SACRAMENTO, Calif. —
The 2026 season is underway and there are several players with ties to the Sacramento region weekly on the field.
Here are the NFL players who represent the Sacramento region:
Buffalo Bills
Shaq Thompson, linebacker (practice squad), Sacramento, Grant Union High School
Dallas Cowboys
DaRon Bland, cornerback, Modesto, Central Catholic High School, Sacramento State
Denver Broncos
Jonah Coleman, running back, Stockton, Lincoln High School
Green Bay Packers
Daniel Whelan, punter, UC Davis
Houston Texans
Henry To’oto’o, linebacker, Sacramento, Luther Burbank High School
Indianapolis Colts
Laiatu Latu, defensive end, Sacramento, Jesuit High School
Jacksonville Jaguars
Arik Armstead, defensive end, Elk Grove, Pleasant Grove High School
Kansas City Chiefs
Omarr Norman-Lott, defensive tackle, Sacramento, Grant Union High School
Las Vegas Raiders
Taron Johnson, cornerback, Sacramento, Sheldon High School
Kolton Miller, offensive tackle, Roseville, Roseville High School
New England Patriots
Jeremiah Pharms Jr., defensive tackle, Stockton, Stagg High School
Lan Larison (practice squad), running back, UC Davis
New Orleans Saints
Carl Granderson, defensive end, Sacramento, Grant Union High School
Stone Smartt (practice squad), tight end, Loomis, Del Oro High School
New York Giants
Cam Skattebo, running back, Rio Linda, Rio Linda High School, Sacramento State
Philadelphia Eagles
Josiah Deguara (practice squad), tight end/fullback, Folsom High School
San Francisco 49ers
Brandin Cooks, wide receiver, Stockton, Lincoln High School
Tennessee Titans
Femi Oladejo, defensive end, Elk Grove, Cosumnes Oak High School
Jackson Slater, guard, Sacramento State
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