NFL players from Fresno, California
33 NFL players on file were born in Fresno, California. 8 are on NFL rosters now, among them Jaylon Johnson, Adam Prentice, and Xavier Worthy. Henry Ellard has played the most NFL seasons of them, 16. Rosters are on file in full from 1993; before that only some of the stars are.
On NFL rosters now (8)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylon JohnsonCHI | CB | 2020–2026 | 7 |
| Adam PrenticeDEN | FB | 2021–2026 | 6 |
| Xavier WorthyKC | WR | 2024–2026 | 3 |
| Jalen McMillanTB | WR | 2024–2025 | 2 |
| Kendall MiltonCIN | RB | 2024–2025 | 2 |
| Tory HortonSEA | WR | 2025 | 1 |
| Josh KellyHOU | WR | No games yet | — |
| TJ Hall Jr.NO | CB | No games yet | — |
Former NFL players (25)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Ellard | WR | 1983–1998 | 16 |
| Carson Palmer | QB | 2004–2017 | 14 |
| Tim McDonald | SS | 1988–1999 | 12 |
| Eric Kendricks | LB | 2015–2025 | 11 |
| Justin Peelle | TE | 2002–2011 | 10 |
| Matt Giordano | FS | 2005–2013 | 9 |
| Mychal Kendricks | LB | 2012–2019 | 8 |
| Ron Cox | LB | 1990–1997 | 8 |
| Ryan Wetnight | TE | 1993–2000 | 8 |
| Vestee Jackson | CB | 1986–1993 | 7 |
| Dennis Pitta | TE | 2010–2016 | 6 |
| Ricky Manning | CB | 2003–2008 | 6 |
| Robert Golden | S | 2012–2017 | 6 |
| T.J. McDonald | S | 2013–2018 | 6 |
| Jermaine Haley | DT | 2000–2004 | 5 |
| Stephen Spach | TE | 2005–2011 | 5 |
| Anthony McCoy | TE | 2010–2012 | 3 |
| Clifton Smith | RB | 2008–2010 | 3 |
| Keshon Lorenzo Johnson | CB | 1993–1995 | 3 |
| Rodney Leisle | DT | 2004–2009 | 3 |
| Scott Covington | QB | 1999–2002 | 2 |
| Atnaf Harris | WR | 2002 | 1 |
| Kevin Robinson | WR | 2008 | 1 |
| Ricky Whittle | RB | 1996 | 1 |
| Than Merrill | DB | 2001 | 1 |
Birthplace as ESPN lists it for each player. Most seasons first.