NFL players from Asheville, North Carolina
5 NFL players on file were born in Asheville, North Carolina. 2 are on NFL rosters now: Rico Dowdle and Eku Leota. Crezdon Butler has played the most NFL seasons of them, 6. Rosters are on file in full from 1993; before that only some of the stars are.
On NFL rosters now (2)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rico DowdlePIT | RB | 2020–2026 | 6 |
| Eku LeotaARI | LB | 2023–2025 | 3 |
Former NFL players (3)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crezdon Butler | CB | 2010–2016 | 6 |
| Brett Swain | WR | 2009–2011 | 3 |
| Ray Roberts | OT | 1993–1996 | 2 |
Birthplace as ESPN lists it for each player. Most seasons first.