| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 1 |
1 |
Rice, Jerry |
WR |
49ers |
1985 |
 |
18 seasons |
Video |
- Draft vote Jerry Rice
-
-
-
Jerry Rice
WR
- Drafted: 1985, Round 1, Pick 16
- Career: 20 seasons, 303 games
- Notes: Arguably the best receiver ever, Rice owns nearly every major receiving record, including most catches (1,549), receiving yards (22,895) and TD catches (197). Rice has at least 400 more catches than any other receiver.
Hall of Famer
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 2 |
9 |
Brown, Jim |
FB |
Browns |
1957 |
|
9 seasons |
|
- Draft vote Jim Brown
-
-
-
Jim Brown
FB
- Drafted: 1957, Round 1, Pick 6
- Career: 9 seasons, 118 games
- Notes: The hard-nosed Brown was a star from day one, and when he surprisingly retired after nine years, he had rewritten the record books. Arguably the best runner ever, Brown remains the only rusher to average over 100 YPG.
Hall of Famer
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 3 |
12 |
Taylor, Lawrence |
LB |
Giants |
1981 |
|
13 seasons |
Video |
- Draft vote Lawrence Taylor
-
-
-
Lawrence Taylor
LB
- Drafted: 1981, Round 1, Pick 2
- Career: 13 seasons, 184 games
- Notes: Taylor was a playmaking linebacker who dominated opponents. He changed the game with his attacking style. In 1986, Taylor had 20.5 sacks and was named NFL MVP, the first defender to earn the award since 1971.
Hall of Famer
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 4 |
2 |
Montana, Joe |
QB |
49ers |
1979 |
|
12 seasons |
Video |
- Draft vote Joe Montana
-
-
-
Joe Montana
QB
- Drafted: 1979, Round 3, Pick 82
- Career: 16 seasons, 192 games
- Notes: Montana turned the 49ers into the team of the ‘80s as he led them to four Super Bowl titles. He was MVP in three of those wins. He directed 31 fourth-quarter comeback wins, including the winning drive in Super Bowl XXIII.
Hall of Famer
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 5 |
3 |
Payton, Walter |
RB |
Bears |
1975 |
|
13 seasons |
Video |
- Draft vote Walter Payton
-
-
-
Walter Payton
RB
- Drafted: 1975, Round 1, Pick 4
- Career: 13 seasons, 190 games
- Notes: The NFL MVP in 1977 and 1985, Payton was an NFL superstar. He ran for more than 1,000 yards 10 times, including a high of 1,852 yards in 1977, and by the time of his retirement, "Sweetness" had smashed the record books.
Hall of Famer
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 6 |
14 |
Unitas, Johnny |
QB |
Colts |
1955 |
|
19 seasons |
|
- Draft vote Johnny Unitas
-
-
-
Johnny Unitas
QB
- Drafted: 1955, Round 9, Pick 102
- Career: 19 seasons, 211 games
- Notes: With 40,239 yards and 290 TDs, Unitas was the NFL's most prolific passer at the time of his retirement. But numbers tell only part of the story. His leadership and poise are what really make him one of the all-time greats.
Hall of Famer
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 7 |
11 |
White, Reggie |
DE |
Eagles |
1984 |
|
17 seasons |
Video |
- Draft vote Reggie White
-
-
-
Reggie White
DE
- Drafted: 1984, Round 1, Pick 4
- Career: 17 seasons, 232 games
- Notes: The "Minister of Defense" had 198 sacks (still No. 2 all-time) in 15 NFL seasons. After posting 124 sacks in 121 games with the Eagles, he signed with Green Bay in 1993 and soon helped the Packers win a Super Bowl.
Hall of Famer
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 8 |
5 |
Manning, Peyton |
QB |
Colts |
1998 |
Active |
11 seasons |
Video |
- Draft vote Peyton Manning
-
-
-
Peyton Manning
QB
- Drafted: 1998, Round 1, Pick 1
- Career: 12 seasons, 192 games
- Notes: Blessed with a strong arm, intelligence, determination and leadership, Manning has been compared to the NFL's greats. He has smashed the record books, with more marks destined to fall. He has started 192 straight games.
Active
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 9 |
- |
Hutson, Don |
WR |
Packers |
1935 |
|
11 seasons |
|
- Draft vote Don Hutson
-
-
-
Don Hutson
WR
- Undrafted
- Career: 11 seasons, 116 games
- Notes: The NFL's first great pass catcher, Hutson's numbers far exceeded those of his peers. He led the league in receiving eight times in his 11 seasons, and his 99 career TD catches stood 44 years as a league record.
Hall of Famer
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 10 |
18 |
Butkus, Dick |
LB |
Bears |
1965 |
|
9 seasons |
|
- Draft vote Dick Butkus
-
-
-
Dick Butkus
LB
- Drafted: 1965, Round 1, Pick 3
- Career: 9 seasons, 119 games
- Notes: Driven to succeed, Butkus was one of the most feared defenders of his era. He racked up 22 interceptions and a then-record 27 fumble recoveries over his illustrious career.
Hall of Famer
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 11 |
17 |
Lott, Ronnie |
DB |
49ers |
1981 |
|
14 seasons |
|
- Draft vote Ronnie Lott
-
-
-
Ronnie Lott
DB
- Drafted: 1981, Round 1, Pick 8
- Career: 14 seasons, 192 games
- Notes: A ferocious tackler, Lott anchored the 49ers' first four Super Bowl teams and he finished his career with 63 INTs, adding an NFL-record nine more in the playoffs. Lott made 10 Pro Bowls at three positions (CB FS, SS).
Hall of Famer
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 12 |
80 |
Munoz, Anthony |
T |
Bengals |
1980 |
|
12 seasons |
|
- Draft vote Anthony Munoz
-
-
-
Anthony Munoz
T
- Drafted: 1980, Round 1, Pick 3
- Career: 13 seasons, 185 games
- Notes: Munoz was a fixture at left tackle for the Bengals for 13 seasons, beginning with his rookie campaign. His 11 Pro Bowls (all consecutive) were the most by an NFL player at the time of Munoz's retirement (1992).
