NFL players from Hayward, California
5 NFL players on file were born in Hayward, California. 2 are on NFL rosters now: Kaleb Elarms-Orr and Esa Pole. Davone Bess has played the most NFL seasons of them, 6. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaleb Elarms-OrrBUF | LB | 2026 | 1 |
| Esa PoleWSH | OT | No games yet | — |
Former NFL players (3)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davone Bess | WR | 2008–2013 | 6 |
| DeJon Gomes | DB | 2011–2013 | 3 |
| John Beck | QB | 2007–2011 | 2 |
Birthplace as ESPN lists it for each player. Most seasons first.