NFL players from Tyler, Texas
22 NFL players on file were born in Tyler, Texas. 3 are on NFL rosters now: Kitan Crawford, Beaux Limmer, and Elliott Davison. Ed Jasper has played the most NFL seasons of them, 9. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitan CrawfordARI | S | 2025–2026 | 2 |
| Beaux LimmerLAR | C | 2024 | 1 |
| Elliott DavisonNE | S | No games yet | — |
Former NFL players (19)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ed Jasper | DT | 1997–2005 | 9 |
| Brandon Pettigrew | TE | 2009–2015 | 7 |
| Matt Flynn | QB | 2008–2014 | 7 |
| Chris Carter | DB | 1997–2002 | 6 |
| Eric Alexander | LB | 2004–2010 | 6 |
| Gary Baxter | DB | 2001–2006 | 6 |
| Jeremy Lane | CB | 2012–2017 | 6 |
| Tim Crowder | DE | 2007–2011 | 5 |
| Kendall Hunter | RB | 2011–2015 | 4 |
| Teddy Williams | CB | 2013–2016 | 4 |
| Tremain Mack | FS | 1997–2000 | 4 |
| Quincy Stewart | LB | 2001–2003 | 3 |
| Corey Mayfield | DT | 1992–1995 | 2 |
| Johnny Manziel | QB | 2014–2015 | 2 |
| Fred Coleman | WR | 2001 | 1 |
| Keylon Kincade | RB | 2006 | 1 |
| Leonta Rheams | DT | 1998 | 1 |
| Matthew Tucker | RB | 2013 | 1 |
| Terrence Murphy | WR | 2005 | 1 |
Birthplace as ESPN lists it for each player. Most seasons first.