Football season is officially underway, which means it's time for you and your friends to cheer on your favorite team and star players. But have you ever wondered which cities your favorite quarterback and linebacker hailed from?

A new study from the communications company NumberBarn ranked which hometowns produced the most NFL players, sorting them by area code – and Chicago landed pretty high on the list.

Here's what the study found.

Which cities produced the most NFL players?

Since the NFL's inception in 1920, the study found that these area codes produced the most players: Looking for a free mini puzzle? Play the USA TODAY Quick Cross now.

Los Angeles, CA (213): 557 players

Chicago, IL (312): 496 players

Houston, TX (281): 475 players

Dallas, TX (214): 400 players

Miami,

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