NFL players from Iowa
109 NFL players on file were born in Iowa. 31 are on NFL rosters now, among them Andrew Van Ginkel, Anthony Nelson, and T.J. Hockenson. Reggie Roby 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 Iowa →
On NFL rosters now (31)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Born |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Van GinkelMIN | LB | 2019–2026 | 8 | Rock Valley, IA |
| Anthony NelsonTB | LB | 2019–2026 | 8 | Urbandale, IA |
| T.J. HockensonMIN | TE | 2019–2026 | 8 | Chariton, IA |
| Casey KreiterARI | LS | 2016–2024 | 7 | Dewitt, IA |
| Christian RozeboomTB | LB | 2021–2025 | 5 | Sioux Center, IA |
| Jack CochraneKC | LB | 2022–2026 | 5 | Mount Vernon, IA |
| Tristan WirfsTB | OT | 2020–2025 | 5 | Mount Vernon, IA |
| Jack CampbellDET | LB | 2023–2026 | 4 | Cedar Falls, IA |
| Jake HummelHOU | LB | 2022–2025 | 4 | Des Moines, IA |
| Ko KieftTB | TE | 2022–2025 | 4 | Sioux Center, IA |
| Riley MossDEN | CB | 2023–2026 | 4 | Ankeny, IA |
| Tyler LinderbaumLV | C | 2022–2025 | 4 | Solon, IA |
| Ben SinnottWSH | TE | 2024–2026 | 3 | Waterloo, IA |
| Cooper DeJeanPHI | CB | 2024–2026 | 3 | Odebolt, IA |
| Darien PorterLV | CB | 2025–2026 | 2 | Bettendorf, IA |
| Spencer BrownBUF | OT | 2021–2026 | 2 | Lenox, IA |
| Connor ColbySF | G | 2025 | 1 | Cedar Rapids, IA |
| Eli RaridonNE | TE | 2026 | 1 | Des Moines, IA |
| Kaden WetjenPIT | WR | 2026 | 1 | Williamsburg, IA |
| Karson ShararARI | LB | 2026 | 1 | Iowa Falls, IA |
| Thomas Fidone IINYG | TE | 2025 | 1 | Council Bluffs, IA |
| Trevor PenningLAC | G | 2025 | 1 | Clear Lake, IA |
| Xavier NwankpaKC | S | 2026 | 1 | Pleasant Hill, IA |
| Anterio ThompsonATL | DT | No games yet | — | Dubuque, IA |
| Henry LutovskyTB | G | No games yet | — | Crawfordsville, IA |
| Julian Good-JonesWSH | G | No games yet | — | Cedar Rapids, IA |
| Kadyn ProctorMIA | OT | No games yet | — | Des Moines, IA |
| Logan JonesCHI | C | No games yet | — | Council Bluffs, IA |
| Max LlewellynMIA | DE | No games yet | — | Urbandale, IA |
| T.J. BollersJAX | DT | No games yet | — | Tiffin, IA |
| Tyler MillerDEN | OT | No games yet | — | Scranton, IA |
Former NFL players (78)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Born |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reggie Roby | P | 1983–1998 | 16 | Waterloo, IA |
| Brian Hansen | P | 1984–1999 | 15 | Hawarden, IA |
| Darren Sproles | RB | 2005–2019 | 14 | Waterloo, IA |
| Kurt Warner | QB | 1998–2009 | 12 | Burlington, IA |
| Dallas Clark | TE | 2003–2013 | 11 | Livermore, IA |
| Greg Biekert | LB | 1993–2003 | 11 | Iowa City, IA |
| Kyle Vanden Bosch | DE | 2001–2012 | 11 | Larchwood, IA |
| Roger Craig | RB | 1983–1993 | 11 | Davenport, IA |
| Trent Green | QB | 1997–2008 | 11 | Cedar Rapids, IA |
| Bryce Paup | LB | 1991–2000 | 10 | Jefferson, IA |
| James Jones | DT | 1991–2000 | 10 | Davenport, IA |
| Aaron Kampman | DE | 2002–2010 | 9 | Cedar Rapids, IA |
| David Barrett | DB | 2000–2008 | 9 | Waterloo, IA |
| Jared DeVries | DE | 2000–2008 | 9 | Iowa Falls, IA |
| Kyle Orton | QB | 2005–2014 | 9 | Altoona, IA |
| Marshal Yanda | G | 2007–2019 | 9 | Anamosa, IA |
| Matt Haack | P | 2017–2025 | 9 | West Des Moines, IA |
| Nate Kaeding | PK | 2004–2012 | 9 | Iowa City, IA |
