The NFL is considered the biggest football league in the world. As it is a league from the USA, it is only logical that the majority of players are US-Americans. Nevertheless, players from other countries around the world have been able to establish themselves over the years. 

Including some from Europe. And anyone who thinks that Europeans are just backups in the American-influenced league is wrong.  There have already been starters, first-round picks and even Hall of Famers.

Some Europeans are also currently playing in the NFL. 

Austria

• Bernhard Raimann (New York Giants, OT, Starter)
• Bernhard Seikovits (Arizona Cardinals, TE, Practice Squad)

Belgium

• Corliss Waitman (Pittsburgh Steelers, P, Starter)

Germany

• Jakob Johnson (New York Giants, FB, Backup/Practice Squad)
• David Bada (Detroit Lions, DT, injury reserve)
• Brandon Coleman (German-American, Washington Commanders, OL, Starter)
• Marcel Dabo (Indianapolis Colts, S, Practice Squad)
• Amon-Ra St. Brown (Detroit Lions, WR, Starter
• Equanimeous St. Brown (New Orleans Saints, WR, Practice Squad)

Greece

• George Karlaftis (Kansas City Chiefs, DE, Starter)
• Kyle Hamilton (Baltimore Ravens, S, Starter)

Ireland

• Daniel Whelan (Green Bay Packers, P, Backup)

Netherlands

• Thomas Odukoya (Tennessee Titans, TE, Practice Squad)

Scotland

• Graham Gano (New York Giants, K, injury reserve

Turkey

• Chris Conley (San Francisco 49ers, WR, Backup)

United Kingdom

• Ayo Oyelola (Pittsburgh Steelers, S, Backup)
• Jamie Gillian (New York Giants, P, Starter)
• Jermaine Eluemunor (New York Giants, OL, Starter)
• Julian Okwara (Arizona Cardinals, LB, Backup)

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