More importantly, Florida State beat Florida a) for the first time in seven attempts and b) on the Gators' first visit to Doak Campbell Stadium. Champ Bailey (DB/AP, Georgia, 1996-98) He has all of the accolades and all of the longevity, and if not for four straight championship-level heartbreaks, he would have four Super Bowl rings to his name as well. Granted, he's arguably the best as Brady, Aaron Rodgers, Derrick Henry, Lamar Jackson, Dak Prescott, Kyler Murray, and when healthy, Christian McCaffrey, are rightfully in the discussion. 53. Sacks: 46 | Tackles for loss: 71 In his senior season, he scored 17 touchdowns, threw for three more, and won the Maxwell Trophy. Hutson caught six passes for 165 yards and two touchdowns in Alabama's 29-13 win over Stanford in the 1935 Rose Bowl. Interceptions: 14 | Punt return TDs: 3 | Punt return yards: 1,429 The marquee name of the Chicago Bears defense in the 1980s (known as the Monsters of the Midway), Singletary was one of the most feared and yet most respected defenders in the NFL. He remains a beloved figure in Wolverines football. Rushing yards: 4,682 | Yards per carry: 5.2 | Rushing TDs: 45 If this were a ranking of the best, rather than greatest NFL players of all time, Payton would arguably be at the top of the list. Page was a consensus All-American at Notre Dame in 1966, when he helped the Fighting Irish win a national championship. But the highest winning percentage of any quarterback in history and yards per pass attempt is nothing to sneeze at. Notable accolades: Hall of Fame (1965); 3x NFL Champion; 4x AAFC Champion; 3x MVP; 2x AAFC MVP 4x First-Team All-Pro; 2x Second-Team All-Pro 5x Pro Bowl; 3x First-Team All-AAFC. Born in Guatemala, the "Mad Stork" was a menacing defensive end who earned unanimous All-America honors in 1967 and '68. Interceptions: 8 | Receiving yards: 978 In 1982, when Nebraska averaged more than 500 yards and 40 points per game, on an offense that included ballhandling stars such as quarterback Turner Gill, backs Mike Rozier and Roger Craig, and wide receiver Irving Fryar, the 6-3, 275-pound Rimington won the Big Eight Offensive Player of the Year award. Roger Staubach, Herschel Walker and Jim Brown are among the greatest 11 players in college football history. Orlando Pace (T, Ohio State, 1996-96) Tackles: 134 | Fumble recoveries: 4 Up until recently, the game was predicated on defense, running backs, and if the air attack was good enough, quarterbacks. He won the Nagurski and sealed his place among the game's elite. He went to Michigan State and, with 11 other black starters, helped lead the Spartans to share the 1965 and 1966 national titles. He set FCS career records with 14,496 passing yards and 16,823 total yards. Pace was a unanimous All-American in 1995 and 1996, became the first player in history to win the Lombardi Award as a sophomore, and was the first repeat Lombardi winner. 1. He showed enough promise to make head coach John Robinson move another running back named Ronnie Lott to defense. Tackles: 374 | Interceptions: 19 Mike Rozier (RB, Nebraska, 1981-83) Parker, a cat-quick guard and menacing blocker, was the measuring stick for any lineman under legendary Ohio State coach Woody Hayes. Teams: Dallas Cowboys, San Francisco 49ers. But it was about more than stats for the 2014 Heisman winner. 26. Anthony Carter (WR, Michigan, 1979-82) Rushing yards: 3,124 | Yards per carry: 5 | Touchdowns: 33 More importantly, the win sealed Cassady's victory in the Heisman vote. Elways accolades dont seem to really hold up for a rank this high, until you consider the following: under him, the Denver Broncos went to five Super Bowls. Over four seasons, he averaged 19 yards per catch and 12 yards per punt return. During his three seasons, the Buckeyes won 23 of 28 games, captured back-to-back Big Ten titles in 1954 and '55 and claimed the 1954 national championship. Sacks: 32 | Tackles: 293 | Fumble recoveries: 4 Freshman? Parker was the Buckeyes' first Outland Trophy winner in 1956 and a two-time All-American. After joining the academy process, he joined GMS permanently in 2016 moving from writer, to senior writer, football lead and now editor. No one has ever quieted the Swamp quicker. Gonzalez also famous for his durability and glue-like hands: he only missed two games over his entire NFL career, and has only fumbled the ball twice in his career. As a senior, he was named UPI National Lineman of the Year and finished fifth in Heisman voting. The 11 Nagurskis would be a mop-up. As a senior, Plunkett won the 1970 Heisman. Despite missing parts of three games because of injuries in 1957, Crow ran for 562 yards with six touchdowns, caught two passes and threw five scores. His Super Bowl win wont be remembered outside of Green Bay, sandwiched as it was in the middle of the more famous Cowboys and Broncos dynasties, but Favres peak as the leagues resident gunslinger was as good as anyones. Completing the podium is Brazilian legend, Pele. As a senior in 1983, Young led the Cougars to an 11-1 record and victory in the Holiday Bowl. 147. Tony Gonzalez retired with no Super Bowl wins or appearances, paling in comparison to other greats at the position, including Gronk, Shannon Sharpe, and even Travis Kelce. 