Best NFL players born in Nevada

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October 15, 2025
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Best NFL players born in Nevada

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 Nevada.

Using data from Pro Football Reference, Stacker compiled a ranking of the best NFL players born in Nevada. 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 Nevada have left the biggest legacy in NFL history.

#47. Darnell Washington (TE) (tie)
- City: Las Vegas
- Years played: 2023-2024
- Games played: 34
- Weighted career value: 3

#47. DeShone Myles (MLB) (tie)
- City: Las Vegas
- Years played: 1998-2001
- Games played: 18
- Weighted career value: 3

#47. Josh Barrett (DB) (tie)
- City: Reno
- Years played: 2008-2011
- Games played: 25
- Weighted career value: 3

#47. Tony Graziani (QB) (tie)
- City: Las Vegas
- Years played: 1997-1999
- Games played: 18
- Weighted career value: 3

#44. Ben Jacobs (OLB) (tie)
- City: Las Vegas
- Years played: 2011-2018
- Games played: 73
- Weighted career value: 4

#44. Brevin Jordan (TE) (tie)
- City: Las Vegas
- Years played: 2021-2024
- Games played: 36
- Weighted career value: 4

#44. Jonah Laulu (DT) (tie)
- City: Las Vegas
- Years played: 2024-2024
- Games played: 17
- Weighted career value: 4

#42. Lee White (RB) (tie)
- City: Las Vegas
- Years played: 1968-1972
- Games played: 44
- Weighted career value: 5

#42. Quinton Carter (DB) (tie)
- City: Las Vegas
- Years played: 2011-2014
- Games played: 30
- Weighted career value: 5

#39. Daniel Bellinger (TE) (tie)
- City: Las Vegas
- Years played: 2022-2024 (2 years as starter)
- Games played: 46
- Weighted career value: 6

#39. Kerwynn Williams (RB) (tie)
- City: Las Vegas
- Years played: 2013-2017
- Games played: 40
- Weighted career value: 6

#39. Stevenson Sylvester (LILB) (tie)
- City: Las Vegas
- Years played: 2010-2013
- Games played: 50
- Weighted career value: 6

#35. Duke Williams (SS) (tie)
- City: Reno
- Years played: 2013-2016
- Games played: 58
- Weighted career value: 8

#35. Ken Mitchell (LB) (tie)
- City: Denio
- Years played: 1973-1974
- Games played: 28
- Weighted career value: 8

#35. Nick Bell (RB) (tie)
- City: Las Vegas
- Years played: 1991-1993
- Games played: 35
- Weighted career value: 8

#35. Robin Sendlein (LOLB) (tie)
- City: Las Vegas
- Years played: 1981-1985
- Games played: 72
- Weighted career value: 8

#34. Tony Fields (LB)
- City: Las Vegas
- Years played: 2021-2024
- Games played: 45
- Weighted career value: 9

#32. Jo-Jo Townsell (WR) (tie)
- City: Reno
- Years played: 1985-1990
- Games played: 83
- Weighted career value: 10

#32. Vernon Fox (DB) (tie)
- City: Las Vegas
- Years played: 2002-2009
- Games played: 98
- Weighted career value: 10

#30. Korey Toomer (ILB) (tie)
- City: Las Vegas
- Years played: 2014-2018
- Games played: 53
- Weighted career value: 11

#30. LeShaun Sims (CB) (tie)
- City: Las Vegas
- Years played: 2016-2020
- Games played: 69
- Weighted career value: 11

#29. Dalton Kincaid (TE)
- City: Las Vegas
- Years played: 2023-2024 (2 years as starter)
- Games played: 29
- Weighted career value: 12

#24. Billy Winn (DT) (tie)
- City: Las Vegas
- Years played: 2012-2020 (2 years as starter)
- Games played: 74
- Weighted career value: 15

#24. Frank Hawkins (RB) (tie)
- City: Las Vegas
- Years played: 1981-1987 (2 years as starter)
- Games played: 88
- Weighted career value: 15

#24. Grey Ruegamer (C) (tie)
- City: Las Vegas
- Years played: 2000-2008
- Games played: 124
- Weighted career value: 15

#24. Nick Gates (T) (tie)
- City: Las Vegas
- Years played: 2019-2024 (2 years as starter)
- Games played: 66
- Weighted career value: 15

