NFL players from California
118 NFL players on file played college football at California. 21 are on NFL rosters now, among them Aaron Rodgers, Cameron Jordan, and Bryan Anger. Aaron Rodgers has played the most NFL seasons of them, 22. 12 were first-round picks, most recently Jared Goff in 2016. Rosters are on file in full from 1993; before that only some of the stars are.
NFL players born in California →
On NFL rosters now (21)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Draft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron RodgersPIT | QB | 2005–2026 | 22 | 2005, Rd 1, Pk 24 |
| Cameron JordanNO | DE | 2011–2026 | 16 | 2011, Rd 1, Pk 24 |
| Bryan AngerDAL | P | 2012–2026 | 15 | 2012, Rd 3, Pk 70 |
| Keenan AllenIND | WR | 2013–2026 | 14 | 2013, Rd 3, Pk 76 |
| Jared GoffDET | QB | 2016–2026 | 11 | 2016, Rd 1, Pk 1 |
| Ashtyn DavisSF | S | 2020–2026 | 7 | 2020, Rd 3, Pk 68 |
| Jaylinn HawkinsBAL | S | 2020–2026 | 7 | 2020, Rd 4, Pk 134 |
| Cam BynumIND | S | 2021–2026 | 6 | 2021, Rd 4, Pk 125 |
| Elijah HicksCHI | S | 2022–2026 | 5 | 2022, Rd 7, Pk 254 |
| Patrick MekariJAX | G | 2019–2025 | 5 | — |
| Jake TongesSF | TE | 2022–2025 | 3 | — |
| Craig WoodsonNE | S | 2025–2026 | 2 | 2025, Rd 4, Pk 106 |
| Marcus HarrisTEN | CB | 2025–2026 | 2 | 2025, Rd 6, Pk 183 |
| Nohl WilliamsKC | CB | 2025–2026 | 2 | 2025, Rd 3, Pk 85 |
| Daniel ScottIND | S | 2025 | 1 | 2023, Rd 5, Pk 158 |
| Hezekiah MassesLV | CB | 2026 | 1 | 2026, Rd 5, Pk 175 |
| Jackson SirmonNO | LB | 2025 | 1 | — |
| Jake CurhanCAR | OT | 2021 | 1 | — |
| Teddye BuchananBAL | LB | 2025 | 1 | 2025, Rd 4, Pk 129 |
| Brent AustinDEN | CB | No games yet | — | — |
| T.J. BollersJAX | DT | No games yet | — | — |
Former NFL players (97)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Draft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Gonzalez | TE | 1997–2013 | 17 | 1997, Rd 1, Pk 13 |
| DeSean Jackson | WR | 2008–2022 | 15 | 2008, Rd 2, Pk 49 |
| Hardy Nickerson | LB | 1988–2002 | 15 | 1987, Rd 5, Pk 10 |
| Ryan Longwell | PK | 1997–2011 | 15 | — |
| Tyson Alualu | DT | 2010–2023 | 14 | 2010, Rd 1, Pk 10 |
| Andre Carter | DE | 2001–2013 | 13 | 2001, Rd 1, Pk 7 |
| Brandon Mebane | NT | 2007–2019 | 13 | 2007, Rd 3, Pk 85 |
| Lorenzo Alexander | LB | 2007–2019 | 13 | — |
| Chidi Ahanotu | DE | 1993–2004 | 12 | — |
| David Binn | LS | 1994–2009 | 12 | — |
| Doug Brien | PK | 1994–2005 | 12 | 1994, Rd 3, Pk 20 |
| L.P. Ladouceur | LS | 2006–2020 | 12 | — |
| Marshawn Lynch | RB | 2007–2019 | 12 | 2007, Rd 1, Pk 12 |
| Nick Harris | P | 2001–2012 | 12 | 2001, Rd 4, Pk 120 |
| Gary Plummer | LB | 1986–1997 | 11 | — |
| Ken Harvey | LB | 1988–1998 | 11 | — |
| Marvin Jones Jr. | WR | 2012–2023 | 11 | 2012, Rd 5, Pk 166 |
| Nnamdi Asomugha | CB | 2003–2013 | 11 | 2003, Rd 1, Pk 31 |
| Scott Fujita | LB | 2002–2012 | 11 | 2002, Rd 5, Pk 143 |
| Alex Mack | C | 2009–2021 | 10 | 2009, Rd 1, Pk 21 |
| Duane Clemons | DE | 1996–2005 | 10 | — |
| Deltha O'Neal | CB | 2000–2008 | 9 | 2000, Rd 1, Pk 15 |
| Je'Rod Cherry | DB | 1996–2004 | 9 | — |
| Justin Forsett | RB | 2008–2016 | 9 | 2008, Rd 7, Pk 233 |
| Matt Giordano | FS | 2005–2013 | 9 | 2005, Rd 4, Pk 135 |
| Sean Dawkins | WR | 1993–2001 | 9 | — |
| Chris Conte | S | 2011–2018 | 8 | 2011, Rd 3, Pk 93 |
| Craig Stevens | TE | 2008–2015 | 8 | 2008, Rd 3, Pk 85 |
| Kyle Boller | QB | 2003–2011 | 8 | 2003, Rd 1, Pk 19 |
