NFL players from Virginia

296 NFL players on file were born in Virginia. 60 are on NFL rosters now, among them Jonathan Allen, Mo Alie-Cox, and Oren Burks. Bruce Smith leads them with 279 career games played. Rosters are on file in full from 1993; before that only some of the stars are.

NFL players who went to college at Virginia →

On NFL rosters now (60)

NFL players from Virginia on rosters now
PlayerPosYearsSeasonsCareerBorn
Jonathan AllenCINDT2017–202610134 GP · 490 tackles, 48.5 sacksLeesburg, VA
Mo Alie-CoxINDTE2018–20269134 GP · 1,581 rec ydsAlexandria, VA
Oren BurksCINLB2018–20269133 GP · 278 tackles, 2 sacksFairfax Station, VA
Tim SettleWSHDT2018–20269132 GP · 141 tackles, 15.5 sacksManassas, VA
Chuck ClarkDETS2017–20269131 GP · 553 tackles, 5.5 sacksSuffolk, VA
Josh SweatARILB2018–20269130 GP · 290 tackles, 58 sacksChesapeake, VA
Tremaine EdmundsNYGLB2018–20269125 GP · 950 tackles, 10.5 sacksDanville, VA
Nick ScottCARS2019–20268115 GP · 391 tacklesFairfax, VA
M.J. StewartHOUS2018–20269103 GP · 257 tackles, 2.5 sacksArlington, VA
Tyrod TaylorGBQB2011–202616102 GP · 13,033 pass ydsHampton, VA
Joey SlyeTENPK2019–2026896 GP · 13 tacklesStafford, VA
K'Von WallaceBALCB2020–2026779 GP · 191 tacklesRichmond, VA
Da'Shawn HandATLDT2018–2025775 GP · 131 tackles, 6.5 sacksWoodbridge, VA
Morgan MosesNEOT2014–2020572 GP · 7 tacklesRichmond, VA
Greg DortchBUFWR2019–2026768 GP · 1,310 rec ydsRichmond, VA
Patrick Jones IICARLB2021–2026667 GP · 131 tackles, 14 sacksChesapeake, VA
Jalyn HolmesTENDE2018–2025865 GP · 104 tackles, 4 sacksNorfolk, VA
Kobie TurnerLARDE2023–2026457 GP · 189 tackles, 24 sacksClifton, VA
Wyatt TellerHOUG2018–2023455 GP · 7 tacklesBealeton, VA
Kei'Trel ClarkARICB2023–2026452 GP · 97 tackles, 1 sacksRichmond, VA
Jeremiah Owusu-KoramoahCLELB2021–2024449 GP · 308 tackles, 8 sacksHampton, VA
Blake CorumLARRB2024–2026343 GP · 1,400 rush ydsMarshall, VA
Dondrea TillmanDENLB2024–2026337 GP · 86 tackles, 9 sacksSterling, VA
James MitchellDALTE2022–2026436 GP · 169 rec ydsBig Stone Gap, VA
Jordan StoutNYGP2022–2026534 GP · 3 tacklesCedar Bluff, VA
Aaron StinnieNYGG2024–2025233 GP · 2 tacklesCharlottesville, VA
Jalen CokerCARWR2024–2026329 GP · 1,265 rec ydsSterling, VA
Mike GreenBALLB2025–2026226 GP · 62 tackles, 7 sacksWilliamsburg, VA
Jonas SankerNOS2025–2026225 GP · 127 tacklesCharlottesville, VA
Tai FeltonMINWR2025–2026225 GP · 10 tacklesAshburn, VA
Tyleik WilliamsDETDT2025–2026225 GP · 37 tackles, 1 sacksManassas, VA
Tyler WarrenINDTE2025–2026224 GP · 1,092 rec ydsMechanicsville, VA
Cole ChristiansenKCLB2020–2026623 GP · 11 tacklesSuffolk, VA
TreVeyon HendersonNERB2025–2026223 GP · 1,114 rush ydsHopewell, VA
Adin HuntingtonCLEDE2025–2026222 GP · 35 tackles, 4 sacksStafford, VA
KeAndre Lambert-SmithLACWR2025–2026214 GP · 133 rec ydsNorfolk, VA
Mekhi BectonGBG2020114 GP · 1 tacklesHighland Springs, VA
Carter RunyonLVTE2025113 GP · 2 tacklesFairfax, VA
E.J. JenkinsATLTE2024–202628 GP · 2 tacklesFredericksburg, VA
Daylen EverettePITCB202618 GP · 17 tacklesNorfolk, VA
Jacob ThomasMINS202618 GP · 10 tacklesAshburn, VA
Kaelon BlackSFRB202618 GP · 303 rush ydsVirginia Beach, VA
Malachi FieldsNYGWR202618 GP · 288 rec ydsCharlottesville, VA
Matt HibnerBALTE202618 GP · 75 rec ydsBurke, VA
Kaytron AllenMIARB202617 GP · 2 tacklesNorfolk, VA
Demond ClaiborneMINRB202614 GP · 13 rush ydsAylett, VA
Karon PruntyNECB202614 GP · 4 tacklesPortsmouth, VA
Aiden FisherKCLB202613 GP · 1 tacklesFredericksburg, VA
Elijah SarrattBALWR202611 GP · 13 rec ydsStafford, VA
Antwane Wells Jr.ATLWRNo games yet——Richmond, VA
Charles GrantLVOTNo games yet——Portsmouth, VA
Jalen StromanSFSNo games yet——Bristow, VA
Justin SkuleTBOTNo games yet——Clifton, VA
Kelvin Gilliam Jr.DALDTNo games yet——Richmond, VA
Luke TenutaINDOTNo games yet——Crozet, VA
Mikail KamaraSFDENo games yet——Ashburn, VA
Nick AndersenLARSNo games yet——Clifton, VA
Red MurdockDENLBNo games yet——Petersburg, VA
Robert LongerbeamATLCBNo games yet——Alexandria, VA
Wesley WilliamsJAXDENo games yet——Gainesville, VA

