NFL players from New Jersey
295 NFL players on file were born in New Jersey. 63 are on NFL rosters now, among them Joe Flacco, Michael Burton, and David Njoku. Joe Flacco has played the most NFL seasons of them, 18. Rosters are on file in full from 1993; before that only some of the stars are.
On NFL rosters now (63)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Born |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe FlaccoCIN | QB | 2008–2025 | 18 | Audubon, NJ |
| Michael BurtonCLE | FB | 2015–2026 | 11 | Long Valley, NJ |
| David NjokuLAC | TE | 2017–2026 | 10 | Cedar Grove, NJ |
| Rasul DouglasWSH | CB | 2017–2026 | 10 | East Orange, NJ |
| Al-Quadin MuhammadTB | LB | 2017–2026 | 9 | Irvington, NJ |
| Mike GesickiCIN | TE | 2018–2026 | 9 | Manahawkin, NJ |
| Josh Hines-AllenJAX | DE | 2019–2026 | 8 | Montclair, NJ |
| Minkah FitzpatrickNYJ | S | 2018–2025 | 8 | Old Bridge, NJ |
| Olamide ZaccheausATL | WR | 2019–2026 | 8 | Plainfield, NJ |
| Rashan GaryDAL | LB | 2019–2026 | 8 | Plainfield, NJ |
| Jonathan TaylorIND | RB | 2020–2026 | 7 | Salem, NJ |
| Juwan JohnsonNO | TE | 2020–2026 | 7 | Glassboro, NJ |
| Odafe OwehWSH | LB | 2021–2026 | 6 | Howell, NJ |
| Quenton NelsonIND | G | 2018–2023 | 6 | Holmdel, NJ |
| Dion DawkinsBUF | OT | 2018–2022 | 5 | Rahway, NJ |
| Kenny PickettCAR | QB | 2022–2026 | 5 | Oakhurst, NJ |
| Markquese BellDAL | S | 2022–2026 | 5 | Bridgeton, NJ |
| Bo MeltonGB | WR | 2023–2026 | 4 | Mays Landing, NJ |
| Ihmir Smith-MarsetteCAR | WR | 2021–2024 | 4 | Newark, NJ |
| Isiah PachecoDET | RB | 2022–2025 | 4 | Vineland, NJ |
| Ja'Sir TaylorCIN | CB | 2022–2025 | 4 | Asbury Park, NJ |
| Ji'Ayir BrownSF | S | 2023–2026 | 4 | Trenton, NJ |
| Ronnie HickmanCLE | S | 2023–2026 | 4 | South Orange, NJ |
| Sam KamaraCLE | DT | 2021–2025 | 4 | Carteret, NJ |
| Jeremiah Trotter Jr.PHI | LB | 2024–2026 | 3 | Hainesport, NJ |
| Jermaine EluemunorNYG | OT | 2020–2025 | 3 | Denville, NJ |
| Max MeltonARI | CB | 2024–2026 | 3 | Mays Landing, NJ |
| Tarheeb StillLAC | CB | 2024–2026 | 3 | Sicklerville, NJ |
| Alijah ClarkDAL | S | 2025–2026 | 2 | Camden, NJ |
| Bhayshul TutenJAX | RB | 2025–2026 | 2 | Paulsboro, NJ |
| Cody SimonARI | LB | 2025–2026 | 2 | Jersey City, NJ |
| Donovan EzeiruakuDAL | LB | 2025–2026 | 2 | Williamstown, NJ |
| Irv CharlesSEA | WR | 2023–2024 | 2 | Sicklerville, NJ |
| Jihaad CampbellPHI | LB | 2025–2026 | 2 | Erial, NJ |
| Jon RunyanNYG | G | 2023–2026 | 2 | Moorestown, NJ |
| Kyle MonangaiCHI | RB | 2025–2026 | 2 | Roseland, NJ |
| LeQuint Allen Jr.JAX | RB | 2025–2026 | 2 | Millville, NJ |
