Players in the NFL mainly make noise for their extravagant antics both on and off the pitch but some are more recognizable for their unusual, quirky names. We have the top 50 NFL players with the funniest, most unusual names right here.
One of the best parts of watching NFL coverage, regardless of your interest in the sport, is watching the players introduce themselves and the college they attended at the start of the game.
The reason this is so entertaining is due to the large volume of unusual names present among NFL players, and we have picked out some of the very best for your enjoyment as a new season gets underway.
Tip: For extra fun, imagine George Hamilton saying these names during commentary.
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Top 50 NFL Players With The Funniest, Most Unusual Names
- Kool-Aid McKinstry (Rookie, CB, New Orleans Saints)
- Chop Robinson (Rookie, LB, Miami Dolphins)
- TJ Tampa (Rookie, CB, Baltimore Ravens)
- Spencer Rattler (Rookie, QB, New Orleans Saints)
- Storm Duck (Rookie, CB, Miami Dolphins)
- Bump Cooper Jr (Rookie, CB, Baltimore Ravens)
- Beau Brade (Rookie, S, Baltimore Ravens)
- Ruke Orhorhoro (Rookie, DT, Atlanta Falcons)
- DJ Glaze (Rookie, OT, Las Vegas Raiders)
- Bub Means (Rookie, WR, New Orleans Saints
- Chad OchoCinco (Retired, WR, Cincinnati Bengals)
- Dick Butkus (Retired, Bears)
- Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (Retired, Safety, Green Bay Packers) - We're sure a few laughs were had about this
- Barkevious Mingo (OL, Atlanta Falcons) - How do people come up with these names?
- Guy Whimper (Tackle, Jaguars) - Sounds like such a scary guy
- D'Brickashaw Ferguson (Retired, OT, New York Jets)
- Captain Munnerlyn (Retired, CB)
- BenJarvus Green-Ellis (Retired, RB, Cincinnati Bengals) - This one is a real mouthful
- Fair Hooker (Retired, Browns) - Were his parents thinking at all when they name him?
- John David Booty (FA, Vikings)
- Earthwind Moreland - (Retired, CB) - He has to love nature right?
- Richie Incognito (Guard, Dolphins) - Must of been hard to find him on the field sometimes
- Tiki Barber - (Retired, RB, New York Giants)
- Prince Amukamara (CB, New Orleans Saints)
- Frostee Rucker (Retired, DE, Las Vegas Raiders)
- Tshimanga Biakabutuka (Retired, RB, Panthers) - where do you start trying to pronounce this name?
- Ben Gay (Retired, Browns)
- Aqib Talib (CB, Bucs) - This seems like a tongue-twister
- Rex Grossman (Retired, QB, Redskins)
- Ashton Youboty (Retired, Jaguars) - It just sounds wrong and dirty
- C.J. Ah You (Retired, Rams) - We wonder does he have allergies?
- General Booty (QB, Oklahoma Sooners)
- Coy Bacon (Retrired, DL)
- Hercules Mata’afa (DE, New Jersey Generals)
- Bronko Nagurski (Retired, FB, Chicago Bears) - We feel real sorry for the sports commentators here
- Rock Ya Sin (CB, Baltimore Ravens)
- Kyu Blu Kelly (CB, Seattle Seahawks)
- JuJu Smith Schuster (WR, New England Patriots) - sounds like a fun dance
- Sauce Gardner (CB, New York Jets)
- Legedu Naanee (Retired, WR, Miami Dolphins)
- Tedy Bruschi (Retired, LB, New England Patriots) - This has to be one of the most unusual/funniest NFL name out there right?
- Jake Butt (Retired, TE)
- Champ Bailey (Retired, CB, Denver Broncos)
- Key’vantanie “Keke” Coutee (WR, New Orleans Saints) - He definitely has Drake's Keke, Do you love me? on repeat
- Troy Aumua Polamalu (Retired, SS, Pittsburgh Steelers)
- T.J. Houshmandzadeh (Retired, WR)
- Uche Nwaneri (Retired, Guard) - This has to be one of the most unusual/funniest NFL name out there right?
- Ikponmwosa Igbinosun (DE, Jacksonville Jaguars)
Those are 48 of the funnies, most unusual NFL names in the sport's history.
We have especially picked out 12 players who we believe have names which are the funniest in the sport and deserve a line or two about them. Here are our top 12 NFL players with funniest, most unusual names.
Our top 12 NFL Players With The Funniest, Most Unusual Names
1. D'Brickashaw Ferguson - Retired
From open heart surgery as a kid to playing all 167 games of an incredible NFL career.
Now D'Brickashaw Ferguson is headed to our Ring of Honor. pic.twitter.com/cDw8HrwZJS— New York Jets (@nyjets) June 2, 2022
The king of unusual names, D'Brickashaw is a man whose name is almost as intimidating as his massive frame. Is there a more suitable name for an offensive lineman? He may be gone from the league now but this name is one of the best ever.
2. Greedy Williams - Philadelphia Eagles
Greedy in name, greedy by nature. He was given the nickname as an infant by his aunt but now, as an NFL cornerback, the nickname is quite appropriate.
3. Randy Bullock - Free Agent
RANDY BULLOCK WINS IT IN OT FOR THE TITANS.
(via @NFL)pic.twitter.com/50Za38QKD7— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) September 19, 2021
Former Tennessee Titans kicker Randy Bullock has a name more suited to Pornography than professional sports, but his habit of failing to perform means he wouldn't be a big name attraction.
4. Prince Tega Wanogho - Kansas City Chiefs
The prince of the offensive line, Wanogho was born in Nigeria before moving to the US in 2014 to pursue a basketball career. He made the switch to football and with a frame like that you can see why.
5. JuJu Smith-Schuster - New England Patriots
One of the most famous NFL players around at the moment, JuJu has a very big social media presence and with a memorable name like that, who can blame the fans?
6. Ogbonnia Okoronkwo - Cleveland Browns
Luckily his nickname is simply 'Obo' to make things easier for the poor commentators.
7.Rock Ya-Sin - Baltimore Ravens
Abdurrahman ibn Ramadan Ya-Sin or simply known as Rock now plays cornerback for the Ravens.
8. Equanimeous St. Brown - Chicago Bears
Equanimeos sounds like the name of a Greek philosopher, not a wide receiver for the Bears!
9. Ndamukong Suh - Free agent
An absolute beast on the defensive line, we like to imagine he shouts "NDAMUKONG!" every time he sacks the quarterback.
10. Haha Clinton-Dix - Free agent
Ha ha ha!
The @haha_cd6 pick to set up the #49ers score 🙌
📺 #LVvsSF on KPIX, https://t.co/vpdsX5I39D and the 49ers app pic.twitter.com/fsnSBbdoNK— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) August 29, 2021
Ha ha! His name is actually HaSean, but everyone calls him Haha. Also, Dix. Don't let the name fool you, he's quite a talented youngster.
11. CeeDee Lamb - Dallas Cowboys
The Cowboys wide receiver is actually named Cedarian but we prefer CeeDee as well.
12. Tuanigamanuolepola Tagovailoa - Miami Dolphins
Acho: “Tua Tagovailoa. He is entering his third season.. new offensive HC, brilliant mind. I think this is the year the Dolphins win a play off game.” ⏳👀 pic.twitter.com/feSHhScJOp
— Tili🌺 (@tili____) September 7, 2022
Simply known as Tua and hailing from Hawaii, Tua could be the future of the Miami Dolphins franchise. Is this the most unusual/funniest NFL name out there?
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