Hall of Famer
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 13 |
29 |
Greene, Joe |
DT |
Steelers |
1969 |
|
12 seasons |
|
- Draft vote Joe Greene
-
-
-
Joe Greene
DT
- Drafted: 1969, Round 1, Pick 4
- Career: 13 seasons, 181 games
- Notes: The leader of the “Steel Curtain” defense of the 1970s, Greene was a disruptive force who dominated foes. He had strength and determination, and twice he was named the NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1972, 1974).
Hall of Famer
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 14 |
74 |
Baugh, Sammy |
QB |
Redskins |
1937 |
|
22 seasons |
|
- Draft vote Sammy Baugh
-
-
-
Sammy Baugh
QB
- Drafted: 1937, Round 1, Pick 6
- Career: 16 seasons, 165 games
- Notes: An accurate thrower, Baugh's passing ability helped change the game. He won a record six NFL passing titles, while also setting marks as a punter and defensive back. He led the NFL in passing, punting and INTs in 1943.
Hall of Famer
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 15 |
43 |
Jones, Deacon |
DE |
Rams |
1961 |
|
13 seasons |
|
- Draft vote Deacon Jones
-
-
-
Deacon Jones
DE
- Drafted: 1961, Round 14, Pick 186
- Career: 14 seasons, 191 games
- Notes: Jones came out of almost nowhere and blossomed into a dominating pass rusher at defensive end. Jones missed just five games in 14 NFL campaigns and was selected to play in eight Pro Bowls, including seven in a row.
Hall of Famer
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 16 |
75 |
Graham, Otto |
QB |
Browns |
1944 |
|
12 seasons |
|
- Draft vote Otto Graham
-
-
-
Otto Graham
QB
- Drafted: 1944, Round 1, Pick 4
- Career: 12 seasons, 126 games
- Notes: The consummate leader, Graham played four years in the AAFC and six in the NFL, and he guided the Browns to the league title game in each of them. He passed for 174 touchdowns and ran for 44.
Hall of Famer
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 17 |
4 |
Sanders, Barry |
RB |
Lions |
1989 |
|
10 seasons |
Video |
- Draft vote Barry Sanders
-
-
-
Barry Sanders
RB
- Drafted: 1989, Round 1, Pick 3
- Career: 10 seasons, 153 games
- Notes: One of the most electrifying runners until his surprise retirement after 10 seasons, Sanders smashed the record books despite being the Lions' only real weapon. He was the first player to have five 1,500-yard seasons.
Hall of Famer
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 18 |
16 |
Lewis, Ray |
LB |
Ravens |
1996 |
Active |
11 seasons |
Video |
- Draft vote Ray Lewis
-
-
-
Ray Lewis
LB
- Drafted: 1996, Round 1, Pick 26
- Career: 14 seasons, 194 games
- Notes: Lewis is an intimidating linebacker with the ability to change a game with his aggressive play. Twice he was named NFL Defensive Player of the Year (2000, 2003) and he also took home MVP honors for Super Bowl XXXV.
Active
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 19 |
- |
Nagurski, Bronko |
FB |
Bears |
1930 |
|
14 seasons |
|
- Draft vote Bronko Nagurski
-
-
-
Bronko Nagurski
FB
- Undrafted
- Career: 14 seasons, 97 games
- Notes: The legendary Nagurski's reputation as a bulldozing runner, fierce blocker, and rugged linebacker survives 80 years after he made his NFL debut. A charter member of the Hall of Fame, he helped the Bears win three titles.
Hall of Famer
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 20 |
6 |
Favre, Brett |
QB |
Packers |
1991 |
Active |
17 seasons |
|
- Draft vote Brett Favre
-
-
-
Brett Favre
QB
- Drafted: 1991, Round 2, Pick 33
- Career: 19 seasons, 289 games
- Notes: The first player to be named MVP three straight years, Favre is the all-time leader in almost every passing category, including yards (69,329) and TDs (497). He broke Jim Marshall's mark for consecutive starts at any position.
Active
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 21 |
20 |
Brady, Tom |
QB |
Patriots |
2000 |
Active |
10 seasons |
Video |
- Draft vote Tom Brady
-
-
-
Tom Brady
QB
- Drafted: 2000, Round 6, Pick 199
- Career: 10 seasons, 129 games
- Notes: Brady ranks among the best in the NFL ever, having assaulted the record books in his 10 years in the league en route to leading the Pats to three Super Bowl wins in four years and a perfect 2007 regular season.
Active
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 22 |
26 |
Sayers, Gale |
RB |
Bears |
1965 |
|
5 seasons |
|
- Draft vote Gale Sayers
-
-
-
Gale Sayers
RB
- Drafted: 1965, Round 1, Pick 4
- Career: 7 seasons, 68 games
- Notes: The Hall's youngest inductee (34), the "Kansas Comet" burned out far too early due to injury. A dynamic runner and kick returner, Sayers danced through defenders for 9,435 combined net yards in just 68 games.
Hall of Famer
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 23 |
8 |
Elway, John |
QB |
Broncos |
1983 |
|
16 seasons |
|
- Draft vote John Elway
-
-
-
John Elway
QB
- Drafted: 1983, Round 1, Pick 1
- Career: 16 seasons, 234 games
- Notes: Elway's cannon arm and football savvy produced 51,475 passing yards and a remarkable 47 fourth-quarter comebacks. He capped his 16-year career by leading the Broncos to back-to-back Super Bowl victories.
Hall of Famer
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 24 |
- |
Hannah, John |
G |
Patriots |
1973 |
|
13 seasons |
|
- Draft vote John Hannah
-
-
-
John Hannah
G
- Drafted: 1973, Round 1, Pick 4
- Career: 13 seasons, 183 games
- Notes: Hannah was a top guard in the NFL, earning Pro Bowl status nine times. A fierce blocker, he was the anchor of a talented front line that paved the way for the Pats to pile up a then-record 3,165 yards rushing in 1978.
Hall of Famer
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 25 |
7 |
Marino, Dan |
QB |
Dolphins |
1983 |
|
16 seasons |
|
- Draft vote Dan Marino
-
-
-
Dan Marino
QB
- Drafted: 1983, Round 1, Pick 27
- Career: 17 seasons, 242 games
- Notes: The Dolphins got the steal of the 1983 draft when Marino surprisingly fell to them at No. 27. By the time he retired following the 1999 season, the prolific Marino had put his name atop nearly every NFL passing record.
