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Illinois High Schools Players in the NFL 

NFL Players from DeKalb H.S. (DeKalb, IL)

> An updated list of all NFL Players from DeKalb High School in DeKalb, Illinois
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  By SuperWest Sports Staff

July 13, 2025


Here’s an up-to-date list of all NFL Players from DeKalb High School in DeKalb, Illinois.

The list includes only those players who have played in an NFL game.

See where it ranks among other schools in the state here.

NFL Players from DeKalb HS
Player Pos Teams From To
Mel Owens LB RAM 1981 1989
Karl Nelson T NYG 1984 1988
Curt Pardridge WR SEA 1987 1987
George Donnelly DB SFO 1965 1967
Toimi Jarvi HB PHI,PIT 1944 1945
Reino Nori QB BKN,CHI 1937 1938
Evar Swanson E-WB-BB MIL,RII,CRD 1924 1927