NFL players from Louisville, Kentucky
37 NFL players on file were born in Louisville, Kentucky. 8 are on NFL rosters now, among them Nate Hobbs, Jordan Watkins, and Malachi Lawrence. Cris Dishman has played the most NFL seasons of them, 13. Rosters are on file in full from 1993; before that only some of the stars are.
On NFL rosters now (8)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nate HobbsSF | CB | 2021–2025 | 5 |
| Jordan WatkinsSF | WR | 2025 | 1 |
| Malachi LawrenceDAL | LB | 2026 | 1 |
| Ricky BarberWSH | DT | 2025 | 1 |
| Ethan DriskellKC | OT | No games yet | — |
| Jeff CaldwellKC | WR | No games yet | — |
| Josh MinkinsARI | S | No games yet | — |
| Vinny Anthony IIATL | WR | No games yet | — |
Former NFL players (29)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cris Dishman | CB | 1988–2000 | 13 |
| Corey Peters | DT | 2010–2022 | 12 |
| Jon McGraw | S | 2002–2011 | 10 |
| Dean Wells | LB | 1993–2001 | 9 |
| DeVante Parker | WR | 2015–2023 | 9 |
| Rob Bironas | PK | 2005–2013 | 9 |
| D.J. Johnson | DB | 1989–1996 | 8 |
| Brandon Dunn | DT | 2014–2020 | 7 |
| Chris Redman | QB | 2000–2011 | 7 |
| C.J. Spillman | DB | 2009–2014 | 6 |
| Jeremi Johnson | FB | 2003–2009 | 6 |
| Michael Bush | RB | 2008–2013 | 6 |
| Patrick Scales | LS | 2016–2022 | 6 |
| Oliver Barnett | DE | 1991–1995 | 5 |
| Desmond Ridder | QB | 2022–2024 | 3 |
| Herana-Daze Jones | S | 2006–2008 | 3 |
| Myron Pryor | DT | 2009–2011 | 3 |
| Rashad Holman | CB | 2001–2003 | 3 |
| Brian Brohm | QB | 2009–2010 | 2 |
| Jeff Brohm | QB | 1996–1997 | 2 |
| Keenan Burton | WR | 2008–2009 | 2 |
| Terry Samuels | RB | 1994–1995 | 2 |
| Tony Driver | DB | 2001–2002 | 2 |
| Travis Prentice | RB | 2000–2001 | 2 |
| Will Wolford | OT | 1994–1996 | 2 |
| Beanie Bishop Jr. | CB | 2024 | 1 |
| Bernard Jackson | DE | 2002 | 1 |
| Chris Barclay | RB | 2007 | 1 |
| Isaac Sowells | OG | 2008 | 1 |
Birthplace as ESPN lists it for each player. Most seasons first.