NFL players from New Hampshire
17 NFL players came out of New Hampshire. Here they all are, ranked the way The Chains ranks them, most recognizable first.
17
Players
11
Easy to name
Epic
Best link
More New Hampshire players suited up for the New England Patriots 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 Lee McClinton and the New Hampshire link is rated Epic (+160 bonus points). Some daily puzzles even require a New Hampshire alum in your chain.
Play today's puzzleEasy to name
Common and Uncommon. The easiest answers from this school.
- Uncommon
Corey Graham
CB · 2007–2018 · BAL, BUF, CHI, PHI
- Uncommon
Jerry Azumah
DB · 1999–2005 · CHI
- Uncommon
Max Brosmer
QB · 2025–2026 · MIN
- Uncommon
Dylan Laube
RB · 2024–2026 · RAI
- Uncommon
Dan Kreider
RB · 2000–2009 · ARI, PIT, RAM
- Uncommon
Dwayne Sabb
LB · 1992–1996 · NE
- Uncommon
Randal Williams
WR · 2001–2006 · DAL, JAX, RAI
- Uncommon
David Ball
WR · 2007 · NYJ
- Uncommon
Jared Smith
OL · 2016 · DAL
- Uncommon
Dwayne Gordon
LB · 1993–2000 · ATL, LAC, NYJ
- Uncommon
Ilia Jarostchuk
LB · 1990–1991 · NE
In the middle
Real answers, but not the first ones people think of.
- Rare
Jason Ball
G · 2002–2004 · LAC
- Rare
David Gamble
WR · 1997 · DEN
- Rare
Pat Downey
C · 2002 · WAS
The rarest links
The players almost nobody names first, and the biggest bonus in a puzzle.
- Rare
Scott Curtis
LB · 1990 · DEN
- Epic
R.J. Harris
WR · 2016 · NO
- Epic
Lee McClinton
RB · 1995 · MIA
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.