NFL players from North Carolina

355 NFL players on file were born in North Carolina. 91 are on NFL rosters now, among them Keenan Allen, Bradley Pinion, and DJ Reader. Julius Peppers 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.

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On NFL rosters now (91)

NFL players from North Carolina on rosters now
PlayerPosYearsSeasonsBorn
Keenan AllenINDWR2013–202614Greensboro, NC
Bradley PinionMIAP2015–202612Concord, NC
DJ ReaderNYGDT2016–202611Greensboro, NC
Jarran ReedSEADT2016–202611Goldsboro, NC
Javon HargraveGBDT2016–202611Salisbury, NC
Jonathan BullardDALDT2016–202611Shelby, NC
Mike HughesATLCB2018–20269New Bern, NC
B.J. HillCINDT2018–20258Oakboro, NC
Braxton BerriosNYGWR2019–20268Raleigh, NC
Daniel JonesINDQB2019–20268Charlotte, NC
Dexter Lawrence IICINDT2019–20268Wake Forest, NC
Kentavius StreetCHIDT2019–20268Greenville, NC
Shy TuttleWSHDT2019–20268Midway, NC
Akeem Davis-GaitherINDLB2020–20267Thomasville, NC
Alex HighsmithPITLB2020–20267Wilmington, NC
Harold Landry IIINELB2018–20257Spring Lake, NC
Alim McNeillDETDT2021–20266Raleigh, NC
Divine DeabloATLLB2021–20266Winston-Salem, NC
Dyami BrownWSHWR2021–20266Charlotte, NC
Javonte WilliamsDALRB2021–20266Wallace, NC
Rico DowdlePITRB2020–20266Asheville, NC
Chazz SurrattSEALB2022–20265Denver, NC
Dareke YoungLVWR2022–20265Raleigh, NC
Garrett BradburyCHIC2019–20255Charlotte, NC
Ja'Quan McMillianDENCB2022–20265Winston-Salem, NC
Jordan DavisPHIDT2022–20265Charlotte, NC
Larrell MurchisonLARDE2020–20255Elizabethtown, NC
Bam KnightARIRB2022–20264Bailey, NC
Drake ThomasSEALB2023–20264Wake Forest, NC
Emanuel WilsonSEARB2023–20264Charlotte, NC
Ethan EvansLARP2023–20264Mount Airy, NC
Jaleel McLaughlinCLERB2023–20264Marshville, NC
Jalen BrooksARIWR2023–20264Harrisburg, NC
Joshua WilliamsTENCB2022–20254Fayetteville, NC
Keion WhiteSFDE2023–20264Garner, NC
Trenton SimpsonBALLB2023–20264Charlotte, NC
Zamir WhiteNORB2022–20254Laurinburg, NC
Blake WhiteheartCLETE2024–20263Winston-Salem, NC
British BrooksHOURB2024–20263Gastonia, NC
Cedric GrayTENLB2024–20263Charlotte, NC
Devontez WalkerBALWR2024–20263Charlotte, NC
