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The Best NFL Players From Wisconsin

Updated March 28, 2020 4.6k votes 412 voters 9.9k views52 items

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

Here’s a list of the best NFL players from Wisconsin. While they may not be the most glamorous collection of names on this list, all these players represent the state of Wisconsin with their blue-collar work ethic. They raise some big boys up in the Badger State as you’ll see by the amount of linemen who fill out this list of NFL players from Wisconsin.

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

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J. J. Watt
Waukesha, Wisconsin
Position: Defensive end
Age: 31
Teams: Houston Texans, Wisconsin Badgers football, Central Michigan Chippewas football
Justin James "J. J." Watt (born March 22, 1989) is an American football defensive end for the... more on Wikipedia
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Joe Thomas
Brookfield, Wisconsin
Position: Offensive Lineman
Age: 35
Teams: Wisconsin Badgers football, Cleveland Browns
Joseph Hayden Thomas (born December 4, 1984) is a retired American football offensive tackle... more on Wikipedia
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T.J. Watt
Trent Jordan "T. J." Watt is an American football outside linebacker for the Pittsburgh... more on Wikipedia
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Melvin Gordon
Kenosha, Wisconsin
Position: Running back
Teams: Los Angeles Chargers
Melvin Gordon III (born April 13, 1993) is an American football running back for the Los... more on Wikipedia
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Travis Frederick
Sharon, Wisconsin
Position: Guard, Center
Age: 29
Teams: Dallas Cowboys
Travis Frederick is an American football center for the Dallas Cowboys of the National... more on Wikipedia
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Curly Lambeau
Green Bay, Wisconsin
Position: Running back
Age: Dec. at 67 (1898-1965)
Earl Louis "Curly" Lambeau (April 9, 1898 – June 1, 1965) was a professional American football... more on Wikipedia
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Mike Webster
Tomahawk, Wisconsin
Position: Center
Age: Dec. at 50 (1952-2002)
Teams: Pittsburgh Steelers, Kansas City Chiefs
Michael Lewis Webster (March 18, 1952 – September 24, 2002) was an American football player... more on Wikipedia

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Jim Otto
Wausau, Wisconsin
Position: Linebacker, Center
Age: 82
Teams: Oakland Raiders
James Edwin Otto (born January 5, 1938) is an American former professional football player who... more on Wikipedia
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Jim Leonhard
Ladysmith, Wisconsin
Position: Punt returner, Safety
Age: 37
Teams: New Orleans Saints, Buffalo Bills, Denver Broncos, Baltimore Ravens, Wisconsin Badgers football
James Andrew Leonhard (born October 27, 1982) is the defensive coordinator of the Wisconsin... more on Wikipedia
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Alan Ameche
Kenosha, Wisconsin
Position: Running back, Fullback
Age: Dec. at 55 (1933-1988)
Alan Ameche (; June 1, 1933 – August 8, 1988), nicknamed "The Iron Horse", or simply "The... more on Wikipedia
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Elroy Hirsch
Wausau, Wisconsin
Position: Running back, Wide receiver
Age: Dec. at 81 (1923-2004)
Elroy Leon "Crazylegs" Hirsch (June 17, 1923 – January 28, 2004) was an American football... more on Wikipedia
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Mark Tauscher
Marshfield, Wisconsin
Position: Tackle, Offensive Lineman
Age: 43
Mark Tauscher (; born June 17, 1977) is a former American football offensive tackle in the... more on Wikipedia
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Lance Kendricks
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Position: Tight end
Age: 32
Teams: St. Louis Rams, Wisconsin Badgers football
Lance Ronnie Kendricks (born January 30, 1988) is an American football tight end for the New... more on Wikipedia
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Fred Thurston
Altoona, Wisconsin
Position: Offensive Lineman, Guard
Age: 86
Teams: Baltimore Colts, Green Bay Packers, Valparaiso Crusaders football
Frederick Charles "Fuzzy" Thurston (December 29, 1933 – December 14, 2014) was an American... more on Wikipedia
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John McNally
New Richmond, Wisconsin
Position: Running back
Age: Dec. at 82 (1903-1985)
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Rocky Bleier
Appleton, Grand Chute
Position: Running back, Halfback, Fullback
Age: 74
Teams: Pittsburgh Steelers
Robert Patrick "Rocky" Bleier (ˈblaɪər, BLAI-yer, born March 5, 1946) is an American former... more on Wikipedia
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Trae Waynes
Trae Waynes is an American football cornerback for the Minnesota Vikings of the National... more on Wikipedia
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Dave Krieg
Iola, Wisconsin
Position: Quarterback
Age: 61
Teams: Seattle Seahawks, Tennessee Oilers, Arizona Cardinals, Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions
David Michael Krieg ( KRAYG; born October 20, 1958) is a former American football quarterback... more on Wikipedia
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Arnie Herber
Green Bay, Wisconsin
Position: Quarterback
Age: Dec. at 59 (1910-1969)
Arnold Charles Herber (April 2, 1910 – October 14, 1969) was a professional quarterback in... more on Wikipedia
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Tim Krumrie
Menomonie, Wisconsin
Position: Defensive tackle, Tackle, Nose tackle
Age: 60
Timothy Alan Krumrie (born May 20, 1960) is a former American football nose tackle who played... more on Wikipedia
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Jim Flanigan
Green Bay, Wisconsin
Position: Defensive tackle, Tackle
Age: 49
James Michael Flanigan Jr. (born August 27, 1971 in Green Bay, Wisconsin) is a former American... more on Wikipedia
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John Anderson
Waukesha, Wisconsin
Position: Linebacker
Age: 64
Roger John Anderson (born February 14, 1956) is a former American football player. A native of... more on Wikipedia
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Casey Rabach
Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
Position: Center
Age: 43
Teams: Washington Redskins
Casey Edward Rabach (; born September 24, 1977) is a former American football center. He was... more on Wikipedia
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John Matuszak
USA, Wisconsin
Age: Died at 39 (1950-1989)
Teams: Houston Oilers, Washington Redskins, Oakland Raiders, Houston Texans, Kansas City Chiefs
John Daniel Matuszak (October 25, 1950 – June 17, 1989) was an American football defensive end... more on Wikipedia
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Matt Turk
Greenfield, Wisconsin
Position: Punter
Age: 52
Teams: Houston Texans
Matthew Edward "Matt" Turk (born June 16, 1968) is a former American football punter. He was... more on Wikipedia

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