This is the 19th in a series on NFL players from schools in the West.
Boise State has produced 87 total NFL players, with 15 still active. Among Bronco players, Doug Martin has scored the most NFL touchdowns (32), and Kimo von Oelhoffen has played in the most NFL games (197).
The Broncos have one player in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Dave Wilcox, who attended Boise Junior College before transferring to Oregon.
Here is a complete list of Boise State pros, sorted in alphabetical order.
It includes positions, total years played, beginning and ending years, the NFL team that drafted them, and the round and pick they were taken with (if drafted). Newly drafted players will be added once they’ve played in a game.
You can search and sort by any of the categories.
All-Time Boise State Broncos Who Have Played in the NFL
| Player | Pos | Yrs | From-To | NFL Draft (tm/rnd/yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimo von Oelhoffen | DE-NT-DT | 14 | 1994-2007 | Cincinnati Bengals / 6th / 162nd pick / 1994 |
| Orlando Scandrick | DB | 11 | 2008-2019 | Dallas Cowboys / 5th / 143rd pick / 2008 |
| Quintin Mikell | DB | 11 | 2003-2013 | |
| DeMarcus Lawrence | DE | 11 | 2014-2024 | Dallas Cowboys / 2nd / 34th pick / 2014 |
| Dave Wilcox | LB | 11 | 1964-1974 | San Francisco 49ers / 3rd / 29th pick / 1964 |
| Charles Leno Jr. | OG | 10 | 2014-2023 | Chicago Bears / 7th / 246th pick / 2014 |
| Chris Carr | DB | 9 | 2005-2013 | |
| John Rade | LB | 9 | 1983-1991 | Atlanta Falcons / 8th / 215th pick / 1983 |
| Daryn Colledge | T | 9 | 2006-2014 | Green Bay Packers / 2nd / 47th pick / 2006 |
| Jamar Taylor | CB | 8 | 2013-2020 | Miami Dolphins / 2nd / 54th pick / 2013 |
| George Iloka | FS | 8 | 2012-2020 | Cincinnati Bengals / 5th / 167th pick / 2012 |
| Tyrone Crawford | DE | 8 | 2012-2020 | Dallas Cowboys / 3rd / 81st pick / 2012 |
| Ryan Clady | T | 8 | 2008-2016 | Denver Broncos / 1st / 12th pick / 2008 |
| Jeb Putzier | TE | 7 | 2002-2008 | Denver Broncos / 6th / 191st pick / 2002 |
| Matt Paradis | C | 7 | 2015-2021 | Denver Broncos / 6th / 207th pick / 2014 |
| Jeremy McNichols | RB | 7 | 2017-2024 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers / 5th / 162nd pick / 2017 |
| Doug Martin | RB | 7 | 2012-2018 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers / 1st / 31st pick / 2012 |
| Jerry Inman | DT | 7 | 1966-1973 | |
| Billy Winn | DT | 6 | 2012-2020 | Cleveland Browns / 6th / 205th pick / 2012 |
| Kyle Wilson | DB | 6 | 2010-2015 | New York Jets / 1st / 29th pick / 2010 |
| Cedrick Wilson Jr. | WR | 6 | 2019-2024 | Dallas Cowboys / 6th / 208th pick / 2018 |
| Leighton Vander Esch | OLB | 6 | 2018-2023 | Dallas Cowboys / 1st / 19th pick / 2018 |
| Tanner Vallejo | ILB | 6 | 2017-2022 | Buffalo Bills / 6th / 195th pick / 2017 |
| Darian Thompson | FS | 6 | 2016-2021 | New York Giants / 3rd / 71st pick / 2016 |
| Legedu Naanee | WR | 6 | 2007-2012 | San Diego Chargers / 5th / 172nd pick / 2007 |
| Alexander Mattison | RB | 6 | 2019-2024 | Minnesota Vikings / 3rd / 102nd pick / 2019 |
| Jeron Johnson | DB | 6 | 2011-2016 | |
| Bryan Johnson | FB | 6 | 2000-2005 | |
| Rick Woods | DB | 6 | 1982-1987 | Pittsburgh Steelers / 4th / 97th pick / 1982 |
| Markus Koch | DE-DT | 6 | 1986-1991 | Washington Redskins / 2nd / 30th pick / 1986 |
| David Hughes | RB-FB | 6 | 1981-1986 | Seattle Seahawks / 2nd / 31st pick / 1981 |
| Shea McClellin | DE | 5 | 2012-2016 | Chicago Bears / 1st / 19th pick / 2012 |
