American Football Legends
NFL legends from quarterbacks to defensive icons.
The All-Time Greatest American Football Players
Ranked by career honours, records and our FSP GOAT Score.
All American Football Athletes
Browse 173 of the greatest american football players of all time.
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Aaron Donald
Defensive Tackle
Aaron Donald was a Hall of Fame-bound Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle widely regarded as one of…
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Aaron Rodgers
Quarterback
Aaron Rodgers is a four-time NFL MVP quarterback who led the Green Bay Packers to a Super Bowl XLV…
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Adrian Peterson
Running Back
Adrian Peterson was an elite power running back for the Minnesota Vikings who ranks among the top…
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Aidan Hutchinson
Defensive End
Aidan Hutchinson is a Detroit Lions defensive end and former Michigan star known for his explosive…
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Alan Page
Defensive Tackle
Alan Page was a dominant Vikings defensive tackle and Pro Football Hall of Famer who later served…
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Alvin Kamara
Running Back
Alvin Kamara is a versatile New Orleans Saints running back known for his receiving ability out of…
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Amon-Ra St. Brown
Wide Receiver
Amon-Ra St. Brown is a Detroit Lions wide receiver who emerged as one of the NFL's top pass…
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Anthony Muñoz
Offensive Tackle
Anthony Muñoz was a dominant Cincinnati Bengals left tackle inducted into the Pro Football Hall of…
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Antonio Brown
Wide Receiver
Antonio Brown was one of the most productive wide receivers of his era, a seven-time Pro Bowler who…
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Antonio Gates
Tight End
Antonio Gates was an undrafted college basketball player who became one of the most prolific tight…
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Art Monk
Wide Receiver
Art Monk was a reliable Washington wide receiver who once held the NFL career receptions record and…
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Barry Sanders
Running Back
Barry Sanders was a dazzling Detroit Lions running back who retired abruptly while still near the…
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Becca Longo
Kicker
Becca Longo made history as one of the first women signed to an NFL practice squad, joining the…
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Ben Roethlisberger
Quarterback
Ben Roethlisberger was a big-armed Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback who won two Super Bowl titles…
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Bijan Robinson
Running Back
Bijan Robinson is an Atlanta Falcons running back regarded as one of the most talented dual-threat…
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Bo Jackson
Running Back
Bo Jackson was a rare two-sport professional athlete who starred as a running back for the Los…
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Brandon Aiyuk
Wide Receiver
Brandon Aiyuk is a San Francisco 49ers wide receiver known for his big-play ability.
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Breece Hall
Running Back
Breece Hall is a New York Jets running back known for his explosive rushing and receiving ability.
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Brett Favre
Quarterback
Brett Favre was an iron-man Green Bay Packers quarterback famed for his gunslinger style, three…
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Brock Purdy
Quarterback
Brock Purdy was the final pick of the 2022 NFL Draft who rose to become the San Francisco 49ers'…
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Bruce Matthews
Offensive Lineman
Bruce Matthews was a versatile Hall of Fame offensive lineman who played every position on the…
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Bruce Smith
Defensive End
Bruce Smith is the NFL's all-time career sacks leader, an elite pass rusher for the Buffalo Bills…
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C.J. Stroud
Quarterback
C.J. Stroud is a Houston Texans quarterback who won NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2023.
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Calvin Johnson
Wide Receiver
Calvin Johnson, nicknamed 'Megatron', was a dominant Detroit Lions wide receiver who set the NFL…
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Calvin Ridley
Wide Receiver
Calvin Ridley is an NFL wide receiver known for his route-running and deep-ball ability, who missed…
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Cameron Jordan
Defensive End
Cameron Jordan is a durable, productive New Orleans Saints defensive end and multi-time Pro Bowler.
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CeeDee Lamb
Wide Receiver
CeeDee Lamb is a Dallas Cowboys wide receiver who has developed into one of the NFL's top pass…
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Champ Bailey
Cornerback
Champ Bailey was a lockdown Hall of Fame cornerback for the Washington Redskins and Denver Broncos.
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Chris Olave
Wide Receiver
Chris Olave is a New Orleans Saints wide receiver known for his precise route running out of Ohio…
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Christian McCaffrey
Running Back
Christian McCaffrey is one of the most versatile running backs in the NFL, excelling as both a…
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Christian Watson
Wide Receiver
Christian Watson is a Green Bay Packers wide receiver known for his speed and deep-threat ability.
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Chuck Noll
Head Coach
Chuck Noll was the Pittsburgh Steelers head coach who built the 1970s dynasty, winning four Super…
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Cooper Kupp
Wide Receiver
Cooper Kupp is a Los Angeles Rams wide receiver who won the NFL receiving Triple Crown in 2021 and…
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Dak Prescott
Quarterback
Dak Prescott is the Dallas Cowboys' starting quarterback and 2016 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year.
