The Best NFL Players From Virginia
Here’s a list of the best NFL players from Virginia. Some of these players have changed the way the game is played, and even long after they have retired, players like Lawrence Taylor and Fran Tarkenton are still talked about as some of the very best NFL players of all time.
Vote for who you think are the top NFL players from Virginia and add any of your favorites missing from the list!
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Williamsburg, VirginiaPosition: Linebacker
Age: 62
Teams: North Carolina Tar Heels football, New York Giants
Lawrence Julius Taylor (born February 4, 1959), nicknamed "L.T.", is an American former football player. Taylor played his entire professional career as a linebacker for the New York Giants ...more2
Norfolk, VirginiaAge: 58
Teams: Buffalo Bills, Washington Redskins, Virginia Tech Hokies football
Bruce Bernard Smith (born June 18, 1963) is a former American football defensive end for the Buffalo Bills and the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He was a member of the Buffalo ...more3
Newport News, VirginiaPosition: Quarterback
Age: 41
Teams: Atlanta Falcons, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers
Michael Dwayne Vick (born June 26, 1980) is a former American football quarterback who played 13 seasons in the National Football League, primarily with the Atlanta Falcons and the Philadelphia ...more4
Norfolk, VirginiaPosition: Strong Safety, Safety
Age: 33
Teams: Seattle Seahawks
Kameron Darnel Chancellor (born April 3, 1988) is a former American football strong safety. He played college football at Virginia Tech, and was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the fifth round of ...more5
Blacksburg, VirginiaPosition: Cornerback, Safety, Defensive back
Age: 46
Teams: Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Virginia Cavaliers football
Jamael Orondé "Rondé" Barber (born April 7, 1975) is a former American football defensive back and current sports broadcaster. Barber spent his entire 16-year professional career playing for the ...more6
Blacksburg, VirginiaPosition: Running back
Age: 46
Teams: New York Giants
Atiim Kiambu "Tiki" Barber (; born April 7, 1975) is an American former football running back who played for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL) for ten seasons. He played ...more7
Gladys, VirginiaPosition: Defensive end, Linebacker, Defensive lineman
Age: 57
Charles Lewis Haley (born January 6, 1964) is a former American football linebacker and defensive end who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the San Francisco 49ers (1986–1991, ...more8
Chesapeake, VirginiaDeAngelo Hall
Position: Cornerback
Age: 38
Teams: Washington Redskins, Oakland Raiders, Virginia Tech Hokies football, Atlanta Falcons
DeAngelo Eugene Hall (born November 19, 1983) is a former American football defensive back who played 14 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for Virginia Tech ...more9
Richmond, VirginiaPosition: Quarterback
Age: 81
Teams: Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants
Francis Asbury Tarkenton (born February 3, 1940) is an American former football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). He played in the NFL for 18 seasons, spending the ...more10
Clover, VirginiaPosition: Linebacker
Age: 76
Willie Edward Lanier (born August 21, 1945) is a former American football middle-linebacker who played for the Kansas City Chiefs from 1967 through 1977. He won postseason honors for eight ...more11
Danville, VirginiaHerman Moore
Position: Wide receiver
Age: 52
Herman Joseph Moore (born October 20, 1969) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in National Football League (NFL) for twelve seasons. He played college ...more12
Chesapeake, VirginiaPosition: Safety, Defensive back
Age: 62
Teams: Seattle Seahawks, UCLA Bruins football
Kenneth Mason Easley Jr. (born January 15, 1959) is an American former professional football player who was a strong safety in the National Football League (NFL) for seven seasons during the 1980s. ...more13
Hampton, VirginiaPosition: Quarterback
Age: 32
Teams: Houston Texans
Tyrod Di'allo Taylor (born August 3, 1989) is an American football quarterback for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for Virginia Tech, leading the ...more14
Colonial Beach, VirginiaTorrey Smith
Position: Wide receiver
Age: 32
Teams: Maryland Terrapins football, Baltimore Ravens
James Torrey Smith (born January 26, 1989) is an American football wide receiver for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the University of ...more15
Williamsburg, VirginiaShawn Springs
Position: Cornerback
Age: 46
Teams: Seattle Seahawks, Washington Redskins, New England Patriots, Ohio State Buckeyes football
Shawn Springs (born March 11, 1975) is a former American college and professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL) for 13 seasons. He played college ...more16
Norfolk, VirginiaPosition: Wide receiver
Age: 44
Teams: Pittsburgh Steelers, New York Jets, New York Giants
Plaxico Antonio Burress (born August 12, 1977) is a former American football wide receiver who played 13 seasons in the National Football League. He played college football at Michigan State, and was ...more17
Hampton, VirginiaPosition: Linebacker
Age: 35
Teams: New England Patriots
Jerod Mayo Sr (born February 23, 1986) is an American football coach and former linebacker who spent his entire National Football League (NFL) career playing for the New England Patriots. He played ...more18
Big Stone Gap, VirginiaThomas Jones
Position: Running back
Age: 43
Teams: Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Virginia Cavaliers football, Arizona Cardinals, Chicago Bears, New York Jets
Thomas Jones (born August 19, 1978) is an American actor who performs as Thomas Q. Jones, and a former American football running back who played 12 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He ...more19
Richlands, VirginiaPosition: Tight end
Age: 39
Teams: Pittsburgh Steelers
Earl Heath Miller Jr. (born October 22, 1982) is a former American football tight end who played professionally for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons from ...more20
Ivy, VirginiaKyle Long
Position: Offensive guard
Age: 33
Teams: Kansas City Chiefs
Kyle Howard Long (born December 5, 1988) is an American football guard for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). The son of Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive end Howie Long ...more21
Norfolk, VirginiaPosition: Tight end
Age: 40
Teams: New England Patriots
Benjamin Seth Watson (born December 18, 1980) is an American football tight end for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Patriots 32nd overall in the ...more22
Newport News, VirginiaPosition: Quarterback
Age: 45
Teams: New Orleans Saints, Oakland Raiders
Aaron Lafette Brooks (born March 24, 1976) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Virginia and was drafted by the ...more23
Richmond, VirginiaJamie Sharper
Position: Linebacker
Age: 47
Harry James Sharper Jr. (born November 23, 1974) is a former American football player who played in the NFL from 1997 through 2005. He played college football at the University of Virginia. He is the ...more24
Richmond, VirginiaJames Farrior
Position: Middle Linebacker
Age: 46
Teams: Pittsburgh Steelers, New York Jets
James Alfred Farrior (born January 6, 1975) is a former American football linebacker who played fifteen seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the University ...more25
Fairfax, VirginiaPosition: Linebacker
Age: 37
Teams: San Francisco 49ers
Ahmad Kadar Brooks (born March 14, 1984) is an American former football outside linebacker. He played college football at Virginia, and was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the third round of the ...more
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