Hall of Famer
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 26 |
97 |
Lilly, Bob |
DT |
Cowboys |
1961 |
|
14 seasons |
|
- Draft vote Bob Lilly
-
-
-
Bob Lilly
DT
- Drafted: 1961, Round 1, Pick 13
- Career: 14 seasons, 196 games
- Notes: Dallas' first-ever draft pick and first Hall of Famer, Lilly started out at defensive end but moved to tackle later with impressive results. He was dominant as a pass rusher and run defender, using his quickness to create havoc.
Hall of Famer
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 27 |
92 |
Olsen, Merlin |
DT |
Rams |
1962 |
|
15 seasons |
|
- Draft vote Merlin Olsen
-
-
-
Merlin Olsen
DT
- Drafted: 1962, Round 1, Pick 3
- Career: 15 seasons, 208 games
- Notes: Olsen anchored the Rams' "Fearsome Foursome" from his defensive tackle position. He made the Pro Bowl as a rookie in 1962...and every season after that through 1975 for a record 14 all-star nods in a row.
Hall of Famer
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 28 |
10 |
Smith, Emmitt |
RB |
Cowboys |
1990 |
|
14 seasons |
|
- Draft vote Emmitt Smith
-
-
-
Emmitt Smith
RB
- Drafted: 1990, Round 1, Pick 17
- Career: 15 seasons, 226 games
- Notes: The all-time rushing leader (18,355), Smith was the heart and soul of Dallas' 1990s championship teams. In 1993, he was MVP of both the season and Super Bowl XXVIII. He ran for 1,000 yards in a record 11 straight years.
Hall of Famer
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 29 |
41 |
Lambert, Jack |
LB |
Steelers |
1974 |
|
10 seasons |
|
- Draft vote Jack Lambert
-
-
-
Jack Lambert
LB
- Drafted: 1974, Round 2, Pick 46
- Career: 11 seasons, 146 games
- Notes: Lambert was a vicious tackler who was recognized as the premier linebacker of his era. He started in the middle as a rookie and remained there. He led Pittsburgh in tackles every season except his last.
Hall of Famer
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 30 |
59 |
Train Lane, Night |
CB |
Lions |
1952 |
|
14 seasons |
|
- Draft vote Night Train Lane
-
-
-
Night Train Lane
CB
- Undrafted
- Career: 14 seasons, 157 games
- Notes: Lane holds one of the NFL's longest-standing individual records: 14 interceptions in a season. He set the mark as a rookie in 1952, and he went on to pick off 68 passes in his 14-year career.
Hall of Famer
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 31 |
33 |
Smith, Bruce |
DE |
Bills |
1985 |
|
18 seasons |
Video |
- Draft vote Bruce Smith
-
-
-
Bruce Smith
DE
- Drafted: 1985, Round 1, Pick 1
- Career: 19 seasons, 279 games
- Notes: The NFL's sack leader (200) despite constant double-teaming, Smith terrorized offenses with his speed and strength. He was Defensive Player of the Year in '90 and '96, and had 10-plus sacks in an NFL-record 13 years.
Hall of Famer
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 32 |
- |
Parker, Jim |
T |
Colts |
1957 |
|
10 seasons |
|
- Draft vote Jim Parker
-
-
-
Jim Parker
T
- Drafted: 1957, Round 1, Pick 8
- Career: 11 seasons, 135 games
- Notes: The first full-time offensive lineman inducted into the Hall, Parker had been a two-way tackle in college but settled in on the offensive side in the pros. He wound up playing half of his career at tackle and half at guard.
Hall of Famer
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 33 |
- |
Luckman, Sid |
QB |
Bears |
1939 |
|
17 seasons |
|
- Draft vote Sid Luckman
-
-
-
Sid Luckman
QB
- Drafted: 1939, Round 1, Pick 2
- Career: 12 seasons, 128 games
- Notes: The first successful T-formation quarterback in NFL history, Luckman led the Bears to four championships, including one in his MVP season of 1943. Luckman still owns most of the Bears passing records.
Hall of Famer
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 34 |
19 |
Sanders, Deion |
DB |
Falcons |
1989 |
|
12 seasons |
Video |
- Draft vote Deion Sanders
-
-
-
Deion Sanders
DB
- Drafted: 1989, Round 1, Pick 5
- Career: 17 seasons, 188 games
- Notes: Sanders was arguably the most feared corner of his era, using his speed and glue-like cover skills to shut down receivers. A return specialist and occasional receiver, Sanders scored 22 TDs, including nine off his 53 INTs.
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 35 |
- |
Bednarik, Chuck |
LB |
Eagles |
1949 |
|
14 seasons |
|
- Draft vote Chuck Bednarik
-
-
-
Chuck Bednarik
LB
- Drafted: 1949, Round 1, Pick 1
- Career: 14 seasons, 169 games
- Notes: The No. 1 pick in 1949, Bednarik started at both center and linebacker. But while he was a two-way player for a large part of his career, it was his fierce linebacker play that turned heads. He missed just three games in 14 years.
Hall of Famer
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 36 |
- |
Berry, Raymond |
E |
Colts |
1954 |
|
13 seasons |
|
- Draft vote Raymond Berry
-
-
-
Raymond Berry
E
- Drafted: 1954, Round 20, Pick 232
- Career: 14 seasons, 154 games
- Notes: A longshot to make the Colts, Berry tirelessly practiced running precise routes. It worked, as Berry and Johnny Unitas became one of the all-time best pitch-and-catch duos. He had a then-record 631 catches in 13 years.
Hall of Famer
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 37 |
76 |
Thorpe, Jim |
RB |
Cardinals |
1920 |
|
9 seasons |
|
- Draft vote Jim Thorpe
-
-
-
Jim Thorpe
RB
- Undrafted
- Career: 9 seasons, 52 games
- Notes: Thorpe excelled at every sport he played, and already was the most famous athlete in America when he began playing pro football in 1915. Five years later, he was named the fledgling NFL's president.
Hall of Famer
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 38 |
- |
Alworth, Lance |
FL |
Chargers |
1962 |
|
10 seasons |
|
- Draft vote Lance Alworth
-
-
-
Lance Alworth
FL
- Drafted: 1962, Round 2, Pick 9
- Career: 11 seasons, 136 games
- Notes: The first AFL star to enter the Hall, "Bambi" was a graceful receiver who used his blazing speed to average 18.94 yards on 542 catches. He averaged more than 50 catches and 1,000 yards in nine years in San Diego.
