NFL players from San Jose, California
24 NFL players on file were born in San Jose, California. 3 are on NFL rosters now: Chidobe Awuzie, Bralyn Lux, and John Williams. Joe Nedney has played the most NFL seasons of them, 14. Rosters are on file in full from 1993; before that only some of the stars are.
On NFL rosters now (3)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chidobe AwuzieBAL | CB | 2017–2025 | 9 |
| Bralyn LuxCIN | CB | 2025 | 1 |
| John WilliamsGB | G | No games yet | — |
Former NFL players (21)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Nedney | PK | 1996–2010 | 14 |
| Brent Jones | TE | 1987–1997 | 11 |
| James Jones | WR | 2007–2015 | 9 |
| Eric Frampton | SS | 2007–2013 | 7 |
| Gibril Wilson | S | 2004–2011 | 7 |
| Mike Karney | FB | 2004–2010 | 7 |
| Pellom McDaniels | DE | 1993–1999 | 7 |
| Aaron Williams | S | 2011–2016 | 6 |
| James Hodgins | RB | 1999–2006 | 6 |
| Rhett Hall | DT | 1991–1998 | 6 |
| Keith Poole | WR | 1997–2001 | 5 |
| Jim Wahler | DT | 1989–1993 | 4 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 2010–2013 | 4 |
| Nate Jackson | WR | 2004–2008 | 4 |
| Randy Kirk | C | 1987–1996 | 4 |
| Copeland Bryan | DE | 2008–2009 | 2 |
| Courtney Bryan | S | 2007–2008 | 2 |
| David Diaz-Infante | OG | 2001 | 1 |
| Jarmar Julien | RB | 2002 | 1 |
| Marcus Reese | LB | 2004 | 1 |
| Tony Dye | DB | 2013 | 1 |
Birthplace as ESPN lists it for each player. Most seasons first.