Best NFL players born in Alaska

Football has long been woven into the cultural fabric of America, and every state has produced its share of gridiron legends. From Hall of Fame quarterbacks to record-setting receivers and defensive stalwarts, some of the NFL's greatest talents trace their roots back to Alaska.

Using data from Pro Football Reference, Stacker compiled a ranking of the best NFL players born in Alaska. Players were ranked by weighted career approximate value (AV), a metric developed by Pro Football Reference that measures overall career impact. Data is as of the start of the 2025 NFL season.

This list highlights players who made their mark on the league—some remembered for their longevity, others for their peak dominance. Read on to see which football stars born in Alaska have left the biggest legacy in NFL history.

#12. Brandon Pili (DT) (tie)
- City: Anchorage
- Years played: 2023-2024
- Games played: 12
- Weighted career value: 1

#12. David Veikune (DE) (tie)
- City: Anchorage
- Years played: 2009-2010
- Games played: 14
- Weighted career value: 1

#12. Edefuan Ulofoshio (LB) (tie)
- City: Anchorage
- Years played: 2024-2024
- Games played: 4
- Weighted career value: 1

#10. Bob Rozier (DE) (tie)
- City: Anchorage
- Years played: 1979-1979
- Games played: 6
- Weighted career value: 2

#10. Sammy Lilly (DB) (tie)
- City: Anchorage
- Years played: 1989-1992
- Games played: 50
- Weighted career value: 2

#9. Tyree Wilson (DE)
- City: Anchorage
- Years played: 2023-2024
- Games played: 33
- Weighted career value: 5

#8. Shane Bonham (DT)
- City: Fairbanks
- Years played: 1994-1999
- Games played: 76
- Weighted career value: 6

#7. Reggie Walker (OLB)
- City: Fairbanks
- Years played: 2009-2014
- Games played: 75
- Weighted career value: 7

#6. Zackary Bowman (DB)
- City: Anchorage
- Years played: 2008-2015
- Games played: 99
- Weighted career value: 15

#5. Steve Smith (WR)
- City: Anchorage
- Years played: 2007-2012
- Games played: 64
- Pro Bowl selections: 1
- Weighted career value: 23

#4. Chris Kuper (G)
- City: Anchorage
- Years played: 2006-2013 (5 years as starter)
- Games played: 90
- Weighted career value: 35

#3. Travis Hall (DT)
- City: Kenai
- Years played: 1995-2005 (6 years as starter)
- Games played: 150
- Weighted career value: 41

#2. Daryn Colledge (T)
- City: Fairbanks
- Years played: 2006-2014 (9 years as starter)
- Games played: 141
- Weighted career value: 57

#1. Mark Schlereth (G)
- City: Anchorage
- Years played: 1989-2000 (8 years as starter)
- Games played: 156
- Pro Bowl selections: 2
- Weighted career value: 66