NFL players from Pittsburgh
107 NFL players on file played college football at Pittsburgh. 23 are on NFL rosters now, among them Aaron Donald, Avonte Maddox, and James Conner. Andy Lee has played the most NFL seasons of them, 19. 8 were first-round picks, most recently Calijah Kancey in 2023. Rosters are on file in full from 1993; before that only some of the stars are.
On NFL rosters now (23)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Draft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron DonaldLAR | DT | 2014–2026 | 11 | 2014, Rd 1, Pk 13 |
| Avonte MaddoxDET | CB | 2018–2026 | 9 | 2018, Rd 4, Pk 125 |
| James ConnerARI | RB | 2017–2025 | 9 | 2017, Rd 3, Pk 105 |
| Damar HamlinBUF | S | 2021–2026 | 6 | 2021, Rd 6, Pk 212 |
| Jason PinnockNYG | S | 2021–2025 | 5 | 2021, Rd 5, Pk 175 |
| Kenny PickettCAR | QB | 2022–2026 | 5 | 2022, Rd 1, Pk 20 |
| Patrick Jones IICAR | LB | 2021–2025 | 5 | 2021, Rd 3, Pk 90 |
| Calijah KanceyTB | DT | 2023–2026 | 4 | 2023, Rd 1, Pk 19 |
| SirVocea DennisTB | LB | 2023–2026 | 4 | 2023, Rd 5, Pk 153 |
| Damarri MathisCLE | CB | 2022–2024 | 3 | 2022, Rd 4, Pk 115 |
| Lucas KrullDEN | TE | 2023–2025 | 3 | — |
| Brian O'NeillMIN | OT | 2020–2021 | 2 | 2018, Rd 2, Pk 62 |
| Donovan McMillonCLE | S | 2025–2026 | 2 | — |
| Erick Hallett IITEN | S | 2025–2026 | 2 | 2023, Rd 6, Pk 208 |
| Jared WayneHOU | WR | 2025–2026 | 2 | — |
| Konata MumpfieldLAR | WR | 2025–2026 | 2 | 2025, Rd 7, Pk 242 |
| Bub MeansCLE | WR | 2024 | 1 | 2024, Rd 5, Pk 170 |
| Israel AbanikandaDAL | RB | 2023 | 1 | 2023, Rd 5, Pk 143 |
| Branson TaylorLAC | G | No games yet | — | 2025, Rd 6, Pk 199 |
| Cal AdomitisNO | LS | No games yet | — | — |
| Gavin BartholomewMIN | TE | No games yet | — | 2025, Rd 6, Pk 202 |
| Kyle LouisMIA | LB | No games yet | — | 2026, Rd 4, Pk 138 |
| Matt GoncalvesIND | G | No games yet | — | 2024, Rd 3, Pk 79 |
Former NFL players (84)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Draft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Lee | P | 2004–2022 | 19 | 2004, Rd 6, Pk 188 |
| Dan Marino | QB | 1983–1999 | 17 | — |
| Larry Fitzgerald | WR | 2004–2020 | 17 | 2004, Rd 1, Pk 3 |
| Chris Doleman | DE | 1985–1999 | 15 | — |
| Dave Moore | TE | 1992–2006 | 15 | 1992, Rd 7, Pk 23 |
| Rickey Jackson | DE | 1982–1995 | 14 | — |
| Keith Hamilton | DT | 1992–2003 | 12 | — |
| LeSean McCoy | RB | 2009–2020 | 12 | 2009, Rd 2, Pk 53 |
| Tony Siragusa | DT | 1990–2001 | 12 | — |
| Craig Heyward | RB | 1988–1998 | 11 | 1988, Rd 1, Pk 24 |
| Curtis Martin | RB | 1995–2005 | 11 | — |
| Darrelle Revis | CB | 2007–2017 | 11 | 2007, Rd 1, Pk 14 |
| Jabaal Sheard | DE | 2011–2021 | 11 | 2011, Rd 2, Pk 37 |
| Sean Gilbert | DT | 1992–2003 | 11 | — |
| Alex Van Pelt | QB | 1995–2003 | 9 | — |
| Bill Thomas Maas | DT | 1984–1993 | 9 | — |
| Hank Poteat | CB | 2000–2009 | 9 | 2000, Rd 3, Pk 77 |
| Lousaka Polite | FB | 2004–2012 | 9 | — |
| Marc Spindler | DT | 1990–1998 | 9 | — |
| Sam Clancy | DT | 1985–1993 | 9 | — |
| Shawntae Spencer | CB | 2004–2012 | 9 | 2004, Rd 2, Pk 58 |
