NFL players from Washington, D.C.
85 NFL players on file were born in Washington, D.C.. 5 are on NFL rosters now, among them Caleb Williams, DeMarcco Hellams, and Christian Braswell. Vernon Davis 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 (5)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Born |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb WilliamsCHI | QB | 2024–2026 | 3 | Washington, DC |
| DeMarcco HellamsATL | S | 2023–2026 | 3 | Washington, DC |
| Christian BraswellJAX | CB | 2024–2025 | 2 | Washington, DC |
| Anton HarrisonJAX | OT | 2023 | 1 | Washington, DC |
| Jalen McLeodJAX | LB | No games yet | — | Washington, DC |
Former NFL players (80)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Born |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon Davis | TE | 2006–2019 | 14 | Washington, DC |
| Jamal Williams | DT | 1998–2010 | 13 | Washington, DC |
| Tyoka Jackson | DE | 1994–2006 | 12 | Washington, DC |
| J.B. Brown | DB | 1990–2000 | 11 | Washington, DC |
| Jimmy Williams | LB | 1982–1993 | 11 | Washington, DC |
| Bryan Scott | LB | 2003–2012 | 10 | Washington, DC |
| Joshua Cribbs | WR | 2005–2014 | 10 | Washington, DC |
| Tavon Wilson | S | 2012–2021 | 10 | Washington, DC |
| Vontae Davis | CB | 2009–2018 | 10 | Washington, DC |
| Brian Westbrook | RB | 2002–2010 | 9 | Washington, DC |
| Byron Leftwich | QB | 2003–2012 | 9 | Washington, DC |
| Derrick Steven Fenner | RB | 1989–1997 | 9 | Washington, DC |
| Jeremiah Attaochu | LB | 2014–2022 | 9 | Washington, DC |
| Jerry Porter | WR | 2000–2008 | 9 | Washington, DC |
| Keith Lyle | FS | 1994–2002 | 9 | Washington, DC |
| Rob Davis | C | 1998–2006 | 9 | Washington, DC |
| Steve Smith | FB | 1987–1995 | 9 | Washington, DC |
| Jay Williams | DE | 1997–2004 | 8 | Washington, DC |
| Ryan Kuehl | C | 1996–2006 | 8 | Washington, DC |
| Shawne Merriman | DE | 2005–2012 | 8 | Washington, DC |
| Usama Young | SS | 2007–2014 | 8 | Washington, DC |
| Austin Robbins | DT | 1994–2000 | 7 | Washington, DC |
| Bobby Houston | LB | 1991–1998 | 7 | Washington, DC |
| Daniel Muir | DT | 2007–2013 | 7 | Washington, DC |
| Greg Toler | CB | 2009–2016 | 7 | Washington, DC |
| John Owens | TE | 2002–2009 | 7 | Washington, DC |
| Josh Morgan | WR | 2008–2014 | 7 | Washington, DC |
| Leslie Shepherd | WR | 1994–2000 | 7 | Washington, DC |
| Andrew Luck | QB | 2012–2018 | 6 | Washington, DC |
| Jesse Campbell | DB | 1993–1998 | 6 | Washington, DC |
| Jevon Langford | DE | 1996–2001 | 6 | Washington, DC |
| Ken Crawley | CB | 2016–2021 | 6 | Washington, DC |
| Robert Green | RB | 1992–1997 | 6 | Washington, DC |
| Terrence Wilkins | WR | 1999–2006 | 6 | Washington, DC |
| Ty Parten | DT | 1993–1999 | 6 | Washington, DC |
| Arrelious Benn | WR | 2010–2017 | 5 | Washington, DC |
| Jonathan Ogden | OT | 1996–2007 | 5 | Washington, DC |
| Olandis Gary | RB | 1999–2003 | 5 | Washington, DC |
| Jamal Robertson | RB | 2002–2005 | 4 | Washington, DC |
| Maurice Johnson | TE | 1991–1994 | 4 | Washington, DC |
| Mike Flanagan | C | 2001–2004 | 4 | Washington, DC |
| Roderick Lewis | TE | 1994–1997 | 4 | Washington, DC |
| Tim Jacobs | DB | 1994–1997 | 4 | Washington, DC |
| Billy Austin | DB | 1998–2000 | 3 | Washington, DC |
| Byron Westbrook | CB | 2009–2011 | 3 | Washington, DC |
| Cam Johnson | DE | 2013–2016 | 3 | Washington, DC |
| Casey Crawford | TE | 2000–2002 | 3 | Washington, DC |
| Curome Cox | DB | 2005–2007 | 3 | Washington, DC |
| Marvin Austin Jr. | NT | 2012–2014 | 3 | Washington, DC |
| Santo Stephens | LB | 1993–1995 | 3 | Washington, DC |
| A.J. Francis | DT | 2015–2017 | 2 | Washington, DC |
| Derrick Williams | WR | 2009–2010 | 2 | Washington, DC |
| Edwin Williams | OG | 2010–2011 | 2 | Washington, DC |
| Jamal Jones | WR | 2005–2006 | 2 | Washington, DC |
| Jerome Couplin | DB | 2014–2015 | 2 | Washington, DC |
| Jose White | DT | 1997–1998 | 2 | Washington, DC |
| Jude Waddy | LB | 1998–1999 | 2 | Washington, DC |
| Kevin Glover | C | 1987–1996 | 2 | Washington, DC |
| Kevin Huntley | DE | 2006–2007 | 2 | Washington, DC |
| Melvin Tuten | OT | 1995–2002 | 2 | Washington, DC |
| Patrick Washington | FB | 2001–2002 | 2 | Washington, DC |
| Ray Crittenden | WR | 1993–1994 | 2 | Washington, DC |
| Will Davis | LB | 2009–2010 | 2 | Washington, DC |
| Brian McCray Allred | DB | 1993 | 1 | Washington, DC |
| Garland Hawkins | DE | 1995 | 1 | Washington, DC |
| Jamie Reader | RB | 2001 | 1 | Washington, DC |
| Kevin Dorsey | WR | 2014 | 1 | Washington, DC |
| Leon Searcy | OT | 1994 | 1 | Washington, DC |
| Lou Young III | CB | 2016 | 1 | Washington, DC |
| Lovell Pinkney | WR | 1995 | 1 | Washington, DC |
| Malcolm Johnson | WR | 1999 | 1 | Washington, DC |
| Montique Sharpe | DT | 2003 | 1 | Washington, DC |
| Orlando Brown | OT | 2003 | 1 | Washington, DC |
| Randy Kinder | RB | 1997 | 1 | Washington, DC |
| Roderick Bryant | CB | 2004 | 1 | Washington, DC |
| Rupert Grant | RB | 1995 | 1 | Washington, DC |
| Stanley Arnoux | LB | 2010 | 1 | Washington, DC |
| Travis Ivey | DT | 2010 | 1 | Washington, DC |
| Waine Bacon | DB | 2004 | 1 | Washington, DC |
| Zach Hilton | TE | 2005 | 1 | Washington, DC |
Birthplace as ESPN lists it for each player. Most seasons first.