NFL players from Jersey City, New Jersey
10 NFL players on file were born in Jersey City, New Jersey. 2 are on NFL rosters now: Cody Simon and Elijah Williams. James Robert McMahon has played the most NFL seasons of them, 15. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cody SimonARI | LB | 2025–2026 | 2 |
| Elijah WilliamsMIN | DE | 2025 | 1 |
Former NFL players (8)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Robert McMahon | QB | 1982–1996 | 15 |
| Bernie Parmalee | RB | 1992–2000 | 9 |
| Robert Ayers | DE | 2009–2017 | 9 |
| Jonathan Casillas | LB | 2009–2017 | 8 |
| Brandon McGowan | S | 2005–2009 | 5 |
| Dwayne Sabb | LB | 1992–1996 | 5 |
| Troy Williamson | WR | 2005–2009 | 5 |
| Rashawn Jackson | RB | 2010 | 1 |
Birthplace as ESPN lists it for each player. Most seasons first.