NFL players from Minnesota
95 NFL players on file were born in Minnesota. 30 are on NFL rosters now, among them Amani Hooker, Blake Cashman, and Elijah Campbell. Larry Fitzgerald has played the most NFL seasons of them, 17. Rosters are on file in full from 1993; before that only some of the stars are.
NFL players who went to college at Minnesota →
On NFL rosters now (30)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Born |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amani HookerTEN | S | 2019–2026 | 8 | Minneapolis, MN |
| Blake CashmanMIN | LB | 2019–2026 | 8 | Eden Prairie, MN |
| Elijah CampbellNYG | S | 2021–2026 | 6 | Saint Paul, MN |
| Boye MafeCIN | DE | 2022–2026 | 5 | Golden Valley, MN |
| Jermaine Johnson IITEN | DE | 2022–2026 | 5 | Eden Prairie, MN |
| Dillon RadunzNO | G | 2021–2025 | 4 | Becker, MN |
| Trey LanceLAC | QB | 2021–2025 | 4 | Marshall, MN |
| Brevyn Spann-FordDAL | TE | 2024–2026 | 3 | Saint Cloud, MN |
| Evan HullARI | RB | 2023–2025 | 3 | Maple Grove, MN |
| Ty OkadaSEA | S | 2023–2025 | 3 | Woodbury, MN |
| Danny StriggowJAX | DE | 2025–2026 | 2 | Long Lake, MN |
| Bryce LanceNO | WR | 2026 | 1 | Marshall, MN |
| Cody LindenbergLV | LB | 2025 | 1 | Anoka, MN |
| Emmett JohnsonKC | RB | 2026 | 1 | Minneapolis, MN |
| Namdi ObiazorNE | LB | 2026 | 1 | Eden Prairie, MN |
| Nick KallerupSEA | TE | 2025 | 1 | Wayzata, MN |
| Trey Pipkins IIILAC | OT | 2023 | 1 | Apple Valley, MN |
| Treyton WelchNO | TE | 2026 | 1 | Buffalo, MN |
| Yahya BlackPIT | DE | 2025 | 1 | Marshall, MN |
| Bilhal KoneBAL | CB | No games yet | — | Apple Valley, MN |
| Bobby Jamison-TravisNYG | DT | No games yet | — | Minneapolis, MN |
| Deven EasternSEA | DT | No games yet | — | Shakopee, MN |
| Jalen TravisIND | OT | No games yet | — | Minneapolis, MN |
| Joe AltLAC | OT | No games yet | — | North Oaks, MN |
| Kayode AwosikaLAC | G | No games yet | — | Plymouth, MN |
| Mason MillerDET | G | No games yet | — | Ada, MN |
| Matt WaletzkoKC | OT | No games yet | — | Cold Spring, MN |
| Riley MahlmanATL | OT | No games yet | — | Lakeville, MN |
| Tyler JohnsonNYJ | WR | No games yet | — | Minneapolis, MN |
| Zach DurfeeJAX | DE | No games yet | — | Dawson, MN |
Former NFL players (65)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Born |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Fitzgerald | WR | 2004–2020 | 17 | Minneapolis, MN |
| Rohn Stark | P | 1982–1997 | 16 | Minneapolis, MN |
| Terrell Suggs | DE | 2003–2019 | 16 | Minneapolis, MN |
| Adam Thielen | WR | 2014–2025 | 12 | Detroit Lakes, MN |
| Jack Trudeau | QB | 1986–1995 | 10 | Forest Lake, MN |
| Ramon Humber | LB | 2009–2018 | 10 | Minneapolis, MN |
| Steve Heiden | TE | 2000–2009 | 10 | Rushford, MN |
| Chip Lohmiller | PK | 1988–1996 | 9 | Woodbury, MN |
| Marcus Sherels | CB | 2011–2019 | 9 | Rochester, MN |
| Matt Birk | C | 2002–2012 | 9 | St. Paul, MN |
| Steve Martin | DT | 1996–2004 | 9 | Saint Paul, MN |