Former NFL players (236)

Former NFL players from Virginia
PlayerPosYearsSeasonsCareerBorn
Bruce SmithDE1985–200319279 GP · 673 tackles, 200 sacksNorfolk, VA
Ronde BarberFS1997–201216241 GP · 1,234 tackles, 28 sacksRoanoke, VA
James FarriorLB1997–201115230 GP · 1,415 tackles, 35.5 sacksRichmond, VA
Darren SharperS1997–201014205 GP · 943 tackles, 7.5 sacksRichmond, VA
Russell WilsonQB2012–202514205 GP · 46,966 pass ydsRichmond, VA
Keith BurnsLB1994–200613197 GP · 167 tackles, 1.5 sacksAlexandria, VA
William FullerDE1986–199813194 GP · 211 tackles, 100.5 sacksNorfolk, VA
Paris LenonLB2002–201312189 GP · 832 tackles, 12 sacksLynchburg, VA
William HendersonFB1995–200612188 GP · 2,409 rec ydsRichmond, VA
Randy StarksDL2004–201512186 GP · 413 tackles, 42 sacksPetersburg, VA
Lawrence TaylorLB1981–199313184 GP · 37 tackles, 132.5 sacksWilliamsburg, VA
Thomas JonesRB2000–201112180 GP · 10,591 rush ydsBig Stone Gap, VA
Derek SmithLB1997–200812173 GP · 1,092 tackles, 13.5 sacksSterling, VA
DeAngelo HallS2004–201714171 GP · 811 tackles, 2 sacksChesapeake, VA
Shawn SpringsCB1997–200913169 GP · 682 tackles, 8.5 sacksWilliamsburg, VA
Charles HaleyDE1986–199912169 GP · 125 tackles, 100.5 sacksGladys, VA
Mel GrayRB1986–199712169 GP · 164 rec ydsWilliamsburg, VA
Heath MillerTE2005–201511168 GP · 6,569 rec ydsRichlands, VA
Dre' BlyCB1999–200911167 GP · 484 tackles, 5 sacksChesapeake, VA
Gary ClarkWR1985–199511167 GP · 10,856 rec ydsRadford, VA
Bracy WalkerSS1994–200512165 GP · 382 tackles, 2 sacksPortsmouth, VA
Darryl TappDE2006–201712165 GP · 329 tackles, 29 sacksPortsmouth, VA
Chris WarrenRB1990–200011161 GP · 7,696 rush ydsBurke, VA
Eric BartonLB1999–201012160 GP · 868 tackles, 20 sacksAlexandria, VA
Tiki BarberRB1997–200610154 GP · 10,449 rush ydsRoanoke, VA
Brandon StokleyWR1999–201315152 GP · 5,339 rec ydsBlacksburg, VA
Chris CrockerDB2003–201311151 GP · 554 tackles, 14.5 sacksChesapeake, VA
Robert JonesLB1992–200110151 GP · 632 tackles, 8 sacksBlackstone, VA
Plaxico BurressWR2000–201211148 GP · 8,499 rec ydsNorfolk, VA
Charlie GarnerRB1994–200411147 GP · 7,097 rush ydsFairfax, VA
Ahmad BrooksLB2006–201711145 GP · 389 tackles, 55 sacksFairfax, VA
Herman MooreWR1991–200111145 GP · 9,174 rec ydsDanville, VA