2. Since 2002, the Ted Hendricks Award has been given to the best defensive end in the FBS. Graham arrived at Northwestern on a basketball scholarship but made his mark in football. Newton started out at Florida, where a young quarterbacks coach named Dan Mullen lobbied head coach Urban Meyer to replace Tim Tebow with Newton. 9. 21. Warren Sapp (DL, Miami, 1992-94) He left Texas as the NCAA's all-time leading rusher with 6,279 yards and posted three consecutive 1,000-yard seasons. However, spare a thought for Ronaldo fans who have had a tough few weeks. Achievements: Inducted into Pro Football HOF (2016); 3-time First-team All-Pro (1999, 2001, 2003); Second-team All-Pro (2000); seven pro bowls. As a sophomore in 1979, Allen played fullback, opening holes for Charles White as he won the Heisman. Rob is editor of GiveMeSport. 18. Billy Sims (RB, Oklahoma, 1975-79) 118. The voters selected only 16 players from the 21st century. Glenn Davis (RB, Army, 1943-46) He grew up near Philadelphia, and like every red-blooded Pennsylvania boy, dreamed of running the ball for Penn State. If for nothing else, the NFLs career sack leader cant slide lower than the low 20s. The 100 Best Football Players in the World 2019: full list revealed Okay, lets talk about this. Tim Tebow ? Ranking the top 25 greatest football players of all timeMusic: Yann Tiersen - Comptine d`un autre ete - l`apres-midiFollow me on Instagram: @kevskate 2 Ohio State 27-17). His four 300-yard games in a season? Simpson, whose outsized career and personality overshadowed one of the best running backs of that generation. Accomplishments: 14x Pro Bowl, 3x All-Pro, 7x Super Bowl champion, 3x NFL MVP, HOF All-2000s Team, HOF All-2010s Team, 2x AP OPoY, 2009 Comeback Player of the Year. He's faster and he cuts better." If youre looking for the man who brought pass catchers into vogue, you found him. Total offense: 3,481 yards | Passing yards: 2,628 | Interceptions: 16 Achievements: Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1973; 2-time NFL champion (1958, 59); 1st-team All-Pro (1958, 59, 60); 6-time Pro Bowler, Teams: Houston Oilers, New Orleans Saints, Achievements: Inducted into Hall of Fame in 1991; 1979 AP MVP; NFL PFWA MVP (1978, 79); AP Offensive Player of the Year (1978, 1979, 1980); 1st-team All-Pro (1978, 79, 80); 5-time Pro Bowler, Teams: San Diego Chargers, Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots, Achievements: Inducted into the Pro Football HOF (2015); 8-time First-team All-Pro (1991-1996, 1998, 2000); 2-time Second-team All-Pro (1997, 1999); NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1992); NFL Man of the Year (1994); 12-time Pro Bowler, Teams: Oakland Raiders, Green Bay Packers, Achievements: Super Bowl XLV champion; 2009 Defensive Player of the Year; 3-time First-team All-Pro (1999, 2009, 2011); Four-time Second-team All-Pro (2000, 2008, 2010, 2015); nine pro bowls; NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year, Teams: San Diego Chargers, Dallas Cowboys, Achievements: Inducted into Pro Football HOF (1978); Super Bowl VI champion; AFL Champion (1963); AFL Player of the Year (1963); 6-time First-team All-Pro (1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968); Second-team All-Pro (1969); seven pro bowls, Achievements: Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame (1977); 2-time Super Bowl champ; 2-time Super Bowl MVP; 5-time NFL champ; 4-time Pro Bowl; first-team All-Pro (1966); 3-time second-team All-Pro (1961, 1962, 1964); NFL MVP (1966); holds the NFL record for the highest postseason passer rating (104.8), Achievements: 5-time First-team All-Pro (2012-2015, 2018); 3-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year (2012, 2014, 2015); Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year (2017); 5-time Pro Bowler; Pro Bowl Defensive MVP (2014); Bert Bell Award (2014); first player with multiple 20-sack seasons (2012, 2014), Achievements: 1st-team All-Pro (2008); 2-time 2nd-team All-pro (2009, 2011), 11-time Pro Bowler, Pro-Bowl MVP (2008); Holds NFL record for most seasons with 90+ receptions (8); Most TD receptions in a postseason (7 in 2008); Most receptions in a postseason (30 in 2008); Most receiving yards in a postseason (546 in 2008); Third all-time in career receptions (1,303); Second all-time in career receiving yards (16,279), Teams: Pittsburgh Steelers, Kansas City Chiefs, Achievements: Inducted into Pro Football HOF (1997); 5-time First-team All-pro (1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1983); Second-team All-Pro (1984); nine pro bowls, Achievements: Inducted into the Pro Football HOF (1988); 4-time Super Bowl champ; 6-time First-team All-Pro (1974-1979); 2-time Second-team All-Pro (1973, 1980); NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1975); 8-time Pro Bowler. Now that were a few years removed from the NFLs 100th Anniversary and the GOAT Tom Brady just recently retired, its time to update our rankings of the 50 Greatest NFL Players of all time. France. He also played on Pitt's baseball and basketball teams and was an intramural wrestling champion. 