Hall of Famer
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 39 |
- |
Marchetti, Gino |
DE |
Colts |
1952 |
|
15 seasons |
|
- Draft vote Gino Marchetti
-
-
-
Gino Marchetti
DE
- Drafted: 1952, Round 2, Pick 14
- Career: 15 seasons, 161 games
- Notes: An 11-time Pro Bowl pick, Marchetti could do it all, but he was especially fearsome as a pass rusher. In 1969, the Pro Football Hall of Fame named him the best defensive end of the NFL's first 50 years.
Hall of Famer
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 40 |
44 |
Simpson, O.J. |
RB |
Bills |
1969 |
|
11 seasons |
|
- Draft vote O.J. Simpson
-
-
-
O.J. Simpson
RB
- Drafted: 1969, Round 1, Pick 1
- Career: 11 seasons, 135 games
- Notes: The first player to rush for 2,000 yards in a season (1973), Simpson is the only one to do it over a 14-game campaign. Simpson won four rushing titles (1972, 1973, 1975 and 1976) and ran for 11,236 yards in his career.
Hall of Famer
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 41 |
23 |
Woodson, Rod |
DB |
Steelers |
1987 |
|
15 seasons |
|
- Draft vote Rod Woodson
-
-
-
Rod Woodson
DB
- Drafted: 1987, Round 1, Pick 10
- Career: 17 seasons, 238 games
- Notes: Woodson was the first player to be voted to the Pro Bowl at corner, safety and kick returner. The 1993 NFL Defensive Player of the Year, Woodson ranks third all time with 71 INTS, an NFL-record 12 were returned for TDs.
Hall of Famer
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 42 |
- |
Mackey, John |
TE |
Colts |
1963 |
|
8 seasons |
|
- Draft vote John Mackey
-
-
-
John Mackey
TE
- Drafted: 1963, Round 2, Pick 19
- Career: 10 seasons, 139 games
- Notes: Mackey revolutionized the tight end position, using his speed to stretch defenses. He averaged 15.8 yards on 331 receptions over his injury-shortened career, with two seasons in which he averaged over 20 yards per catch.
Hall of Famer
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 43 |
91 |
Page, Alan |
DT |
Vikings |
1967 |
|
15 seasons |
|
- Draft vote Alan Page
-
-
-
Alan Page
DT
- Drafted: 1967, Round 1, Pick 15
- Career: 15 seasons, 218 games
- Notes: Smart and quick, Page was a key member of the "Purple People Eaters” defensive line. In 1971, he became only the second defender to be named NFL MVP. He was also Defensive Player of the Year in 1971 and 1973.
Hall of Famer
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 44 |
65 |
Blount, Mel |
DB |
Steelers |
1970 |
|
14 seasons |
|
- Draft vote Mel Blount
-
-
-
Mel Blount
DB
- Drafted: 1970, Round 3, Pick 53
- Career: 14 seasons, 200 games
- Notes: Blount had size, speed and intelligence and was a major reason why the Steelers defense dominated opponents. The NFL Defensive MVP in 1975, Blount's 57 career interceptions remain a Steelers record.
Hall of Famer
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 45 |
45 |
Gonzalez, Tony |
TE |
Chiefs |
1997 |
Active |
11 seasons |
|
- Draft vote Tony Gonzalez
-
-
-
Tony Gonzalez
TE
- Drafted: 1997, Round 1, Pick 13
- Career: 13 seasons, 206 games
- Notes: Gonzalez's career receptions, receiving yards and touchdowns already top the seven tight ends in the Hall of Fame. He has missed just two starts since becoming a starter in 1998 and he enters 2010 one catch shy of 1,000.
Active
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 46 |
30 |
Staubach, Roger |
QB |
Cowboys |
1964 |
|
8 seasons |
Video |
- Draft vote Roger Staubach
-
-
-
Roger Staubach
QB
- Drafted: 1964, Round 10, Pick 129
- Career: 16 seasons, 131 games
- Notes: Staubach was a playmaker for the Cowboys, leading them to six NFC title games and a pair of Super Bowl triumphs in his nine years at the helm. Along the way, he passed for 22,700 yards and 153 touchdowns.
Hall of Famer
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 47 |
67 |
Nitschke, Ray |
LB |
Packers |
1958 |
|
13 seasons |
|
- Draft vote Ray Nitschke
-
-
-
Ray Nitschke
LB
- Drafted: 1958, Round 3, Pick 36
- Career: 15 seasons, 190 games
- Notes: An aggressive, determined competitor, Nitschke was the cornerstone of the great Packers defenses of the 1960s. He had 25 INTs and 20 fumble recoveries while playing on five NFL title teams and two Super Bowl winners.
Hall of Famer
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 48 |
- |
Grange, Red |
RB |
Bears |
1925 |
|
10 seasons |
|
- Draft vote Red Grange
-
-
-
Red Grange
RB
- Undrafted
- Career: 10 seasons, 96 games
- Notes: As the NFL's first big drawing card, "The Galloping Ghost" helped make pro football financially viable. He joined the Bears in 1925 and immediately went on a 17-game barnstorming tour.
Hall of Famer
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 49 |
- |
Haynes, Mike |
DB |
Patriots |
1976 |
|
12 seasons |
|
- Draft vote Mike Haynes
-
-
-
Mike Haynes
DB
- Drafted: 1976, Round 1, Pick 5
- Career: 14 seasons, 177 games
- Notes: Blessed with speed and quickness, Haynes had a dazzling rookie debut with eight INTs and the Patriots' first-ever TDs on punt returns. In 14 seasons with the Pats and later the Raiders, he had a career total of 46 INTs.
Hall of Famer
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 50 |
22 |
Bradshaw, Terry |
QB |
Steelers |
1970 |
|
13 seasons |
|
- Draft vote Terry Bradshaw
-
-
-
Terry Bradshaw
QB
- Drafted: 1970, Round 1, Pick 1
- Career: 14 seasons, 168 games
- Notes: The strong-armed Bradshaw displayed strong leadership in leading the Steelers to an unprecedented four Super Bowl titles in six years (1974-79). He was MVP of Super Bowl XIII and Super Bowl XIV.