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Dan Fouts
Quarterback
Dan Fouts was the record-setting quarterback of the San Diego Chargers' high-flying 'Air Coryell'…
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Dan Marino
Quarterback
Dan Marino was a prolific Miami Dolphins quarterback who once held nearly every major NFL career…
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Darrelle Revis
Cornerback
Darrelle Revis, nicknamed for 'Revis Island', was one of the most dominant shutdown cornerbacks of…
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Davante Adams
Wide Receiver
Davante Adams is an American professional football wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams. Drafted…
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De'Von Achane
Running Back
De'Von Achane is a Miami Dolphins running back known for elite speed, a former Texas A&M track…
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Deebo Samuel
Running Back / Wide Receiver
Deebo Samuel is a San Francisco 49ers wide receiver whose ability to line up as a runner earned him…
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Deion Sanders
Cornerback
Deion Sanders, nicknamed 'Prime Time', was a flashy, elite shutdown cornerback and two-sport…
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Derrick Brooks
Linebacker
Derrick Brooks was the leader of the dominant Tampa Bay Buccaneers 'Tampa 2' defense and 2002 NFL…
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Diana Flores
Quarterback (Flag Football)
Diana Flores is a celebrated Mexican flag football quarterback known for her viral highlight-reel…
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Dick Butkus
Linebacker
Dick Butkus was a ferocious Chicago Bears middle linebacker widely considered one of the greatest…
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DK Metcalf
Wide Receiver
DK Metcalf is a physically imposing NFL wide receiver known for his combination of size and speed.
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Drake London
Wide Receiver
Drake London is an Atlanta Falcons wide receiver known for his contested-catch ability.
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Drew Brees
Quarterback
Drew Brees led the New Orleans Saints to their only Super Bowl title and retired as the NFL's…
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Earl Campbell
Running Back
Earl Campbell was a punishing Houston Oilers running back and three-time NFL rushing champion.
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Ed Reed
Safety
Ed Reed was a Baltimore Ravens free safety and one of the most prolific ball-hawks in NFL history,…
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Eli Manning
Quarterback
Eli Manning was the New York Giants' longtime starting quarterback who won two Super Bowl MVP…
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Emmitt Smith
Running Back
Emmitt Smith is the NFL's all-time leading rusher and a key part of the Dallas Cowboys' 1990s…
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Eric Dickerson
Running Back
Eric Dickerson was a Hall of Fame running back who set the NFL single-season rushing record (2,105…
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Franco Harris
Running Back
Franco Harris was a Pittsburgh Steelers running back famous for the 'Immaculate Reception' and four…
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Fred Warner
Linebacker
Fred Warner is a San Francisco 49ers linebacker widely regarded as one of the best all-around…
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Gale Sayers
Running Back
Gale Sayers, nicknamed the 'Kansas Comet', was an electrifying Chicago Bears running back whose…
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Garrett Wilson
Wide Receiver
Garrett Wilson is a New York Jets wide receiver who won NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2022.
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Gene Upshaw
Guard / Tackle
Gene Upshaw was a dominant Oakland Raiders offensive guard who later served as longtime executive…
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George Kittle
Tight End
George Kittle is a San Francisco 49ers tight end renowned for combining elite receiving production…
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Herschel Walker
Running Back
Explosive running back who won the 1982 Heisman at Georgia, starred in the USFL, and had a long NFL…
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J.J. Watt
Defensive End
One of the most disruptive defensive ends of his era, winning three NFL Defensive Player of the…
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Ja'Marr Chase
Wide Receiver
Explosive Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver who won the 2021 Offensive Rookie of the Year award and…
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Jack Ham
Linebacker
Hall of Fame outside linebacker who anchored Pittsburgh's 'Steel Curtain' defense during four Super…
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Jack Lambert
Linebacker
Ferocious Pittsburgh Steelers middle linebacker and 1976 Defensive Player of the Year who won four…
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Jalen Hurts
Quarterback
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback who led the team to a Super Bowl LIX title and was named the game's…
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Jalen Ramsey
Cornerback
One of the NFL's premier shutdown cornerbacks, a Super Bowl champion with the Rams known for his…
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Jared Goff
Quarterback
Quarterback who led the Rams to Super Bowl LIII and later revived the Detroit Lions franchise.
