Best NFL players born in New Hampshire

Best NFL players born in New Hampshire

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 New Hampshire.

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

#10. Hunter Long (TE)

- City: Exeter

- Years played: 2021-2024

- Games played: 37

- Weighted career value: 1

#9. Steve Corbett (G)

- City: Dover

- Years played: 1975-1975

- Games played: 14

- Weighted career value: 3

#7. John Bosa (DE) (tie)

- City: Keene

- Years played: 1987-1989

- Games played: 31

- Weighted career value: 10

#7. Lou Kirouac (G) (tie)

- City: Manchester

- Years played: 1963-1967

- Games played: 50

- Weighted career value: 10

#6. Ryan Griffin (TE)

- City: Londonderry

- Years played: 2013-2022 (5 years as starter)

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- Games played: 134

- Weighted career value: 14

#5. Kendall Reyes (DT)

- City: Nashua

- Years played: 2012-2016 (3 years as starter)

- Games played: 76

- Weighted career value: 22

#4. Chad Eaton (DT)

- City: Exeter

- Years played: 1996-2004 (5 years as starter)

- Games played: 103

- Weighted career value: 36

#3. Sherman White (DE)

- City: Manchester

- Years played: 1972-1983 (12 years as starter)

- Games played: 158

- Weighted career value: 59

#2. Don Macek (C)

- City: Manchester

- Years played: 1976-1989 (11 years as starter)

- Games played: 162

- Weighted career value: 64

#1. Greg Landry (QB)

- City: Nashua

- Years played: 1968-1984 (6 years as starter)

- Games played: 146

- Pro Bowl selections: 1

- Weighted career value: 80