NFL players from Illinois

333 NFL players on file were born in Illinois. 87 are on NFL rosters now, among them Eric Saubert, Jake Elliott, and Laquon Treadwell. Craig Hentrich 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.

NFL players who went to college at Illinois →

On NFL rosters now (87)

NFL players from Illinois on rosters now
PlayerPosYearsSeasonsBorn
Eric SaubertSEATE2017–202610Hoffman Estates, IL
Jake ElliottPHIPK2017–202610Western Springs, IL
Laquon TreadwellINDWR2016–202610Crete, IL
Dennis GardeckJAXLB2018–20269Lake In The H, IL
Mike Ford Jr.ATLCB2018–20269Alton, IL
Julian LoveSEAS2019–20268Westchester, IL
Robert SpillaneNELB2019–20268Oak Park, IL
T.J. EdwardsCHILB2019–20268Lake Villa, IL
Trent SherfieldBUFWR2018–20258Danville, IL
AJ EpenesaPHIDE2020–20267Glen Carbon, IL
Cole KmetCHITE2020–20267Lake Barrington, IL
Robert TonyanPITTE2018–20257Mchenry, IL
Greg Newsome IINYGCB2021–20266Chicago, IL
Nick NiemannGBLB2021–20266Sycamore, IL
Riley PattersonMIAPK2021–20266Edwardsville, IL
Alec PierceINDWR2022–20265Glen Ellyn, IL
Jack SanbornCHILB2022–20265Deer Park, IL
Jonathan WardBALRB2020–20245Kankakee, IL
Justin JacksonDETRB2018–20225Carol Stream, IL
Laken TomlinsonGBG2015–20255Chicago, IL
Naquan JonesSFDT2021–20255Evanston, IL
Tony AdamsTENS2022–20265Belleville, IL
Antonio JohnsonJAXS2023–20264East Saint Louis, IL
Dallis FlowersCHICB2022–20254Chicago, IL
Eric Johnson IIGBDT2022–20254Plainfield, IL
Jayden ReedGBWR2023–20264Naperville, IL
John Ridgeway IIINODT2022–20254Bloomington, IL
Lukas Van NessGBDE2023–20264Barrington, IL
Sam LaPortaDETTE2023–20264Highland, IL
Scott DalyCHILS2021–20254Downers Grove, IL
Aidan O'ConnellLVQB2023–20253Long Grove, IL
Bo RichterMINLB2024–20263Naperville, IL
Bucky IrvingTBRB2024–20263Chicago, IL
Cameron MitchellINDCB2023–20253Bolingbrook, IL
Charlie JonesNYGWR2023–20253Deerfield, IL
Ethan PocicBALC2017–20243Lemont, IL
Jack HeflinNYJDT2021–20253Prophetstown, IL
LaCale LondonATLDE2023–20263Peoria, IL
Ryan FlournoyDALWR2024–20263Hazel Crest, IL
