NFL players from California

1,253 NFL players on file were born in California. 230 are on NFL rosters now, among them Aaron Rodgers, Nick Folk, and Bryan Anger. Tom Brady has played the most NFL seasons of them, 23. Rosters are on file in full from 1993; before that only some of the stars are.

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On NFL rosters now (230)

NFL players from California on rosters now
PlayerPosYearsSeasonsBorn
Aaron RodgersPITQB2005–202622Chico, CA
Nick FolkATLPK2007–202619Sherman Oaks, CA
Bryan AngerDALP2012–202615Camarillo, CA
Davante AdamsLARWR2014–202613Palo Alto, CA
Arik ArmsteadJAXDT2015–202612Sacramento, CA
Brandin CooksSFWR2014–202512Stockton, CA
Jason MyersSEAPK2015–202612Chula Vista, CA
Tony JeffersonLACS2013–202612Chula Vista, CA
Austin HooperATLTE2016–202611San Ramon, CA
Jared GoffDETQB2016–202611Novato, CA
Kenny ClarkDALDT2016–202611San Bernardino, CA
Shaq ThompsonBUFLB2015–202511Sacramento, CA
Joe CardonaLARLS2015–202510El Cajon, CA
Josh JohnsonCINQB2009–202510Oakland, CA
Chidobe AwuzieBALCB2017–20259San Jose, CA
Corey BojorquezCLEP2018–20269Bellflower, CA
D.J. ReedDETCB2018–20269Bakersfield, CA
Fred WarnerSFLB2018–20269San Marcos, CA
Johnny MundtPHITE2018–20269Modesto, CA
Josh AllenBUFQB2018–20269Firebaugh, CA
Rigoberto SanchezINDP2017–20269Hamilton City, CA
Sam DarnoldSEAQB2018–20269Capistrano Beach, CA
Taron JohnsonLVCB2018–20269Sacramento, CA
Uchenna NwosuSEALB2018–20269Carson, CA
Vita VeaTBDT2018–20269Milpitas, CA
Alex SingletonDENLB2019–20268Thousand Oaks, CA
Bobby OkerekeCARLB2019–20268Santa Ana, CA
Carl GrandersonNODE2019–20268Sacramento, CA
Greg GainesBUFDT2019–20268La Habra, CA
Jahlani TavaiJAXLB2019–20268Inglewood, CA
Jake BaileyATLP2019–20268Solana Beach, CA
Jalen DavisCINCB2018–20268La Mesa, CA
Jalen ThompsonDALS2019–20268Downey, CA
Jason SandersNYJPK2018–20268Orange, CA
Jeremy McNicholsWSHRB2017–20258Long Beach, CA
Keisean NixonGBCB2019–20268Compton, CA
Marcus EppsPHIS2019–20268Los Angeles, CA
Ashtyn DavisSFS2020–20267Santa Cruz, CA
Colby ParkinsonLARTE2020–20267Simi Valley, CA
Jaylinn HawkinsBALS2020–20267Buena Park, CA
Jaylon JohnsonCHICB2020–20267Fresno, CA
Josh OliverMINTE2019–20267Paso Robles, CA
Josh TupouNYGDT2018–20257Buena Park, CA
Kam CurlLARS2020–20267San Diego, CA
Matt DickersonJAXDE2018–20267San Mateo, CA