| Luke WyplerCLE | C | 2023–2025 | 2 | Montvale, NJ |
| Tommy DeVitoNE | QB | 2023–2024 | 2 | Cedar Grove, NJ |
| Will FriesMIN | G | 2022–2025 | 2 | Cranford, NJ |
| Cesar RuizNO | G | 2022 | 1 | Camden, NJ |
| Davison IgbinosunBUF | CB | 2026 | 1 | Union, NJ |
| Elijah WilliamsMIN | DE | 2025 | 1 | Jersey City, NJ |
| Howard Cross IIICIN | DT | 2025 | 1 | Paramus, NJ |
| Justin ShorterLV | WR | 2025 | 1 | Monmouth Junction, NJ |
| Liam AndersonMIA | LB | 2026 | 1 | Flanders, NJ |
| Mohamed KamaraTB | LB | 2024 | 1 | Newark, NJ |
| Ryan Van DemarkMIN | OT | 2024 | 1 | Wayne, NJ |
| Al-Jay HendersonNYJ | RB | No games yet | — | Irvington, NJ |
| Austin JohnsonBUF | DT | No games yet | — | Galloway, NJ |
| Bill MurrayLAR | G | No games yet | — | Millington, NJ |
| Caedan WallaceMIA | OT | No games yet | — | Robbinsville, NJ |
| Cam HorsleyARI | DT | No games yet | — | Cinnaminson, NJ |
| Chase BisontisARI | G | No games yet | — | Ramsey, NJ |
| Christian MahoganyDET | G | No games yet | — | Elmwood Park, NJ |
| Fadil DiggsNO | DE | No games yet | — | East Camden, NJ |
| Geno VanDeMarkNYG | OL | No games yet | — | Lodi, NJ |
| Isas WaxterLAC | CB | No games yet | — | Newark, NJ |
| Kenny Fletcher Jr.IND | TE | No games yet | — | Delran, NJ |
| Kyle LouisMIA | LB | No games yet | — | East Orange, NJ |
| Kyle McCordMIA | QB | No games yet | — | Mount Laurel, NJ |
| Miles FrazierDET | G | No games yet | — | Camden, NJ |
| Trebor PenaJAX | WR | No games yet | — | Ocean Township, NJ |
Former NFL players (232)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Born |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irving Fryar | WR | 1984–2000 | 17 | Mount Holly, NJ |
| Mike Adams | S | 2004–2019 | 16 | Paterson, NJ |
| James Robert McMahon | QB | 1982–1996 | 15 | Jersey City, NJ |
| Jim Jeffcoat | DE | 1983–1997 | 15 | Long Branch, NJ |
| Mike Leach | LS | 2000–2015 | 15 | Jefferson Township, NJ |
| Troy Vincent | DB | 1992–2006 | 15 | Trenton, NJ |
| Greg Olsen | TE | 2007–2020 | 14 | Wayne, NJ |
| Kevin Ross | DB | 1984–1997 | 14 | Camden, NJ |
| Rob Burnett | DE | 1990–2003 | 14 | Livingston, NJ |
| Jay Bellamy | DB | 1995–2007 | 13 | Perth Amboy, NJ |
| Malcolm Jenkins | S | 2009–2021 | 13 | Piscataway, NJ |
| Neil O'Donnell | QB | 1991–2003 | 13 | Morristown, NJ |
| Anthony Fasano | TE | 2006–2017 | 12 | Glen Ridge, NJ |
| Clark Harris | LS | 2009–2021 | 12 | Manahawkin, NJ |
| George Jamison | LB | 1987–1998 | 12 | Bridgeton, NJ |
| Keith Hamilton | DT | 1992–2003 | 12 | Paterson, NJ |
| Tamba Hali | LB | 2006–2017 | 12 | Teaneck, NJ |
