Best NFL players born in Wyoming
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 Wyoming.
Using data from Pro Football Reference, Stacker compiled a ranking of the best NFL players born in Wyoming. 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 Wyoming have left the biggest legacy in NFL history.
#28. Phil Harris (DB)
- City: Jackson Hole
- Years played: 1966-1966
- Games played: 14
- Weighted career value: 1
#25. Brett Collins (LB) (tie)
- City: Sheridan
- Years played: 1992-1994
- Games played: 27
- Weighted career value: 2
#25. Doug Miller (LB) (tie)
- City: Cheyenne
- Years played: 1993-1994
- Games played: 23
- Weighted career value: 2
#25. John Chick (DE) (tie)
- City: Gillette
- Years played: 2011-2012
- Games played: 19
- Weighted career value: 2
#24. Don Westbrook (WR)
- City: Cheyenne
- Years played: 1977-1981
- Games played: 71
- Weighted career value: 4
#23. Jacob Bobenmoyer (LS)
- City: Cheyenne
- Years played: 2020-2024
- Games played: 80
- Weighted career value: 5
#22. John Wendling (DB)
- City: Cody
- Years played: 2007-2013
- Games played: 110
- Weighted career value: 7
#20. Chris Prosinski (DB) (tie)
- City: Buffalo
- Years played: 2011-2017
- Games played: 88
- Weighted career value: 10
#20. Craig Baynham (HB) (tie)
- City: Casper
- Years played: 1967-1972 (2 years as starter)
- Games played: 50
- Weighted career value: 10
#18. John Burrough (DE) (tie)
- City: Laramie
- Years played: 1995-2002
- Games played: 89
- Weighted career value: 11
#18. Tony Berti (T) (tie)
- City: Rock Springs
- Years played: 1995-1997 (2 years as starter)
- Games played: 33
- Weighted career value: 11
#17. Jim Crawford (HB)
- City: Greybull
- Years played: 1960-1964 (2 years as starter)
- Games played: 54
- Weighted career value: 14
#16. Taven Bryan (DT)
- City: Casper
- Years played: 2018-2024 (4 years as starter)
- Games played: 113
- Weighted career value: 22
#15. Brady Poppinga (ROLB)
- City: Evanston
- Years played: 2005-2012 (4 years as starter)
- Games played: 100
- Weighted career value: 25
#14. Dennis Havig (G)
- City: Powell
- Years played: 1972-1977 (4 years as starter)
- Games played: 76
- Weighted career value: 26
#13. Logan Wilson (OLB)
- City: Casper
- Years played: 2020-2024 (4 years as starter)
- Games played: 68
- Weighted career value: 29
#12. Adam Archuleta (DB)
- City: Rock Springs
- Years played: 2001-2007 (7 years as starter)
- Games played: 103
- Weighted career value: 31
#11. Nick Bebout (T)
- City: Riverton
- Years played: 1973-1980 (4 years as starter)
- Games played: 97
- Weighted career value: 33
#9. Chris Cooley (TE) (tie)
- City: Powell
- Years played: 2004-2012 (6 years as starter)
- Games played: 117
- Pro Bowl selections: 2
- Weighted career value: 34
#9. Jerry Hill (RB) (tie)
- City: Torrington
- Years played: 1961-1970 (5 years as starter)
- Games played: 102
- Weighted career value: 34
#8. Pat Matson (G)
- City: Laramie
- Years played: 1966-1975 (6 years as starter)
- Games played: 132
- Weighted career value: 43
#7. Marlin McKeever (LB)
- City: Cheyenne
- Years played: 1961-1973 (9 years as starter)
- Games played: 162
- Pro Bowl selections: 1
- Weighted career value: 48
#5. Gail Cogdill (SE) (tie)
- City: Worland
- Years played: 1960-1970 (8 years as starter)
- Games played: 127
- Pro Bowl selections: 3
- Weighted career value: 53
#5. Zane Beadles (T) (tie)
- City: Casper
- Years played: 2010-2018 (7 years as starter)
- Games played: 137
- Pro Bowl selections: 1
- Weighted career value: 53
#4. Don Cockroft (K)
- City: Cheyenne
- Years played: 1968-1980
- Games played: 188
- Weighted career value: 54
#3. Brett Keisel (DE)
- City: Greybull
- Years played: 2002-2014 (8 years as starter)
- Games played: 156
- Pro Bowl selections: 1
- Weighted career value: 58
#2. Jack Snow (WR)
- City: Rock Springs
- Years played: 1965-1975 (10 years as starter)
- Games played: 150
- Pro Bowl selections: 1
- Weighted career value: 61
#1. Boyd Dowler (FL)
- City: Rock Springs
- Years played: 1959-1971 (12 years as starter)
- Games played: 162
- Pro Bowl selections: 2
- Weighted career value: 75
