NFL players from Columbus, Ohio
38 NFL players on file were born in Columbus, Ohio. 5 are on NFL rosters now, among them Malik Harrison, Reggie Gilliam, and Darrick Forrest. Terry Glenn has played the most NFL seasons of them, 12. Rosters are on file in full from 1993; before that only some of the stars are.
On NFL rosters now (5)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malik HarrisonNYG | LB | 2020–2026 | 7 |
| Reggie GilliamNE | FB | 2020–2026 | 7 |
| Darrick ForrestSF | S | 2021–2024 | 4 |
| Liam McCulloughATL | LS | 2022–2025 | 3 |
| Julius WoodMIA | S | 2024–2026 | 2 |
Former NFL players (33)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Glenn | WR | 1996–2007 | 12 |
| Lance Moore | WR | 2006–2015 | 10 |
| Tony Carter | RB | 1994–2002 | 9 |
| John Hughes III | DT | 2012–2017 | 6 |
| Lorenzo Styles | LB | 1995–2000 | 6 |
| Matt Stewart | LS | 2001–2006 | 6 |
| Patrick Omameh | G | 2014–2018 | 5 |
| Brady Quinn | QB | 2007–2012 | 4 |
| Isaiah Pead | RB | 2012–2016 | 4 |
| Jacob Lacey | DB | 2009–2012 | 4 |
| Jeff Lewis | QB | 1996–2000 | 4 |
| Jeff Sydner | WR | 1992–1995 | 4 |
| Marlon Kerner | DB | 1995–1998 | 4 |
| Roger Harper | DB | 1993–1996 | 4 |
| Tom Crabtree | TE | 2010–2013 | 4 |
| Troy Smith | QB | 2007–2010 | 4 |
| Antoine Harris | S | 2007–2009 | 3 |
| Chris Dwightstone Jones | DL | 2013–2016 | 3 |
| Curtis Keaton | RB | 2000–2002 | 3 |
| Gary Russell | RB | 2007–2009 | 3 |
| Jamal Duff | DE | 1995–1998 | 3 |
| Ty Howard | DB | 1997–1999 | 3 |
| Derek Combs | RB | 2002–2003 | 2 |
| Jake Stoneburner | TE | 2013–2015 | 2 |
| John Bowie | CB | 2007–2009 | 2 |
| Stacey Hairston | DB | 1993–1994 | 2 |
| Andy Groom | P | 2005 | 1 |
| DeAngelo Smith | CB | 2009 | 1 |
| John Edward Duff | DE | 1994 | 1 |
| June Henley | RB | 1998 | 1 |
| Ken Lanier | OT | 1990 | 1 |
| Kenny Anunike | DL | 2015 | 1 |
| Marcus Ray | DB | 1999 | 1 |
Birthplace as ESPN lists it for each player. Most seasons first.