When in comes to NFL players on 2024 Week 1 rosters, Indianapolis ranked high with 10

Indianapolis ranked among the top high school cities with the most NFL players.

According to a release from the league, Indianapolis had 10 players who were part of Kickoff Weekend rosters. Miami had the most with 17 and was followed by Las Vegas. Other cities that had more than Indy were Bradenton, Florida (15), Atlanta (14), Detroit (14), Houston (13), St. Louis (13), Tampa (13) and Plantation, Florida (12).

Birmingham, Charlotte, Cincinnati and Philadelphia also had 10 NFL players.

JuJu Brents (Warren Central) with the Indianapolis Colts, David Bell (Warren Central) with the Cleveland Browns, Mike Jerrell (Pike) with the Seattle Seahawks, Dawand Jones (Ben Davis) with the Browns, Ted Karras (Cathedral) with the Bengals, Zack Martin (Bishop Chatard) with the Dallas Cowboys, Terry McLaurin (Cathedral) with the Washington Commanders, Esezi Otomewo (Ben Davis) with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Tyrone Tracy (Decatur Central) with the New York Giants and Pete Werner (Cathedral) of the New Orleans Saints made up for the list for Indianapolis.

Related: Indiana high school football players on 2024 NFL rosters

As a state, Indiana has 25 NFL players. Texas ranked No. 1 with 190.

"High school programs play a crucial role in developing NFL talent by instilling skills, discipline, and character," said NFL Vice President of Football Development Roman Oben, a 12-year NFL veteran. "We continue to see the remarkable influence that high school programs have in shaping the future of NFL talent. The schools on this list are more than just high school football powerhouses; they are communities where young athletes learn the skills, discipline, and character necessary to excel at the highest levels of the game. It’s a testament to the dedication of coaches, mentors, and families who help these players reach their full potential, demonstrating once again that the path to the NFL begins long before the professional journey starts."

This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Indianapolis had 10 NFL players on Kickoff Weekend rosters in 2024