Best NFL players born in Arizona
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 Arizona.
Using data from Pro Football Reference, Stacker compiled a ranking of the best NFL players born in Arizona. 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 Arizona have left the biggest legacy in NFL history.
#47. J.J. Jansen (C) (tie)
- City: Phoenix
- Years played: 2009-2024
- Games played: 260
- Pro Bowl selections: 1
- Weighted career value: 21
#47. Pete Mandley (WR) (tie)
- City: Phoenix
- Years played: 1984-1990 (3 years as starter)
- Games played: 92
- Weighted career value: 21
#47. Roy Lopez (DT) (tie)
- City: Tempe
- Years played: 2021-2024 (3 years as starter)
- Games played: 63
- Weighted career value: 21
#47. Terry Fair (DB) (tie)
- City: Phoenix
- Years played: 1998-2005 (4 years as starter)
- Games played: 60
- Weighted career value: 21
#46. Tim Smith (WR)
- City: Tucson
- Years played: 1980-1986 (3 years as starter)
- Games played: 90
- Weighted career value: 23
#45. Randy Robbins (DB)
- City: Casa Grande
- Years played: 1984-1992 (2 years as starter)
- Games played: 131
- Weighted career value: 24
#44. Mike Pollak (C)
- City: Scottsdale
- Years played: 2008-2014 (2 years as starter)
- Games played: 81
- Weighted career value: 26
#42. Levi Wallace (CB) (tie)
- City: Tucson
- Years played: 2018-2024 (6 years as starter)
- Games played: 96
- Weighted career value: 27
#42. Wes Schweitzer (T) (tie)
- City: Scottsdale
- Years played: 2017-2024 (3 years as starter)
- Games played: 90
- Weighted career value: 27
#41. Zach Miller (TE)
- City: Tempe
- Years played: 2007-2014 (7 years as starter)
- Games played: 110
- Pro Bowl selections: 1
- Weighted career value: 28
#40. Mike Pagel (QB)
- City: Douglas
- Years played: 1982-1993 (4 years as starter)
- Games played: 132
- Weighted career value: 29
#39. Paul Robinson (RB)
- City: Tucson
- Years played: 1968-1973 (5 years as starter)
- Games played: 79
- Pro Bowl selections: 2
- All-Pro selections (1st team): 1
- Weighted career value: 30
#38. Tyeler Davison (DT)
- City: Phoenix
- Years played: 2015-2022 (6 years as starter)
- Games played: 111
- Weighted career value: 31
#37. Danny Villa (T)
- City: Nogales
- Years played: 1987-1998 (6 years as starter)
- Games played: 157
- Weighted career value: 32
#33. Bill Lueck (G) (tie)
- City: Buckeye
- Years played: 1968-1975 (7 years as starter)
- Games played: 101
- Weighted career value: 33
#33. Byron Murphy (CB) (tie)
- City: Scottsdale
- Years played: 2019-2024 (5 years as starter)
- Games played: 87
- Pro Bowl selections: 1
- Weighted career value: 33
#33. Devon Kennard (OLB) (tie)
- City: Phoenix
- Years played: 2014-2022 (5 years as starter)
- Games played: 118
- Weighted career value: 33
#33. Trent Murphy (DE) (tie)
- City: Scottsdale
- Years played: 2014-2020 (4 years as starter)
- Games played: 86
- Weighted career value: 33
#32. Eric Thomas (DB)
- City: Tucson
- Years played: 1987-1995 (5 years as starter)
- Games played: 111
- Pro Bowl selections: 1
- Weighted career value: 35
#30. Brock Purdy (QB) (tie)
- City: Queen Creek
- Years played: 2022-2024 (2 years as starter)
- Games played: 40
- Pro Bowl selections: 1
- Weighted career value: 36
#30. Prince Amukamara (CB) (tie)
- City: Glendale
- Years played: 2011-2019 (8 years as starter)
- Games played: 113
- Weighted career value: 36
#29. Brooks Reed (DL)
- City: Tucson
- Years played: 2011-2020 (6 years as starter)
- Games played: 131
- Weighted career value: 37
#26. Amos Marsh (HB) (tie)
- City: Williams
- Years played: 1961-1967 (5 years as starter)
- Games played: 95
- Weighted career value: 38
#26. Blake Martinez (ILB) (tie)
- City: Tucson
- Years played: 2016-2023 (5 years as starter)
- Games played: 85
- Weighted career value: 38
#26. Brenden Stai (G) (tie)
- City: Phoenix
- Years played: 1995-2002 (7 years as starter)
- Games played: 105
- Weighted career value: 38
#25. Frank Garcia (C)