Tyler NubinNYGS2024–20263Saint Charles, IL
Andre SzmytCLEPK2025–20262Vernon Hills, IL
Cam GrandyMINTE2024–20252Benson, IL
C.J. WestSFDT2025–20262Chicago, IL
Kai KroegerHOUP2025–20262Lake Forest, IL
Keondre JacksonBALS2025–20262Freeport, IL
Rylie MillsSEADT2025–20262Lake Bluff, IL
Vederian LoweSFOT2023–20242Rockford, IL
Zaire BarnesNYGLB2025–20262Mundelein, IL
Carnell TateTENWR20261Chicago, IL
David EdwardsNOG20211Downers Grove, IL
Dominic LovettDETWR20251Belleville, IL
Jacardia WrightSEARB20251Decatur, IL
J.J. McCarthyMINQB20251La Grange Park, IL
John Michael Schmitz Jr.NYGC20231Flossmoor, IL
Kendrick GreenCLEG20211Peoria, IL
Logan LeePITDT20251Orion, IL
Nick AllegrettiWSHG20241Frankfort, IL
Peter SkoronskiTENG20241Park Ridge, IL
Sebastian CastroPITS20251Oak Lawn, IL
AJ HenningMIAWRNo games yet—Frankfort, IL
Alex PalczewskiDENOTNo games yet—Mount Prospect, IL
Alex WollschlaegerNOOTNo games yet—Aurora, IL
Athan KaliakmanisWSHQBNo games yet—Antioch, IL
Blake HanceLARGNo games yet—Jacksonville, IL
Dan FeeneyTBGNo games yet—Orland Park, IL
Daniel SobkowiczHOUWRNo games yet—Arlington Heights, IL
Enrique Cruz Jr.SFOTNo games yet—Chicago, IL
Gennings DunkerPITGNo games yet—Lena, IL
George Gumbs Jr.INDLBNo games yet—Chicago, IL
Jameson GeersARITENo games yet—Channahon, IL
Jeremiah WebbNEWRNo games yet—Chicago, IL
Jimmy RolderDETLBNo games yet—Orland Park, IL
Jonathan HarrisMINDENo games yet—Aurora, IL
Josh GeskyGBGNo games yet—Manteno, IL
Keagen TrostLAROTNo games yet—Kankakee, IL
Kiran AmegadjiePHIOTNo games yet—Hinsdale, IL
Kyle DixonNEWRNo games yet—Carlinville, IL
Lewis BondHOUWRNo games yet—Chicago, IL
Maema NjongmetaCARLBNo games yet—Buffalo Grove, IL
Marcellus JohnsonDALOTNo games yet—Normal, IL
Mason ReigerPHILBNo games yet—Hoffman Estates, IL
Miles ScottDENSNo games yet—Dolton, IL
Pat CooganTENCNo games yet—Palos Heights, IL
Rodney McGrawMIADENo games yet—Chicago, IL
Tanner KoziolJAXTENo games yet—Bloomingdale, IL
Trevor KeeganMINGNo games yet—Crystal Lake, IL
Will PaulingSFWRNo games yet—Chicago, IL

