NFL players from Paterson, New Jersey
10 NFL players on file were born in Paterson, New Jersey. None is on an NFL roster now. Mike Adams has played the most NFL seasons of them, 16. Rosters are on file in full from 1993; before that only some of the stars are.
Former NFL players (10)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Adams | S | 2004–2019 | 16 |
| Keith Hamilton | DT | 1992–2003 | 12 |
| K'Waun Williams | CB | 2014–2022 | 8 |
| Gerald Hayes | LB | 2003–2010 | 7 |
| Marcel Shipp | RB | 2001–2007 | 6 |
| Victor Cruz | WR | 2011–2016 | 5 |
| Rashod Swinger | DT | 1997–1999 | 3 |
| Anthony Davis | OT | 2005–2006 | 2 |
| Lennox Gordon | RB | 1999–2000 | 2 |
| Mark Brown | LB | 2004–2005 | 2 |
Birthplace as ESPN lists it for each player. Most seasons first.