Drake MayeNEQB2024–20263Huntersville, NC
Eku LeotaARILB2023–20253Asheville, NC
Garrett WilliamsARICB2023–20253Harrisburg, NC
Ikem EkwonuCAROT2022–20253Charlotte, NC
Jaylen WrightMIARB2024–20263Durham, NC
Jordon RileyGBDT2023–20253New Bern, NC
Julian HillNETE2023–20253Fayetteville, NC
Kameron JohnsonTBWR2024–20263Rocky Mount, NC
Malik MustaphaSFS2024–20263Charlotte, NC
Payton WilsonPITLB2024–20263Hillsborough, NC
Sam HowellDALQB2022–20243Indian Trail, NC
Ty'Ron HopperGBLB2024–20263Shelby, NC
Will ShipleyPHIRB2024–20263Weddington, NC
Brandon CodringtonSFCB2024–20252Raleigh, NC
Landon DickersonPHIG2022–20232Hickory, NC
Nick LeverettDALG2022–20242Salisbury, NC
Nick MuseATLTE2023–20262Belmont, NC
Omarion HamptonLACRB2025–20262Clayton, NC
Shavon Revel Jr.DALCB2025–20262Winston-Salem, NC
Storm DuckMIACB2024–20252Boiling Springs, NC
Timmy HorneTENDT2022–20232Wadesboro, NC
Zeek BiggersMIADT2025–20262Salisbury, NC
Aaron HallCARDT20261Durham, NC
Aeneas PeeblesBALDT20251Raleigh, NC
Brock HoffmanPITC20241Statesville, NC
Hendon HookerTENQB20241Greensboro, NC
James Pearce Jr.ATLLB20251Charlotte, NC
Jared WilsonNEC20261Winston-Salem, NC
KC ConcepcionCLEWR20261Charlotte, NC
Nick BarrettLACDT20261Goldsboro, NC
Payton PageNYJDT20251Greensboro, NC
Ahmani MarshallCARRBNo games yet—Winston-Salem, NC
Carson VinsonBALOTNo games yet—Morrisville, NC
Chandler BrayboyNEWRNo games yet—Pembroke, NC
Cody HardyNYJTENo games yet—Monroe, NC
DJ GlazeLVOTNo games yet—Charlotte, NC
Jacob MonkGBCNo games yet—Clayton, NC
Jaden BradleyWSHWRNo games yet—Fayetteville, NC
Jahvaree RitzieMINDENo games yet—Kernersville, NC
J'Mari TaylorJAXRBNo games yet—Charlotte, NC
John Saunders Jr.NYJDBNo games yet—High Point, NC
Jordan WatersLARRBNo games yet—Fairmont, NC
Jovaughn GwynBALGNo games yet—Charlotte, NC
Nate LynnNYJDENo games yet—Charlotte, NC
Nick SaldiveriNOOTNo games yet—Waxhaw, NC
Sam HartmanWSHQBNo games yet—Charlotte, NC
Stephen GosnellBUFWRNo games yet—Pilot Mountain, NC
Torricelli Simpkins IIICARGNo games yet—Charlotte, NC
Vincent Anthony Jr.SFDENo games yet—Durham, NC
Wesley GrimesSFWRNo games yet—Raleigh, NC

