrick, VA
David Carr	QB	2002–2012	10	94 GP · 14,452 pass yds	Bakersfield, CA
Maurice Williams	OT	2001–2007	6	94 GP · 9 tackles	Detroit, MI
Matt Stewart	LS	2001–2006	6	93 GP · 291 tackles, 8 sacks	Columbus, OH
Jimmy Kennedy	DT	2003–2011	9	92 GP · 129 tackles, 8.5 sacks	Yonkers, NY
Larry Tripplett	DT	2002–2007	6	92 GP · 192 tackles, 8.5 sacks	Los Angeles, CA
Reggie Hayward	DE	2001–2009	8	91 GP · 174 tackles, 39.5 sacks	Chicago, IL
Travis Fisher	CB	2002–2009	8	90 GP · 341 tackles	Tallahassee, FL
Rich Seubert	OG	2002–2010	7	88 GP · 14 tackles	—
Cato June	LB	2003–2008	6	88 GP · 499 tackles, 1 sacks	Riverside, CA

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• Ernest Wilford 2004–2010
• Andre Gurode 2002–2013
• Marcus Bell 2001–2006
• Larry Johnson 2003–2011
• Keith Adams 2001–2007
• Ahmard Hall 2006–2011
• Demarcus Faggins 2002–2009
• Kevan Barlow 2001–2006
• Rodney Bailey 2001–2007
• Robert Ferguson 2001–2008
• Chester Pitts 2002–2009
• Dez White 2000–2005
• Khary Campbell 2002–2008
• Jason Glenn 2001–2006
• Jimmy Williams 2001–2006
• Antwan Lake 2002–2008
• Chad Williams 2002–2006
• Kareem McKenzie 2004–2011
• Patrick Chukwurah 2001–2007
• Ifeanyi Ohalete 2001–2005
• Kelley Washington 2003–2010
• Chris Johnson 2005–2012
• Terdell Sands 2003–2009
• Bhawoh Jue 2001–2006
• Howard Green 2003–2011
• Ronald Curry 2002–2008
• D.D. Lewis 2002–2009
• Doug Jolley 2002–2006
• Najeh Davenport 2002–2008
• Tim Carter 2002–2009
• Reche Caldwell 2002–2007
• Eric Johnson 2001–2007
• Kevin McCadam 2002–2006
• Mike Gandy 2002–2009
• Langston Walker 2004–2008
• William Joseph 2003–2009
• Derrick Gibson 2001–2006
• Verron Haynes 2002–2009
• Tony Fisher 2002–2006
• Tony Gilbert 2003–2009
• Michael Lehan 2003–2008
• Antwan Peek 2003–2007
• Jeb Putzier 2003–2008
• Lenny Walls 2002–2007
• Boss Bailey 2003–2008
• Kendall Simmons 2002–2008
• Louis Green 2004–2008
• Sam Brandon 2002–2006
• Stylez G. White 2007–2010
• Eric Parker 2002–2006
• Corey Smith 2002–2008
• Matt Lehr 2003–2008
• Jonathan Wells 2002–2005
• Carlos Hall 2002–2005
• Dwayne Blakley 2004–2007
• Eddie Williams 2001–2004
• Antonio Chatman 2003–2008
• Jesse Chatman 2002–2008
• Josh Scobey 2003–2007
• Joe Burns 2002–2005
• Alex Bannister 2001–2006
• Dan Koppen 2003–2009
• Antonio Garay 2003–2012
• Cameron Worrell 2003–2008
• Willie Middlebrooks 2001–2005
• Kenyatta Walker 2002–2005
• Tony Dixon 2001–2004
• Melvin Fowler 2003–2008
• Marques Anderson 2002–2005
• Mel Mitchell 2002–2007
• David Terrell 2001–2004
• Hanik Milligan 2004–2007
• Aveion Cason 2001–2008
• Terry Jones 2002–2005
• Derrick Blaylock 2002–2006
• Reggie Myles 2002–2005
• Bethel Johnson 2003–2006
• Blue Adams 2003–2007
• Kemp Rasmussen 2002–2005
• James Allen 2002–2005
• Bryant McKinnie 2006–2010
• Jonathan Stinchcomb 2006–2010
• DeLawrence Grant 2002–2005
• Mat McBriar 2004–2014
• Nick Rogers 2002–2005
• William Green 2002–2005
• Bryan Fletcher 2005–2007
• Tony Wragge 2006–2011
• Rashad Moore 2003–2007
• Mike Rumph 2002–2006
• Rashad Bauman 2002–2005
• Markus Steele 2001–2003
• Michael Jameson 2002–2004
• Raymond Walls 2001–2005
• Grant Irons 2002–2006
• Jack Brewer 2002–2005
• James Davis 2003–2005
• Mario Fatafehi 2001–2004
• Nate Jackson 2004–2008
• Kris Richard 2002–2004
• Patrick Ramsey 2002–2008
• Randy Hymes 2002–2005
• Ramon Walker 2002–2005
• Damien Anderson 2002–2005
• Derick Armstrong 2003–2005
• Frisman Jackson 2002–2005
• Jason McAddley 2002–2005
• Scotty Anderson 2001–2003
• Darrell Hill 2002–2004
• Andre Lott 2002–2006