| Steve Israel | DB | 1992–2001 | 9 | — |
| Tony Woods | DE | 1988–1996 | 9 | — |
| Tyler Boyd | WR | 2016–2024 | 9 | 2016, Rd 2, Pk 55 |
| Darnell Dinkins | TE | 2002–2009 | 8 | — |
| Dion Lewis | RB | 2011–2020 | 8 | 2011, Rd 5, Pk 149 |
| Kris Wilson | TE | 2004–2011 | 8 | 2004, Rd 2, Pk 61 |
| K'Waun Williams | CB | 2014–2022 | 8 | — |
| Nick Goings | RB | 2001–2008 | 8 | — |
| Ricardo McDonald | LB | 1992–1999 | 8 | — |
| Anthony Dorsett | FS | 1997–2003 | 7 | — |
| Antonio Bryant | WR | 2002–2009 | 7 | 2002, Rd 2, Pk 63 |
| Gerald Hayes | LB | 2003–2010 | 7 | 2003, Rd 3, Pk 70 |
| Jerry Olsavsky | LB | 1989–1998 | 7 | — |
| Jordan Whitehead | S | 2018–2024 | 7 | 2018, Rd 4, Pk 117 |
| Burt Grossman | DE | 1989–1994 | 6 | — |
| Dane Jackson | CB | 2020–2025 | 6 | 2020, Rd 7, Pk 239 |
| Kevan Barlow | RB | 2001–2006 | 6 | 2001, Rd 3, Pk 18 |
| Louis Riddick | DB | 1992–1998 | 6 | — |
| Billy Davis | WR | 1995–2000 | 5 | — |
| Clint Session | LB | 2007–2011 | 5 | 2007, Rd 4, Pk 136 |
| LaRod Stephens-Howling | RB | 2009–2013 | 5 | 2009, Rd 7, Pk 240 |
| Mike Mohring | DT | 1997–2001 | 5 | — |
| Tom Barndt | DT | 1997–2001 | 5 | — |
| Torrie Cox | CB | 2004–2009 | 5 | 2003, Rd 6, Pk 205 |
| Aaron Berry | DB | 2010–2014 | 4 | — |
| Adam Walker | RB | 1993–1996 | 4 | — |
| Dietrich Jells | WR | 1996–1999 | 4 | — |
| H.B. Blades | LB | 2007–2010 | 4 | 2007, Rd 6, Pk 179 |
| Mark Pierre Gunn | DE | 1992–1996 | 4 | — |
| Ruben Brown | OG | 2001–2007 | 4 | — |
| Vernon Lewis | DB | 1993–1996 | 4 | — |
| Curvin Richards | RB | 1991–1993 | 3 | — |
| Devin Street | WR | 2014–2016 | 3 | 2014, Rd 5, Pk 146 |
| Dorin Dickerson | TE | 2010–2013 | 3 | 2010, Rd 7, Pk 227 |
| Jonathan Baldwin | WR | 2011–2013 | 3 | 2011, Rd 1, Pk 26 |
| Kennard Cox | DB | 2009–2011 | 3 | 2008, Rd 7, Pk 251 |
| Mark Stepnoski | C | 1990–2001 | 3 | — |
| Mike McGlynn | G | 2010–2014 | 3 | 2008, Rd 4, Pk 109 |
| Nate Arthur Byham | TE | 2010–2013 | 3 | 2010, Rd 6, Pk 182 |
| Phil Clarke | LB | 1999–2001 | 3 | — |
| Ramon Walker | DB | 2002–2005 | 3 | 2002, Rd 5, Pk 18 |
| Robert Coons | TE | 1995–1997 | 3 | — |
| Thomas Sidney Sims | DT | 1992–1994 | 3 | — |
| Tom Savage | QB | 2014–2017 | 3 | 2014, Rd 4, Pk 135 |
| Tom Tumulty | LB | 1996–1998 | 3 | — |
| Bryan Knight | LB | 2002–2003 | 2 | 2002, Rd 5, Pk 30 |
| Don Silvestri | PK | 1995–1996 | 2 | — |
| Henry Hynoski | FB | 2011–2012 | 2 | — |
| Jeff Otah | OT | 2008–2009 | 2 | 2008, Rd 1, Pk 19 |
| Mike Halapin | OG | 1996–1997 | 2 | — |
| Tyler Palko | QB | 2010–2011 | 2 | — |
| Bill Fralic | OG | 1993 | 1 | — |
| Brandon Miree | RB | 2006 | 1 | 2004, Rd 7, Pk 46 |
| Chad Dukes | RB | 2000 | 1 | — |
| Curtis Anderson | WR | 1997 | 1 | — |
| Dom DeCicco | LB | 2011 | 1 | — |
| Kirk McMullen | TE | 2001 | 1 | — |
| Lucas Nix | OG | 2013 | 1 | — |
| Matt Lytle | QB | 2001 | 1 | — |
| Pete Gonzalez | QB | 1999 | 1 | — |
| Randy Dixon | OG | 1994 | 1 | — |
| Ray Graham | RB | 2013 | 1 | — |
| Scott McKillop | LB | 2009 | 1 | 2009, Rd 5, Pk 146 |
College as ESPN lists it for each player; the draft line is ESPN’s too. Most seasons first.