20 Youngest NFL Players

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Can you guess the youngest NFL players of this season? Every season when new and young players enter the league, it is fun to watch what impression they will make. Based on their athleticism and skills, they are ranked by fans and franchises.

The young players with potential are given lucrative contracts. But it is not always that young players can make breakthroughs right off the start of their career.

Isaiah Spiller
Isaiah Spiller, One Of The Youngest NFL Players (Source: Houston Chronicle)

Playing among the veteran players, the young players will have to match their footsteps and prove themselves. Today, we are looking at the twenty youngest players in the league.

20 Youngest NFL Players

We have ranked the players based on their age. Let’s go to our list of the 20 youngest NFL players.

Here is a quick highlight of the young players and their ages.

Player Name Age
20. Mac Jones 25 Years Old
19. Trevor Lawrence 24 Years Old
18. Justin Jefferson 24 Years Old
17. CeeDee Lamb 24 Years Old
16. Jonathan Taylor 25 Years Old
15. Kyle Pitts 23 Years Old
14. Javonte Williams 23 Years Old
13. Patrick Surtain II 23 Years Old
12. Jevon Holland 24 Years Old
11. Ja’Marr Chase 24 Years Old
10. Nick Cross 22 Years Old
9. Isaiah Spiller 22 Years Old
8. Cordale Flott 22 Years Old
7. Drake London 22 Years Old
6. Derek Stingley Jr. 22 Years Old
5. Breece Hall 22 Years Old
4. George Karlaftis 23 Years Old
3. Tyler Smith 23 Years Old
2. Jameson Williams 22 Years Old
1. Kyle Hamilton 23 Years Old

20 Youngest NFL Players

We have prepared our list with references from trusted sources like NBCSPORTS.

20. Mac Jones

Michael McCorkle, famous as Mac Jones plays as the football quarterback for the New England Patriots. The Patriots selected him in the first round of the 2021 NFL draft.

He was the first quarterback to be drafted by the franchise since 1993.

Jones was one of the top quarterback prospects entering the 2021 NFL draft. In his first rookie season, he won the Pro Bowl and was named the PFWA All-Rookie Team.

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American Football Quarterback Mac Jones (Source: NOBULL TV) 

As of Week 8, 2022, Jones has recorded 659 passing attempts, 443 passing completion, 4,794 passing yards, 88.4 passer rating, 25-20 TD-INT, and a 67.2% completion percentage.

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19. Trevor Lawrence

Number 19 is the football quarterback for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Trevor Lawrence. He was selected first overall in the 2021 NFL draft by the Jaguars.

Lawrence was regarded as the league’s highest amateur prospect. Furthermore, he was compared with Pro Hall of Famer quarterbacks John Elway and Peyton Manning.

Trevon Lawrence
Quarterback for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Trevor Lawrence (Source: The Times)

Lawrence’s statistics as of Week 10, 2022, are 5,975 passing yards, 512 rushing yards, 78.4 passer rating, 25-23 TD-INT, five touchdowns, and 61.7% completion percentage.

18. Justin Jefferson

Justin Jefferson is number 18 on our 20 youngest NFL players list. He is a football wide receiver whom the Minnesota Vikings selected in the first round of the 2020 NFL draft.

To enter the 2020 NFL draft, Jefferson forwent his senior year at college. He played his NFL debut game in Week 1 of 2020 against the Green Bay Packers. Since his debut, he was named PFWA All-Rookie Team, Second-team All-Pro, and Pro Bowl twice.

Justin Jefferson
Wide Receiver For The Minnesota Vikings, Justin Jefferson (Source: Pioneer Press)

Jefferson’s statistics as of Week 8, 2022, are 248 receptions, 3,768 receiving yards, and 19 receiving touchdowns.

17. CeeDee Lamb

The 17th youngest NFL player is Dallas Cowboys’ wider receiver, Cedarian DeLeon, popularly known as CeeDee Lamb. The Cowboys picked him in the first round of the 2020 NFL draft as the 17th overall.

Lamb was the third wide receiver to be selected in the draft and made his NFL debut on September 13, 2020. The following year, he won the Pro Bowl.

CeeDee Lamb
Dallas Cowboys’ Wider Receiver, CeeDee Lamb (Source: WFAA)

As of Week 8, 2022, Lamb’s statistics are 195 receptions, 2,593 receiving yards, 358 return yards, 170 rushing yards, and 16 touchdowns.

16. Jonathan Taylor

The next player on our list of the 20 youngest NFL players is Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor. The Colts drafted him 41st overall in the second round of the 2020 NFL draft.

