NFL players from Wisconsin
137 NFL players on file played college football at Wisconsin. 33 are on NFL rosters now, among them T.J. Watt, Dare Ogunbowale, and Alec Ingold. Troy Vincent has played the most NFL seasons of them, 15. 13 were first-round picks, most recently T.J. Watt in 2017. Rosters are on file in full from 1993; before that only some of the stars are.
NFL players born in Wisconsin →
On NFL rosters now (33)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Draft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. WattPIT | LB | 2017–2026 | 10 | 2017, Rd 1, Pk 30 |
| Dare OgunbowaleLV | RB | 2017–2025 | 9 | — |
| Alec IngoldLAC | FB | 2019–2026 | 8 | — |
| Andrew Van GinkelMIN | LB | 2019–2026 | 8 | 2019, Rd 5, Pk 151 |
| T.J. EdwardsCHI | LB | 2019–2026 | 8 | — |
| Jonathan TaylorIND | RB | 2020–2026 | 7 | 2020, Rd 2, Pk 41 |
| Zack BaunPHI | LB | 2020–2026 | 7 | 2020, Rd 3, Pk 74 |
| Jack SanbornCHI | LB | 2022–2026 | 5 | — |
| Jake FergusonDAL | TE | 2022–2026 | 5 | 2022, Rd 4, Pk 129 |
| Leo ChenalWSH | LB | 2022–2026 | 5 | 2022, Rd 3, Pk 103 |
| Keeanu BentonPIT | DT | 2023–2026 | 4 | 2023, Rd 2, Pk 49 |
| Nick HerbigPIT | LB | 2023–2026 | 4 | 2023, Rd 4, Pk 132 |
| Tyler BiadaszLAC | C | 2021–2024 | 4 | 2020, Rd 4, Pk 146 |
| Braelon AllenNYJ | RB | 2024–2026 | 3 | 2024, Rd 4, Pk 134 |
| Matt HenningsenDEN | DE | 2022–2023 | 2 | 2022, Rd 6, Pk 206 |
| Tanor BortoliniIND | C | 2024–2025 | 2 | 2024, Rd 4, Pk 117 |
| David EdwardsNO | G | 2021 | 1 | 2019, Rd 5, Pk 169 |
| Hayden RucciLAC | TE | 2025 | 1 | — |
| Hunter WohlerIND | S | 2026 | 1 | 2025, Rd 7, Pk 232 |
| Joe TippmannNYJ | C | 2024 | 1 | 2023, Rd 2, Pk 43 |
| Michael DeiterDEN | C | 2019 | 1 | 2019, Rd 3, Pk 78 |
| Cole Van LanenJAX | OT | No games yet | — | 2021, Rd 6, Pk 214 |
| Darryl Peterson IIILAR | LB | No games yet | — | — |
| Isaiahh LoudermilkNYJ | DT | No games yet | — | 2021, Rd 5, Pk 156 |
| Jack NelsonMIN | OT | No games yet | — | 2025, Rd 7, Pk 218 |
| Jay'viar SuggsNO | DT | No games yet | — | — |
| Joe HuberMIN | G | No games yet | — | — |
| Maema NjongmetaCAR | LB | No games yet | — | — |
| Mason ReigerPHI | LB | No games yet | — | — |
| Nyzier FourqureanLAR | CB | No games yet | — | — |
| Parker PetersenCAR | DT | No games yet | — | — |
| Riley MahlmanATL | OT | No games yet | — | — |
| Vinny Anthony IIATL | WR | No games yet | — | — |
Former NFL players (104)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Draft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Vincent | DB | 1992–2006 | 15 | — |
