Fansided
Fansided

The 5 Greatest NFL Players From the State of Hawaii

By Erik Lambert

Nov 17, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; New Orleans Saints center Max Unger (60) prepares to snap the ball during the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers defeated the Saints 23-20. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 17, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; New Orleans Saints center Max Unger (60) prepares to snap the ball during the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers defeated the Saints 23-20. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
1 of 6
Next
Jan 31, 2016; Honolulu, HI, USA; General view of a flyover during the playing of the national anthem with the United States flag on the field before the 2016 Pro Bowl at Aloha Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 31, 2016; Honolulu, HI, USA; General view of a flyover during the playing of the national anthem with the United States flag on the field before the 2016 Pro Bowl at Aloha Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

It’s probably the most desired state in the country to visit. Everybody dreams of going to Hawaii, including some of the greatest NFL players.

Though most of them want to attend the Pro Bow. Few actually come from there. As it turns out though the distant islands have proven a small hotbed for football talent over the past few decades. Nobody in the Hall of Fame as yet but a number of high quality names who had a lasting impact during their times in the league.

Honorable Mentions:

Kimo von Oelhoffen – Nowadays most knowledgable football fans know this name for one reason. He’s the defensive end who infamously tore the ACL of Carson Palmer in the Steelers-Bengals playoff game of 2005. This right after Palmer hit a long touchdown pass. This negates the quality career the man had in Pittsburgh that included a Super Bowl championship.

Rocky Freitas – Detroit was an afterthought for most of the 1970s. One of their few bright spots during that period was tackle Rocky Freitas. Through all the ineptitude people saw how good he actually was. He was a fixture for almost a decade and even went to the Pro Bowl in 1972.

Byron Chamberlain – The career of Chamberlain is so mixed with fortune and misfortune. Two extremes with no middle ground. On the one hand he has two Super Bowl rings and went to the Pro Bowl. On the other he spent his early years on the bench behind Shannon Sharpe, finally got his shot to play, excelled and then got hurt. His chance to shine wasn’t nearly long enough.

Home/Power Rankings