Former NFL players (264)

Former NFL players from North Carolina
PlayerPosYearsSeasonsBorn
Julius PeppersDE2002–201817Wilson, NC
Ryan SuccopPK2009–202214Hickory, NC
Jimmy GrahamTE2010–202313Goldsboro, NC
Chester McGlocktonDT1992–200312Whiteville, NC
Denico AutryDE2014–202512Albemarle, NC
Dewayne WashingtonDB1994–200512Durham, NC
Melvin IngramLB2012–202312Hamlet, NC
Sam GashFB1992–200312Hendersonville, NC
E.J. JuniorLB1981–199311Salisbury, NC
Ethan AlbrightLS1996–200911Greensboro, NC
Mario WilliamsDE2006–201611Richlands, NC
Marques DouglasDT2000–201011Greensboro, NC
Ray AgnewDT1990–200011Winston-Salem, NC
Torry HoltWR1999–200911Greensboro, NC
William HayesDE2008–201811High Point, NC
Alge CrumplerTE2001–201010Greenview, NC
Brad HooverFB2000–200910High Point, NC
Brandon TateWR2009–201810Burlington, NC
Brian SimmonsLB1998–200710New Bern, NC
Brian WilliamsCB2002–201110High Point, NC
Cortland FinneganCB2006–201510Fayetteville, NC
Eric SwannDE1991–200010Swann Station, NC
Greg WarrenLS2005–201610Goldsboro, NC
Haywood Franklin JeffiresWR1987–199610Greensboro, NC
James AndersonLB2006–201510Roanoke Rapids, NC
Jamison CrowderWR2015–202410Monroe, NC
Manny LawsonLB2006–201510Goldsboro, NC
Marcus GilchristS2011–202010High Point, NC
Michael BrooksDT1987–201310Durham, NC
Stephen BowenDE2006–201510Holly Ridge, NC
Vonta LeachFB2004–201310Lumberton, NC
Adrian MurrellRB1993–20039Fayetteville, NC
Alvis WhittedWR1998–20069Hillsborough, NC
Brad EdwardsFS1988–19969Lumberton, NC
Carl PickensWR1992–20009Murphy, NC
Ernie LoganDT1991–20009Fort Bragg, NC
George KoonceLB1992–20009Vanceboro, NC
Ike ReeseLB1998–20069Jacksonville, NC
Je'Rod CherryDB1996–20049Charlotte, NC
Kevin MackRB1985–19939Kings Mountain, NC
Mike JohnsonLB1987–19959Southport, NC
Perry Lamar WilliamsCB1984–19939Hamlet, NC
Randy JordanRB1993–20029Henderson, NC
Reuben DavisDE1988–19969Greensboro, NC
Russell DavisDT1999–20079Fayetteville, NC
Terrance CopperWR2004–20129Washington, NC
Thomas SmithDB1993–20019Gates, NC
Vaughan Monroe JohnsonLB1986–19949Morehead City, NC
Walter RasbyTE1995–20049Washington, NC
Yancey ThigpenWR1992–20009Tarboro, NC
Andrew JordanTE1994–20018Charlotte, NC
Arthur MoatsDE2010–20178Havelock, NC
Bernardo HarrisLB1995–20028Chapel Hill, NC
Bruce CarterLB2011–20188Havelock, NC
Cam ThomasDT2010–20178Eagle Springs, NC
Chris SmithDE2014–20218Mount Ulla, NC
David ThorntonLB2002–20098Goldsboro, NC
Eric EbronTE2014–20218Greensboro, NC
Ethan HortonTE1985–19948Kannapolis, NC
Jaire AlexanderCB2018–20258Charlotte, NC
Jerome HendersonFS1991–19988Statesville, NC
Koren RobinsonWR2001–20088Belmont, NC
Matthias FarleyS2016–20238Charlotte, NC
Matt StevensFS1996–20038Chapel Hill, NC
Omar GaitherLB2006–20138Charlotte, NC
Romeo OkwaraDE2016–20238Charlotte, NC
Sam AikenWR2003–20108Clinton, NC
Tracy JohnsonRB1989–19968Concord, NC
Vinson SmithLB1992–19998Statesville, NC
Anthony SmithDE1991–19977Elizabeth City, NC
C.J. WilsonDL2010–20167Belhaven, NC
Daniel McCullersDT2014–20207Raleigh, NC
Donald EvansDE1987–19957Raleigh, NC
Dwayne AllenTE2012–20187Fayetteville, NC
Germaine PrattLB2019–20257High Point, NC
Greg JeffriesCB1994–20007High Point, NC
Hakeem NicksWR2009–20157Charlotte, NC
Jason HunterDE2006–20137Charlotte, NC
Jerome SimpsonWR2008–20157Reidsville, NC
Jimmy HitchcockDB1995–20017Concord, NC
Leon JohnsonRB1997–20037Morganton, NC
Mike MortonLB1995–20017Kannapolis, NC
Najeh DavenportRB2002–20087Raleigh, NC
Natrone MeansRB1993–19997Harrisburg, NC
Ross CockrellCB2014–20217Waxhaw, NC
Shawn BrysonRB2000–20067Franklin, NC
Wali RainerLB1999–20057Rockingham, NC
Anthony WrightQB2000–20076Vanceboro, NC
Brandon SpikesLB2010–20166Shelby, NC
Bryant WestbrookDB1997–20026Charlotte, NC
Carlester CrumplerTE1994–19996Greenview, NC
Crezdon ButlerCB2010–20166Asheville, NC
Dino HackettLB1986–19936Greensboro, NC
Eddie MasonLB1995–20026Siler City, NC
Kareem MartinLB2014–20196Roanoke Rapids, NC
Leigh TorrenceDB2005–20116Raleigh, NC
Madison HedgecockFB2005–20106Winston-Salem, NC
Marcus JonesDE1996–20016Jacksonville, NC
Richard HuntleyRB1996–20026Monroe, NC
Shaun DraughnRB2011–20166Tarboro, NC

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