NFL players from Nigeria
18 NFL players on file were born in Nigeria. 7 are on NFL rosters now, among them David Onyemata, Ruke Orhorhoro, and CJ Okoye. David Onyemata has played the most NFL seasons of them, 10. Rosters are on file in full from 1993; before that only some of the stars are.
On NFL rosters now (7)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Born |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David OnyemataNYJ | DT | 2016–2025 | 10 | Lagos, Nigeria |
| Ruke OrhorhoroJAX | DT | 2024–2026 | 3 | Lagos, Nigeria |
| CJ OkoyeNYG | DT | 2025–2026 | 2 | Nkwere, Nigeria |
| Chukwuebuka GodrickMIA | OT | No games yet | — | Aguleri, Nigeria |
| David Ebuka AgohaDEN | DE | No games yet | — | Aguleri, Nigeria |
| Roy MbaetekaIND | OT | No games yet | — | Benin City, Nigeria |
| Uar BernardPHI | DT | No games yet | — | Abuja, Nigeria |
Former NFL players (11)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Born |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Israel Idonije | DE | 2004–2013 | 10 | Nigeria |
| Isaiah Ekejiuba | LB | 2005–2011 | 7 | Nigeria |
| Amobi Okoye | DT | 2007–2012 | 6 | Nigeria |
| Patrick Chukwurah | LB | 2001–2007 | 6 | Nigeria |
| Iheanyi Uwaezuoke | WR | 1996–2000 | 5 | Nigeria |
| Samkon Gado | RB | 2005–2009 | 5 | Nigeria |
| Adimchinobe Echemandu | RB | 2004–2007 | 4 | Nigeria |
| Kenechi Udeze | DE | 2004–2007 | 4 | Nigeria |
| Victor Adeyanju | DE | 2006–2009 | 4 | Nigeria |
| Troy Pelshak | LB | 1999–2000 | 2 | Nigeria |
| Willie Oshodin | DE | 1993–1994 | 2 | Nigeria |
Birthplace as ESPN lists it for each player. Most seasons first.