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Jason Witten
Tight End
Longtime Dallas Cowboys tight end and one of the most productive pass-catching tight ends in NFL…
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Jayden Daniels
Quarterback
2023 Heisman Trophy winner who became the 2024 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year with the Washington…
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Jaylen Waddle
Wide Receiver
Speedy wide receiver who set the NFL rookie reception record with the Miami Dolphins before being…
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Jen Welter
Linebacker/Coach
Trailblazing player-coach who became the first woman to coach in a men's professional football…
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Jerry Rice
Wide Receiver
49ers/Raiders/Seahawks wide receiver considered the greatest of all time, holding nearly every…
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Jessica Mendoza
Athlete/Broadcaster (Softball)
Two-time Olympic softball medalist for Team USA who went on to become the first full-time female…
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Jim Brown
Running Back
Cleveland Browns running back and NFL legend who dominated the league in the late 1950s and 1960s…
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Jim Kelly
Quarterback
Buffalo Bills quarterback who led the team to four consecutive Super Bowl appearances in the early…
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Jim Parker
Guard / Tackle
Baltimore Colts offensive lineman considered one of the greatest ever, protecting Johnny Unitas for…
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Joe Burrow
Quarterback
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback who led the team to Super Bowl LVI and has repeatedly led the NFL in…
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Joe Montana
Quarterback
San Francisco 49ers quarterback widely regarded among the greatest ever, winning four Super Bowls…
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Joe Namath
Quarterback
New York Jets quarterback famous for guaranteeing and delivering victory in Super Bowl III, a…
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John Elway
Quarterback
Denver Broncos quarterback who led the team to five Super Bowl appearances, winning back-to-back…
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John Hannah
Guard
New England Patriots offensive guard often ranked as the greatest offensive lineman in NFL history.
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Johnny Unitas
Quarterback
Baltimore Colts quarterback and three-time NFL MVP considered one of the greatest quarterbacks in…
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Jonathan Ogden
Offensive Tackle
Dominant Baltimore Ravens left tackle who helped anchor the offensive line for the franchise's…
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Jordan Love
Quarterback
Green Bay Packers quarterback who took over as the starter in 2023 after backing up Aaron Rodgers…
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Josh Allen
Quarterback
Buffalo Bills quarterback and 2024 NFL MVP known for his rare combination of arm strength and…
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Julio Jones
Wide Receiver
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver known for elite size-speed combination, twice leading the NFL in…
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Junior Seau
Linebacker
Hard-hitting San Diego Chargers linebacker and Hall of Famer who led Team USA to an AFC…
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Justin Herbert
Quarterback
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback known for his powerful arm, named 2020 NFL Offensive Rookie of the…
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Justin Jefferson
Wide Receiver
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver considered among the most productive in the league, twice leading…
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Kenneth Walker III
Running Back
Seattle Seahawks running back known for his explosive, contact-balanced running style since…
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Khalil Mack
Linebacker
Dominant edge rusher and 2016 NFL Defensive Player of the Year known for his versatility and…
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Kyle Pitts
Tight End
Atlanta Falcons tight end who set the NFL rookie tight end receiving yardage record in his debut…
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LaDainian Tomlinson
Running Back
San Diego Chargers running back and 2006 NFL MVP who set the single-season touchdown record that…
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Lamar Jackson
Quarterback
Baltimore Ravens quarterback and two-time NFL MVP who holds the single-season rushing record for a…
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Larry Allen
Guard
Dallas Cowboys offensive guard renowned for his rare power and athleticism, a member of the…
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Lawrence Taylor
Linebacker
New York Giants outside linebacker widely credited with revolutionizing the position and the 1986…
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Luke Kuechly
Linebacker
Carolina Panthers middle linebacker known for elite instincts and tackling, named to the Hall of…
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Lynn Swann
Wide Receiver
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver famed for acrobatic catches, four-time Super Bowl champion and…
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Mark Andrews
Tight End
Baltimore Ravens tight end and frequent target of Lamar Jackson, among the league's most productive…
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Marshall Faulk
Running Back
St. Louis Rams running back and 2000 NFL MVP, a key piece of the 'Greatest Show on Turf' offense…
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Marshawn Lynch
Running Back
Bruising Seattle Seahawks running back known as 'Beast Mode,' famous for his 'Beast Quake' playoff…
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Maxx Crosby
Defensive End
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end recognized as one of the league's most consistent and relentless…
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Mean Joe Greene
Defensive Tackle
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle and cornerstone of the 'Steel Curtain' defense that won four…
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Mel Blount
Cornerback
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback so dominant the NFL changed its rules on bump-and-run coverage…
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Micah Parsons
Linebacker
Dallas Cowboys linebacker/edge rusher who won Defensive Rookie of the Year and has quickly…
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Michael Irvin
Wide Receiver
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver and member of the 'Triplets' offense that won three Super Bowls in the…
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Michael Strahan
Defensive End
New York Giants defensive end who set the NFL single-season sack record and won Super Bowl XLII.
