NFL players from Gainesville, Georgia
6 NFL players on file were born in Gainesville, Georgia. 2 are on NFL rosters now: Deshaun Watson and VJ Payne. Deshaun Watson 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 (2)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deshaun WatsonCLE | QB | 2017–2026 | 8 |
| VJ PayneNYJ | S | No games yet | — |
Former NFL players (4)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Johnson | WR | 1998–2005 | 7 |
| Alexander Johnson | LB | 2019–2022 | 4 |
| Corey Hulsey | OG | 2001–2005 | 2 |
| Tim Wansley | CB | 2003 | 1 |
Birthplace as ESPN lists it for each player. Most seasons first.