Best NFL players born in Oregon
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 Oregon.
Using data from Pro Football Reference, Stacker compiled a ranking of the best NFL players born in Oregon. 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 Oregon have left the biggest legacy in NFL history.
#49. Neil Elshire (DE) (tie)
- City: Salem
- Years played: 1981-1986 (2 years as starter)
- Games played: 63
- Weighted career value: 15
#49. Tom Drougas (T) (tie)
- City: Portland
- Years played: 1972-1976
- Games played: 66
- Weighted career value: 15
#48. Woody Green (RB)
- City: Warren
- Years played: 1974-1976 (3 years as starter)
- Games played: 28
- Weighted career value: 16
#47. Kevin Boss (TE)
- City: Corvallis
- Years played: 2007-2012 (4 years as starter)
- Games played: 74
- Weighted career value: 17
#42. Bob Newland (WR) (tie)
- City: Medford
- Years played: 1971-1974 (3 years as starter)
- Games played: 56
- Weighted career value: 18
#42. Bruce Anderson (DE) (tie)
- City: Coos Bay
- Years played: 1966-1970 (3 years as starter)
- Games played: 59
- Weighted career value: 18
#42. David Mayo (ILB) (tie)
- City: Scappoose
- Years played: 2015-2023
- Games played: 132
- Weighted career value: 18
#42. Dick Daniels (DB) (tie)
- City: Portland
- Years played: 1966-1970 (2 years as starter)
- Games played: 53
- Weighted career value: 18
#42. Josh Bidwell (P) (tie)
- City: Winston
- Years played: 2000-2010
- Games played: 148
- Pro Bowl selections: 1
- Weighted career value: 18
#40. Scott Eaton (DB) (tie)
- City: Salem
- Years played: 1967-1971 (5 years as starter)
- Games played: 60
- Weighted career value: 19
#40. Talanoa Hufanga (S) (tie)
- City: Corvallis
- Years played: 2021-2024 (2 years as starter)
- Games played: 49
- Pro Bowl selections: 1
- All-Pro selections (1st team): 1
- Weighted career value: 19
#39. Robb Thomas (WR)
- City: Portland
- Years played: 1989-1998 (3 years as starter)
- Games played: 136
- Weighted career value: 21
#37. Dick James (HB) (tie)
- City: Grants Pass
- Years played: 1956-1965 (7 years as starter)
- Games played: 117
- Pro Bowl selections: 1
- Weighted career value: 22
#37. Tom Blanchard (P) (tie)
- City: Grants Pass
- Years played: 1971-1981
- Games played: 148
- Weighted career value: 22
#35. Derek Anderson (QB) (tie)
- City: Portland
- Years played: 2006-2018 (3 years as starter)
- Games played: 78
- Pro Bowl selections: 1
- Weighted career value: 23
#35. Riley Mattson (T) (tie)
- City: Portland
- Years played: 1961-1966 (4 years as starter)
- Games played: 68
- Weighted career value: 23
#34. Paul McQuistan (T)
- City: Lebanon
- Years played: 2006-2014 (2 years as starter)
- Games played: 97
- Weighted career value: 24
#33. Tyrell Williams (WR)
- City: Salem
- Years played: 2015-2021 (4 years as starter)
- Games played: 70
- Weighted career value: 25
#32. John Schuhmacher (G)
- City: Salem
- Years played: 1978-1985 (4 years as starter)
- Games played: 69
- Weighted career value: 26
#31. Jeff Hart (T)
- City: Portland
- Years played: 1975-1983 (5 years as starter)
- Games played: 99
- Weighted career value: 29
#28. Brad Badger (G) (tie)
- City: Corvallis
- Years played: 1997-2007 (4 years as starter)
- Games played: 134
- Weighted career value: 30
#28. J.J. Birden (WR) (tie)
- City: Portland
- Years played: 1990-1996 (5 years as starter)
- Games played: 93
- Weighted career value: 30
#28. Kendrick Bourne (WR) (tie)
- City: Portland
- Years played: 2017-2024
- Games played: 111
- Weighted career value: 30
#26. Joey Harrington (QB) (tie)
- City: Portland
- Years played: 2002-2007 (6 years as starter)
- Games played: 81
- Weighted career value: 31
#26. Ron East (DT) (tie)
- City: Portland
- Years played: 1967-1977 (5 years as starter)
- Games played: 137
- Weighted career value: 31
#25. Chad Cota (DB)
