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NFL Draft Dog Names

Updated: April 29, 2024

Welcome to an exciting collection of unique and sporty monikers inspired by the electrifying world of the National Football League (NFL) Draft. As a dedicated fan of the NFL, you understand the anticipation that accompanies the Draft, the thrill of discovering new talent, and the exhilaration of seeing your team secure a promising prospect. Now, you can share this passion with your four-legged friend by bestowing them a name that pays tribute to this thrilling event.

Our list not only captures the spirit of the NFL Draft but also celebrates the talent, determination, and charisma of its players. From the renowned first picks to the hidden gems found in the late rounds, these names resonate with the victories, surprises, and unforgettable moments that define the Draft. Whether you're a fan of quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, or the unsung heroes of the defensive line, you'll find a name that mirrors your football preferences.

So, gear up to embark on a unique naming journey that merges your love for football and your devotion to your furry companion. These names are not just titles; they carry stories of resilience, triumph, and the shared love for the game that binds every NFL fan. Let's dive in and find the perfect match for your new teammate!

Name Reason to Choose
Aikman This name honors Troy Aikman, a Super Bowl-winning quarterback
Arrowhead A nod to the Kansas City Chiefs' stadium
Audible Refers to a change in the offensive play called by the quarterback at the line of scrimmage
Backfield Refers to the area of the football field behind the line of scrimmage
Bear Chicago Bears fans would appreciate it
Bengal Cincinnati Bengals fans would love it
Bill An homage to Buffalo's NFL team
Bison A nod to the Buffalo Bills
Blitz Represents a defensive play in football
Block Named after a basic skill in football
Bolt A nod to the Los Angeles Chargers' logo
Boltman For Los Angeles Chargers fans
Boltup A nod to the Los Angeles Chargers' hashtag
Brady For the dog that always comes through in the clutch, named after Tom Brady
Brees For the dog that's always calm under pressure, named after Drew Brees
Bronco For Denver's NFL team lovers
Brownie A great name for dogs owned by Cleveland Browns fans
Buccaneer A great name for dogs owned by Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans
Butkus For a tough and intimidating dog, like Dick Butkus
Cardinal Arizona Cardinals fans would appreciate it
Charger A nod to the Los Angeles Chargers
Chevron New Orleans Saints fans would love the reference to their logo
Chief An homage to Kansas City's NFL team
Colt An homage to Indianapolis's NFL team
Combine Refers to the annual event where college football players perform physical and mental tests in front of NFL coaches
Cowboy Dallas Cowboys fans would love it
Csonka Named after Larry Csonka, a bruising fullback
Dawg For Cleveland Browns' Dawg Pound fans
Dickerson Named after Eric Dickerson, who holds the single-season rushing record
Ditka Named after Mike Ditka, the iconic Chicago Bears player and coach
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NFL Team Inspired Names

These names are inspired by the teams in the NFL. If you're a die-hard fan of a particular team, naming your dog after them could be a great way to show your support.
Name Description
Bengal A great name for a dog who's as fierce and powerful as the Cincinnati Bengals
Bill For a pet who's as resilient and tough as the Buffalo Bills
Bronco Perfect for a dog who's as brave and adventurous as the Denver Broncos
Buccaneer A great name for a dog who's as daring and adventurous as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Cardinal A suitable name for a dog who's as fierce and brave as the Arizona Cardinals
Charger Perfect for a dog who's as energetic and fast as the Los Angeles Chargers
Chief For a dog who's as brave and loyal as the Kansas City Chiefs
Dolphin For a pet who's as playful and intelligent as the Miami Dolphins
Eagle This is for a dog who's as bold and free-spirited as the Philadelphia Eagles
Falcon For a dog that is as fast and agile as the Atlanta Falcons
Giant This is a suitable name for a dog who's as powerful as the New York Giants
Jaguar For a dog who's as fast and fierce as the Jacksonville Jaguars
Jet A fitting name for a dog who's as fast and determined as the New York Jets
Lion For a dog who's as strong and majestic as the Detroit Lions
Packer This is for a dog who's as strong and energetic like the Green Bay Packers
Panther This is for a dog who's as agile and strong as the Carolina Panthers
Patriot For a dog who's as loyal and determined as the New England Patriots
Raider This is perfect for a dog who's as fearless and daring as the Las Vegas Raiders
Raven For a pet who's as mysterious and intelligent as the Baltimore Ravens
Saint A tribute to New Orleans Saints, perfect for a loyal and spirited dog
Seahawk This name is ideal for a dog with a high spirit, just like the Seattle Seahawks
Steeler For a dog who's as tough as the Pittsburgh Steelers team
Texan A great name for a dog who's as big-hearted and brave as the Houston Texans
Titan Perfect for a dog who's as strong and determined as the Tennessee Titans
Viking This is for a dog who's as brave and strong as the Minnesota Vikings
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Defensive Player Inspired Names