| Steve Walsh | QB | 1989–1999 | 9 | Saint Paul, MN |
| Craig Dahl | S | 2007–2015 | 8 | Mankato, MN |
| Eric Decker | WR | 2010–2017 | 8 | Cold Spring, MN |
| James Laurinaitis | LB | 2009–2016 | 8 | Minneapolis, MN |
| Adam Goldberg | OT | 2004–2011 | 7 | Edina, MN |
| Lyle Sendlein | C | 2007–2013 | 7 | Edina, MN |
| Marion Barber | RB | 2005–2011 | 7 | Plymouth, MN |
| Michael Floyd | WR | 2012–2018 | 7 | St. Paul, MN |
| Rod Smith | DB | 1992–1998 | 7 | Saint Paul, MN |
| Beau Allen | DT | 2014–2019 | 6 | Minnetonka, MN |
| Ben Hamilton | OG | 2002–2010 | 6 | Minneapolis, MN |
| Derek Rackley | C | 2001–2007 | 6 | Apple Valley, MN |
| Jay Foreman | LB | 2000–2005 | 6 | Eden Prairie, MN |
| Jerametrius Butler | DB | 2001–2007 | 6 | Cleveland, MN |
| Michael Lehan | CB | 2003–2008 | 6 | Hopkins, MN |
| Chris Weinke | QB | 2001–2007 | 5 | Saint Paul, MN |
| Craig Sauer | LB | 1996–2000 | 5 | Sartell, MN |
| Darrell Thompson | RB | 1990–1994 | 5 | Rochester, MN |
| Justin Hartwig | C | 2003–2009 | 5 | Mankato, MN |
| Marcus Williams | CB | 2014–2018 | 5 | Minneapolis, MN |
| Todd Bouman | QB | 2001–2010 | 5 | Ruthton, MN |
| Ben Utecht | TE | 2005–2008 | 4 | Minneapolis, MN |
| Derreck Robinson | DL | 2005–2010 | 4 | Minneapolis, MN |
| Dominique Barber | S | 2008–2011 | 4 | Plymouth, MN |
| Jesse Nading | LB | 2008–2012 | 4 | St. Paul, MN |
| John Fina | OT | 1992–1996 | 4 | Rochester, MN |
| Ryan Harris | OT | 2008–2015 | 4 | Minneapolis, MN |
| Sean Lumpkin | DB | 1993–1996 | 4 | Minneapolis, MN |
| Shane Zylstra | TE | 2021–2025 | 4 | Spicer, MN |
| Christo Bilukidi | DL | 2012–2014 | 3 | Otsego, MN |
| Dominique Byrd | TE | 2006–2011 | 3 | Minneapolis, MN |
| Kenny Iwebema | DE | 2008–2010 | 3 | Minneapolis, MN |
| Pat Eilers | S | 1991–1995 | 3 | Saint Paul, MN |
| Ra'Shede Hageman | DT | 2014–2016 | 3 | Minneapolis, MN |
| Tom Compton | G | 2014–2021 | 3 | Rosemount, MN |
| Billy Turner | OT | 2015–2017 | 2 | Shoreview, MN |
| Brian Leonhardt | TE | 2014–2015 | 2 | Minneapolis, MN |
| Jason Suttle | DB | 1999–2000 | 2 | Minneapolis, MN |
| Seantrel Henderson | OT | 2015–2018 | 2 | Minneapolis, MN |
| Ben Nelson | WR | 2004 | 1 | Coon Rapids, MN |
| Brandon Archer | LB | 2007 | 1 | Minneapolis, MN |
| Cory Sauter | QB | 2002 | 1 | Hutchinson, MN |
| David Gilreath | WR | 2012 | 1 | St. Paul, MN |
| Jake Nordin | FB | 2009 | 1 | Lake Lillian, MN |
| John Schlecht | DT | 2001 | 1 | Saint Paul, MN |
| Leon Neal | RB | 1997 | 1 | Saint Paul, MN |
| Lloyd Lee | DB | 1998 | 1 | Minneapolis, MN |
| Mark Setterstrom | C | 2006 | 1 | Northfield, MN |
| Mike Arthur | OG | 1995 | 1 | Minneapolis, MN |
| Nate Triplett | LB | 2010 | 1 | Maple Plain, MN |
| Nick Schommer | S | 2010 | 1 | Red Wing, MN |
| Rhett Nelson | DB | 2004 | 1 | Minneapolis, MN |
| Ryan Collins | TE | 1999 | 1 | Minneapolis, MN |
| Troy Bienemann | TE | 2007 | 1 | Minneapolis, MN |
Birthplace as ESPN lists it for each player. Most seasons first.