(FOX40.COM) — There are a number of NFL players who have ties to the Sacramento area during the 2024 season.
Heading into Week One, here is a list of NFL players to watch out for on Thursdays, Sundays and Mondays:
Arizona Cardinals
Jonah Williams, offensive tackle — Folsom, Folsom High School
Atlanta Falcons
Ross Dwelley, tight end — El Dorado Hills, Oak Ridge High School
Buffalo Bills
Taron Johnson, cornerback — Sacramento, Sheldon High School
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Carolina Panthers
Shaq Thompson, linebacker — Sacramento, Grant Union High School
DJ Johnson, linebacker — Sacramento, Luther Burbank High School
Chicago Bears
DeAndre Carter, wide receiver/return specialist — Sacramento State
Cincinnati Bengals
Jake Browning, quarterback — Folsom, Folsom High School
Dallas Cowboys
Brandin Cooks, wide receiver — Stockton, Lincoln High School
DaRon Bland, cornerback — Modesto, Central Catholic High School, Sacramento State
Denver Broncos
Levelle Bailey, linebacker (practice squad) — Sacramento, Luther Burbank High School
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Green Bay Packers
Daniel Whelan, punter — UC Davis
Houston Texans
Henry To’oto’o, linebacker — Sacramento, Luther Burbank High School
Indianapolis Colts
Laiatu Latu, defensive end — Sacramento, Jesuit High School
Jacksonville Jaguars
Arik Armstead, defensive end — Elk Grove, Pleasant Grove High School
Josiah Deguara, tight end — Folsom, Folsom High School
Las Vegas Raiders
Kolton Miller, offensive tackle — Roseville, Roseville High School
Los Angeles Chargers
Stone Smartt, tight end — Loomis, Del Oro High School
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Jordan Kunaszyk, linebacker — Roseville, Roseville High School
New England Patriots
Marte Mapu, linebacker — Sacramento State
New Orleans Saints
Carl Granderson, defensive end — Sacramento, Grant Union High School
San Francisco 49ers
Brandon Aiyuk, wide receiver — Rocklin, Sierra College
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