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Mike Ditka
Tight End / Head Coach
Hall of Fame tight end who later coached the Chicago Bears to victory in Super Bowl XX.
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Mike Haynes
Cornerback
Elite cornerback for the Patriots and Raiders, winning Super Bowl XVIII with Los Angeles.
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Mike Singletary
Linebacker
Chicago Bears middle linebacker known as 'Samurai Mike,' the emotional leader of the legendary 1985…
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Mike Webster
Center
Pittsburgh Steelers center and four-time Super Bowl champion, posthumously the first NFL player…
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Nick Bosa
Defensive End
San Francisco 49ers defensive end and 2022 NFL Defensive Player of the Year known for his elite…
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Nico Collins
Wide Receiver
Houston Texans wide receiver who emerged as a top NFL target after breakout seasons in 2023 and…
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O.J. Simpson
Running Back
Buffalo Bills running back and 1973 NFL MVP who became the first player to rush for over 2,000…
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Odell Beckham Jr
Wide Receiver
Wide receiver famed for a spectacular one-handed catch as a rookie and a Super Bowl LVI…
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Odessa Jenkins
Linebacker
American flag football player and administrator who founded the USA Flag Touch Football League and…
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Otto Graham
Quarterback
Cleveland Browns quarterback who led his team to the league championship game in all ten seasons of…
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Ozzie Newsome
Tight End
Ozzie Newsome was a Pro Football Hall of Fame tight end for the Cleveland Browns who became one of…
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Patricia Palinkas
Holder
American football player who became the first woman to play in a professional American football…
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Patrick Mahomes
Quarterback
Patrick Mahomes is a Kansas City Chiefs quarterback celebrated for his arm talent and…
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Patrick Peterson
Cornerback
Patrick Peterson is a longtime NFL cornerback and return specialist known for his shutdown coverage…
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Patrick Willis
Linebacker
Patrick Willis was an All-Pro middle linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers renowned for his…
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Peyton Manning
Quarterback
Peyton Manning is a Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback who set numerous passing records across…
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Randy Moss
Wide Receiver
Randy Moss was one of the most explosive wide receivers in NFL history, setting the single-season…
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Randy White
Defensive Tackle
Randy White was a punishing Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle known as the 'Manster' who helped…
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Ray Lewis
Linebacker
Ray Lewis was a Hall of Fame middle linebacker and emotional leader of the Baltimore Ravens,…
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Ray Nitschke
Linebacker
Ray Nitschke was the ferocious middle linebacker of the Green Bay Packers dynasty of the 1960s,…
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Reggie White
Defensive End
Reggie White was a dominant defensive end for the Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers whose…
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Richard Sherman
Cornerback
Richard Sherman was an elite, outspoken cornerback who anchored the Seattle Seahawks' 'Legion of…
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Rob Gronkowski
Tight End
Rob Gronkowski was one of the most dominant tight ends in NFL history, combining size and…
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Rod Woodson
Cornerback/Safety
Rod Woodson was a versatile Hall of Fame defensive back who starred at cornerback and safety,…
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Ronnie Lott
Safety
Ronnie Lott was a ferocious, hard-hitting defensive back who anchored the San Francisco 49ers…
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Russell Wilson
Quarterback
Russell Wilson is a mobile, accurate quarterback who led the Seattle Seahawks to a Super Bowl…
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Sam Mills
Linebacker
Sam Mills was an undersized but hard-nosed linebacker who starred for the New Orleans Saints' famed…
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Sami Grisafe
Quarterback
The most decorated player in the history of women's American football — multiple Women's Football…
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Sarah Fuller
Kicker
Sarah Fuller, a Vanderbilt soccer goalkeeper, made history in November 2020 as the first woman to…
American
Sauce Gardner
Cornerback
Sauce Gardner is a New York Jets cornerback who won Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2022 and…
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Shannon Sharpe
Tight End
Shannon Sharpe was a trailblazing pass-catching tight end who won three Super Bowl titles with the…
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Stefon Diggs
Wide Receiver
Stefon Diggs is a prolific wide receiver for the Vikings, Bills, Texans and Patriots, known for his…
