Has a Australian played in the NFL?

Answer 1

Through the 2008 season, six Australian born players have been on NFL rosters. Five have been punters.

1) Darren Bennett, from Sydney, played in the NFL from 1995-2005 for the San Diego Chargers and Minnesota Vikings.

2) Ben Graham, from Geelong, has played in the NFL from 2005-2008 for the New York Jets, New Orleans Saints, and Arizona Cardinals. Graham was the first Australian born player to play in a Super Bowl (Super Bowl XLIII for the Cardinals).

3) Mat McBriar, from Melbourne, has played in the NFL from 2004-2008 for the Dallas Cowboys.

4) Colin Scotts, from Sydney, played in the NFL in 1987 for the St. Louis Cardinals. As a defensive tackle, he is the only Australian born NFL player that was not a punter.

5) Saverio Rocca, from Lakeside, has played in the NFL from 2007-2008 for the Philadelphia Eagles,

6) Colin Ridgeway, from Melbourne, played in the NFL in 1965 for the Dallas Cowboys. He was the first Australian player in the NFL.