| Allen Lazard | WR | 2018–2025 | 8 | Urbandale, IA |
| Brandon Myers | TE | 2009–2016 | 8 | Prairie City, IA |
| Chad Hennings | DT | 1993–2000 | 8 | Elberon, IA |
| David Johnson | RB | 2015–2022 | 8 | Clinton, IA |
| Dedric Ward | WR | 1997–2004 | 8 | Cedar Rapids, IA |
| Hugh B. Millen | QB | 1987–1995 | 8 | Des Moines, IA |
| Joel Dreessen | TE | 2005–2013 | 8 | Ida Grove, IA |
| Sage Rosenfels | QB | 2002–2010 | 8 | Maquoketa, IA |
| Brad Meester | C | 2003–2013 | 7 | Iowa Falls, IA |
| Josey Jewell | LB | 2018–2024 | 7 | Decorah, IA |
| Josh Stamer | LB | 2003–2009 | 7 | Sutherland, IA |
| Kelly Joe Goodburn | P | 1987–1993 | 7 | Cherokee, IA |
| Marv Cook | TE | 1989–1995 | 7 | Iowa City, IA |
| Matt Chatham | LB | 2001–2007 | 7 | Newton, IA |
| Dennis Gibson | LB | 1987–1995 | 6 | Des Moines, IA |
| Michael Roan | TE | 1995–2000 | 6 | Iowa City, IA |
| Robert Gallery | OG | 2004–2011 | 6 | Manchester, IA |
| Eddie Berlin | WR | 2001–2005 | 5 | Urbandale, IA |
| Rick Graf | LB | 1987–1992 | 5 | Iowa City, IA |
| Adam Timmerman | OG | 2002–2006 | 4 | Cherokee, IA |
| Dan Koppen | C | 2003–2009 | 4 | Dubuque, IA |
| J.J. Moses | WR | 2002–2005 | 4 | Waterloo, IA |
| Kenny Shedd | WR | 1996–1999 | 4 | Davenport, IA |
| Pat Angerer | LB | 2010–2013 | 4 | Bettendorf, IA |
| Allen Reisner | TE | 2011–2013 | 3 | Marion, IA |
| Jordan Carstens | DT | 2004–2006 | 3 | Carroll, IA |
| MarTay Jenkins | WR | 2000–2002 | 3 | Waterloo, IA |
| Matt Snider | RB | 1999–2001 | 3 | Des Moines, IA |
| Trev Kendall Alberts | LB | 1994–1996 | 3 | Cedar Falls, IA |
| Adrian Arrington | WR | 2010–2011 | 2 | Cedar Rapids, IA |
| Brandon King | DB | 2010–2011 | 2 | Iowa City, IA |
| Brandon Middleton | WR | 2007–2008 | 2 | Waterloo, IA |
| Brian Jones | LB | 1995–1996 | 2 | Iowa City, IA |
| Chad Rinehart | OG | 2011–2012 | 2 | Boone, IA |
| Derek Pagel | DB | 2003–2004 | 2 | Waverly, IA |
| Garry William Howe Jr. | DT | 1992–1994 | 2 | Spencer, IA |
| Jared Clauss | DT | 2004–2005 | 2 | Des Moines, IA |
| Mike Banks | TE | 2002–2003 | 2 | Mason City, IA |
| Mike Morris | C | 1996–1997 | 2 | Centerville, IA |
| Mitch King | DE | 2010–2011 | 2 | Burlington, IA |
| Quinn Sypniewski | TE | 2006–2007 | 2 | Des Moines, IA |
| Ross Verba | OG | 2001–2002 | 2 | Des Moines, IA |
| Tavian Banks | RB | 1998–1999 | 2 | Davenport, IA |
| T.J. Rubley | QB | 1993–1995 | 2 | Davenport, IA |
| Tyler Sash | DB | 2011–2012 | 2 | Oskaloosa, IA |
| A.J. Schable | DE | 2006 | 1 | Ida Grove, IA |
| Brian Ratigan | LB | 1994 | 1 | Council Bluffs, IA |
| Everett Lindsay | OG | 2001 | 1 | Burlington, IA |
| Greg Engel | C | 1995 | 1 | Davenport, IA |
| Gunnard Twynner | WR | 1997 | 1 | Bettendorf, IA |
| James Ferentz | G | 2020 | 1 | Iowa City, IA |
| James Morris | LB | 2015 | 1 | Solon, IA |
| Joel Hilgenberg | C | 1990 | 1 | Iowa City, IA |
| Kahlil Hill | WR | 2002 | 1 | Iowa City, IA |
| Matt Kroul | OG | 2010 | 1 | Mount Vernon, IA |
| Matt Tobin | OT | 2015 | 1 | Worthington, IA |
| Nick Gallery | P | 1998 | 1 | Manchester, IA |
| Ryan Mahaffey | FB | 2011 | 1 | Des Moines, IA |
| Todd Doxzon | WR | 1998 | 1 | Sioux City, IA |
| Tyson Smith | LB | 2006 | 1 | Des Moines, IA |
Birthplace as ESPN lists it for each player. Most seasons first.