Best NFL players born in Vermont

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 Vermont.

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

#5. Ricky Parker (DB)
- City: Burlington
- Years played: 1997-1997
- Games played: 12
- Weighted career value: 1

#4. Scott Curtis (LB)
- City: Burlington
- Years played: 1988-1990
- Games played: 41
- Weighted career value: 3

#3. Bob Laraba (RLB)
- City: Sheldon
- Years played: 1960-1961
- Games played: 28
- Weighted career value: 13

#2. Bob Yates (T)
- City: Montpelier
- Years played: 1961-1965 (2 years as starter)
- Games played: 68
- Weighted career value: 18

#1. Steve Wisniewski (G)
- City: Rutland
- Years played: 1989-2001 (13 years as starter)
- Games played: 206
- Pro Bowl selections: 8
- All-Pro selections (1st team): 2
- Weighted career value: 102