Randall Cobb headlines top names produced from the great state of Kentucky. Cobb who was born and raised in Tennessee elected to attend the University of Kentucky over Tennessee. The Green Bay Packers wide out is one of 12 Wildcats in the NFL including Stevie Johnson, Jacob Tamme and John Conner.
Along with current members from Kentucky University the great state of Kentucky is represented in the NFL by six members of Western Kentucky, one member from Eastern Kentucky and 13 other players that were born in the state. Recently former Tennessee Titan kicker Rob Bironas who played at Trinity High School in Louisville passed away in a fatal car crash.
Here are some of the other big name stars and how they have done.
Bobby Rainey, Western Kentucky: The third year back bounced around early in his career but has put together back to back solid seasons for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In 25 career games, Rainey has 958 yards with six rushing touchdowns to go with 42 catches for 302 yards and two touchdown receptions.
Randall Cobb, Kentucky: The Green Bay Packers star wide out has racked up nearly 800 yards with 10 touchdowns in the teams first 10 games this season. In 46 career games, Cobb has 2,541 yards receiving with 23 touchdown receptions.
Jacob Tamme, Kentucky: The seventh year star has spent his entire career playing with Peyton Manning as his quarterback. In 102 career games, Tamme has 174 catches for 1,682 yards and 10 touchdowns including two this season with the Denver Broncos.
Stevie Johnson, Kentucky: After putting together three straight 1,000 plus seasons with the Buffalo Bills between 2010-2012, the former Wildcat has failed to reach the mark leading to his trade to the San Francisco 49ers.
Here are the rest of the players that make the list and the schools they played at.
Western Kentucky:
Antonio Andrews,
Jonathan Dowling,
Jack Doyle,
Andrew Jackson,
Quanterus Smith,
by Peter Tebin
Eastern Kentucky:
Aaron Adams
Kentucky:
Tim Masthay
John Connor
Corey Peters