In Week 1 of the 2020 season, Taylor made his NFL debut against the Jacksonville Jaguars. He was named the 2020 PFWA All-Rookie Team.

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Jonathan Taylor of Indianapolis Colts (Source: Wikipedia)

Similarly, in the 2021 season, he won Pro Bowl, First-team All-Pro, NFL rushing yards leader, NFL rushing touchdowns leader, Bert Bell Award, and FedEx Ground Player of the Year.

Taylor’s statistics as of Week 8, 2022, are 3,442 rushing yards, 30 rushing touchdowns, 92 receptions, 730 receiving yards, three receiving touchdowns, and a 5.1 rushing average.

15. Kyle Pitts

Kyle Pitts is the football tight end who plays for the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons selected him as the fourth overall in the first round of the 2021 NFL draft.

After the draft, Pitts became the highest-drafted tight end in the league’s history. He made his NFL debut in Week 1 of the 2021 season against the Philadelphia Eagles. He won the Pro Bowl in his rookie season and was named PFWA All-Rookie Team.

Kyle Pitts
Atlanta Falcons Star Kyle Pitts (Source: The Falcoholic)

As of Week 10, 2022, Pitts’s statistics are 1,339 receiving yards, 93 receptions, and three receiving touchdowns.

14. Javonte Williams

The football running back for the Denver Broncos, Javonte Williams, is our 14th youngest NFL player. The Broncos drafted him in the second round as the 35th overall in the 2021 NFL draft.

William made his NFL debut in the Week 1 of the 2021 season, and his debut game was against the New York Giants. He was named to the 2021 seasonal Rookie Team in his rookie season.

Javonte Williams
Running Back For The Denver Broncos, Javonte Williams (Source: Instagram)

As of 2022, William’s statistics are 1,1027 rushing yards, 392 receiving yards, 59 receptions, four rushing touchdowns, three receiving touchdowns, and a 4.4 rushing average.

13. Patrick Surtain II

The Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II is number 13 on our list of the 20 youngest NFL players. The franchise picked him in the first round of the 2021 NFL draft as the ninth overall.

Due to an injury, Surtain made his NFL debut in Week 2 of the 2021 season. But he still performed well and was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team.

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Denver Broncos Cornerback Patrick Surtain II (Source: Sky Sports) 

Surtain’s statistics as of Week 8, 2022, are 88 total tackles, 19 pass deflections, one forced fumble, four interceptions, and one defensive touchdown.

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12. Jevon Holland

Canadian-born American Jevon Holland plays in the position of football safety for the Miami Dolphins. The franchise picked him 36th overall in the second round of the 2021 NFL draft.

Holland was ranked as the number three Canadian prospect. However, he was left unselected in the 2021 CFL draft.

Jevon
Miami Dolphins Star Jevon Holland (Source: Sports Illustrated) 

Holland was named to the 2021 PFWA All-Rookie Team. His statistics as of Week 8, 2022, are 115 total tackles, 4.0 sacks, four interceptions, three fumble recoveries, and one forced fumble.

11. Ja’Marr Chase

Next, we have Ja’Marr Chase, the wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals. The franchise selected him fifth overall in the 2021 NFL draft.

Chase set the rookie record for single-year and single-game in his rookie season. It earned him an appearance in Super Bowl LVI, and he was named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. He was also named PFWA All-Rookie Team and Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Year.

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Wide Receiver For The Cincinnati Bengals, Ja Marr (Source: The Sun)

Chase’s statistics as of Week 7, 2022, are 2,060 receiving yards, 128 receptions, and 19 receiving touchdowns. 

10. Nick Cross

We are down to the ten youngest NFL players, and on number 10, we have the football safety Nick Cross. The Indianapolis Colts drafted him in the third round of the 2022 NFL draft as 96th overall.

Nick Cross
Indianapolis Colts Star Nick Cross (Source: The Game Haus) 

During the NFL Scouting Combine, he recorded the fastest 40-yard dash among safeties in 4.34 seconds. As of Week 9, 2022, Cross’s NFL statistics are 11 total tackles and one fumble recovery.

9. Isaiah Spiller

Isaiah Spiller plays as the running back for the Los Angeles Chargers. He attended Texas A&M and played college football.

During his college football career, Spiller was named the freshman All-SEC after he recorded 946 rushing yards on 174 carries and ten touchdowns.