| Tony Siragusa | DT | 1990–2001 | 12 | Kenilworth, NJ |
| Logan Ryan | S | 2013–2023 | 11 | Berlin, NJ |
| Patrick Kerney | DE | 1999–2009 | 11 | Trenton, NJ |
| Alshermond Singleton | LB | 1997–2006 | 10 | Newark, NJ |
| Andre Collins | LB | 1990–1999 | 10 | Riverside, NJ |
| Danny Stubbs | DE | 1988–1998 | 10 | Long Branch, NJ |
| Eli Apple | CB | 2016–2025 | 10 | Voorhees, NJ |
| Keith Willis | DE | 1982–1993 | 10 | Newark, NJ |
| Lester Archambeau | DE | 1991–2000 | 10 | Montville, NJ |
| Mike Daniels | DT | 2012–2021 | 10 | Blackwood, NJ |
| Miles Austin | WR | 2006–2015 | 10 | Summit, NJ |
| Mohamed Sanu | WR | 2012–2021 | 10 | South Brunswick, NJ |
| Tahir Whitehead | LB | 2012–2021 | 10 | Newark, NJ |
| Vance Johnson | WR | 1985–1995 | 10 | Trenton, NJ |
| Vinny Curry | DE | 2012–2022 | 10 | Neptune, NJ |
| Alonzo Spellman | DE | 1992–2001 | 9 | Mount Holly, NJ |
| Bernie Parmalee | RB | 1992–2000 | 9 | Jersey City, NJ |
| Brian Cushing | LB | 2009–2017 | 9 | Park Ridge, NJ |
| Chris Hogan | WR | 2013–2021 | 9 | Mahwah, NJ |
| Dave Brown | QB | 1992–2000 | 9 | Summit, NJ |
| David Garrard | QB | 2002–2010 | 9 | East Orange, NJ |
| Gary Brackett | LB | 2003–2011 | 9 | Glassboro, NJ |
| Gary Stills | LB | 2000–2008 | 9 | Trenton, NJ |
| Haason Reddick | LB | 2017–2025 | 9 | Camden, NJ |
| Jack Crawford | DE | 2012–2020 | 9 | Longport, NJ |
| Kenny Britt | WR | 2009–2017 | 9 | Bayonne, NJ |
| Montell Owens | RB | 2006–2014 | 9 | Plainfield, NJ |
| Robert Ayers | DE | 2009–2017 | 9 | Jersey City, NJ |
| Sam Mills | LB | 1989–1997 | 9 | Neptune, NJ |
| Sean Dawkins | WR | 1993–2001 | 9 | Red Bank, NJ |
| Steve Israel | DB | 1992–2001 | 9 | Lawnside, NJ |
| Tony Woods | DE | 1988–1996 | 9 | Newark, NJ |
| Willie Drewrey | WR | 1985–1993 | 9 | Columbus, NJ |
| Flipper Anderson | WR | 1988–1995 | 8 | Paulsboro, NJ |
| Jonathan Casillas | LB | 2009–2017 | 8 | Jersey City, NJ |
| Keith Taylor | DB | 1989–1996 | 8 | Pennsauken, NJ |
| K'Waun Williams | CB | 2014–2022 | 8 | Paterson, NJ |
| Muhammad Wilkerson | DE | 2011–2018 | 8 | Elizabeth, NJ |
| Nate Jones | CB | 2004–2011 | 8 | Newark, NJ |
| Todd Bowles | DB | 1986–1993 | 8 | Elizabeth, NJ |
| Todd McNair | RB | 1989–1996 | 8 | Camden, NJ |
| Vinny Ciurciu | LB | 2003–2010 | 8 | Paramus, NJ |
| Younghoe Koo | PK | 2017–2025 | 8 | Ridgewood, NJ |
| Antonio Garay | DE | 2003–2012 | 7 | Rahway, NJ |
| Blake Costanzo | LB | 2007–2013 | 7 | Franklin Lakes, NJ |
| Chris Singleton | LB | 1990–1996 | 7 | Parsippany, NJ |
| Chris Snee | OG | 2005–2012 | 7 | Edison, NJ |
