Over the history of the National Football League, there have been dozens of German-born athletes who made the cut to play in the most prestigious American Football league in the world. German NFL stars have started at just about every position in the sport; from offensive line, to wide receiver, to full back, to kicker. In fact, Germany has had more players drafted to the NFL than any other country in Europe, and that is thanks to the success of the German Football League.
In this article, we will take a look at five German football players who have made their mark in the NFL.