The Best NFL Player From Every State

Football fans love to debate the most iconic NFL players that are a product of their state they can use to bolster hometown pride.

While not every state can claim to have produced a pillar of the NFL, every state has a great player you can look up to.

This ranking has been compiled from various NFL stats and sports experts. You can argue some random fan’s fave, but you can’t argue with data.

From Reggie White to Tom Brady, here are the best players born in each state.

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