These names are inspired by the top defensive players in NFL history. If your dog has a protective nature, these names could be a perfect fit.
Name Description
Banks Carl Banks, a tough outside linebacker
Bruce Bruce Smith, a relentless defensive end
Buck Buck Buchanan, a standout defensive tackle
Butkus Inspired by Dick Butkus, considered one of the best linebackers in NFL history
Deacon Deacon Jones, a legendary defensive end
Derrick Derrick Thomas, a prolific outside linebacker
Doomsday After the 'Doomsday Defense' of the Cowboys
Fearsome Inspired by the 'Fearsome Foursome' defensive line of the Rams
Ham Jack Ham, a consistent outside linebacker
Lambert Jack Lambert, a ferocious middle linebacker
Lanier Willie Lanier, a hard-hitting middle linebacker
Lawrence Lawrence Taylor, a game-changing outside linebacker
Lott In honor of Ronnie Lott, a feared safety and cornerback
MeanJoe A nod to 'Mean' Joe Greene, a dominant defensive tackle
Nitschke Named after Ray Nitschke, a tough middle linebacker
Peppers Inspired by Julius Peppers, a versatile defensive end
Polamalu Troy Polamalu, a safety renowned for his instinctive play
Reggie Reggie White, a dominant defensive end
Revis After Darrelle Revis, a shutdown cornerback known for his 'Revis Island'
Sapp Warren Sapp, a force on the defensive line
Seau Junior Seau, a tenacious linebacker with great instincts
Singletary For Mike Singletary, a hall of fame middle linebacker
Steel A tribute to the 'Steel Curtain' defense of the Steelers
Strahan Michael Strahan, a productive defensive end
Urlacher Brian Urlacher, a linebacker known for his speed and agility
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Wide Receiver Inspired Names

These names are inspired by the top wide receivers in NFL history. These players are known for their speed and agility, much like many breeds of dogs.
Name Description
Andre Inspired by Andre Reed, a Hall of Fame wide receiver
Brown Named after Antonio Brown, a talented wide receiver
Calvin Inspired by Calvin Johnson, a Hall of Fame wide receiver
Carter Inspired by Cris Carter, renowned for his wide receiver skills
Chad A nod to Chad Johnson, a popular wide receiver
Cooper A tribute to Amari Cooper, a talented wide receiver
DeAndre Taken from DeAndre Hopkins, a current standout wide receiver
Fitzgerald Inspired by Larry Fitzgerald, renowned for his wide receiver skills
Harrison Marvin Harrison's legacy as a formidable wide receiver is the inspiration
Hines Named after Hines Ward, a talented wide receiver
Holt Taking cues from Torry Holt, a formidable wide receiver
Irvin Takes after Michael Irvin, a former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver
Julio A nod to Julio Jones, one of the best current wide receivers
Largent Paying tribute to Steve Largent's prowess as a wide receiver
Larry Paying tribute to Larry Fitzgerald's prowess as a wide receiver
Megatron Nicknamed after Calvin Johnson’s monstrous persona on the field
Michael Inspired by Michael Thomas, a current standout wide receiver
Monk A tribute to Art Monk, a legendary wide receiver
Moss Taking cues from Randy Moss, a legendary wide receiver in NFL history
Odell Paying homage to Odell Beckham Jr.'s prowess as a wide receiver
Owens Borrowed from Terrell Owens, who was known for his wide receiver skills
Rice A nod to Jerry Rice, considered one of the greatest wide receivers of all time
Sterling Inspired by Sterling Sharpe, a legendary wide receiver
Wayne Named after Reggie Wayne, known for his wide receiver skills
Welker Named after Wes Welker, known for his wide receiver skills
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Running Back Inspired Names