- City: Ashland
- Years played: 1995-2002 (5 years as starter)
- Games played: 125
- Weighted career value: 34
#24. Mike Zandofsky (G)
- City: Corvallis
- Years played: 1989-1997 (4 years as starter)
- Games played: 116
- Weighted career value: 35
#23. Rick Redman (MLB)
- City: Portland
- Years played: 1965-1973 (7 years as starter)
- Games played: 100
- Pro Bowl selections: 1
- Weighted career value: 36
#21. Bob Horn (LB) (tie)
- City: Salem
- Years played: 1976-1983 (5 years as starter)
- Games played: 109
- Weighted career value: 37
#21. Kailee Wong (LOLB) (tie)
- City: Eugene
- Years played: 1998-2006 (6 years as starter)
- Games played: 123
- Weighted career value: 37
#20. Mike Remmers (T)
- City: Portland
- Years played: 2013-2022 (6 years as starter)
- Games played: 104
- Weighted career value: 38
#19. Ken Fantetti (LB)
- City: Toledo
- Years played: 1979-1985 (5 years as starter)
- Games played: 95
- Weighted career value: 39
#18. Andy Maurer (G)
- City: Silverton
- Years played: 1970-1977 (8 years as starter)
- Games played: 109
- Weighted career value: 41
#17. Pete Brock (C)
- City: Portland
- Years played: 1976-1987 (6 years as starter)
- Games played: 154
- Weighted career value: 42
#15. L.J. Shelton (T) (tie)
- City: Corvallis
- Years played: 1999-2008 (8 years as starter)
- Games played: 146
- Weighted career value: 43
#15. Matt Slauson (G) (tie)
- City: Sweet Home
- Years played: 2009-2018 (6 years as starter)
- Games played: 116
- Weighted career value: 43
#14. Jeff Faine (C)
- City: Milwaukie
- Years played: 2003-2012 (8 years as starter)
- Games played: 125
- Weighted career value: 45
#13. Mike Walter (LB)
- City: Salem
- Years played: 1983-1993 (7 years as starter)
- Games played: 149
- Weighted career value: 46
#9. Ahmad Rashad (WR) (tie)
- City: Portland
- Years played: 1972-1982 (10 years as starter)
- Games played: 139
- Pro Bowl selections: 4
- Weighted career value: 56
#9. Jerry Smith (TE) (tie)
- City: Eugene
- Years played: 1965-1977 (10 years as starter)
- Games played: 168
- Pro Bowl selections: 2
- All-Pro selections (1st team): 1
- Weighted career value: 56
#9. Jordan Poyer (S) (tie)
- City: Dallas
- Years played: 2013-2024 (8 years as starter)
- Games played: 171
- Pro Bowl selections: 1
- All-Pro selections (1st team): 1
- Weighted career value: 56
#9. Mike Wahle (G) (tie)
- City: Portland
- Years played: 1998-2008 (9 years as starter)
- Games played: 152
- Pro Bowl selections: 1
- Weighted career value: 56
#7. Jerry Sherk (DT) (tie)
- City: Grants Pass
- Years played: 1970-1981 (9 years as starter)
- Games played: 147
- Pro Bowl selections: 4
- All-Pro selections (1st team): 1
- Weighted career value: 57
#7. Scott Gragg (T) (tie)
- City: Silverton
- Years played: 1995-2005 (9 years as starter)
- Games played: 172
- Weighted career value: 57
#6. Joe Phillips (NT)
- City: Portland
- Years played: 1986-1999 (10 years as starter)
- Games played: 200
- Weighted career value: 58
#5. Justin Herbert (QB)
- City: Eugene
- Years played: 2020-2024 (5 years as starter)
- Games played: 79
- Pro Bowl selections: 1
- Weighted career value: 64
#4. Neil Lomax (QB)
- City: Portland
- Years played: 1981-1988 (7 years as starter)
- Games played: 108
- Pro Bowl selections: 2
- Weighted career value: 70
#3. Dave Wilcox (LB)
- City: Ontario
- Years played: 1964-1974 (11 years as starter)
- Games played: 153
- Pro Bowl selections: 7
- All-Pro selections (1st team): 2
- Weighted career value: 74
#2. Stan Brock (T)
- City: Portland
- Years played: 1980-1995 (16 years as starter)
- Games played: 234
- Weighted career value: 78
#1. Ndamukong Suh (DT)
- City: Portland
- Years played: 2010-2022 (12 years as starter)
- Games played: 199
- Pro Bowl selections: 5
- All-Pro selections (1st team): 3
- Weighted career value: 100
