Ranking the top 10 NFL players born in Connecticut

10. Terrance Knighton, DT (2009-15)

The 6-foot-2, 295-pound defensive tackle known as “Pot Roast” was born in Hartford, Connecticut. He attended Windsor High School a few miles north. Knighton moved on to play for Temple University. The Jacksonville Jaguars took him as a third-round pick in the 2009 NFL Draft. Knighton would make the 2009 NFL All-Rookie Team. He stayed four years in Jacksonville, then two with the Denver Broncos and his last one with Washington.

Happy Birthday, @MisterRoast98! Terrance Knighton was a Denver Bronco DL from 2013–2014. For a massive man tasked with taking on blockers, Knighton often demonstrated nimble feet and soft hands. His best Mile High High Moment was a 4th down sack of @TomBrady in the 2013 AFCCG! pic.twitter.com/I66lcJRD3w

— Mile High Moments (@MileHighMoments) July 4, 2022