{"id":494780,"date":"2026-10-13T15:54:10","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T15:54:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/494780\/"},"modified":"2026-10-13T15:54:10","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T15:54:10","slug":"the-2026-nfl-players-from-the-sacramento-area","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/494780\/","title":{"rendered":"The 2026 NFL players from the Sacramento area"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"JeremiahSACRAMENTO, Calif. \u2014<\/p>\n

The 2026 season is underway and there are several players with ties to the Sacramento region weekly on the field. <\/p>\n

Here are the NFL players who represent the Sacramento region: <\/p>\n

Buffalo Bills<\/p>\n

Shaq Thompson, linebacker (practice squad), Sacramento, Grant Union High School <\/p>\n

Dallas Cowboys<\/p>\n

DaRon Bland, cornerback, Modesto, Central Catholic High School, Sacramento State<\/p>\n

Denver Broncos<\/p>\n

Jonah Coleman, running back, Stockton, Lincoln High School<\/p>\n

Green Bay Packers<\/p>\n

Daniel Whelan, punter, UC Davis<\/p>\n

Houston Texans <\/p>\n

Henry To’oto’o, linebacker, Sacramento, Luther Burbank High School<\/p>\n

Indianapolis Colts<\/p>\n

Laiatu Latu, defensive end, Sacramento, Jesuit High School<\/p>\n

Jacksonville Jaguars<\/p>\n

Arik Armstead, defensive end, Elk Grove, Pleasant Grove High School<\/p>\n

Kansas City Chiefs<\/p>\n

Omarr Norman-Lott, defensive tackle, Sacramento, Grant Union High School<\/p>\n

Las Vegas Raiders<\/p>\n

Taron Johnson, cornerback, Sacramento, Sheldon High School <\/p>\n

Kolton Miller, offensive tackle, Roseville, Roseville High School <\/p>\n

New England Patriots<\/p>\n

Jeremiah Pharms Jr., defensive tackle, Stockton, Stagg High School<\/p>\n

Lan Larison (practice squad), running back, UC Davis<\/p>\n

New Orleans Saints<\/p>\n

Carl Granderson, defensive end, Sacramento, Grant Union High School<\/p>\n

Stone Smartt (practice squad), tight end, Loomis, Del Oro High School<\/p>\n

New York Giants<\/p>\n

Cam Skattebo, running back, Rio Linda, Rio Linda High School, Sacramento State<\/p>\n

Philadelphia Eagles<\/p>\n

Josiah Deguara (practice squad), tight end\/fullback, Folsom High School<\/p>\n

San Francisco 49ers<\/p>\n

Brandin Cooks, wide receiver, Stockton, Lincoln High School <\/p>\n

Tennessee Titans<\/p>\n

Femi Oladejo, defensive end, Elk Grove, Cosumnes Oak High School<\/p>\n

Jackson Slater, guard, Sacramento State<\/p>\n

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