Alaskans who made it to the NFL

Hometown: Anchorage (Bartlett)

Height: 6-1

Weight: 193

College: Nebraska

Position: Cornerback

Draft day: Picked in fifth round (142nd overall) by Chicago Bears in 2008.

NFL highlights: Made the Bears' season-opening roster in 2008 as a rookie.

Daryn Colledge

Hometown: North Pole (North Pole)

Height: 6-4

Weight: 305

College: Boise State

Position: Offensive tackle

Draft day: Picked in second round (47th overall) by the Green Bay Packers in 2006.

NFL highlights: The highest drafted Alaska player, he started 28 of 32 career games entering his third season with the Packers. He was a key member of an offensive line that helped Green Bay to its best season since 1997.

Chris Kuper

Hometown: Anchorage (Dimond)

Height: 6-4

Weight: 302

College: North Dakota

Position: Offensive guard

Draft day: Picked in fifth round (151st overall) by the Denver Broncos in 2006.

NFL highlights: He has started 11 of 17 career games entering his third season. Played on special teams in the first five games of the season before making his first pro start at left guard on Sunday Night Football against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Oct. 21, 2007.

Mao Tosi

Hometown: Anchorage (East)

Height: 6-6

Weight: 315

College: Idaho

Position: Defensive tackle

Draft day: Picked in fifth round (136th overall) by Arizona Cardinals in 2000.

NFL highlights: Played two seasons with the Cardinals (2000 and 2001), starting 11 of 26 games and collecting a total of 59 tackles, one sack and one forced fumble. His lone sack came against Washington Redskins quarterback Tony Banks.

Reggie Tongue

Hometown: Fairbanks (Lathrop)

Height: 6-0

Weight: 204

College: Oregon State

Position: Strong safety

NFL Draft: Picked in second round (58th overall) by the Kansas City Chiefs in 1996.

NFL highlights: Played 10 seasons with four teams, including four seasons apiece with Kansas City and Seattle. For his career, he collected 480 tackles, 9.5 sacks and 15 interceptions. He scored four touchdowns, all off interceptions, including an 86-yard return with the Jets in the 2005 playoffs against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Travis Hall

Hometown: Kenai (Kenai)

Height: 6-5

Weight: 295

College: BYU

Position: Defensive tackle

Draft day: Picked in the sixth round (181st overall) by Atlanta in 1995.

NFL highlights: Played 11 seasons stretching 150 games with the Atlanta Falcons and San Francisco 49ers. He spent most of his career in Atlanta, where he signed a four-year, $52.5 million contact extension and helped the Falcons reach Super Bowl XXXIII.

Shane Bonham

Hometown: Fairbanks (Lathrop)

Height: 6-4

Weight: 260

College: Tennessee

Position: Defensive tackle

Draft day: Picked in third round (93rd overall) by the Detroit Lions in 1994.

NFL highlights: Played in 76 career games over six seasons with three different clubs, most notably the Detroit Lions from 1994-97. He also played for the San Francisco 49ers and Indianapolis Colts. His teams advanced to the playoffs in each season of his career.

Mark Schlereth

Hometown: Anchorage (Service)

Height: 6-3

Weight: 250

College: Idaho

Position: Offensive guard

Draft day: Picked in 10th round (263rd overall) by Washington Redskins in 1989.

NFL highlights: Played 12 seasons with Washington Redskins (1989-1994) and Denver Broncos (1995-2000), earning All-Pro honors twice in 1991 and 1998. He was a member of three Super Bowl champions, one with Washington and two with Denver, and retired after 29 surgeries, including 15 on his left knee.

Tom Neville

Hometown: Fairbanks (Eielson)

Height: 6-5

Weight: 306

College: Fresno State

Position: Offensive guard

Draft day: Undrafted free agent

NFL highlights: Played in 50 career games with Green Bay Packers and San Francisco 49ers from 1986 to 1992. Saw extensive action with the Packers in 1986 and 1987, earning a starting spot as a pass-blocking specialist.

(Note: Neville is deceased)

Rocky Klever

Hometown: Anchorage (West)

Height: 6-3

Weight: 230

College: Montana

Position: Tight end

Draft day: Picked in ninth round (247th overall) by the New York Jets in 1982.

NFL highlights: The first Alaskan to play in the league, he spent all five seasons of his career with the Jets. He played in 65 games, catching 46 passes for 514 yards and three touchdowns.