- City: Phoenix
- Years played: 1995-2003 (5 years as starter)
- Games played: 125
- Weighted career value: 39
#24. Christian Kirk (WR)
- City: Scottsdale
- Years played: 2018-2024 (7 years as starter)
- Games played: 93
- Weighted career value: 41
#22. Levi Jones (T) (tie)
- City: Eloy
- Years played: 2002-2009 (7 years as starter)
- Games played: 103
- Weighted career value: 42
#22. Myles Jack (OLB) (tie)
- City: Scottsdale
- Years played: 2016-2023 (7 years as starter)
- Games played: 106
- Weighted career value: 42
#21. Todd Heap (TE)
- City: Mesa
- Years played: 2001-2012 (8 years as starter)
- Games played: 145
- Pro Bowl selections: 2
- Weighted career value: 43
#20. Byron Evans (LB)
- City: Phoenix
- Years played: 1987-1994 (6 years as starter)
- Games played: 113
- Weighted career value: 45
#19. Rodney Peete (QB)
- City: Mesa
- Years played: 1989-2004 (7 years as starter)
- Games played: 104
- Weighted career value: 46
#18. Ron Jessie (WR)
- City: Yuma
- Years played: 1971-1981 (6 years as starter)
- Games played: 138
- Pro Bowl selections: 1
- Weighted career value: 47
#15. Lyle Sendlein (C) (tie)
- City: Scottsdale
- Years played: 2007-2015 (8 years as starter)
- Games played: 136
- Weighted career value: 48
#15. Mark Andrews (TE) (tie)
- City: Scottsdale
- Years played: 2018-2024 (3 years as starter)
- Games played: 104
- Pro Bowl selections: 3
- All-Pro selections (1st team): 1
- Weighted career value: 48
#15. Steve Jordan (TE) (tie)
- City: Phoenix
- Years played: 1982-1994 (10 years as starter)
- Games played: 176
- Pro Bowl selections: 6
- Weighted career value: 48
#13. John Tait (T) (tie)
- City: Phoenix
- Years played: 1999-2008 (9 years as starter)
- Games played: 148
- Weighted career value: 51
#13. Kyle Kosier (G) (tie)
- City: Peoria
- Years played: 2002-2011 (8 years as starter)
- Games played: 143
- Weighted career value: 51
#12. Andrus Peat (T)
- City: Mesa
- Years played: 2015-2024 (7 years as starter)
- Games played: 126
- Pro Bowl selections: 3
- Weighted career value: 53
#11. Na'il Diggs (LB)
- City: Phoenix
- Years played: 2000-2011 (10 years as starter)
- Games played: 170
- Weighted career value: 55
#10. Mike Brown (DB)
- City: Scottsdale
- Years played: 2000-2009 (7 years as starter)
- Games played: 116
- Pro Bowl selections: 1
- All-Pro selections (1st team): 1
- Weighted career value: 56
#9. Fred Carr (LB)
- City: Phoenix
- Years played: 1968-1977 (8 years as starter)
- Games played: 140
- Pro Bowl selections: 3
- Weighted career value: 60
#8. Everson Griffen (DE)
- City: Avondale
- Years played: 2010-2021 (6 years as starter)
- Games played: 170
- Pro Bowl selections: 4
- Weighted career value: 67
#7. Ryan Fitzpatrick (QB)
- City: Gilbert
- Years played: 2005-2021 (10 years as starter)
- Games played: 166
- Weighted career value: 78
#6. Curley Culp (DT)
- City: Yuma
- Years played: 1968-1981 (11 years as starter)
- Games played: 179
- Pro Bowl selections: 6
- All-Pro selections (1st team): 1
- Weighted career value: 80
#5. Darren Woodson (DB)
- City: Phoenix
- Years played: 1992-2003 (11 years as starter)
- Games played: 178
- Pro Bowl selections: 5
- All-Pro selections (1st team): 3
- Weighted career value: 81
#4. Bart Oates (C)
- City: Mesa
- Years played: 1985-1995 (11 years as starter)
- Games played: 172
- Pro Bowl selections: 5
- Weighted career value: 82
#3. Danny White (QB)
- City: Mesa
- Years played: 1976-1988 (6 years as starter)
- Games played: 166
- Pro Bowl selections: 1
- Weighted career value: 86
#2. Cameron Jordan (DE)
- City: Chandler
- Years played: 2011-2024 (14 years as starter)
- Games played: 226
- Pro Bowl selections: 8
- All-Pro selections (1st team): 1
- Weighted career value: 106
#1. Randall McDaniel (G)
- City: Phoenix
- Years played: 1988-2001 (14 years as starter)
- Games played: 222
- Pro Bowl selections: 12
- All-Pro selections (1st team): 7
- Weighted career value: 129