| Cornell Brown | LB | 1997–2004 | 7 | Englewood, NJ |
| Donald Brown | RB | 2009–2015 | 7 | Atlantic Highlands, NJ |
| Dontae Johnson | CB | 2014–2021 | 7 | Pennington, NJ |
| Gerald Hayes | LB | 2003–2010 | 7 | Paterson, NJ |
| Irv Smith | TE | 1993–1999 | 7 | Trenton, NJ |
| Jason Snelling | FB | 2007–2013 | 7 | Toms River, NJ |
| Jim Finn | FB | 2000–2006 | 7 | Teaneck, NJ |
| Kevin Johnson | WR | 1999–2005 | 7 | Trenton, NJ |
| L.J. Smith | TE | 2003–2009 | 7 | New Brunswick, NJ |
| Michael Badgley | PK | 2018–2025 | 7 | Summit, NJ |
| Ray Lucas | QB | 1996–2002 | 7 | Harrison, NJ |
| Ron Dayne | RB | 2000–2007 | 7 | Berlin, NJ |
| Theo Riddick | RB | 2013–2020 | 7 | Manville, NJ |
| Christian Peter | DT | 1997–2002 | 6 | Locust, NJ |
| Danan Hughes | WR | 1993–1998 | 6 | Bayonne, NJ |
| Dan Klecko | FB | 2003–2008 | 6 | Colts Neck, NJ |
| Darian Barnes | RB | 2002–2008 | 6 | Plainfield, NJ |
| David Tyree | WR | 2003–2009 | 6 | Livingston, NJ |
| Dedrick Dodge | DB | 1992–1998 | 6 | Neptune, NJ |
| Garrett Graham | TE | 2010–2015 | 6 | Brick, NJ |
| Gerald Hodges | LB | 2013–2018 | 6 | Woodbury, NJ |
| Glenn Foley | QB | 1994–1999 | 6 | Cherry Hill, NJ |
| Isa Abdul-Quddus | S | 2011–2016 | 6 | Newark, NJ |
| Jim Dray | TE | 2010–2015 | 6 | New Milford, NJ |
| Knowshon Moreno | RB | 2009–2014 | 6 | Belford, NJ |
| Kyle Wilson | CB | 2010–2015 | 6 | Piscataway, NJ |
| Marcel Shipp | RB | 2001–2007 | 6 | Paterson, NJ |
| Rod Streater | WR | 2012–2018 | 6 | Burlington, NJ |
| Ron Rivers | RB | 1995–2000 | 6 | Elizabeth, NJ |
| Sean Lissemore | NT | 2010–2015 | 6 | Teaneck, NJ |
| Shonn Greene | RB | 2009–2014 | 6 | Sicklerville, NJ |
| Turk McBride | DE | 2007–2012 | 6 | Camden, NJ |
| Victor Hobson | LB | 2003–2008 | 6 | Englewood, NJ |
| Alvin Pearman | RB | 2005–2009 | 5 | Princeton, NJ |
| Brandon McGowan | S | 2005–2009 | 5 | Jersey City, NJ |
| Charlie Rogers | RB | 1999–2003 | 5 | Cliffwood, NJ |
- Chris Simms 2004–2009
- Corey Wootton 2010–2014
- Darrell Reid 2005–2009
- David Grant 1988–1993
- David Griggs 1990–1994
- Dwayne Sabb 1992–1996
- Frank Chamberlin 2000–2005
- George Johnson 2011–2017
- Isaac Redman 2009–2013
- Jason Worilds 2010–2014
- Jeromy Miles 2010–2014
- Jonathan Grimes 2012–2016
- Justin Trattou 2011–2016
- Kareem McKenzie 2004–2011
- Mike Cox 2008–2012
- Mike Goodson 2009–2013
- Nick Williams 2013–2018
- Rashad Baker 2004–2008
- Ryan Quigley 2013–2017
- Tiquan Underwood 2009–2013
- Troy Williamson 2005–2009
- Victor Cruz 2011–2016
- Alex Lewis 2004–2008
- Billy Granville 1997–2000
- Chris Pressley 2009–2012
- Cory Bird 2001–2004