• Jamie Henderson 2001–2003
• Jarrod Baxter 2002–2005
• Seth McKinney 2003–2008
• Ronyell Whitaker 2003–2007
• Bryan Knight 2002–2003
• Akbar Gbaja-Biamila 2003–2006
• Al Johnson 2005–2007
• Jacoby Shepherd 2000–2003
• Chad Lavalais 2004–2005
• Mike McMahon 2001–2005
• Billy Baber 2002–2004
• Torrin Tucker 2004–2005
• Joe Odom 2003–2005
• Sean Berton 2003–2005
• Dennis Johnson 2002–2003
• LeCharles Bentley 2002–2005
• Paul Zukauskas 2002–2003
• Rocky Calmus 2002–2004
• Anthony Denman 2001–2002
• Jeff Grau 2002–2003
• Darnell Sanders 2002–2003
• James Whitley 2002–2004
• Mike Pucillo 2003–2007
• Chris Luzar 2002–2003
• Levar Fisher 2002–2003
• Will Hunter 2005–2006
• Jonathan Carter 2001–2004
• DeWayne Patmon 2001–2002
• Brooks Bollinger 2004–2008
• Cliff Russell 2003–2008
• Charlie Adams 2004–2005
• Willie Blade 2003–2004
• Derek Pagel 2003–2004
• Scott Vines 2004–2005
• Jamal Reynolds 2001–2003
• Mike Banks 2002–2003
• J.T. O'Sullivan 2004–2009
• Melvin Williams 2003–2004
• Lamont Brightful 2002–2004
• Jashon Sykes 2003
• Jason Ball 2002
• Kevin Barry 2005
• Khalid Abdullah 2003
• Kwame Cavil 2000
• Qasim Mitchell 2004
• Ross Tucker 2004
• Seth Wand 2004
• Cleo Lemon 2006–2008
• Quincy Monk 2002–2004
• Kevin House 2003
• LaDairis Jackson 2002
• Nick Davis 2002
• Phil Bogle 2003
• Steve Edwards 2004
• Josh Shaw 2002–2008
• Keith Heinrich 2002–2007
• Kirk Chambers 2007–2009
• Terrance Martin 2003–2004
• Woody Dantzler 2002–2003
• Dorsett Davis 2003
• Marques Tuiasosopo 2001–2008
• Damion Cook 2004–2008
• Daryl Jones 2002–2004
• Dwayne Levels 2003
• Jake Schifino 2003
• Quinn Gray Sr. 2005–2008
• Brock Williams 2003–2004
• Derek Combs 2002–2003
• Shawn Mayer 2003–2004
• Curtis Holden 2001
• Makoa Freitas 2003
• Tyrone Robertson 2001
• Wayne Lucier 2003
• Alan Harper 2004
• Matt Walters 2003
• Sam Simmons 2003
• Waine Bacon 2004
• Andrew Davison 2002–2003
• Jermaine Hampton 2001
• Andrew Williams 2003–2004
• Brett Romberg 2009
• Robert McCune 2005–2008
• Javor Mills 2002
• Kendrick Starling 2004
• Michael Jennings 2006
• Craig Nall 2003–2007
• Rohan Davey 2002–2004
• Tony Newson 2002–2004
• Walter Young 2003–2006
• Avon Cobourne 2003
• Cie Grant 2003
• J.R. Jenkins 2002
• Kay-Jay Harris 2006
• Jeff Chandler 2002–2004
• Jordan Kramer 2003–2004
• Nick Kaczur 2006–2007
• Will Overstreet 2002–2003
• Matt Kranchick 2005
• Terrence Edwards 2003
• Ronald Flemons 2002–2004
• Cedric James 2002
• David Young 2003
• Delvin Brown 2001
• Reggie White 2001
• Tim Duncan 2003
• Trent Smith 2005
• Alain Kashama 2004–2005
• Brad Franklin 2003
• Curtis Randall 2004
• Darrel Crutchfield 2001
• David Pugh 2002
• Jason Goss 2003
• Joffrey Reynolds 2003
• John Stone 2004
• J.R. Johnson 2002
• Matt Leonard 2003
• Shane Walton 2003
• Tron LaFavor 2003
• Brian St. Pierre 2004–2010
• Ben Nelson 2004
• Carl Fair 2001
• Julius Curry 2003
• Justin Smith 2003
• Dave Ragone 2003
• Jace Sayler 2001
• Jarmar Julien 2002
• Ken Simonton 2003
• Keyon Nash 2004
• Matt Mauck 2005
• Tom Lopienski 2003
• Nick Murphy 2004–2005
• Atnaf Harris 2002
• Daryon Brutley 2003
• Greg Jerman 2004
• Jamin Elliott 2006
• Jermaine Brooks 2003
• Joe Todd 2001
• Justin Skaggs 2002
• Khreem Smith 2006
• Kliff Kingsbury 2005
• Max Yates 2004
• J.J. Moses 2002–2005
• Andy Groom 2005
• Antwuan Wyatt 1997
• Brooks Barnard 2003
• Craig Jarrett 2002
• Kahlil Hill 2002
• Romby Bryant 2005
• Travis Dorsch 2002

Birth dates as ESPN lists them. Best career first: games played in the regular season, summed over the seasons on file.