Michael Pittman Jr.PITWR2020–20267Woodland Hills, CA
Troy DyeLACLB2020–20267Norco, CA
Adam PrenticeDENFB2021–20266Fresno, CA
Amon-Ra St. BrownDETWR2021–20266Anaheim Hills, CA
Cam BynumINDS2021–20266Corona, CA
Darnay HolmesATLCB2020–20256Pasadena, CA
Deommodore LenoirSFCB2021–20266Los Angeles, CA
Jaelan PhillipsCARLB2021–20266Redlands, CA
Jordan LoveGBQB2021–20266Bakersfield, CA
Najee HarrisNYGRB2021–20266Antioch, CA
Terrell BurgessTENS2020–20266San Marcos, CA
Tim PatrickNYJWR2018–20256San Diego, CA
Brandon AiyukSFWR2020–20245Rocklin, CA
Cameron ThomasATLDE2022–20265Carlsbad, CA
Chris OlaveNOWR2022–20265San Ysidro, CA
DaRon BlandDALCB2022–20265Modesto, CA
David Long Jr.NOCB2019–20235Los Angeles, CA
Devin LloydCARLB2022–20265Chula Vista, CA
Drake LondonATLWR2022–20265Moorpark, CA
Elijah HicksCHIS2022–20265Long Beach, CA
Greg DulcichMIATE2022–20265Glendale, CA
Jack JonesSFCB2022–20265Long Beach, CA
Jalen NailorLVWR2022–20265Palmdale, CA
Kayvon ThibodeauxNYGLB2022–20265Los Angeles, CA
Khalil DorseyDETCB2020–20265Ontario, CA
Khalil ShakirBUFWR2022–20265Murrieta, CA
Nahshon WrightNYJCB2021–20265East Palo Alto, CA
Nate LandmanLARLB2022–20265Danville, CA
Patrick MekariJAXG2019–20255Westlake Village, CA
Quentin LakeLARS2022–20265Irvine, CA
Rashid ShaheedSEAWR2022–20265San Diego, CA
Romeo DoubsNEWR2022–20265Los Angeles, CA
Ronnie RiversLARRB2022–20265Brentwood, CA
Ryan WrightNOP2022–20265San Ramon, CA
Segun OlubiLVLB2022–20265Corona, CA
Trent McDuffieLARCB2022–20265Westminster, CA
Tyler AllgeierARIRB2022–20265Fontana, CA
Brenden SchoolerNES2022–20254Dana Point, CA
Bryce YoungCARQB2023–20264Pasadena, CA
Chris BrooksGBRB2023–20264Oceanside, CA
C.J. StroudHOUQB2023–20264Inland Empire, CA
Curtis RobinsonDALLB2021–20254Irvine, CA
Daiyan HenleyLACLB2023–20264Los Angeles, CA
D'Angelo RossCLECB2021–20254La Puente, CA
Daniel WhelanGBP2023–20264Rancho Mirage, CA
David QuessenberryLAROT2019–20234Carlsbad, CA
Emari DemercadoDALRB2023–20264Inglewood, CA
Grant CalcaterraPHITE2022–20254Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Henry To'oTo'oHOULB2023–20264Sacramento, CA
Jordan HowdenNOS2023–20264San Diego, CA
Kolton MillerLVOT2018–20244Roseville, CA
Matt OrzechGBLS2021–20254San Diego, CA
Michael BandyDENWR2021–20254La Mirada, CA
Michael WilsonARIWR2023–20264Simi Valley, CA
Stone SmarttNOTE2022–20254Sacramento, CA

