NFL players from Des Moines, Iowa
11 NFL players on file were born in Des Moines, Iowa. 3 are on NFL rosters now: Jake Hummel, Eli Raridon, and Kadyn Proctor. Hugh B. Millen has played the most NFL seasons of them, 8. Rosters are on file in full from 1993; before that only some of the stars are.
On NFL rosters now (3)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jake HummelHOU | LB | 2022–2025 | 4 |
| Eli RaridonNE | TE | 2026 | 1 |
| Kadyn ProctorMIA | OT | No games yet | — |
Former NFL players (8)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh B. Millen | QB | 1987–1995 | 8 |
| Dennis Gibson | LB | 1987–1995 | 6 |
| Matt Snider | RB | 1999–2001 | 3 |
| Jared Clauss | DT | 2004–2005 | 2 |
| Quinn Sypniewski | TE | 2006–2007 | 2 |
| Ross Verba | OG | 2001–2002 | 2 |
| Ryan Mahaffey | FB | 2011 | 1 |
| Tyson Smith | LB | 2006 | 1 |
Birthplace as ESPN lists it for each player. Most seasons first.