Shaun GayleSS1984–199511144 GP · 254 tackles, 2 sacksNewport News, VA
Mike VickQB2001–201513143 GP · 22,464 pass ydsNewport News, VA
Chris SladeDE1993–20019142 GP · 656 tackles, 53.5 sacksNewport News, VA
Ahtyba RubinDT2008–201710141 GP · 428 tackles, 15 sacksFort Belvoir, VA
Michael McCraryDE1993–200210136 GP · 401 tackles, 71 sacksVienna, VA
Jamie SharperLB1997–20059136 GP · 854 tackles, 25.5 sacksRichmond, VA
Kendall LangfordDE2008–20169135 GP · 290 tackles, 22.5 sacksPetersburg, VA
Reggie LanghorneWR1985–19939134 GP · 5,446 rec ydsSuffolk, VA
Nick SorensenS2001–201010131 GP · 129 tackles, 0.5 sacksVienna, VA
Derrick NnadiDT2018–20258130 GP · 249 tackles, 5 sacksVirginia Beach, VA
Kwamie LassiterDB1995–200410129 GP · 596 tackles, 4 sacksNewport News, VA
Darren PerryFS1992–20008126 GP · 499 tackles, 2.5 sacksChesapeake, VA
Tim GoadDT1988–19968125 GP · 232 tackles, 14.5 sacksClaudville, VA
Brian WashingtonSS1988–19968124 GP · 300 tackles, 5 sacksRichmond, VA
Jeff LagemanDE1989–19979121 GP · 221 tackles, 47 sacksFairfax, VA
Torrey SmithWR2011–20188119 GP · 5,141 rec ydsRichmond, VA
Shayne GrahamPK2001–201515116 GP · 31 tacklesRadford, VA
Eddie RoyalWR2008–20169116 GP · 4,357 rec ydsAlexandria, VA
LaRoy ReynoldsLB2013–20219116 GP · 117 tacklesNorfolk, VA
David MacklinDB2000–20078116 GP · 362 tackles, 1 sacksNewport News, VA
Michael RobinsonFB2006–20138112 GP · 610 rec ydsRichmond, VA
Terry KirbyRB1993–200210110 GP · 3,222 rec ydsHampton, VA
Kam ChancellorS2010–20178109 GP · 606 tackles, 2 sacksNorfolk, VA
Shawn BarberLB1998–20079108 GP · 501 tackles, 10 sacksRichmond, VA
Jeff KingTE2006–20127108 GP · 1,323 rec ydsPulaski, VA
Corey WidmerLB1993–19997106 GP · 381 tackles, 7.5 sacksAlexandria, VA
Darius HollandDT1995–20049105 GP · 143 tackles, 4.5 sacksPetersburg, VA
Ahmad BradshawRB2007–20159103 GP · 4,928 rush ydsBluefield, VA
Jerod MayoLB2008–20158103 GP · 803 tackles, 11 sacksHampton, VA
Clelin FerrellDE2019–20268101 GP · 187 tackles, 21 sacksRichmond, VA
Duane BrownOT2008–20238101 GP · 13 tacklesRichmond, VA
Akeem JordanLB2007–20148100 GP · 330 tackles, 1 sacksHarrisonburg, VA
Terrell EdmundsS2018–20247100 GP · 465 tackles, 7.5 sacksDanville, VA
Anthony HarrisS2015–2022898 GP · 357 tacklesChesterfield, VA
