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The Best NFL Players From Indiana

Updated August 2, 2019 870 votes 88 voters 2.5k views39 items

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

Here’s a list of the best NFL players from Indiana! The Hoosier State is home to some of the best football players of all time such as Rod Woodson, Bob Griese and Chris Doleman. Players like Jay Cutler and Tyler Eifert have also made their mark in the NFL.

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

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Rod Woodson
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Age: 50
Teams: Pittsburgh Steelers, Oakland Raiders, Purdue Boilermakers football, Baltimore Ravens, San Francisco 49ers
Roderick Kevin Woodson (born March 10, 1965) is a former American football player who played... more
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Zack Martin
Indianapolis, Indiana
Age: 29
Teams: Notre Dame Fighting Irish football
Zachary Edward Martin is an American football offensive guard for the Dallas Cowboys of the... more
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Ryan Kerrigan
Center Township, Muncie
Position: Defensive end, Linebacker
Age: 32
Teams: Washington Redskins, Purdue Boilermakers football
Patrick Ryan Kerrigan (born August 16, 1988) is an American football outside linebacker for... more
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Anthony Barr
South Bend, Indiana
Age: 28
Teams: UCLA Bruins football
Anthony Barr is an American football outside linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings of the... more
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Bob Griese
Evansville, Center Township
Position: Quarterback
Age: 70
Teams: Miami Dolphins
Robert Allen Griese (born February 3, 1945) is a former American football quarterback who... more
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Tyler Eifert
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Position: Tight end
Age: 25
Teams: Cincinnati Bengals
Tyler Gregory Eifert (born September 8, 1990) is an American football tight end for the... more
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Alex Karras
Gary, Indiana
Position: Defensive tackle
Age: Died at 77 (1935-2012)
Teams: Detroit Lions, Iowa Hawkeyes football
Alexander George Karras (July 15, 1935 – October 10, 2012) was an American football player,... more
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Chris Doleman
Indianapolis, Indiana
Position: Defensive end, Defensive lineman
Age: 55
Christopher John Doleman (born October 16, 1961) is a former American football defensive end... more
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Jeff George
Indianapolis, Indiana
Age: 52
Teams: Seattle Seahawks, Indianapolis Colts, Washington Redskins, Oakland Raiders, Atlanta Falcons
Jeffrey Scott George (born December 8, 1967) is a former American college and professional... more
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Jay Cutler
Carter Township, Santa Claus
Position: Quarterback
Age: 32
Teams: Chicago Bears, Denver Broncos
Jay Christopher Cutler (born April 29, 1983) is a former American football quarterback who... more
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Anthony Johnson
Indianapolis, Indiana
Position: Running back
Age: 52
Anthony Scott Johnson (born October 25, 1967) is a former professional American football... more
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Ken Dilger
Mariah Hill, Indiana
Position: Tight end
Age: 49
Kenneth Ray Dilger (born February 2, 1971) is a retired professional American football player.... more
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Bob Kuechenberg
Gary, Indiana
Position: Guard
Age: 68
Robert John Kuechenberg (October 14, 1947 – January 12, 2019) was a National Football League... more

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Fred Williamson
Gary, Indiana
Position: Defensive back
Age: 77
Teams: Pittsburgh Steelers, Oakland Raiders, Northwestern Wildcats football, Kansas City Chiefs
Frederick Robert Williamson (born March 5, 1938), also known as The Hammer, is an American... more
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Jim Purnell
La Porte, Indiana
Position: Linebacker
Age: Dec. at 62 (1941-2003)
James Fred Purnell (December 12, 1941 – November 4, 2003) was a National Football League... more
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Dave Duerson
Center Township, Muncie
Position: Safety, Defensive back
Age: Died at 51 (1960-2011)
Teams: Notre Dame Fighting Irish football, Chicago Bears, Phoenix Cardinals, New York Giants
David Russell "Dave" Duerson (November 28, 1960 – February 17, 2011) was an American football... more
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Erich Barnes
Elkhart, Indiana
Position: Defensive back
Age: 85
Erich Theodore Barnes ( EE-ritch; born July 4, 1935) was an American football defensive back... more
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Scott Studwell
Evansville, Center Township
Position: Linebacker
Age: 66
Scott Studwell (born August 27, 1954 in Evansville, Indiana) is a former professional... more
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Irv Cross
Hammond, Indiana
Position: Cornerback
Age: 81
Irvin Acie Cross (born July 27, 1939) is a former professional American football cornerback... more
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Paul Flatley
Richmond, Wayne Township
Position: Wide receiver
Age: 79
Paul Richard Flatley (born January 30, 1941 in Richmond, Indiana) is a former American... more
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Steve Weatherford
Crown Point, Indiana
Position: Punter
Age: 37
Teams: New Orleans Saints, Jacksonville Jaguars, New York Jets, Kansas City Chiefs, New York Giants
Steven Thomas "Steve" Weatherford (born December 17, 1982) is a former American football... more
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Tony McGee
Terre Haute, Indiana
Position: Tight end
Age: 49
Tony Lamont McGee (born April 21, 1971) is a former American football tight end in the... more
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Mark Gregory Clayton
Indianapolis, Indiana
Position: Wide receiver
Age: 54
Teams: Baltimore Ravens
Mark Gregory Clayton (born April 8, 1961) is a former American football wide receiver who... more

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Bob Johnson
Gary, Indiana
Position: Center
Age: 74
Robert Douglas Johnson (born August 19, 1946) is a former American football center who played... more
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Dale Lindsey
Bedford, Shawswick Township
Position: Linebacker
Age: 77
Phillip Dale Lindsey (born January 18, 1943) is an American football coach and former player. ... more