NFL players from NW Missouri State University
13 NFL players came out of NW Missouri State University. Here they all are, ranked the way The Chains ranks them, most recognizable first.
13
Players
10
Easy to name
Rare
Best link
More NW Missouri State University players suited up for the Arizona Cardinals than any other franchise (4).
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 Steve Williams and the NW Missouri State University link is rated Rare (+90 bonus points). Some daily puzzles even require a NW Missouri State University alum in your chain.
Play today's puzzleEasy to name
Common and Uncommon. The easiest answers from this school.
- Common
Dave Tollefson
DE · 2007–2012 · NYG, RAI
- Uncommon
Josh Baker
TE · 2011 · NYJ
- Uncommon
Sam Roberts
DL · 2022–2025 · ATL, CAR, NE
- Uncommon
Seth Wand
T · 2003–2007 · HOU, RAI, TEN
- Uncommon
Brandon Dixon
CB · 2014–2017 · NO, NYG, TB
- Uncommon
Matt Longacre
DE · 2015–2018 · RAM
- Uncommon
Brian Dixon
CB · 2014–2016 · ARI, NO
- Uncommon
Xavier Omon
RB · 2008–2009 · BUF
- Uncommon
Kaden Davis
WR · 2023–2026 · ARI, CHI, CLE
- Uncommon
Chris Greisen
QB · 1999–2011 · ARI, DAL
The rarest links
The players almost nobody names first, and the biggest bonus in a puzzle.
- Rare
Jamaica Rector
WR · 2006–2007 · ARI, DAL
- Rare
Ed Tillison
RB · 1992–1993 · DET
- Rare
Steve Williams
DT · 2006 · KC
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.