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The Best NFL Players From California

Updated November 19, 2020 2.7k votes 210 voters 5.1k views51 items

List RulesVote up the top pro football players born or raised in California

This is a list of the best NFL players from California! Possibly due to the sheer size of the state, California is the home to some of the absolute best players ever to play in the NFL. There’s Hall of Fame-level talent that couldn’t crack the top 25 on this list, that’s how deep the Golden State is with elite players. This list of NFL players from California looks like a fantasy football draft.

Vote for who you think are the top NFL players from California and add any of your favorites missing from the list.

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Tom Brady
San Mateo, California
Position: Quarterback
Age: 38
Teams: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for... more
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Aaron Rodgers
Chico, California
Position: Quarterback
Age: 32
Teams: Green Bay Packers
Aaron Charles Rodgers (born December 2, 1983) is an American football quarterback for the... more
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Tony Gonzalez
Torrance, California
Position: Tight end
Age: 39
Teams: California Golden Bears football, Atlanta Falcons, Kansas City Chiefs
Anthony David Gonzalez (born February 27, 1976) is a former American football tight end. He... more
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Troy Polamalu
Garden Grove, California
Position: Strong Safety
Age: 39
Teams: Pittsburgh Steelers
Troy Aumua Polamalu (; born Troy Aumua; April 19, 1981) is a former American football strong... more
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Junior Seau
San Diego, California
Position: Linebacker
Age: Died at 43 (1969-2012)
Teams: USC Trojans football, New England Patriots, Miami Dolphins, San Diego Chargers
Tiaina Baul "Junior" Seau Jr. (; SAY-ow; January 19, 1969 – May 2, 2012) was an American... more
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Bobby Wagner
Los Angeles, California
Position: Linebacker
Age: 30
Teams: Seattle Seahawks
Bobby Joseph Wagner is an American football linebacker for the Seattle Seahawks of the... more
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Marshawn Lynch
Oakland, California
Position: Running back
Age: 34
Teams: Seattle Seahawks, Buffalo Bills, California Golden Bears football
Marshawn Terrell Lynch (born April 22, 1986) is a former American football running back. He... more
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Richard Sherman
Compton, California
Position: Cornerback, Wide receiver
Age: 27
Teams: Seattle Seahawks
Richard Kevin Sherman (born March 30, 1988) is an American football cornerback for the San... more
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Anthony Muñoz
Ontario, California
Age: 62
Teams: USC Trojans football, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Cincinnati Bengals
Michael Anthony Muñoz (born August 19, 1958), is a former American football offensive tackle... more
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Randall Cunningham
Santa Barbara, California
Age: 52
Teams: UNLV Rebels football, Baltimore Ravens, Philadelphia Eagles, Minnesota Vikings, Dallas Cowboys
Randall Wade Cunningham (born March 27, 1963) is a former American football quarterback in the... more
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Zach Ertz
Orange, California
Position: Tight end
Age: 25
Teams: Philadelphia Eagles
Zachary Adam Ertz (born November 10, 1990) is an American football tight end for the... more
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Marcus Allen
San Diego, California
Position: Running back
Age: 55
Teams: USC Trojans football, Oakland Raiders, Kansas City Chiefs
Marcus LeMarr Allen (born March 26, 1960) is an American former football running back and... more
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Steve Smith
Carlsbad, California
Position: Wide receiver
Age: 36
Teams: Carolina Panthers
Stevonne Latrall Smith Sr. (born May 12, 1979) is a former American football wide receiver who... more

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Warren Moon
Los Angeles, California
Position: Quarterback
Age: 59
Teams: Seattle Seahawks, Houston Oilers, Washington Huskies football, Kansas City Chiefs, Minnesota Vikings
Harold Warren Moon (born November 18, 1956) is a former American and Canadian football... more
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Troy Aikman
West Covina, California
Position: Quarterback
Age: 53
Teams: Dallas Cowboys
Troy Kenneth Aikman (born November 21, 1966) is a former American football quarterback who... more
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Tony Romo
San Diego, California
Position: Quarterback
Age: 40
Teams: Dallas Cowboys
Antonio Ramiro Romo (born April 21, 1980) is an American football television analyst and... more
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DeSean Jackson
Los Angeles, California
Position: Wide receiver
Age: 29
Teams: Philadelphia Eagles
DeSean William Jackson (born December 1, 1986) is an American football wide receiver for the... more
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Larry Allen
Los Angeles, California
Position: Tackle, Guard
Age: 48
Teams: San Francisco 49ers, Sonoma State Seawolves football, Dallas Cowboys
Larry Christopher Allen Sr. (born November 27, 1971) is a former American football guard who... more
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Julian Edelman
Redwood City, California
Position: Wide receiver
Age: 34
Teams: New England Patriots
Julian Francis Edelman (born May 22, 1986) is an American football wide receiver and punt... more
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Willie McGinest
Long Beach, California
Position: Defensive end, Linebacker, Defensive lineman
Age: 44
Teams: USC Trojans football, New England Patriots, Cleveland Browns
William Lee McGinest, Jr. (born December 11, 1971) is a former American football linebacker... more
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Ricky Williams
San Diego, California
Position: Running back
Age: 38
Teams: New Orleans Saints, Toronto Argonauts, Baltimore Ravens, Miami Dolphins, Texas Longhorns football
Errick Lynne "Ricky" Williams Jr. (born May 21, 1977) is an American former football running... more
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Clay Matthews III
Northridge, Los Angeles
Position: Outside Linebacker, Linebacker
Age: 29
Teams: Green Bay Packers
William Clay Matthews III (born May 14, 1986) is an American football outside linebacker for... more
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Dan Fouts
California
Position: Quarterback
Age: 64
Teams: Oregon Ducks football, San Diego Chargers
Daniel Francis Fouts (born June 10, 1951) is an American former football quarterback who... more

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Alex Mack
Santa Barbara, California
Position: Offensive Lineman
Age: 34
Teams: Cleveland Browns
Javon Alexander "Alex" Mack (born November 19, 1986is an American football center for the... more
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Tyron Smith
Moreno Valley, California
Position: Tackle
Age: 29
Teams: USC Trojans football, Dallas Cowboys
Tyron Jerrar Smith (born December 12, 1990) is an American football offensive tackle for the... more

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