#24. Rick Kay (LB) (tie)
- City: Henderson
- Years played: 1973-1977
- Games played: 43
- Weighted career value: 15

#22. Billy Campfield (RB) (tie)
- City: Las Vegas
- Years played: 1978-1983
- Games played: 73
- Weighted career value: 16

#22. Tommy Bennett (DB) (tie)
- City: Las Vegas
- Years played: 1996-2001 (2 years as starter)
- Games played: 79
- Weighted career value: 16

#20. Chris Carr (DB) (tie)
- City: Reno
- Years played: 2005-2013
- Games played: 125
- Weighted career value: 17

#20. Ed Pine (LB) (tie)
- City: Reno
- Years played: 1962-1965 (2 years as starter)
- Games played: 50
- Weighted career value: 17

#19. Miles Killebrew (SS)
- City: Henderson
- Years played: 2016-2024
- Games played: 146
- Pro Bowl selections: 2
- All-Pro selections (1st team): 1
- Weighted career value: 18

#18. Rhamondre Stevenson (RB)
- City: Las Vegas
- Years played: 2021-2024 (2 years as starter)
- Games played: 56
- Weighted career value: 22

#15. Eric Sanders (T) (tie)
- City: Reno
- Years played: 1981-1992
- Games played: 158
- Weighted career value: 23

#15. Jerrol Williams (LOLB) (tie)
- City: Las Vegas
- Years played: 1989-1996
- Games played: 85
- Weighted career value: 23

#15. Puka Nacua (WR) (tie)
- City: Las Vegas
- Years played: 2023-2024
- Games played: 28
- Pro Bowl selections: 1
- Weighted career value: 23

#14. Ed Hartwell (LB)
- City: Las Vegas
- Years played: 2001-2006 (3 years as starter)
- Games played: 77
- Weighted career value: 28

#13. Brandon Marshall (OLB)
- City: Las Vegas
- Years played: 2012-2018 (4 years as starter)
- Games played: 74
- Weighted career value: 30

#12. Andre Dyson (DB)
- City: Las Vegas
- Years played: 2001-2007 (5 years as starter)
- Games played: 96
- Weighted career value: 31

#11. Harvey Dahl (T)
- City: Fallon
- Years played: 2006-2013 (6 years as starter)
- Games played: 87
- Weighted career value: 32

#9. Brian Kelly (DB) (tie)
- City: Las Vegas
- Years played: 1998-2008 (5 years as starter)
- Games played: 141
- Weighted career value: 36

#9. Will Hernandez (G) (tie)
- City: Las Vegas
- Years played: 2018-2024 (5 years as starter)
- Games played: 97
- Weighted career value: 36

#7. Brandon Aiyuk (WR) (tie)
- City: Reno
- Years played: 2020-2024 (5 years as starter)
- Games played: 69
- Weighted career value: 39

#7. Keith Kartz (C) (tie)
- City: Las Vegas
- Years played: 1987-1993 (6 years as starter)
- Games played: 100
- Weighted career value: 39

#5. Kyle Van Noy (OLB) (tie)
- City: Reno
- Years played: 2014-2024 (7 years as starter)
- Games played: 158
- Pro Bowl selections: 1
- Weighted career value: 58

#5. Max McGee (E) (tie)
- City: Saxon City
- Years played: 1954-1967 (9 years as starter)
- Games played: 148
- Pro Bowl selections: 1
- Weighted career value: 58

#4. Ronnie Stanley (T)
- City: Las Vegas
- Years played: 2016-2024 (7 years as starter)
- Games played: 104
- Pro Bowl selections: 2
- All-Pro selections (1st team): 1
- Weighted career value: 59

#3. DeMarco Murray (RB)
- City: Las Vegas
- Years played: 2011-2017 (7 years as starter)
- Games played: 99
- Pro Bowl selections: 3
- All-Pro selections (1st team): 1
- Weighted career value: 60

#2. Lawrence Guy (DT)
- City: Las Vegas
- Years played: 2012-2024 (7 years as starter)
- Games played: 181
- Weighted career value: 63

#1. Steven Jackson (RB)
- City: Las Vegas
- Years played: 2004-2015 (10 years as starter)
- Games played: 160
- Pro Bowl selections: 3
- Weighted career value: 75

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