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10 Latino NFL Players to Watch in 2025
The NFL is back, and with it comes the excitement of a fresh season filled with stories, rivalries, and hope. The 2025 regular season began on September 4, and while every campaign has its share of drama, one storyline to keep an eye on this year is the impact of Latino players across the league. With 47 Latinos currently involved in the NFL, 32 on active 53-man rosters and 15 on practice squads or reserve lists, the presence of Latino talent has never been stronger.
Latinos are leaving their mark in every position group. Here are 10 standout players to keep on your radar this season:
Fred Warner | LB | San Francisco 49ers
Of Mexican and Panamanian descent, Fred Warner is one of the most respected linebackers in the NFL. The four-time First-Team All-Pro continues to anchor San Francisco’s defense with unmatched consistency. Last season he tallied 131 tackles, two interceptions, and four forced fumbles, proving once again that he’s the heart of one of the league’s most feared defenses.
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Nik Bonitto | LB | Denver Broncos
With Cuban roots, Nik Bonitto emerged as one of the league’s premier edge rushers in 2024, finishing third in the NFL with 13.5 sacks. His explosive speed off the edge transformed Denver’s defense into a nightmare for opposing quarterbacks, earning him his first Pro Bowl nod.
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Chris Olave | WR | New Orleans Saints
The Cuban-American wideout has already made waves with back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons to start his career. After battling injuries in 2024, Olave enters this season healthy and ready to reclaim his status as one of the NFL’s brightest young stars.
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Isiah Pacheco | RB | Kansas City Chiefs
The Puerto Rican running back went from a seventh-round pick to a two-time Super Bowl champion in just two seasons. Known for his relentless running style, Pacheco has a knack for showing up in big games, and Chiefs fans are eager to see him fully healthy again in 2025.
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Christian González | CB | New England Patriots
Representing Colombia with pride, González is one of the NFL’s fastest-rising defensive backs. In 2024, he recorded two interceptions and 59 tackles in 16 games, establishing himself as a cornerstone of New England’s secondary.
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Julian Love | DB | Seattle Seahawks
Of Cuban and Mexican descent, Love is a veteran safety and the leader of a young Seahawks secondary. A Pro Bowler in 2023, he has proven to be a playmaker with over 100 tackles in each of the last two seasons.
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Jake Ferguson | TE | Dallas Cowboys
The Spanish-American tight end has become a reliable target for Dak Prescott. With 59 receptions last year despite missing time due to injury, Ferguson is expected to be an integral piece of Dallas’ aerial attack alongside CeeDee Lamb.
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Bryce Young | QB | Carolina Panthers
Though many don’t know it, the Panthers quarterback has Mexican heritage. The former No. 1 overall pick is entering his third season and showed major improvement in 2024, finishing strong with seven touchdowns and no interceptions in his final three games. Carolina hopes Young takes the leap into stardom this year.
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Alijah Vera-Tucker | OL | New York Jets
A steady force with Mexican roots, Vera-Tucker is the anchor of the Jets’ offensive line. Finally healthy after battling injuries in recent years, he’ll play a crucial role in protecting new quarterback Justin Fields.
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Cairo Santos | K | Chicago Bears
The first Brazilian-born player in NFL history, Santos is entering his 12th season in the league and seventh with Chicago. A model of consistency, he has hit at least 21 field goals in each of the last five seasons and remains one of the most reliable legs in football.
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With stars like Warner, Pacheco, and Olave leading the way, and newcomers like González and Young ready to make their mark, Latino players continue to shape the story of the NFL. As the season unfolds, expect this diverse group to deliver some of the biggest highlights of 2025.
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