Former NFL players (246)

Former NFL players from Illinois
PlayerPosYearsSeasonsBorn
Craig HentrichP1994–200916Alton, IL
Jeff ZgoninaDT1993–200916Chicago, IL
Jeff GossettP1981–199615Charleston, IL
Mike TomczakQB1985–199915Chicago, IL
Rodney HarrisonS1994–200815Markham, IL
Bryant YoungDT1994–200714Chicago Heights, IL
Shannon SharpeTE1990–200314Chicago, IL
Charles TillmanCB2003–201513Chicago, IL
Donovan McNabbQB1999–201113Chicago, IL
Mike PriorDB1985–199813Chicago Heights, IL
Renaldo WynnDE1997–200913Chicago, IL
Tom RouenP1993–200513Hinsdale, IL
Bryan CoxLB1991–200212East Saint Louis, IL
Greg KragenDT1985–199712Chicago, IL
Ray BuchananFS1993–200412Chicago, IL
Simeon RiceDE1996–200712Chicago, IL
Chris CallowayWR1990–200011Chicago, IL
Danny ClarkLB2000–201011Blue Island, IL
Mike AlstottFB1996–200611Joliet, IL
Raylee JohnsonDE1993–200411Chicago, IL
Sherrick McManisS2010–202011Peoria, IL
Steve AtwaterFS1989–199911Chicago, IL
Toi CookDB1987–199711Chicago, IL
Brendon AyanbadejoLB2003–201210Chicago, IL
Jason AvantWR2006–201510Chicago, IL
Ken NortonLB1989–200010Lincoln, IL
Kevin WalterWR2003–201210Lake Forest, IL
Mark IngramWR1987–199610Rockford, IL
Nolan HarrisonDE1991–200010Chicago, IL
Owen DanielsTE2006–201510Naperville, IL
Rob NinkovichLB2006–201610New Lenox, IL
Russell MarylandDT1991–200010Chicago, IL
Adoree' JacksonCB2017–20259Belleville, IL
Antwaan Randle ElWR2002–20109Riverdale, IL
Cameron BrateTE2014–20229Naperville, IL
David DiehlOG2003–20119Chicago, IL
Derrick WalkerTE1990–19999Glenwood, IL
Don BeebeWR1989–19979Aurora, IL
Hannibal NaviesLB1999–20079Chicago, IL
Kent GrahamQB1992–20019Wheaton, IL
Michael TurnerRB2004–20129Waukegan, IL
Oliver GibsonDT1995–20039Chicago, IL
Pierre ThomasRB2007–20159Chicago, IL
Shaun O'HaraC2001–20109Chicago, IL
Bill JohnsonDT1992–19998Chicago, IL
Corwin BrownSS1993–20008Chicago, IL
Flozell AdamsOT1999–20108Chicago, IL
Fred EvansDT2006–20138Chicago, IL
Greg LewisWR2003–20108Chicago, IL
Howard GriffithRB1993–20008Chicago, IL
Justin McCareinsWR2001–20088Naperville, IL
Kelvin HaydenDB2005–20128Chicago, IL
Mark HiggsRB1988–19958Chicago, IL
Sean ConsidineDB2005–20128Dixon, IL
Tevin ColemanRB2015–20228Tinley Park, IL
Andre HolmesWR2012–20187Bartlett, IL
Andy StudebakerLB2008–20147Congerville, IL
Anthony CastonzoOT2011–20197Des Plaines, IL
Barry GardnerLB1999–20057Harvey, IL
Clay HarborTE2010–20167Libertyville, IL
Desmond BryantDL2009–20157Shorewood, IL
Jeff QueryWR1989–19957Decatur, IL
Joe MaysLB2009–20157Chicago, IL
John HolecekLB1995–20027Steger, IL
Matt BowenDB2000–20067Glen Ellyn, IL
Matt RothDE2005–20117Villa Park, IL
Michael HoomanawanuiTE2010–20177Normal, IL
Napoleon HarrisLB2002–20087Chicago, IL
Nate WayneLB1999–20057Chicago, IL
Rashaan MelvinCB2014–20217Waukegan, IL
Ryan DiemOG2001–20107Roselle, IL
Scotty MillerWR2019–20257Barrington, IL
Sergio BrownS2010–20167Oak Park, IL
Sterling SharpeWR1988–19947Chicago, IL
Aaron SheaTE2000–20056Ottawa, IL
Austin SeibertPK2019–20246Belleville, IL
Chris BrownRB2003–20096Naperville, IL
Coby FleenerTE2012–20176Lemont, IL
Corey DavisWR2017–20226Wheaton, IL
Fred WakefieldOL2001–20086Tuscola, IL
Jason WilliamsLB2009–20146Chicago, IL
Kenny GolladayWR2017–20226Chicago, IL
Larry EnglishDE2009–20146Aurora, IL
Mike GoffOG2001–20086Spring Valley, IL
Nathan HodelC2002–20086Maryville, IL
Quincy BlackLB2007–20126Chicago, IL
Rashard MendenhallRB2008–20136Skokie, IL
Ray McElroyDB1995–20016Bellwood, IL
Tai StreetsWR1999–20046Matteson, IL
Tim JamisonDT2009–20146Blue Island, IL
Adam SewardLB2005–20095Champaign, IL
Brandon WilliamsTE2013–20175Merrionette Park, IL
Brent NovoselskyTE1989–19945Skokie, IL
Chris ZorichDT1992–19975Chicago, IL
Corey MaysLB2006–20105Chicago, IL
Damon JonesTE1997–20015Evanston, IL
Eddie SutterLB1993–19975Peoria, IL
Ephraim SalaamOT2001–20075Chicago, IL
Eric ParkerWR2002–20065Joliet, IL
Eric SteinbachOG2003–20075Joliet, IL

Birthplace as ESPN lists it for each player. Most seasons first.

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