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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
Dolphin	Miami's NFL team's mascot
Dorsett	This name honors Tony Dorsett, a legendary running back
Down	Refers to a series of opportunities in football to advance the ball
Draft	Refers to the annual event where NFL teams select eligible college players
Eagle	A nod to Philadelphia's NFL team
Elway	Perfect for a dog that's a real competitor, like John Elway
Emmitt	Named after Emmitt Smith, the NFL's all-time leading rusher
Endzone	Refers to the scoring area on a football field
Faircatch	Named after a rule in football allowing a player to catch a punt without being tackled
Falcon	For Atlanta Falcons fans
Favre	This name is for a dog that's tough and resilient, just like Brett Favre
Fieldgoal	Named after a scoring opportunity in the NFL
Fouts	Named after Dan Fouts, a Hall of Fame quarterback
Fumble	Named after an unintentional action in football
Gale	Named after Gale Sayers, one of the most exciting players in NFL history
Gameday	Represents the day an NFL game is played
Giant	A great name for dogs owned by New York Giants fans
Gonzalez	This name honors Tony Gonzalez, one of the greatest tight ends in NFL history
Gridiron	A term synonymous with American football fields
Gronk	For a fun-loving and athletic dog, like Rob Gronkowski
Guard	Named after an offensive line position in football
Halftime	Refers to the intermission during a football game
Harrison	Named after Marvin Harrison, a record-setting receiver
Hashmark	Refers to the lines on a football field where the ball is spotted
Hawk	Short for the Seattle Seahawks
Heisman	For a dog with a winning personality, named after the trophy given to the best player in college football
Helmet	Named after an essential piece of football equipment
Holmes	Named after Priest Holmes, a record-setting running back
Horn	An homage to the Los Angeles Rams' logo
Huddle	An important part of football strategy discussions
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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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