NFL players from Idaho State
12 NFL players came out of Idaho State. Here they all are, ranked the way The Chains ranks them, most recognizable first.
12
Players
8
Easy to name
Epic
Best link
More Idaho State players suited up for the Chicago Bears than any other franchise (2).
How this plays in The Chains
A shared college is a link, just like a shared team, and every link is scored by how unlikely it was that a fan would name it. Connect two players through Donald Miller and the Idaho State link is rated Epic (+160 bonus points). Some daily puzzles even require a Idaho State alum in your chain.
Play today's puzzleEasy to name
Common and Uncommon. The easiest answers from this school.
- Common
Jared Allen
DE · 2004–2015 · CAR, CHI, KC, MIN
- Common
Josh Hill
TE · 2013–2020 · NO
- Uncommon
Chad Hansen
WR · 2017–2020 · HOU, NE, NYJ
- Uncommon
Jeff Charleston
DE · 2007–2011 · IND, NO
- Uncommon
Merril Hoge
RB · 1990–1994 · CHI, PIT
- Uncommon
Tanner Conner
WR · 2022–2025 · MIA, NYG
- Uncommon
Evan Smith
G · 2009–2018 · GB, SEA, TB
- Uncommon
Matt Gutierrez
QB · 2007–2009 · KC, NE
In the middle
Real answers, but not the first ones people think of.
- Rare
Seth Burford
QB · 2002 · LAC
The rarest links
The players almost nobody names first, and the biggest bonus in a puzzle.
- Rare
Pago Togafau
MLB · 2007–2009 · ARI, PHI
- Epic
Eddie Johnson
P · 2003 · MIN
- Epic
Donald Miller
LB · 1990 · SEA
Players who attended more than one school appear on each school's page. Team lists count franchises, so earlier cities and names are included (Raiders in Oakland, Rams in St. Louis). Rarity tiers come from the same scoring The Chains uses in its daily puzzles.