NFL players from Kansas
73 NFL players on file were born in Kansas. 19 are on NFL rosters now, among them Isaiah Simmons, Breece Hall, and Anthony Gould. Terence Newman 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.
NFL players who went to college at Kansas →
On NFL rosters now (19)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Born |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah SimmonsCAR | S | 2020–2025 | 6 | Olathe, KS |
| Breece HallNYJ | RB | 2022–2026 | 5 | Wichita, KS |
| Anthony GouldIND | WR | 2024–2026 | 3 | Leavenworth, KS |
| Kaden DavisCHI | WR | 2024–2026 | 3 | Ellsworth, KS |
| Lucas KrullDEN | TE | 2023–2025 | 3 | Shawnee, KS |
| Teven JenkinsCLE | G | 2022–2025 | 3 | Topeka, KS |
| Ben PowersDEN | G | 2022–2023 | 2 | Wichita, KS |
| Jacob ParrishTB | CB | 2025–2026 | 2 | Olathe, KS |
| Braden SmithHOU | OT | 2018 | 1 | Olathe, KS |
| Cooper BeebeDAL | C | 2024 | 1 | Kansas City, KS |
| DJ GiddensIND | RB | 2025 | 1 | Junction City, KS |
| Jayden PriceNO | CB | 2026 | 1 | Derby, KS |
| Malik BensonLV | WR | 2026 | 1 | Lansing, KS |
| Graham MertzHOU | QB | No games yet | — | Overland Park, KS |
| Isaiahh LoudermilkNYJ | DT | No games yet | — | Howard, KS |
| Jaren KanakTEN | TE | No games yet | — | Hays, KS |
| John Michael GyllenborgKC | TE | No games yet | — | Leawood, KS |
| Mason RichmanSEA | G | No games yet | — | Leawood, KS |
| Sam HechtCAR | C | No games yet | — | Shawnee, KS |
Former NFL players (54)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Born |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terence Newman | CB | 2003–2017 | 15 | Salina, KS |
| Brian Moorman | P | 2001–2013 | 13 | Wichita, KS |
| Jim Everett | QB | 1986–1997 | 12 | Emporia, KS |
| John Parrella | DT | 1993–2004 | 12 | Topeka, KS |
| Steve Tasker | WR | 1985–1997 | 12 | Smith Center, KS |
| Don Davis | LB | 1996–2006 | 11 | Olathe, KS |
| Jordan Phillips | DT | 2015–2025 | 11 | Towanda, KS |
| Shaun Hill | QB | 2005–2016 | 11 | Parsons, KS |
| Barry Sanders | RB | 1989–1998 | 10 | Wichita, KS |
| Jordy Nelson | WR | 2008–2018 | 10 | Manhattan, KS |
| Kendall Gammon | C | 1993–2006 | 10 | Wichita, KS |
| Les Miller | DT | 1987–1998 | 10 | Arkansas City, KS |
| Jerame Tuman | TE | 2000–2008 | 9 | Liberal, KS |
| Kamerion Wimbley | LB | 2006–2014 | 9 | Wichita, KS |
| Mark Simoneau | LB | 2000–2010 | 9 | Phillipsburg, KS |
| Monty Beisel | LB | 2001–2009 | 9 | Newton, KS |
| Dirk Johnson | P | 2002–2009 | 8 | Hoxie, KS |
| Elbert Mack | DB | 2008–2014 | 7 | Wichita, KS |
| Darrell Stuckey | S | 2011–2016 | 6 | Kansas City, KS |
| Michael Wilhoite | LB | 2012–2017 | 6 | Manhattan, KS |
| Robert Lewis Delpino | FB | 1988–1993 | 6 | Dodge City, KS |
| Scott Fulhage | P | 1987–1992 | 6 | Beloit, KS |
| Troy Wilson | DE | 1993–2000 | 6 | Topeka, KS |
| Eric Guliford | WR | 1993–1998 | 5 | Kansas City, KS |
| Bryce Brown | RB | 2012–2015 | 4 | Wichita, KS |
| Harry Colon | DB | 1993–1997 | 4 | Kansas City, KS |
| Lawrence Pete | DT | 1989–1993 | 4 | Wichita, KS |
| Rashad Washington | DB | 2004–2007 | 4 | Wichita, KS |
| Ryan Torain | RB | 2008–2012 | 4 | Shawnee Mission, KS |
| Arthur Brown | LB | 2013–2016 | 3 | Wichita, KS |
| Johnny Townsend | P | 2018–2021 | 3 | Leoti, KS |
| Joseph Randle | RB | 2013–2015 | 3 | Wichita, KS |
| Justin Swift | WR | 2000–2002 | 3 | Kansas City, KS |
| Ron Warner | DE | 1998–2004 | 3 | Independence, KS |
| Ryan Lilja | C | 2007–2011 | 3 | Lake Quivira, KS |
| Trey Lewis | DT | 2007–2010 | 3 | Topeka, KS |
| Brody Eldridge | TE | 2010–2011 | 2 | La Cygne, KS |
| John Brandes | TE | 1987–1993 | 2 | Fort Riley, KS |
| Lamar Chapman | DB | 2000–2001 | 2 | Liberal, KS |
| Mondriel Fulcher | TE | 2001–2002 | 2 | Coffeyville, KS |
| Montee Ball | RB | 2013–2014 | 2 | Mcpherson, KS |
| Reggie Jones | WR | 2000–2001 | 2 | Kansas City, KS |
| Ryan Schraeder | OT | 2015–2017 | 2 | Wichita, KS |
| Arland Bruce | WR | 2003 | 1 | Olathe, KS |
| Brian Manning | WR | 1997 | 1 | Kansas City, KS |
| Chris Harper | WR | 2013 | 1 | Wichita, KS |
| Jared Retkofsky | DE | 2008 | 1 | Wichita, KS |
| Kerry Meier | WR | 2011 | 1 | Pittsburg, KS |
| Lamar Mady | G | 2013 | 1 | Topeka, KS |
| Lyron Cobbins | LB | 1997 | 1 | Kansas City, KS |
| Mark Dennis | OT | 1995 | 1 | Junction City, KS |
| Mike Rivera | LB | 2012 | 1 | Shawnee, KS |
| Sam Simmons | WR | 2003 | 1 | Kansas City, KS |
| Tysyn Hartman | FS | 2012 | 1 | Hays, KS |
Birthplace as ESPN lists it for each player. Most seasons first.