NFL players from San Diego State
78 NFL players on file played college football at San Diego State. 8 are on NFL rosters now, among them Cameron Thomas, Daniel Bellinger, and Segun Olubi. La'Roi Glover has played the most NFL seasons of them, 13. 2 were first-round picks, most recently Chris Johnson in 2026. Rosters are on file in full from 1993; before that only some of the stars are.
On NFL rosters now (8)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Draft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron ThomasATL | DE | 2022–2026 | 5 | 2022, Rd 3, Pk 87 |
| Daniel BellingerTEN | TE | 2022–2026 | 5 | 2022, Rd 4, Pk 112 |
| Segun OlubiLV | LB | 2022–2026 | 5 | — |
| Matt AraizaKC | P | 2024–2026 | 3 | 2022, Rd 6, Pk 180 |
| Tyrell ShaversBUF | WR | 2024–2025 | 2 | — |
| Chris JohnsonMIA | CB | 2026 | 1 | 2026, Rd 1, Pk 27 |
| DJ HermanMIA | FB | 2026 | 1 | — |
| Keshawn BanksATL | DE | No games yet | — | — |
Former NFL players (70)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Draft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La'Roi Glover | DT | 1996–2008 | 13 | 1996, Rd 5, Pk 166 |
| Robert Griffith | FS | 1994–2006 | 13 | — |
| Jimmy Ray Wilks | DT | 1982–1993 | 12 | — |
| Kassim Osgood | WR | 2003–2014 | 12 | — |
| Marshall Faulk | RB | 1994–2005 | 12 | — |
| Webster Slaughter | WR | 1986–1998 | 12 | 1986, Rd 2, Pk 16 |
| Aaron Brewer | LS | 2012–2025 | 11 | — |
| Michael Eric Saxon | P | 1985–1995 | 11 | — |
| Az-Zahir Hakim | WR | 1998–2006 | 9 | — |
| Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila | DE | 2000–2008 | 9 | 2000, Rd 5, Pk 149 |
| Brian Russell | S | 2002–2009 | 8 | — |
| Damontae Kazee | S | 2017–2024 | 8 | 2017, Rd 5, Pk 149 |
| Darnay Scott | WR | 1994–2002 | 8 | — |
| Heath Farwell | LB | 2005–2013 | 8 | — |
| Kirk Morrison | LB | 2005–2012 | 8 | 2005, Rd 3, Pk 78 |
| Matt McCoy | LB | 2005–2011 | 7 | 2005, Rd 2, Pk 63 |
| Obafemi Ayanbadejo | RB | 1999–2006 | 7 | — |
| Robert Mitchell Awalt | TE | 1987–1993 | 7 | — |
| Will Demps | DB | 2002–2008 | 7 | — |
| Brice Butler | WR | 2013–2018 | 6 | 2013, Rd 7, Pk 209 |
| Chester Pitts | OT | 2002–2009 | 6 | 2002, Rd 2, Pk 50 |
| Pio Sagapolutele | DE | 1991–1997 | 6 | — |
| Rashaad Penny | RB | 2018–2023 | 6 | 2018, Rd 1, Pk 27 |
| Richard Brown | LB | 1987–1996 | 6 | — |
| Brett Faryniarz | LB | 1988–1995 | 5 | — |
| Chaz Schilens | WR | 2008–2012 | 5 | 2008, Rd 7, Pk 226 |
| Daniel Scott McGwire | QB | 1991–1995 | 5 | — |
| Ephraim Salaam | OT | 2001–2007 | 5 | 1998, Rd 7, Pk 199 |
| Kyle Turley | OT | 2000–2007 | 5 | — |
| Nate Jacquet | WR | 1997–2001 | 5 | — |
| Ronnie Hillman | RB | 2012–2016 | 5 | 2012, Rd 3, Pk 67 |
| Russell Allen | LB | 2009–2013 | 5 | — |
| Will Blackwell | WR | 1997–2001 | 5 | — |
| Antwan Applewhite | LB | 2008–2012 | 4 | — |
| Freddy Keiaho | LB | 2006–2009 | 4 | 2006, Rd 3, Pk 94 |
| Gavin Escobar | TE | 2013–2016 | 4 | 2013, Rd 2, Pk 47 |
| Lance Louis | G | 2010–2014 | 4 | 2009, Rd 7, Pk 246 |
| Leon McFadden | CB | 2013–2016 | 4 | 2013, Rd 3, Pk 68 |
| Nat Berhe | S | 2014–2018 | 4 | 2014, Rd 5, Pk 152 |
| Ramondo Stallings | DE | 1994–1997 | 4 | — |
| Randy Kirk | C | 1987–1996 | 4 | — |
| Vincent Brown | WR | 2011–2015 | 4 | 2011, Rd 3, Pk 82 |
| Akbar Gbaja-Biamila | DE | 2003–2006 | 3 | — |
| Alfred Jackson | CB | 1991–1996 | 3 | — |
| Brett Swain | WR | 2009–2011 | 3 | 2008, Rd 7, Pk 217 |
| George Jones | RB | 1997–1999 | 3 | — |
| Jamal Duff | DE | 1995–1998 | 3 | — |
| Jeff Webb | WR | 2006–2008 | 3 | 2006, Rd 6, Pk 190 |
| Justin Watson | RB | 1999–2001 | 3 | — |
| Miles Burris | LB | 2012–2014 | 3 | 2012, Rd 4, Pk 129 |
| Ryan Lindley | QB | 2012–2015 | 3 | 2012, Rd 6, Pk 185 |
| Damon Pieri | DB | 1993–1996 | 2 | — |
| Derrick Lewis | WR | 2003–2006 | 2 | — |
| Eric Pinkins | LB | 2015–2016 | 2 | 2014, Rd 6, Pk 208 |
| Jason Moore | DB | 1999–2002 | 2 | — |
| Jeff Shoate | DB | 2004–2007 | 2 | 2004, Rd 5, Pk 152 |
| Joe Tuipala | LB | 2001–2002 | 2 | — |
| Jonas Lewis | RB | 2000–2001 | 2 | — |
| Larry Ned | RB | 2003–2004 | 2 | 2002, Rd 6, Pk 25 |
| Robert Cardell Claiborne | WR | 1992–1993 | 2 | — |
| Roman Fortin | OT | 1991–1992 | 2 | — |
| Chris Johnson | S | 1996 | 1 | — |
| DeMarco Sampson | WR | 2011 | 1 | 2011, Rd 7, Pk 249 |
| Kevin O'Connell | QB | 2008 | 1 | 2008, Rd 3, Pk 94 |
| Lynell Hamilton | RB | 2009 | 1 | — |
| Marviel Underwood | DB | 2005 | 1 | 2005, Rd 4, Pk 115 |
| Patrick Rowe | WR | 1993 | 1 | — |
| Ricky Parker | DB | 1997 | 1 | — |
| Roberto Wallace | WR | 2010 | 1 | — |
| Bryce Phillips | CB | No games yet | — | — |
College as ESPN lists it for each player; the draft line is ESPN’s too. Most seasons first.