Isaiah Spiller
Running Back For The Los Angeles Chargers, Isaiah Spiller (Source: Texas A&M Athletics)

The Chargers drafted him as the 123rd pick in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL draft. As of Week 9, 2022, Spiller’s statistics are 24 rushing yards and a three-rushing average.

8. Cordale Flott

Number 8 on our list of the 20 youngest NFL players is Cordale Flott, who plays as the cornerback for the New York Giants. The Giants selected him in the third round of the 2022 NFL draft as the 81st pick.

Flott attended Louisiana State University, where he played 14 games. He was part of the team that won the 2020 College Football Playoff National Championship.

New York Giants Star Cordale Flott
New York Giants Star Cordale Flott (Source: Big Blue View)

As of Week 3, 2022, Flott has recorded five total tackles.

7. Drake London

Drake London is the wide receiver for the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons drafted him eighth overall in the 2022 NFL draft.

During the draft, Landon was the first wide receiver to be selected. He played his NFL debut game in Week 1 of 2022 against the New Orleans Saints.

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Atlanta Falcons Draft, Drake London (Source: The Falcoholic)

As of Week 10, 2022, London has recorded 407 receiving yards, 38 receptions, and three receiving touchdowns.

6. Derek Stingley Jr.

The sixth youngest player in NFL is a football cornerback for the Houston Texans, Derek Stingley Jr. The franchise drafted him third overall in the first round of the 2022 NFL draft.

Stingley attended Louisiana State University and helped the team win the College Football National Championship as a freshman.

Derek Stingley Jr.
Cornerback For The Houston Texans, Derek Stingley Jr. (Source: Battle Red Blog) 

In the draft, Stingley was one of the three highest draft selections by a cornerback in NFL history. His statistics as of Week 9, 2022, are 41 total tackles, five pass deflections, 1.0 sacks, and one interception.

5. Breece Hall

Breece Hall plays as the running back for the New York Jets. The franchise selected him in the second round as the 36th overall in the 2022 NFL draft.

To enter the 2022 NFL draft, Hall forwent his senior year at the college. He played his NFL debut game in Week 1 of the 2022 season against the Baltimore Ravens.

Breece Hall
Running Back For The New York Jets, Breece Hall (Source: OddsShopper)

Hall’s statistics as of 2022 are 463 rushing yards, 218 receiving yards, 19 receptions, four rushing touchdowns, one receiving touchdown, and a 5.8 rushing average.

4. George Karlaftis

The fourth youngest NFL player is the defensive end for the Kansas City Chiefs, George Karlaftis. The Chiefs selected him as the 30th pick in the first round of the 2022 NFL draft.

George Karlaftis
Kansas City Chiefs Star Athlete, George Karlaftis (Source: KY3) 

Karlaftis attended Purdue and played college football. As of Week 7, 2022, he has recorded 16 total tackles and 5.0 sacks.

3. Tyler Smith

Tyler Smith is the football offensive tackle for the Dallas Cowboys and number 3 on our list. The Cowboys drafted him as the 24th pick in the first round of the 2022 NFL draft.

In college, Smith was named the 2020 FWAA all-freshman team and First-team All-American Athletic Conference. He forwent his remaining college eligibility to enter the 2022 NFL draft.

Tyler Smith
Tyler Smith from The Dallas Cowboys (Source: Dallas Morning News)

As of Week 7, 2022, Smith has played and started seven games.

2. Jameson Williams

Jameson Williams is number 2 on our 20 youngest NFL players list. He plays as the wide receiver for the Detroit Lions, who drafted him in the first round as the 12th pick of the 2022 NFL draft.

During his college football career, Williams was named the Southeastern Conference (SEC) Special Teams Player of the Week for Week 4.

Jameson Williams
Wide Receiver For Detroit Lions, Jameson Williams (Source: Detroit Free Press)

On August 23, 2022, Williams was placed on the reserve/non-football injury list.

1. Kyle Hamilton

The youngest NFL player is the football safety for the Baltimore Ravens, Kyle Hamilton. The Ravens drafted him in the first round of the 2022 NFL draft as the 14th pick.

Hamilton played college football at the University of Notre Dame. He was named first-team All-ACC in 2020 and Consensus All-American in 2021. When Hamilton declared for the 2022 NFL draft, he was considered one of the best prospects.

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Football Safety For Baltimore Ravens, Kyle Hamilton (Source: Slap The Sign) 

After being picked by the Ravens on June 7, 2022, he signed his rookie contract with the franchise. As of Week 8, 2022, Hamilton has recorded 19 total tackles, one forced fumble, and 1.0 sacks.

Conclusion

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