Hall of Famer
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 51 |
36 |
Starr, Bart |
QB |
Packers |
1956 |
|
13 seasons |
|
- Draft vote Bart Starr
-
-
-
Bart Starr
QB
- Drafted: 1956, Round 17, Pick 200
- Career: 16 seasons, 196 games
- Notes: From 17th-rounder to the Hall of Fame, Starr didn't blossom into a star and legend until Vince Lombardi arrived. He guided the Pack to five NFL titles and was MVP of the two Super Bowls. He led the NFL in passing three times.
Hall of Famer
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 52 |
28 |
Dickerson, Eric |
RB |
Rams |
1983 |
|
10 seasons |
|
- Draft vote Eric Dickerson
-
-
-
Eric Dickerson
RB
- Drafted: 1983, Round 1, Pick 2
- Career: 11 seasons, 146 games
- Notes: Dickerson burst onto the scene with a record-setting rookie campaign. The following year (1984), he shattered the season rushing mark with 2,105 yards. Dickerson retired as the second-leading rusher (13,259 yards).
Hall of Famer
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 53 |
- |
Lanier, Willie |
LB |
Chiefs |
1967 |
|
11 seasons |
|
- Draft vote Willie Lanier
-
-
-
Willie Lanier
LB
- Drafted: 1967, Round 2, Pick 50
- Career: 11 seasons, 149 games
- Notes: A tenacious defender with fierce tackling ability, Lanier grabbed the starting middle linebacker job as a rookie and never let go. He intercepted at least two passes every year -- except for his first and last seasons.
Hall of Famer
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 54 |
- |
Gregg, Forrest |
T |
Packers |
1956 |
|
11 seasons |
|
- Draft vote Forrest Gregg
-
-
-
Forrest Gregg
T
- Drafted: 1956, Round 2, Pick 20
- Career: 16 seasons, 193 games
- Notes: Gregg made up for his smallish size at right tackle by watching film to perfect his craft. He ended up playing in a then-record 188 straight games. When needed, he moved to guard and excelled there as well.
Hall of Famer
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 55 |
35 |
Campbell, Earl |
RB |
Oilers |
1978 |
|
7 seasons |
|
- Draft vote Earl Campbell
-
-
-
Earl Campbell
RB
- Drafted: 1978, Round 1, Pick 1
- Career: 8 seasons, 115 games
- Notes: Campbell was a bruising runner whose impact was immediate. He led the NFL in rushing in each of his first three seasons, including a 1,934-yard performance in 1980. In eight years, he rushed for 9,407 yards and 74 TDs.
Hall of Famer
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 56 |
77 |
Upshaw, Gene |
G |
Raiders |
1967 |
|
14 seasons |
|
- Draft vote Gene Upshaw
-
-
-
Gene Upshaw
G
- Drafted: 1967, Round 1, Pick 17
- Career: 15 seasons, 217 games
- Notes: Upshaw entered the NFL with experience at every offensive line position, but he settled in at guard and remained there for the next 15 seasons. He was a team leader and an integral part of a powerful Raiders front.
Hall of Famer
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 58 |
15 |
Singletary, Mike |
LB |
Bears |
1981 |
|
12 seasons |
Video |
- Draft vote Mike Singletary
-
-
-
Mike Singletary
LB
- Drafted: 1981, Round 2, Pick 38
- Career: 12 seasons, 179 games
- Notes: An intense, intimidating middle linebacker twice named NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1985, 1988), Singletary was the Bears' first- or second-leading tackler each of his last 11 seasons.
Hall of Famer
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 58 |
- |
Van Buren, Steve |
HB |
Eagles |
1944 |
|
8 seasons |
|
- Draft vote Steve Van Buren
-
-
-
Steve Van Buren
HB
- Drafted: 1944, Round 1, Pick 5
- Career: 8 seasons, 83 games
- Notes: Van Buren was a tough runner who won four rushing titles, including one in 1945, when he led the NFL in scoring and kickoff returns too. With Van Buren powering the way, the Eagles won NFL titles in 1948 and 1949.
Hall of Famer
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 59 |
55 |
Ditka, Mike |
TE |
Bears |
1961 |
|
8 seasons |
|
- Draft vote Mike Ditka
-
-
-
Mike Ditka
TE
- Drafted: 1961, Round 1, Pick 5
- Career: 12 seasons, 158 games
- Notes: The first tight end to be inducted into the Hall, Ditka was feared as both a receiver and blocker. The rugged tight end didn't miss a start (84 games) with Chicago and ended his career with 427 catches for 5,812 yards and 43 TDs.
Hall of Famer
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 60 |
70 |
Ham, Jack |
LB |
Steelers |
1971 |
|
12 seasons |
|
- Draft vote Jack Ham
-
-
-
Jack Ham
LB
- Drafted: 1971, Round 2, Pick 34
- Career: 12 seasons, 162 games
- Notes: A big-play outside linebacker, Ham teamed with DE L.C. Greenwood and DT Joe Greene to give the Steelers an exceptionally strong, hard-hitting left side of the defense during the team's Super Bowl run.
Hall of Famer
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 61 |
31 |
Tomlinson, LaDainian |
RB |
Chargers |
2001 |
Active |
8 seasons |
|
- Draft vote LaDainian Tomlinson
-
-
-
LaDainian Tomlinson
RB
- Drafted: 2001, Round 1, Pick 5
- Career: 9 seasons, 141 games
- Notes: One of the greatest runners in history, Tomlinson has rewritten the record books, including setting the NFL mark for most TDs in a season (31). Twice he won rushing titles and he sits eighth in career rushing yards (12,490).
Active
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 62 |
72 |
White, Randy |
DT |
Cowboys |
1975 |
|
14 seasons |
|
- Draft vote Randy White
-
-
-
Randy White
DT
- Drafted: 1975, Round 1, Pick 2
- Career: 14 seasons, 209 games
- Notes: White developed into a star after moving from linebacker to defensive tackle, where he earned nine straight Pro Bowl invites. The co-MVP of Super Bowl XII, White missed one game in 14 years and posted 111 career sacks.
Hall of Famer
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 63 |
- |
Otto, Jim |
C |
Raiders |
1960 |
|
15 seasons |
|
- Draft vote Jim Otto
-
-
-
Jim Otto
C
- Undrafted
- Career: 15 seasons, 210 games
- Notes: The center on the All-Time AFL Team, Otto played in 12 AFL All-Star Games or AFC-NFC Pro Bowls in his 15 seasons. He was the starting center for each of the first 210 games that the Raiders ever played.