These names are inspired by the top running backs in NFL history. If you're a fan of these players, naming your dog after them could be a fun tribute.
Name Description
Bell Le'Veon Bell's exceptional skills on the field led to this name
Bettis Named for Jerome Bettis, known for his power and durability
Campbell Earl Campbell's speed and agility spearheaded this choice
Davis Terrell Davis' relentless performance is the inspiration
Dickerson For fans of Eric Dickerson, a legendary running back
Dorsett Tony Dorsett's football legacy is the reason
Edge A nod to Edgerrin James' impressive career in the NFL
Emmitt After Emmitt Smith, an NFL great known for his rushing abilities
Faulk Marshall Faulk, a respected running back, is the inspiration
Foster Arian Foster's versatility on the field inspired this choice
Gale Salutes Gale Sayers, a renowned running back
Gore Frank Gore's longevity in the league led to this name
Gurley This name pays tribute to Todd Gurley's outstanding skills
Lacy Eddie Lacy's impressive strength on the field inspired this choice
Lynch Marshawn Lynch's determination on the field led to this name
McCoy For LeSean McCoy's record-breaking performances
Mendenhall In memory of Rashard Mendenhall's powerful runs
Payton Walter Payton's prowess on the field inspired this name
Peterson Honoring Adrian Peterson, a modern running back star
Portis Clinton Portis' dynamic style of play is the inspiration
Priest Honoring Priest Holmes, a standout running back
Rice Ray Rice's agility on the field inspired this name
Riggins Named in honor of John Riggins, a standout running back
Sanders This pays homage to Barry Sanders, a fantastic running back
Tomlinson In honor of LaDainian Tomlinson's impressive NFL career
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Quarterback Inspired Names

These names are inspired by the top quarterbacks in NFL history, making them a perfect choice for your new puppy if you're a fan of these players.
Name Description
Aikman A nod to Troy Aikman, a quarterback known for his precision and accuracy
Bradshaw Named after Terry Bradshaw, a quarterback known for his strong arm and winning mentality
Brady Inspired by Tom Brady, a legendary quarterback known for his impressive skills
Brees Drew Brees, a well-respected quarterback, provides inspiration for this name
Elway Inspired by John Elway, a quarterback admired for his leadership and ability to perform under pressure
Favre A tribute to Brett Favre, a quarterback known for his toughness and longevity in the sport
Foles For fans of Nick Foles, a quarterback known for his performance in high-pressure games
Griese Inspired by Bob Griese, a quarterback respected for his decision-making and accuracy
Luck Named after Andrew Luck, a skilled quarterback known for his intelligence on the field
Mahomes For fans of Patrick Mahomes, a talented and dynamic young quarterback
Manning Paying homage to the Manning family, particularly Peyton and Eli who both had successful quarterback careers
Marino Dan Marino, a prolific quarterback, inspires this name
Montana Joe Montana's legacy as a star quarterback makes this a great pick
Moon Warren Moon, a Hall of Fame quarterback, provides inspiration for this name
Namath Named after Joe Namath, a celebrated quarterback known for his grit and determination
Rivers A tribute to Philip Rivers, a quarterback celebrated for his resilience
Rodgers Inspired by Aaron Rodgers, a quarterback known for his arm strength and accuracy
Roethlisberger A nod to Ben Roethlisberger, a quarterback celebrated for his ability to extend plays
Romo For fans of Tony Romo, a talented quarterback who is now a respected analyst
Starr A tribute to Bart Starr, a clutch quarterback with a legacy of success
Staubach Inspired by Roger Staubach, a quarterback known for his competitiveness and leadership
Tarkenton Named after Fran Tarkenton, a quarterback admired for his scrambling ability
Unitas Johnny Unitas, a legendary quarterback, inspires this name
Wilson Inspired by Russell Wilson, a quarterback respected for his versatility and agility
Young A tribute to Steve Young, a successful left-handed quarterback
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