NFL players from Nebraska-Omaha
11 NFL players came out of Nebraska-Omaha. Here they all are, ranked the way The Chains ranks them, most recognizable first.
11
Players
9
Easy to name
Epic
Best link
More Nebraska-Omaha players suited up for the Arizona Cardinals 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 Adam Wright and the Nebraska-Omaha link is rated Epic (+160 bonus points). Some daily puzzles even require a Nebraska-Omaha alum in your chain.
Play today's puzzleEasy to name
Common and Uncommon. The easiest answers from this school.
- Common
Shaquil Barrett
OLB · 2014–2024 · DEN, TB
- Common
Greg Zuerlein
K · 2012–2024 · DAL, NYJ, RAM
- Uncommon
Zach Miller
TE · 2009–2017 · CHI, JAX
- Uncommon
MarTay Jenkins
WR · 1999–2002 · ARI
- Uncommon
Chris Cooper
DL · 2001–2007 · ARI, DAL, RAI, SEA, SF
- Uncommon
Ryan Krause
TE · 2004–2007 · GB, LAC
- Uncommon
Kenny Onatolu
OLB · 2009–2012 · CAR, MIN
- Uncommon
Brian Blankenship
OL · 1990–1991 · PIT
- Uncommon
Chris Bober
OL · 2000–2006 · KC, NYG
In the middle
Real answers, but not the first ones people think of.
- Epic
Mike Higgins
TE · 2011–2012 · NO
The rarest links
The players almost nobody names first, and the biggest bonus in a puzzle.
- Epic
Adam Wright
RB · 2001 · NYG
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.