| Russell Wilson | QB | 2012–2025 | 14 | 2012, Rd 3, Pk 75 |
| J.J. Watt | DE | 2011–2022 | 12 | 2011, Rd 1, Pk 11 |
| Tim Krumrie | DT | 1983–1994 | 12 | — |
| Kevin Zeitler | G | 2012–2025 | 11 | 2012, Rd 1, Pk 27 |
| Chris Chambers | WR | 2001–2010 | 10 | 2001, Rd 2, Pk 52 |
| Jim Leonhard | DB | 2005–2014 | 10 | — |
| Joe Thomas | OT | 2007–2016 | 10 | 2007, Rd 1, Pk 3 |
| John Hall | PK | 1997–2006 | 10 | — |
| Michael Bennett | RB | 2001–2010 | 10 | 2001, Rd 1, Pk 27 |
| Mike Schneck | C | 1999–2009 | 10 | — |
| Owen Daniels | TE | 2006–2015 | 10 | 2006, Rd 4, Pk 98 |
| Lance Kendricks | TE | 2011–2019 | 9 | 2011, Rd 2, Pk 47 |
| Melvin Gordon III | RB | 2015–2023 | 9 | 2015, Rd 1, Pk 15 |
| Chris Maragos | S | 2010–2017 | 8 | — |
| Dan Turk | C | 1989–1999 | 8 | — |
| Jamar Fletcher | CB | 2001–2008 | 8 | 2001, Rd 1, Pk 26 |
| Jonathan Casillas | LB | 2009–2017 | 8 | — |
| Lee Evans | WR | 2004–2011 | 8 | 2004, Rd 1, Pk 13 |
| Mark Tauscher | OT | 2000–2009 | 8 | 2000, Rd 7, Pk 224 |
| Terrell Fletcher | RB | 1995–2002 | 8 | — |
| DeAndre Levy | LB | 2009–2016 | 7 | 2009, Rd 3, Pk 76 |
| Don Davey | DE | 1991–1997 | 7 | — |
| Joe Schobert | LB | 2016–2022 | 7 | 2016, Rd 4, Pk 99 |
| Nate Odomes | CB | 1988–1996 | 7 | — |
| Nick Greisen | LB | 2002–2008 | 7 | 2002, Rd 5, Pk 152 |
| Nick Hayden | DL | 2008–2015 | 7 | 2008, Rd 6, Pk 181 |
| Ron Dayne | RB | 2000–2007 | 7 | 2000, Rd 1, Pk 11 |
| Beau Allen | DT | 2014–2019 | 6 | 2014, Rd 7, Pk 224 |
| Brad Nortman | P | 2012–2017 | 6 | 2012, Rd 6, Pk 207 |
| Casey Rabach | C | 2003–2009 | 6 | 2001, Rd 3, Pk 92 |
| Garrett Graham | TE | 2010–2015 | 6 | 2010, Rd 4, Pk 118 |
| Matt Shaughnessy | DE | 2009–2014 | 6 | 2009, Rd 3, Pk 71 |
| Michael Roan | TE | 1995–2000 | 6 | — |
| O'Brien Schofield | LB | 2010–2015 | 6 | 2010, Rd 4, Pk 130 |
| Brooks Bollinger | QB | 2004–2008 | 5 | 2003, Rd 6, Pk 200 |
| Chad Cascadden | LB | 1995–1999 | 5 | — |
| Donald Hayes | WR | 1998–2002 | 5 | — |
| Jim Sorgi | QB | 2004–2009 | 5 | 2004, Rd 6, Pk 193 |
| Lamar Campbell | FS | 1998–2002 | 5 | — |
| Matt Katula | C | 2005–2011 | 5 | — |
| Pete Monty | LB | 1997–2001 | 5 | — |
| Rafael Robinson | DB | 1993–1997 | 5 | — |
| Rick Graf | LB | 1987–1992 | 5 | — |
| Tarek Saleh | LB | 1997–2001 | 5 | — |
| Travis Frederick | C | 2013–2017 | 5 | 2013, Rd 1, Pk 31 |
| Alex Lewis | LB | 2004–2008 | 4 | 2004, Rd 5, Pk 140 |
| Cecil Martin | RB | 1999–2002 | 4 | — |
| Chris Pressley | FB | 2009–2012 | 4 | — |
| Roger Knight | LB | 2001–2004 | 4 | 2001, Rd 6, Pk 19 |
| Ross Kolodziej | DT | 2001–2006 | 4 | 2001, Rd 7, Pk 30 |