Hall of Famer
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 64 |
- |
Adderley, Herb |
DB |
Packers |
1961 |
|
12 seasons |
|
- Draft vote Herb Adderley
-
-
-
Herb Adderley
DB
- Drafted: 1961, Round 1, Pick 12
- Career: 12 seasons, 164 games
- Notes: Adderley had all the tools to excel at corner -- instincts, speed and size. He picked off 48 career passes. First with Green Bay (1961-69) then Dallas (1970-72), he played in four of the first six Super Bowls, winning three.
Hall of Famer
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 65 |
24 |
Moss, Randy |
WR |
Vikings |
1998 |
Active |
11 seasons |
Video |
- Draft vote Randy Moss
-
-
-
Randy Moss
WR
- Drafted: 1998, Round 1, Pick 21
- Career: 12 seasons, 186 games
- Notes: The more Moss plays, the more records that fall. In 2009, Moss became the second player (Jerry Rice) to record 10 or more years with 1,000 receiving yards. He also tied Rice for the most career 10-plus TD seasons with nine.
Active
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 66 |
- |
Brown, Willie |
CB |
Raiders |
1963 |
|
16 seasons |
|
- Draft vote Willie Brown
-
-
-
Willie Brown
CB
- Undrafted
- Career: 16 seasons, 204 games
- Notes: Brown intercepted 54 passes and was an all-star nine times in 16 years with the Broncos and Raiders. He made a key play in Oakland's win over Minnesota in Super Bowl XI when he returned a theft 75 yards for a TD.
Hall of Famer
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 67 |
69 |
Winslow, Kellen |
TE |
Chargers |
1979 |
|
7 seasons |
|
- Draft vote Kellen Winslow
-
-
-
Kellen Winslow
TE
- Drafted: 1979, Round 1, Pick 13
- Career: 9 seasons, 109 games
- Notes: Hampered by knee injuries much of his career, Winslow still gave defenders fits. He had 89 catches for 1,290 yards in '80 and twice had seasons of 88 grabs. In nine years, he had 541 catches for 6,741 yards and 45 TDs.
Hall of Famer
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 68 |
- |
Webster, Mike |
C |
Steelers |
1974 |
|
14 seasons |
|
- Draft vote Mike Webster
-
-
-
Mike Webster
C
- Drafted: 1974, Round 5, Pick 125
- Career: 17 seasons, 245 games
- Notes: Webster anchored one of the strongest lines of his era. He played in 150 straight games, and suited up for more seasons (15) and more games (220) than any other Steeler. He ended his career in Kansas City (1989-90).
Hall of Famer
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 69 |
- |
Bell, Bobby |
LB |
Chiefs |
1963 |
|
12 seasons |
|
- Draft vote Bobby Bell
-
-
-
Bobby Bell
LB
- Drafted: 1963, Round 7, Pick 56
- Career: 12 seasons, 168 games
- Notes: The first Chiefs player to be elected to the Hall, Bell began his career as a defensive end but then shifted to outside linebacker. Overall, Bell had 26 INTs, returning six for TDs, adding two more scores on fumble recoveries.
Hall of Famer
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 70 |
21 |
Faulk, Marshall |
RB |
Rams |
1994 |
|
11 seasons |
|
- Draft vote Marshall Faulk
-
-
-
Marshall Faulk
RB
- Drafted: 1994, Round 1, Pick 2
- Career: 12 seasons, 176 games
- Notes: While Faulk had success as a Colt (1994-98), he was a bigger all-around threat as the catalyst for the Rams' prolific attack. In '99, he set a then-record with 2,429 yards from scrimmage and he was the NFL MVP in 2000.
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 71 |
- |
Warfield, Paul |
WR |
Browns |
1964 |
|
11 seasons |
|
- Draft vote Paul Warfield
-
-
-
Paul Warfield
WR
- Drafted: 1964, Round 1, Pick 11
- Career: 14 seasons, 157 games
- Notes: A long-ball threat whose presence greatly benefited the running game, Warfield's 52 catches as a rookie was his career high. He excelled in Cleveland for six seasons before his 1970 trade to Miami gave the Dolphins a boost.
Hall of Famer
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 72 |
81 |
Ogden, Jonathan |
OL |
Ravens |
1996 |
|
12 seasons |
Video |
- Draft vote Jonathan Ogden
-
-
-
Jonathan Ogden
OL
- Drafted: 1996, Round 1, Pick 4
- Career: 12 seasons, 177 games
- Notes: The first draft pick in Ravens' history, the hulking lineman made it a great choice. He started at guard as a rookie, then moved to tackle in 1997 and made the Pro Bowl 11 seasons in a row at that position.
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 73 |
88 |
Newsome, Ozzie |
TE |
Browns |
1978 |
|
13 seasons |
|
- Draft vote Ozzie Newsome
-
-
-
Ozzie Newsome
TE
- Drafted: 1978, Round 1, Pick 23
- Career: 13 seasons, 198 games
- Notes: Named the Browns' Offensive Player of the Year as a rookie, Newsome wound up becoming a team leader and a fixture at tight end, catching at least one pass in 150 straight games. He left as the leading TE in NFL history.
Hall of Famer
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 74 |
- |
Motley, Marion |
FB |
Browns |
1946 |
|
10 seasons |
|
- Draft vote Marion Motley
-
-
-
Marion Motley
FB
- Undrafted
- Career: 10 seasons, 106 games
- Notes: Motley, who helped break pro football's color barrier in 1946, was the AAFC's all-time leading rusher. When the Browns joined the NFL in 1950, he topped that league in rushing in his first year, too.
Hall of Famer
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 75 |
58 |
Green, Darrell |
DB |
Redskins |
1983 |
|
15 seasons |
Video |
- Draft vote Darrell Green
-
-
-
Darrell Green
DB
- Drafted: 1983, Round 1, Pick 28
- Career: 20 seasons, 295 games
- Notes: With his blazing speed and covering ability, Green developed into a premier corner and remained one over his 20-season career. He had at least one INT in a record 19 straight years, and had a club-record 54 overall.