| Korey Hall | FB-LB | 5 | 2007-2011 | Green Bay Packers / 6th / 191st pick / 2007 |
| Donte Deayon | DB | 5 | 2017-2021 | |
| Kamalei Correa | OLB | 5 | 2016-2020 | Baltimore Ravens / 2nd / 42nd pick / 2016 |
| Ezra Cleveland | G | 5 | 2020-2024 | Minnesota Vikings / 2nd / 58th pick / 2020 |
| Richie Brockel | TE | 5 | 2011-2015 | |
| Gerald Alexander | DB | 5 | 2007-2011 | Detroit Lions / 2nd / 61st pick / 2007 |
| Jay Ajayi | RB | 5 | 2015-2019 | Miami Dolphins / 5th / 149th pick / 2015 |
| Derek Schouman | TE-FB | 4 | 2007-2010 | Buffalo Bills / 7th / 222nd pick / 2007 |
| Brett Rypien | QB | 4 | 2020-2023 | |
| Austin Pettis | WR | 4 | 2011-2014 | St. Louis Rams / 3rd / 78th pick / 2011 |
| Shaunard Harts | DB | 4 | 2001-2004 | Kansas City Chiefs / 7th / 212th pick / 2001 |
| John Bates | TE | 4 | 2021-2024 | Washington Football Team / 4th / 124th pick / 2021 |
| Rolly Woolsey | DB | 4 | 1975-1978 | Dallas Cowboys / 6th / 148th pick / 1975 |
| Avery Williams | RB-CB | 3 | 2021-2024 | Atlanta Falcons / 5th / 183rd pick / 2021 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 3 | 2022-2024 | Buffalo Bills / 5th / 148th pick / 2022 |
| Rees Odhiambo | OG | 3 | 2016-2018 | Seattle Seahawks / 3rd / 97th pick / 2016 |
| Don Summers | TE | 3 | 1984-1987 | |
| Titus Young | WR | 2 | 2011-2012 | Detroit Lions / 2nd / 44th pick / 2011 |
| Dave Stachelski | TE | 2 | 2000-2001 | New England Patriots / 5th / 141st pick / 2000 |
| JL Skinner | S | 2 | 2023-2024 | Denver Broncos / 6th / 183rd pick / 2023 |
| Nate Potter | T | 2 | 2012-2013 | Arizona Cardinals / 7th / 221st pick / 2012 |
| John Ojukwu | OL | 2 | 2023-2024 | |
| Scott Matlock | DT | 2 | 2023-2024 | Los Angeles Chargers / 6th / 200th pick / 2023 |
| John Hightower | WR | 2 | 2020-2021 | Philadelphia Eagles / 5th / 168th pick / 2020 |
| Brock Forsey | RB | 2 | 2003-2004 | Chicago Bears / 6th / 206th pick / 2003 |
| Bobby Setzer | DE | 2 | 2001-2002 | |
| Frank Robinson | DB | 2 | 1992-1993 | Denver Broncos / 5th / 137th pick / 1992 |
| David Moa | DT | 2 | 2021-2022 | |
| Cedric Minter | RB | 2 | 1984-1985 | |
| Matt Hill | T | 2 | 2002-2003 | Seattle Seahawks / 5th / 171st pick / 2002 |
| Marcus Henry | C | 2 | 2020-2021 | |
| Chris Wing | LB | 1 | 1997-1997 | |
| Curtis Weaver | LB | 1 | 2021-2021 | Miami Dolphins / 5th / 164th pick / 2020 |
| Winston Venable | S | 1 | 2011-2011 | |
| Brandyn Thompson | DB | 1 | 2011-2011 | Washington Redskins / 7th / 213th pick / 2011 |
| Kellen Moore | QB | 1 | 2015-2015 | |
| John Molchon | G | 1 | 2022-2022 | |
| George Holani | RB | 1 | 2024-2024 | |
| Jon Francis | RB | 1 | 1987-1987 | New York Giants / 7th / 184th pick / 1986 |
| Chase Baker | DT | 1 | 2013-2013 | |
| Jon Zogg | G | 1 | 1987-1987 | |
| John Wilcox | DT | 1 | 1960-1960 | Philadelphia Eagles / 15th / 175th pick / 1960 |
| Faddie Tillman | DT-DE | 1 | 1972-1972 | Atlanta Falcons / 10th / 241st pick / 1971 |
| Lance Sellers | LB | 1 | 1987-1987 | Miami Dolphins / 6th / 155th pick / 1987 |
| Larry Polowski | LB | 1 | 1979-1979 | Seattle Seahawks / 7th / 169th pick / 1979 |
| Al Marshall | WR | 1 | 1974-1974 | Denver Broncos / 10th / 244th pick / 1973 |
| Alva Liles | NT-DT | 1 | 1980-1980 | |
| Carl Keever | LB | 1 | 1987-1987 | |
| Rashid Gayle | DB | 1 | 1996-1996 | |
| Tommy Gallarda | TE | 1 | 2012-2012 | |
| Jim Ellis | LB | 1 | 1987-1987 | Los Angeles Raiders / 10th / 273rd pick / 1987 |
| Chuck Compton | DB | 1 | 1987-1987 | |
| Chuck Butler | LB | 1 | 1984-1984 | |
| Barry Black | G | 1 | 1987-1987 | |
| Darrel Aschbacher | G | 1 | 1959-1959 |