Marvin MitchellLB2007–2013798 GP · 171 tackles, 2 sacksNorfolk, VA
Juan ThornhillS2019–2025796 GP · 375 tackles, 1 sacksAltavista, VA
Rudi JohnsonRB2001–2008895 GP · 5,979 rush ydsEttrick, VA
Andre BranchLB2012–2018795 GP · 188 tackles, 25.5 sacksRichmond, VA
Thomas RandolphDB1994–1999695 GP · 193 tacklesNorfolk, VA
Julius JonesRB2004–2010794 GP · 5,068 rush ydsBig Stone Gap, VA
Aaron BrooksQB2000–2006793 GP · 20,261 pass ydsNewport News, VA
Rashad JenningsRB2009–2016793 GP · 3,772 rush ydsForest, VA
Cedric PeermanRB2009–2016892 GP · 349 rush ydsLynchburg, VA
Mark RoyalsP1987–20031591 GP · 94 pass ydsMathews, VA
Ferrell EdmundsTE1988–1994789 GP · 1,894 rec ydsSouth Boston, VA
Ernest WilfordTE2004–2010787 GP · 2,145 rec ydsRichmond, VA
Percy EllsworthFS1996–2001687 GP · 323 tackles, 1 sacksDrewryville, VA
Larry GriffinDB1987–1993786 GP · 3 tacklesChesapeake, VA
Erron KinneyTE2000–2005683 GP · 1,750 rec ydsAshland, VA
Rabih AbdullahRB1999–2004683 GP · 172 rush ydsMartinsville, VA
Riddick ParkerDT1997–2003782 GP · 117 tackles, 5 sacksEmporia, VA
Henry RollingLB1988–1994682 GP · 55 tackles, 6.5 sacksFort Eustis, VA
Michael BrimCB1990–1995681 GP · 99 tackles, 1 sacksDanville, VA
B.W. WebbCB2013–2019680 GP · 164 tackles, 1 sacksNewport News, VA
Ed PerryTE1997–2004678 GP · 308 rec ydsRichmond, VA
Kavell ConnerLB2010–2015678 GP · 328 tackles, 2 sacksRichmond, VA
John JettP1993–20031177 GP · 1 tacklesRichmond, VA
Kelley WashingtonWR2003–2010877 GP · 1,500 rec ydsWinchester, VA
Derek BrownTE1992–1998677 GP · 401 rec ydsFairfax, VA
Bobby MassieOT2014–2021676 GP · 8 tacklesLynchburg, VA
Percy HarvinWR2009–2016875 GP · 4,026 rec ydsChesapeake, VA
Tyrone DavisTE1995–2002875 GP · 795 rec ydsHalifax, VA
Ronald CurryWR2002–2008775 GP · 2,347 rec ydsHampton, VA
Yetur Gross-MatosDE2020–2025674 GP · 169 tackles, 17 sacksSpotsylvania, VA
Barry WordRB1987–1993569 GP · 2,897 rush ydsLong Island, VA
Darrell TaylorDE2021–2025569 GP · 126 tackles, 24.5 sacksHopewell, VA
Shamarko ThomasS2013–2018666 GP · 69 tacklesVirginia Beach, VA
Maurice HicksRB2004–2008566 GP · 869 rush ydsEmporia, VA

Birthplace as ESPN lists it for each player. Best career first: games played in the regular season, summed over the seasons on file.

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