Hall of Famer
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 76 |
90 |
Shell, Art |
T |
Raiders |
1968 |
|
12 seasons |
|
- Draft vote Art Shell
-
-
-
Art Shell
T
- Drafted: 1968, Round 3, Pick 80
- Career: 15 seasons, 207 games
- Notes: One of the best Raiders offensive linemen ever, Shell teamed with left guard Gene Upshaw to give the Raiders a dominant front line. Shell excelled at both run blocking and pass protecting.
Hall of Famer
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 77 |
37 |
Dorsett, Tony |
RB |
Cowboys |
1977 |
|
11 seasons |
|
- Draft vote Tony Dorsett
-
-
-
Tony Dorsett
RB
- Drafted: 1977, Round 1, Pick 2
- Career: 12 seasons, 173 games
- Notes: Dorsett made quite a splash as a rookie, rushing for 1,007 yards and 12 TDs to help lead Dallas to a Super Bowl win. He wound up hitting 1,000 yards rushing in eight of his first nine years and retiring with 12,739 yards.
Hall of Famer
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 78 |
79 |
Matthews, Bruce |
G |
Titans |
1983 |
|
19 seasons |
|
- Draft vote Bruce Matthews
-
-
-
Bruce Matthews
G
- Drafted: 1983, Round 1, Pick 9
- Career: 19 seasons, 296 games
- Notes: Matthews had tremendous versatility, lining up at every position, with the most starts at guard and center. He was voted to 14 straight Pro Bowls (nine at guard, five at center), tied for the most ever.
Hall of Famer
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 79 |
- |
Tunnell, Emlen |
DB |
Giants |
1948 |
|
14 seasons |
|
- Draft vote Emlen Tunnell
-
-
-
Emlen Tunnell
DB
- Undrafted
- Career: 14 seasons, 167 games
- Notes: Tunnell was called the Giants' "offense on defense" for his ability to make big plays from his defensive back position. His 79 career interceptions ranks second in NFL history, and his 1,282 yards on those picks ranks fourth.
Hall of Famer
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 80 |
25 |
Aikman, Troy |
QB |
Cowboys |
1989 |
|
12 seasons |
|
- Draft vote Troy Aikman
-
-
-
Troy Aikman
QB
- Drafted: 1989, Round 1, Pick 1
- Career: 12 seasons, 165 games
- Notes: Aikman was thrown to the wolves as a rookie starter, but as he improved, so too did the Cowboys. Aikman was a steady leader of an explosive attack and he directed Dallas to three Super Bowl wins, earning SB XXVII MVP.
Hall of Famer
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 81 |
13 |
Young, Steve |
QB |
49ers |
1984 |
|
16 seasons |
|
- Draft vote Steve Young
-
-
-
Steve Young
QB
- Drafted: 1984, Round 1, Pick 1
- Career: 16 seasons, 169 games
- Notes: Young led the NFL in passing a record-tying six times. His signature moment came in Super Bowl XXIX, when he passed for 6 touchdowns and was named the MVP of the 49ers' rout of the Chargers.
Hall of Famer
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 82 |
- |
Hendricks, Ted |
LB |
Raiders |
1969 |
|
15 seasons |
|
- Draft vote Ted Hendricks
-
-
-
Ted Hendricks
LB
- Drafted: 1969, Round 2, Pick 33
- Career: 15 seasons, 215 games
- Notes: Hendricks, a Pro Bowl linebacker in Baltimore, Green Bay, and Oakland, never missed a game in his 15 seasons. His speed and strength helped him block 25 kicks, intercept 26 passes, and recover 16 fumbles.
Hall of Famer
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 83 |
- |
Van Brocklin, Norm |
QB |
Rams |
1949 |
|
18 seasons |
|
- Draft vote Norm Van Brocklin
-
-
-
Norm Van Brocklin
QB
- Drafted: 1949, Round 4, Pick 37
- Career: 12 seasons, 140 games
- Notes: Despite sharing passing duties wih Bob Waterfield, Van Brocklin still topped the NFL in passing in 1950 and '52, and once again in 1954. After his trade to the Eagles in 1958, Van Brocklin led the team to the NFL title in 1960.
Hall of Famer
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 84 |
- |
Schmidt, Joe |
LB |
Lions |
1953 |
|
11 seasons |
|
- Draft vote Joe Schmidt
-
-
-
Joe Schmidt
LB
- Drafted: 1953, Round 7, Pick 85
- Career: 13 seasons, 155 games
- Notes: Schmidt fell in the draft due to injuries not talent. He quickly became a defensive leader and was voted to 10 straight Pro Bowls. He was a fast, fierce-tackling middle linebacker whose best asset may have been his instincts.
Hall of Famer
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 85 |
32 |
Allen, Marcus |
RB |
Raiders |
1982 |
|
12 seasons |
|
- Draft vote Marcus Allen
-
-
-
Marcus Allen
RB
- Drafted: 1982, Round 1, Pick 10
- Career: 16 seasons, 222 games
- Notes: Allen was a versatile back who became the first player ever to gain more than 10,000 yards rushing and 5,000 yards receiving. He had a nose for the end zone, retiring with 145 TDs, including a then-record 123 on the ground.
Hall of Famer
|
| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 86 |
- |
Davis, Willie |
DE |
Packers |
1956 |
|
11 seasons |
|
- Draft vote Willie Davis
-
-
-
Willie Davis
DE
- Drafted: 1956, Round 15, Pick 181
- Career: 14 seasons, 162 games
- Notes: Davis struggled as an offensive tackle his first two seasons, but a trade to Green Bay changed his position -- and his fortunes. Davis developed into a speedy, big-play defensive end who recovered 21 fumbles over his career.
Hall of Famer
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| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 87 |
- |
Hirsch, Crazylegs |
WR |
Rams |
1945 |
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13 seasons |
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- Draft vote Crazylegs Hirsch
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Crazylegs Hirsch
WR
- Drafted: 1945, Round 1, Pick 5
- Career: 13 seasons, 127 games
- Notes: A three-time Pro Bowl pick, Hirsch had one of the best years ever by a wide receiver in 1951. He helped the Rams win the NFL title by leading the league with 66 catches for 1,495 yards and 17 TDs in the 12-game season.
Hall of Famer
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| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 88 |
46 |
Reed, Ed |
DB |
Ravens |
2002 |
Active |
7 seasons |
Video |
- Draft vote Ed Reed
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Ed Reed
DB
- Drafted: 2002, Round 1, Pick 24
- Career: 8 seasons, 118 games
- Notes: Reed was a sensation almost from the start, making one big play after another. In 2004, he was the NFL Defensive Player of the Year. Reed holds the Ravens record for career picks with 46, six of which were returned for scores.
