NFL players from Norfolk, Virginia
18 NFL players on file were born in Norfolk, Virginia. 4 are on NFL rosters now: Jalyn Holmes, Daylen Everette, Kaytron Allen, and KeAndre Lambert-Smith. Bruce Smith has played the most NFL seasons of them, 19. Rosters are on file in full from 1993; before that only some of the stars are.
On NFL rosters now (4)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jalyn HolmesTEN | DE | 2018–2025 | 8 |
| Daylen EverettePIT | CB | 2026 | 1 |
| Kaytron AllenWSH | RB | 2026 | 1 |
| KeAndre Lambert-SmithLAC | WR | 2025 | 1 |
Former NFL players (14)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Smith | DE | 1985–2003 | 19 |
| William Fuller | DE | 1986–1998 | 13 |
| Plaxico Burress | WR | 2000–2012 | 11 |
| LaRoy Reynolds | LB | 2013–2021 | 9 |
| Kam Chancellor | S | 2010–2017 | 8 |
| Marvin Mitchell | LB | 2007–2013 | 7 |
| Thomas Randolph | DB | 1994–1999 | 6 |
| Monsanto Pope | DT | 2002–2005 | 4 |
| Aaron Rouse | S | 2007–2009 | 3 |
| Dexter Reid | DB | 2004–2006 | 3 |
| Ronyell Whitaker | DB | 2003–2007 | 3 |
| James Boyd | DB | 2001–2002 | 2 |
| Carlton Powell | DT | 2011 | 1 |
| Cordell Taylor | DB | 1999 | 1 |
Birthplace as ESPN lists it for each player. Most seasons first.