| Scott Starks | CB | 2005–2009 | 4 | 2005, Rd 3, Pk 87 |
| Scott Tolzien | QB | 2013–2017 | 4 | — |
| Tom Burke | DE | 1999–2002 | 4 | — |
| Tony Simmons | WR | 1998–2001 | 4 | — |
| Travis Beckum | TE | 2009–2012 | 4 | 2009, Rd 3, Pk 100 |
| Ahmad Merritt | WR | 2001–2003 | 3 | — |
| Al Johnson | C | 2005–2007 | 3 | 2003, Rd 2, Pk 38 |
| Cory Raymer | C | 2001–2004 | 3 | — |
| Donnel Thompson | FB | 2000–2002 | 3 | — |
| Donny Brady | DB | 1996–1998 | 3 | — |
| Erasmus James | DE | 2005–2007 | 3 | 2005, Rd 1, Pk 18 |
| Jared Abbrederis | WR | 2015–2017 | 3 | 2014, Rd 5, Pk 176 |
| Jason Doering | DB | 2001–2003 | 3 | 2001, Rd 6, Pk 30 |
| Jason Jefferson | DT | 2006–2008 | 3 | 2005, Rd 6, Pk 193 |
| Kraig Urbik | C | 2010–2013 | 3 | 2009, Rd 3, Pk 79 |
| Marcus Cromartie | S | 2014–2016 | 3 | — |
| Mike Thompson | DT | 1998–2000 | 3 | — |
| Rick Wagner | OT | 2015–2019 | 3 | 2013, Rd 5, Pk 168 |
| Wendell Bryant | DT | 2002–2004 | 3 | 2002, Rd 1, Pk 12 |
| Anttaj Hawthorne | DT | 2005–2006 | 2 | 2005, Rd 6, Pk 1 |
| B.J. Tucker | DB | 2005–2006 | 2 | 2003, Rd 6, Pk 5 |
| Bobby Myers | DB | 2000–2001 | 2 | — |
| Brandon Williams | WR | 2006–2007 | 2 | 2006, Rd 3, Pk 84 |
| Brian Calhoun | RB | 2006–2007 | 2 | 2006, Rd 3, Pk 74 |
| Dezmen Southward | S | 2014–2015 | 2 | 2014, Rd 3, Pk 68 |
| Gabe Carimi | OT | 2012–2014 | 2 | 2011, Rd 1, Pk 29 |
| Jason Maniecki | DT | 1996–1997 | 2 | — |
| Jason Suttle | DB | 1999–2000 | 2 | — |
| Jeff Dellenbach | OG | 1991–1993 | 2 | — |
| Kevin Stemke | P | 2002–2004 | 2 | — |
| Lee DeRamus | WR | 1995–1996 | 2 | — |
| Mike Echols | CB | 2002–2003 | 2 | 2002, Rd 4, Pk 12 |
| Montee Ball | RB | 2013–2014 | 2 | 2013, Rd 2, Pk 58 |
| Nick Toon | WR | 2013–2014 | 2 | 2012, Rd 4, Pk 122 |
| Ryan Groy | G | 2018–2020 | 2 | — |
| Bradie Ewing | FB | 2013 | 1 | 2012, Rd 5, Pk 157 |
| Brent Moss | RB | 1995 | 1 | — |
| Chris Borland | LB | 2014 | 1 | 2014, Rd 3, Pk 77 |
| Dan Buenning | OG | 2005 | 1 | 2005, Rd 4, Pk 107 |
| David Gilreath | WR | 2012 | 1 | — |
| Eric Unverzagt | LB | 1996 | 1 | — |
| Erik Bickerstaff | RB | 2003 | 1 | — |
| Jason Burns | RB | 1995 | 1 | — |
| Jason Pociask | TE | 2007 | 1 | 2006, Rd 5, Pk 150 |
| Jerry Wunsch | OT | 2003 | 1 | — |
| John Clay | RB | 2011 | 1 | — |
| Jonathan Welsh | DE | 2005 | 1 | 2005, Rd 5, Pk 12 |
| Mike Solwold | TE | 2001 | 1 | — |
| Nick Davis | WR | 2002 | 1 | — |
- Paul Hubbard 2010
- Roderick Rogers 2008
- Shelton Johnson 2013
- Taylor Mehlhaff 2008
College as ESPN lists it for each player; the draft line is ESPN’s too. Most seasons first.