Former NFL players (1023)

Former NFL players from California
PlayerPosYearsSeasonsBorn
Tom BradyQB2000–202223San Mateo, CA
Junior SeauLB1990–200920San Diego, CA
Marcedes LewisTE2006–202419Long Beach, CA
Norm JohnsonPK1982–199918Inglewood, CA
Tony GonzalezTE1997–201317Torrance, CA
Warren MoonQB1984–200017Los Angeles, CA
Henry EllardWR1983–199816Fresno, CA
Lorenzo NealFB1993–200816Hanford, CA
Marcus AllenRB1982–199716San Diego, CA
Mark BrunellQB1994–201116Los Angeles, CA
Matthew SlaterWR2008–202316Orange, CA
Mike HoranP1984–199916Orange, CA
Randall CunninghamQB1985–200116Santa Barbara, CA
Steve Smith Sr.WR2001–201616Lynwood, CA
Chad BrownLB1993–200715Altadena, CA
DeSean JacksonWR2008–202215Los Angeles, CA
John LynchDB1993–200715Del Mar, CA
Rich CamarilloP1981–199515Whittier, CA
Willie McGinestLB1994–200815Long Beach, CA
Alex SmithQB2005–202014La Mesa, CA
Bobby WagnerLB2012–202514Ontario, CA
Carson PalmerQB2004–201714Fresno, CA
Delanie WalkerTE2006–201914Pomona, CA
Dennis SmithFS1981–199414Santa Monica, CA
Eric AllenCB1988–200114San Diego, CA
Joe NedneyPK1996–201014San Jose, CA
Matt CasselQB2005–201814Northridge, CA
Steve BeuerleinQB1988–200314Hollywood, CA
Amani ToomerWR1996–200813Berkeley, CA
Brandon MebaneNT2007–201913Los Angeles, CA
Christian FauriaTE1995–200713Los Angeles, CA
Donnie EdwardsLB1996–200813San Diego, CA
Eric WeddleS2007–201913Alta Loma, CA
Greg TownsendDE1983–199713Los Angeles, CA
Haloti NgataDT2006–201813Inglewood, CA
La'Roi GloverDT1996–200813San Diego, CA
Lorenzo AlexanderLB2007–201913Oakland, CA
Mark CollinsDB1986–199813San Bernardino, CA
Taiwan JonesRB2011–202313Antioch, CA
Tedy BruschiLB1996–200813San Francisco, CA
Trent DilferQB1994–200713Santa Cruz, CA
Billy CundiffPK2002–201512Valley Center, CA
Charles MannDE1983–199412Sacramento, CA
Chidi AhanotuDE1993–200412Modesto, CA
Clark HaggansLB2001–201212Torrance, CA
Curtis ConwayWR1993–200412Hawthorne, CA
Dan SaleaumuaDT1987–199812San Diego, CA
David BinnLS1994–200912San Mateo, CA
Duane BickettLB1985–199612Los Angeles, CA
Frostee RuckerDT2007–201812Tustin, CA
Jimmy Ray WilksDT1982–199312Los Angeles, CA
Johnnie MortonWR1994–200512Inglewood, CA
Jon DorenbosLS2003–201512Garden Grove, CA
Justin BannanDT2002–201312Sacramento, CA
Kassim OsgoodWR2003–201412Salinas, CA
Leon HallCB2007–201812Vista, CA
Marcus RobertsonCB1991–200212Pasadena, CA
Marshawn LynchRB2007–201912Oakland, CA
Marvcus PattonLB1990–200212Los Angeles, CA
Robert WoodsWR2013–202412Carson, CA
Sammy KnightDB1997–200812Fontana, CA
Tim McDonaldSS1988–199912Fresno, CA
Travis KirschkeDE1997–200912Fullerton, CA
Troy AikmanQB1989–200012West Covina, CA
Troy PolamaluSS2003–201412Garden Grove, CA
Aaron BrewerLS2012–202511Fullerton, CA
Akiem HicksDE2012–202211Elk Grove, CA
Brad DaluisoPK1991–200111San Diego, CA
Brent JonesTE1987–199711San Jose, CA
Charles DimryCB1989–199911San Diego, CA
Chris DraftLB1999–200911Anaheim, CA
Chris LongDE2008–201811Santa Monica, CA
Chris McAlisterDB1999–200911Pasadena, CA
Clay MatthewsLB2009–201911Los Angeles, CA
Derek CarrQB2014–202411Bakersfield, CA
Donald PennOT2007–201911Playa Del Rey, CA
Eric KendricksLB2015–202511Fresno, CA
Gary PlummerLB1986–199711Fremont, CA
Jason FiskDT1996–200611Davis, CA
Jeff GarciaQB1999–200911Gilroy, CA
Jimmy SmithCB2011–202111Colton, CA
Joel BitonioG2014–202511Long Beach, CA
Julian EdelmanWR2009–202011Redwood City, CA
Kenyon ColemanDE2002–201211Fontana, CA
Keyshawn JohnsonWR1996–200611Los Angeles, CA
Lonie PaxtonC2001–201111Anaheim, CA
Malcom FloydWR2004–201511Sacramento, CA
Marvin Jones Jr.WR2012–202311Fontana, CA
Matt MooreQB2007–201911Valencia, CA
Michael Eric SaxonP1985–199511Whittier, CA
Nick BarnettLB2003–201311Barstow, CA
Patrick ChungS2009–201911Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Reggie BushRB2006–201611San Diego, CA
Richard ShermanCB2011–202111Compton, CA
Ricky WilliamsRB1999–201111San Diego, CA
Scott FujitaLB2002–201211Ventura, CA
Alex MackC2009–202110Santa Barbara, CA
Anthony BarrLB2014–202310San Pedro, CA
Anthony MillerWR1988–199710Los Angeles, CA
Brandon ManumaleunaTE2001–201010Torrance, CA

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