- Devon Still 2012–2016
- Dezman Moses 2012–2016
- Doug Colman 1996–1999
- Dwayne Gratz 2013–2016
- Dwayne Jarrett 2007–2010
- Fitzgerald Toussaint 2014–2017
- Frank Winters 1993–2002
- Jason Peter 1998–2001
- Jim Price 1991–1995
- John Burke 1994–1998
- Josh Evans 2013–2016
- Jyles Tucker 2007–2010
- Kyle Johnson 2004–2007
- Lance Ball 2008–2012
- Lennie Friedman 2003–2007
- Mike Chalenski 1995–1998
- Nate Hemsley 1997–2001
- Rich Scanlon 2004–2007
- Ruben Brown 2001–2007
- Scott Slutzker 1996–1999
- Steve Maneri 2011–2014
- Stylez G. White 2007–2010
- William Green 2002–2005
- Anthony Davis 2010–2014
- Antony Jordan 1998–2001
- Bryant McKinnie 2006–2010
- Damien Covington 1995–1997
- Donald Jones 2010–2012
- Eugene Monroe 2012–2015
- Jason Perry 1999–2002
- Jay Alford 2007–2010
- Jeremy Zuttah 2009–2013
- Jerome Murphy 2010–2013
- Johnnie Morant 2004–2006
- Junior Glymph 2004–2006
- Patrick Murray 2014–2017
- Pete Hunter 2002–2004
- Rashod Swinger 1997–1999
- Tyronne Stowe 1993–1995
- Albert Young 2009–2010
- Alcides Catanho 1995–1996
- Anthony Davis 2005–2006
- Bennett Jackson 2019–2020
- Brad Costello 1998–1999
- Chris Brantley 1994–1996
- Chris Edmonds 2002–2003
- Chris Neild 2011–2013
- David Pollack 2005–2006
- David Szott 2001–2003
- DeMingo Graham 2000–2002
- Ed Smith 1997–1999
- Frank Robinson 1992–1993
- Jayson DiManche 2013–2014
- Jeff Mills 1991–1992
- Jeremy Thompson 2008–2009
- Jerron McMillian 2012–2013
- Jesse Holley 2010–2011
- J'Vonne Parker 2005–2006
- Kareem Huggins 2009–2010
- Lee DeRamus 1995–1996
- Lennox Gordon 1999–2000
- Mark Brown 2004–2005
- Matt Simms 2013–2014
- Owen Marecic 2011–2012
- Ricky Lumpkin 2012–2014
- Ryan Neill 2007–2009
- Scott Conover 1993–1994
- Shawn Mayer 2003–2004
- Steve Beauharnais 2013–2014
- Alphonso Taylor 1993
- Alvin Bowen 2010
- Avon Cobourne 2003
- Ben Ijalana 2016
- Bill Duff 1999
- Brian Saxton 1996
- Chris Pantale 2014
- Cory Boyd 2008
- Craig Walendy 2000
- Dave Fiore 2001
- Doug Easlick 2004
- Eric Lane 1997
- Erik Storz 2000
- Glenn Carson 2014
- Ian Allen 2003
- Jamaal Green 2004
- Joe Porter 2011
- Julian Talley 2013
- Kendall Gaskins 2015
- Kevin Haslam 2012
- Kevin Malast 2011
- Kevin Sampson 2006
- Michael Campbell 2013
- Mike Pringley 1999
- Phil Costa 2010
- Rashawn Jackson 2010
- Ray Graham 2013
- Reginald James Lawrence 1993
- Remy Hamilton 2005
- Rod Trafford 2004
- Roger Chanoine 2001
- Ron Israel 2003
- Steve Cheek 2004
- Taj Smith 2010
- Todd Burger 1998
- Tony Sacca 1992
- Wali Lundy 2006
Birthplace as ESPN lists it for each player. Most seasons first.