Active
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| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 89 |
- |
Nevers, Ernie |
FB |
Cardinals |
1926 |
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6 seasons |
|
- Draft vote Ernie Nevers
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-
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Ernie Nevers
FB
- Undrafted
- Career: 6 seasons, 54 games
- Notes: Nevers was an iron man who rarely left the field on offense, defense, or special teams. He holds the NFL's longest-standing individual record: 40 points in a game against the rival Bears in 1929.
Hall of Famer
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| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 90 |
27 |
Warner, Kurt |
QB |
Rams |
1998 |
|
12 seasons |
|
- Draft vote Kurt Warner
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Kurt Warner
QB
- Undrafted
- Career: 12 seasons, 125 games
- Notes: Though undrafted out of Northern Iowa, Warner went on to pass for 32,344 yards and 208 TDs in a stellar career. He was a two-time NFL MVP, including 1999, when he led the Rams to victory in Super Bowl XXXIV.
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| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 91 |
50 |
Tarkenton, Fran |
QB |
Vikings |
1961 |
|
18 seasons |
|
- Draft vote Fran Tarkenton
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Fran Tarkenton
QB
- Drafted: 1961, Round 3, Pick 29
- Career: 18 seasons, 246 games
- Notes: Tarkenton's career got off to an exciting start with four TD passes in his first game. By the time he left after stints with the Vikings and Giants, he owned every major passing record, including 47,003 yards passing and 342 TDs.
Hall of Famer
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| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 92 |
40 |
Irvin, Michael |
WR |
Cowboys |
1988 |
|
10 seasons |
|
- Draft vote Michael Irvin
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-
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Michael Irvin
WR
- Drafted: 1988, Round 1, Pick 11
- Career: 12 seasons, 159 games
- Notes: Irvin's career didn't take off until Troy Aikman and Emmitt Smith came on board. Irvin then rang up seven 1,000-yard seasons in eight years from 1991-98. He retired with 750 catches for 11,904 yards and 65 TDs.
Hall of Famer
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| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 93 |
- |
Huff, Sam |
LB |
Giants |
1956 |
|
13 seasons |
|
- Draft vote Sam Huff
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-
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Sam Huff
LB
- Drafted: 1956, Round 3, Pick 30
- Career: 14 seasons, 168 games
- Notes: The hard-hitting Huff entered the NFL as a defensive lineman but moved to middle linebacker in the club's new 4-3 scheme. He went to five Pro Bowls, four with the Giants and one with the Redskins, and had 30 INTs.
Hall of Famer
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| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 94 |
- |
Moore, Lenny |
HB |
Colts |
1956 |
|
10 seasons |
|
- Draft vote Lenny Moore
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-
-
Lenny Moore
HB
- Drafted: 1956, Round 1, Pick 9
- Career: 12 seasons, 143 games
- Notes: Moore's main responsibility was to catch passes, forming a dangerous pitch-catch combo with Johnny Unitas. When Moore retired, he had amassed 12,451 combined net yards, 363 pass receptions and 113 TDs.
Hall of Famer
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| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 95 |
89 |
Allen, Larry |
G |
Cowboys |
1994 |
|
13 seasons |
|
- Draft vote Larry Allen
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-
-
Larry Allen
G
- Drafted: 1994, Round 2, Pick 46
- Career: 14 seasons, 203 games
- Notes: Allen bounced between guard and tackle over his career but was successful at both. An 11-time Pro Bowler, Allen was only the third player in NFL history to earn a Pro Bowl spot at more than one offensive line position.
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| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 96 |
- |
Hein, Mel |
C |
Giants |
1931 |
|
15 seasons |
|
- Draft vote Mel Hein
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-
-
Mel Hein
C
- Undrafted
- Career: 15 seasons, 170 games
- Notes: For 15 years, as a center on offense and a linebacker on defense, Hein rarely left the field. An All-NFL choice eight times, he never missed a game, and helped the Giants win a pair of league titles.
Hall of Famer
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| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 97 |
66 |
Brooks, Derrick |
LB |
Buccaneers |
1995 |
|
14 seasons |
|
- Draft vote Derrick Brooks
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-
-
Derrick Brooks
LB
- Drafted: 1995, Round 1, Pick 28
- Career: 14 seasons, 224 games
- Notes: One of the best players ever to don a Buccaneers uniform, Brooks was the heart and soul of his team's Tampa 2 defense. He could do it all, and the 11-time Pro Bowler finished with 1,689 tackles, 25 INTs and 13.5 sacks.
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| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 98 |
- |
Roy Selmon, Lee |
DE |
Buccaneers |
1976 |
|
9 seasons |
|
- Draft vote Lee Roy Selmon
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-
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Lee Roy Selmon
DE
- Drafted: 1976, Round 1, Pick 1
- Career: 9 seasons, 121 games
- Notes: The Bucs' first-ever draft pick, Selmon quickly established himself as a leader and earned team MVP honors as a rookie. Selmon was named the NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 1979, the Bucs' first winning season.
Hall of Famer
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| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 99 |
47 |
Strahan, Michael |
DE |
Giants |
1993 |
|
14 seasons |
|
- Draft vote Michael Strahan
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-
Michael Strahan
DE
- Drafted: 1993, Round 2, Pick 40
- Career: 15 seasons, 216 games
- Notes: Strahan gave opposing linemen fits, using his speed and strength to record 141.5 career sacks. He set the NFL record for sacks in a season with 22.5 in 2001, and was named the 2001 NFL Defensive Player of the Year.
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| NFL Rank |
Rank |
Name |
Position |
Team |
First Year |
Status |
Career |
Watch |
| 100 |
42 |
Namath, Joe |
QB |
Jets |
1965 |
|
9 seasons |
Video |
- Draft vote Joe Namath
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-
-
Joe Namath
QB
- Drafted: 1965, Round 1, Pick 1
- Career: 13 seasons, 140 games
- Notes: Namath is best remembered for the Super Bowl III upset. However, "Broadway Joe" was actually one of the game’s most prolific passers. He still holds most Jets records, and in 1967, became the first to pass for 4,000 yards.
Hall of Famer
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