NFL players from Oakland, California
34 NFL players on file were born in Oakland, California. 5 are on NFL rosters now, among them Josh Johnson, Alijah Vera-Tucker, and Nikko Reed. Lorenzo Alexander has played the most NFL seasons of them, 13. Rosters are on file in full from 1993; before that only some of the stars are.
On NFL rosters now (5)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Josh JohnsonCIN | QB | 2009–2025 | 10 |
| Alijah Vera-TuckerNE | G | 2021–2024 | 2 |
| Nikko ReedNYG | CB | 2025 | 1 |
| J.C. DavisNYG | OT | No games yet | — |
| Michael DansbySEA | CB | No games yet | — |
Former NFL players (29)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lorenzo Alexander | LB | 2007–2019 | 13 |
| Marshawn Lynch | RB | 2007–2019 | 12 |
| Maurice Jones-Drew | RB | 2006–2014 | 9 |
| Kirk Morrison | LB | 2005–2012 | 8 |
| Lorenzo Lynch | DB | 1987–1997 | 8 |
| Marcus Peters | CB | 2015–2023 | 8 |
| Mike Sherrard | WR | 1986–1996 | 8 |
| Robert Turbin | RB | 2012–2019 | 8 |
| Doug Martin | RB | 2012–2018 | 7 |
| Sterling Moore | CB | 2011–2017 | 7 |
| Thomas DeCoud | FS | 2008–2014 | 7 |
| Jarrad Page | S | 2006–2011 | 6 |
| Kevin King | CB | 2017–2024 | 6 |
| Langston Walker | OT | 2004–2008 | 5 |
| Marvel Smith | OT | 2002–2007 | 5 |
| Charles Leno Jr. | OT | 2015–2018 | 4 |
| Chris Henry | RB | 2007–2010 | 4 |
| Dennis Dixon | QB | 2008–2010 | 3 |
| Frank Summers | FB | 2009–2014 | 3 |
| Rashad Ross | WR | 2014–2016 | 3 |
| Eric Norwood | DE | 2010–2011 | 2 |
| Mike Harris | G | 2014–2015 | 2 |
| Nick Reed | DE | 2009–2011 | 2 |
| Dave Barr | QB | 1995 | 1 |
| DeMarco Sampson | WR | 2011 | 1 |
| Derrick Gardner | DB | 1999 | 1 |
| Marcus Williams | TE | 2002 | 1 |
| Marviel Underwood | DB | 2005 | 1 |
| Rodney A. Williams | WR | 1998 | 1 |
Birthplace as ESPN lists it for each player. Most seasons first.