| Mychal Kendricks | LB | 2012–2019 | 8 | 2012, Rd 2, Pk 46 |
| Nick Sundberg | LS | 2010–2020 | 8 | — |
| Regan Upshaw | DE | 1996–2003 | 8 | — |
| Richard Rodgers | TE | 2014–2022 | 8 | 2014, Rd 3, Pk 98 |
| Tully Banta-Cain | LB | 2003–2010 | 8 | 2003, Rd 7, Pk 239 |
| Brandon Whiting | DE | 1998–2004 | 7 | — |
| Chidi Iwuoma | DB | 2001–2007 | 7 | — |
| C.J. Anderson | RB | 2013–2019 | 7 | — |
| Desmond Bishop | LB | 2007–2014 | 7 | 2007, Rd 6, Pk 192 |
| Shane Vereen | RB | 2011–2017 | 7 | 2011, Rd 2, Pk 56 |
| Thomas DeCoud | FS | 2008–2014 | 7 | 2008, Rd 3, Pk 98 |
| Bobby Shaw | WR | 1999–2004 | 6 | — |
| Lavelle Hawkins | WR | 2008–2013 | 6 | 2008, Rd 4, Pk 126 |
| Rhett Hall | DT | 1991–1998 | 6 | — |
| Steve Hendrickson | TE | 1990–1995 | 6 | — |
| Dante Hughes | DB | 2007–2011 | 5 | 2007, Rd 3, Pk 95 |
| Ferric Collons | DE | 1995–1999 | 5 | — |
| Gale Gilbert | QB | 1985–1995 | 5 | — |
| Iheanyi Uwaezuoke | WR | 1996–2000 | 5 | — |
| Jeremy Newberry | C | 2001–2007 | 5 | 1998, Rd 2, Pk 58 |
| Jeremy Ross | WR | 2012–2016 | 5 | — |
| Jerry DeLoach | DT | 2001–2005 | 5 | — |
| Kato Serwanga | CB | 1999–2003 | 5 | — |
| Langston Walker | OT | 2004–2008 | 5 | 2002, Rd 2, Pk 53 |
| Natu Tuatagaloa | DT | 1989–1993 | 5 | — |
| Tarik Glenn | OT | 1997–2006 | 5 | — |
| Todd Steussie | OG | 2001–2006 | 5 | — |
| Adimchinobe Echemandu | RB | 2004–2007 | 4 | 2004, Rd 7, Pk 208 |
| Chris McCain | DE | 2014–2017 | 4 | — |
| Dameane Douglas | WR | 1999–2002 | 4 | — |
| J.J. Arrington | RB | 2005–2008 | 4 | 2005, Rd 2, Pk 44 |
| Cameron Morrah | TE | 2009–2011 | 3 | 2009, Rd 7, Pk 248 |
| Deandre Coleman | DT | 2015–2017 | 3 | — |
| Eric Zomalt | DB | 1994–1996 | 3 | — |
| Issac Ramoun Booth | DB | 1994–1996 | 3 | — |
| John Welbourn | OT | 2002–2005 | 3 | 1999, Rd 4, Pk 97 |
| Kevin Devine | DB | 1997–1999 | 3 | — |
| Marquis Smith | DB | 1999–2001 | 3 | — |
| Mike Mohamed | LB | 2013–2015 | 3 | 2011, Rd 6, Pk 189 |
| Mitchell Schwartz | OT | 2015–2019 | 3 | 2012, Rd 2, Pk 37 |
| Tim Lucas | LB | 1987–1990 | 3 | — |
| Will Ta'ufo'ou | FB | 2012–2014 | 3 | — |
| Brian Schwenke | C | 2013–2014 | 2 | 2013, Rd 4, Pk 107 |
| Byron Storer | FB | 2007–2008 | 2 | — |
| D.J. Campbell | S | 2012–2013 | 2 | 2012, Rd 7, Pk 216 |
| Giorgio Tavecchio | PK | 2017–2018 | 2 | — |
| Jahvid Best | RB | 2010–2011 | 2 | 2010, Rd 1, Pk 30 |
| John McLaughlin | DE | 1999–2000 | 2 | — |
| Keith Miller | LB | 2000–2002 | 2 | — |
| Mike Caldwell | WR | 1995–1996 | 2 | — |
| Mike Gibson | OT | 2009–2010 | 2 | 2008, Rd 6, Pk 184 |
| Ryan Riddle | LB | 2005–2006 | 2 | 2005, Rd 6, Pk 38 |
| Sekou Sanyika | LB | 2000–2001 | 2 | — |
| Zack Follett | LB | 2009–2010 | 2 | 2009, Rd 7, Pk 235 |
| Aaron Merz | OG | 2006 | 1 | — |
| Ben Lynch | C | 1999 | 1 | — |
| Brian de la Puente | C | 2012 | 1 | — |
| Darryl Ingram | TE | 1989 | 1 | — |
| Dave Barr | QB | 1995 | 1 | — |
| Derrick Gardner | DB | 1999 | 1 | — |
| Eric Mahlum | OG | 1994 | 1 | — |
| Jemeel Powell | DB | 2003 | 1 | — |
| Khairi Fortt | LB | 2014 | 1 | 2014, Rd 4, Pk 126 |
| LaShaun Ward | WR | 2003 | 1 | — |
| Russell White | RB | 1993 | 1 | — |
| Steve Williams | CB | 2014 | 1 | 2013, Rd 5, Pk 145 |
| Syd'Quan Thompson | DB | 2010 | 1 | 2010, Rd 7, Pk 225 |
| Verran Tucker | WR | 2010 | 1 | — |
College as ESPN lists it for each player; the draft line is ESPN’s too. Most seasons first.