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Steve McMichael
Defensive Tackle
Steve McMichael was a hard-nosed defensive tackle who anchored the Chicago Bears' dominant 1985…
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Steve Young
Quarterback
Steve Young was a Hall of Fame quarterback who led the San Francisco 49ers to a Super Bowl XXIX…
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T.J. Watt
Linebacker
T.J. Watt is an elite Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker who has repeatedly led the NFL in…
American
Ted Hendricks
Linebacker
Ted Hendricks, nicknamed 'The Mad Stork' for his unusual height and range at linebacker, won four…
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Tee Higgins
Wide Receiver
Tee Higgins is a Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver known for his size and ability to win contested…
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Terrell Owens
Wide Receiver
Terrell Owens was a physically dominant and outspoken wide receiver whose 15,934 career receiving…
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Terrell Suggs
Linebacker
Terrell Suggs was a relentless Baltimore Ravens pass rusher who ranks among the NFL's all-time sack…
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Terry Bradshaw
Quarterback
Terry Bradshaw quarterbacked the Pittsburgh Steelers to four Super Bowl championships in the 1970s…
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Terry McLaurin
Wide Receiver
Terry McLaurin is a Washington Commanders wide receiver known for his speed, reliability, and…
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Tom Brady
Quarterback
Tom Brady is the NFL's all-time leader in passing yards and touchdowns, winning a record seven…
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Tony Gonzalez
Tight End
Tony Gonzalez redefined the tight end position over his 17-season career, retiring second all-time…
American
Travis Etienne
Running Back
Travis Etienne is a Jacksonville Jaguars running back known for his explosive speed as both a…
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Travis Kelce
Tight End
Travis Kelce is one of the most productive tight ends in NFL history, forming a dominant…
American
Trent Williams
Offensive Tackle
Trent Williams is one of the most decorated offensive tackles of his generation, anchoring elite…
American
Trevon Diggs
Cornerback
Trevon Diggs is a Dallas Cowboys cornerback who set a franchise record and led the NFL with 11…
American
Trevor Lawrence
Quarterback
Trevor Lawrence is the Jacksonville Jaguars' quarterback and the No. 1 overall pick of the 2021 NFL…
American
Tua Tagovailoa
Quarterback
Tua Tagovailoa is the Miami Dolphins' starting quarterback, known for his accuracy and quick…
American
Tyler Lockett
Wide Receiver
Tyler Lockett has been a consistent, sure-handed deep threat for the Seattle Seahawks since being…
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Tyreek Hill
Wide Receiver
Tyreek Hill, nicknamed the 'Cheetah' for his blazing speed, is one of the most explosive playmakers…
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Vince Lombardi
Head Coach
Vince Lombardi was a legendary NFL head coach who led the Green Bay Packers to five NFL…
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Von Miller
Linebacker
Von Miller is an elite edge rusher who won Super Bowl 50 MVP with the Denver Broncos and later…
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Walter Payton
Running Back
Walter Payton, nicknamed 'Sweetness', was a legendary Chicago Bears running back who retired as the…
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Chuck Bednarik
Linebacker / Center
Chuck Bednarik was a legendary Philadelphia Eagles center and linebacker, famed as the last…
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Derrick Thomas
Linebacker
Derrick Thomas was an explosive Kansas City Chiefs outside linebacker who set the NFL single-game…
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Carl Eller
Defensive End
Carl Eller was a dominant defensive end and key member of the Minnesota Vikings' famed 'Purple…
American
Leo Nomellini
Defensive Tackle
Leo Nomellini was a dominant, iron-man defensive tackle for the San Francisco 49ers who never…
American
Bob Lilly
Defensive Tackle
Bob Lilly, nicknamed 'Mr. Cowboy', was a dominant defensive tackle who became the first Dallas…
American
Merlin Olsen
Defensive Tackle
Merlin Olsen was a dominant defensive tackle and cornerstone of the Los Angeles Rams' 'Fearsome…
American
Tony Dorsett
Running Back
Tony Dorsett was a Heisman Trophy-winning running back at Pittsburgh who went on to star for the…
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Jim Taylor
Fullback
Jim Taylor was a bruising fullback who was a key part of Vince Lombardi's Green Bay Packers…
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Larry Csonka
Fullback
Larry Csonka was a punishing fullback for the Miami Dolphins who was named Super Bowl VIII MVP…
American
Marcus Allen
Running Back
Marcus Allen was a versatile Hall of Fame running back who won the Heisman Trophy, NFL MVP, and…
American
Don Hutson
Wide Receiver
Don Hutson revolutionized the wide receiver position with the Green Bay Packers in the 1930s and…
American
Raymond Berry
Wide Receiver
Raymond Berry was a meticulous, sure-handed wide receiver for the Baltimore Colts who starred in…
American
Elroy Hirsch
Wide Receiver
Elroy 'Crazylegs' Hirsch was a dynamic Los Angeles Rams wide receiver known for his distinctive…
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