NFL players from Rutgers
68 NFL players on file played college football at Rutgers. 14 are on NFL rosters now, among them Michael Burton, Andrew DePaola, and Sebastian Joseph-Day. Devin McCourty has played the most NFL seasons of them, 13. 3 were first-round picks, most recently Devin McCourty in 2010. Rosters are on file in full from 1993; before that only some of the stars are.
On NFL rosters now (14)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Draft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael BurtonCLE | FB | 2015–2026 | 11 | 2015, Rd 5, Pk 168 |
| Andrew DePaolaMIN | LS | 2014–2026 | 10 | — |
| Sebastian Joseph-DayPIT | DT | 2019–2026 | 8 | 2018, Rd 6, Pk 195 |
| Bo MeltonGB | WR | 2023–2026 | 4 | 2022, Rd 7, Pk 229 |
| Christian IzienDET | S | 2023–2026 | 4 | — |
| Isiah PachecoDET | RB | 2022–2025 | 4 | 2022, Rd 7, Pk 251 |
| Max MeltonARI | CB | 2024–2026 | 3 | 2024, Rd 2, Pk 43 |
| Christian BraswellJAX | CB | 2024–2025 | 2 | 2023, Rd 6, Pk 202 |
| Kyle MonangaiCHI | RB | 2025–2026 | 2 | 2025, Rd 7, Pk 233 |
| Eric O'NeillDET | DE | 2026 | 1 | — |
| Athan KaliakmanisWSH | QB | No games yet | — | 2026, Rd 7, Pk 223 |
| Kenny Fletcher Jr.IND | TE | No games yet | — | — |
| Robert LongerbeamATL | CB | No games yet | — | 2025, Rd 6, Pk 212 |
| Shawn BowmanARI | TE | No games yet | — | — |
Former NFL players (54)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Draft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin McCourty | S | 2010–2022 | 13 | 2010, Rd 1, Pk 27 |
| Jason McCourty | CB | 2009–2021 | 13 | 2009, Rd 6, Pk 203 |
| Jay Bellamy | DB | 1995–2007 | 13 | — |
| Bill Pickel | DT | 1983–1994 | 12 | — |
| Clark Harris | LS | 2009–2021 | 12 | 2007, Rd 7, Pk 243 |
| Duron Harmon | S | 2013–2023 | 11 | 2013, Rd 3, Pk 91 |
| Logan Ryan | S | 2013–2023 | 11 | 2013, Rd 3, Pk 83 |
| Mohamed Sanu | WR | 2012–2021 | 10 | 2012, Rd 3, Pk 83 |
| Gary Brackett | LB | 2003–2011 | 9 | — |
| Kenny Britt | WR | 2009–2017 | 9 | 2009, Rd 1, Pk 30 |
| Shaun O'Hara | C | 2001–2010 | 9 | — |
| Brian Leonard | RB | 2007–2014 | 8 | 2007, Rd 2, Pk 52 |
| Nate Jones | CB | 2004–2011 | 8 | 2004, Rd 7, Pk 205 |
| Tyler Kroft | TE | 2015–2022 | 8 | 2015, Rd 3, Pk 85 |
| Gary Gibson | DT | 2007–2013 | 7 | — |
| James Jenkins | TE | 1993–1999 | 7 | — |
| L.J. Smith | TE | 2003–2009 | 7 | 2003, Rd 2, Pk 61 |
| Ray Lucas | QB | 1996–2002 | 7 | — |
| Gus Edwards | RB | 2018–2024 | 6 | — |
| Jonathan Freeny | LB | 2012–2017 | 6 | — |
| Marco Battaglia | TE | 1996–2001 | 6 | — |
| Marcus Cooper Sr. | CB | 2013–2018 | 6 | 2013, Rd 7, Pk 252 |
| Ray Rice | RB | 2008–2013 | 6 | 2008, Rd 2, Pk 55 |
| George Johnson | DE | 2011–2017 | 5 | — |
| Jamaal Westerman | LB | 2009–2013 | 5 | — |
| Mike McMahon | QB | 2001–2005 | 5 | 2001, Rd 5, Pk 18 |
| Tiquan Underwood | WR | 2009–2013 | 5 | 2009, Rd 7, Pk 253 |
| Eric Foster | DT | 2008–2011 | 4 | — |
| Anthony Davis | OT | 2010–2014 | 3 | 2010, Rd 1, Pk 11 |
| Brandon Coleman | WR | 2015–2017 | 3 | — |
| Courtney Greene | SS | 2009–2011 | 3 | 2009, Rd 7, Pk 245 |
| Jeremy Zuttah | G | 2009–2013 | 3 | 2008, Rd 3, Pk 83 |
| Joe Young | SS | 2011–2013 | 3 | — |
| Kevin Brock | TE | 2011–2014 | 3 | — |
| Rashod Swinger | DT | 1997–1999 | 3 | — |
| Tim Wright | TE | 2013–2015 | 3 | — |
| Tyronne Stowe | LB | 1993–1995 | 3 | — |
| Alcides Catanho | LB | 1995–1996 | 2 | — |
| Chris Brantley | WR | 1994–1996 | 2 | — |
| J'Vonne Parker | DT | 2005–2006 | 2 | — |
| Khaseem Greene | LB | 2013–2014 | 2 | 2013, Rd 4, Pk 117 |
| Reggie Stephens | DB | 2000–2002 | 2 | — |
| Ryan Neill | LS | 2007–2009 | 2 | — |
| Steve Beauharnais | LB | 2013–2014 | 2 | 2013, Rd 7, Pk 235 |
| Derrick Roberson | CB | 2009 | 1 | — |
| Joe Porter | CB | 2011 | 1 | — |
| Justin Francis | DE | 2012 | 1 | — |
| Ka'Lial Glaud | LB | 2013 | 1 | — |
| Kevin Haslam | OT | 2012 | 1 | — |
| Kevin Malast | LB | 2011 | 1 | — |
| Mike Barr | P | 2007 | 1 | — |
| Ryan D'Imperio | LB | 2011 | 1 | 2010, Rd 7, Pk 237 |
| Isaiah Iton | DT | No games yet | — | — |
| Kyonte Hamilton | DT | No games yet | — | 2025, Rd 7, Pk 224 |
College as ESPN lists it for each player; the draft line is ESPN’s too. Most seasons first.