109. He guided the Tigers to a 35-5 record as a starter and won three SWAC titles under Eddie Robinson. This is our first signee. Teams: Minnesota Vikings, Oakland Raiders, New England Patriots, Tennessee Titans, San Francisco 49ers, Notable accolades: Hall of Fame (2018); 1x Super Bowl Champion; 3x MVP; 1x OPoY; 4x First-Team All-Pro; 3x Second-Team All-Pro; 6x Pro Bowl. When you talk about football history, you cant not talk about Ray Nitschke. Tackles: 214 | Sacks: 24 | Interceptions: 4 Florida State head coach Bobby Bowden began to use him in a no-huddle shotgun set midway through Ward's junior season. Hart was a three-time All-American and won the Maxwell Award in his final season. Receptions: 45 | Receiving yards: 730 | TDs: 7 Then there's the like's of the best soccer players in the world today, a few of whom also might have claim to the title, such as Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Kylian Mbappe, Robert Lewandowski, and Karim Benzema. 56. Simpson, Ricky Williams and LaDainian Tomlinson. In a program known for physicality and intensity, Spielman remains the career leader in solo tackles (283) more than three decades after he graduated. All-purpose yards: 6,987 | Rushing yards: 3,922 | Touchdowns: 33 "I block, and I block, and I block," Jackson told Sports Illustrated after the game, "and we win and win and win. The next year, he threw for 420 yards with three scores, including the game winner to Hunter Renfrow with one second left, to beat the Crimson Tide 35-31. 2 the next season. "There's never been a better one," former Volunteers coach Johnny Majors said. He rumbled up the right sideline, running through several Rebel tackles for the touchdown that won the game. Deion Sanders (DB, Florida State, 1985-88) Terrell Owens Notable accolades: Hall of Fame (2018); 2x Super Bowl Champion; 1x Super Bowl MVP; 2x DPoY; 7x First-Team All-Pro; 3x Second-Team All-Pro; 13x Pro Bowl. He set 21 NCAA records, including all-purpose yards (7,206) and rushing touchdowns (72). Legendary sports writer Dan Jenkins once wrote that if every college football team had a linebacker like Butkus, "all fullbacks would soon be 3 feet tall and sing soprano." Well, if youre enjoying wide receivers or dynamic pass-catching tight ends, thank Don Hutson. If you were wondering where Thomas Edward Patrick Brady, Jr. was on this list, wonder no longer. He was a rare three-sport pro, playing football, basketball, and baseball, while also setting an Olympic record in the decathlon. 45. His tackles behind the line of scrimmage tally is a record that might never be matched. Punting. When he left after his senior season of 2001, Miami had regained the national championship. Take Munoz, for example. Theyll never get it, of course, but without a decent line, all the talent in the world wouldnt be able to generate quality offense. Passing yards:3,384 | TD passes: 39 | Punting average: 40.9 | Interceptions by: 10 Gil Brandt's greatest NFL linebackers of all time He's the only Big Ten player to win consecutive Rose Bowl MVP awards. RANKED: The 25 Greatest Soccer Players Ever - New Arena He is one of only four men inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as both a player and a coach. Lee Roy was a two-time All-American in 1974 and 1975, won the Lombardi and Outland awards as a senior and was the No. He set a Stanford career record with 53 passing touchdowns that would stand until John Elway broke it 12 years later. 117. He once punted a ball, sprinted downfield, caught it, and ran it in for a touchdown. He was a consensus All-American, won the Lombardi Award and Outland Trophy, and finished third in Heisman voting. Notable accolades: Hall of Fame (1999 Class); 2x Super Bowl Champion; 1x MVP; 8x First-Team All-Pro; 2x Second-Team All-Pro; 3x DPoY; DRoY. In those less cynical days, an All-American boy made his grades and kept his nose clean. For his career length alone, he holds the positional all-time record for career receiving yards (15,127) and receptions (1,325), trailing only two wideouts for the most receptions overall. Tackles: 251 | Blocked kicks: 4 145. Steve Owens (RB, Oklahoma, 1967-69) The 25 best players in Ohio State football history | Yardbarker Terrell Owens Mostly called T.O. He arrived at Maryland as a fullback, but at the end of his freshman year, new head coach Jerry Claiborne shifted him to the other side of the line. As a junior, Walker won the 1948 Heisman Trophy by doing it all: He rushed, threw or caught 1,119 yards of total offense. 2nd black player ever inducted); NFL champion; 4-time AAFC champion; Pro Bowl; 2-time First-team All-Pro (1948, 1950); averaged 5.6 YPC (a record that still stands for FBS). Teams: Houston Oilers, New Orleans Saints, Notable accolades: Hall of Fame (1991); 1x MVP; 1x PFWA MVP; 3x OPoY; 3x First-Team All-Pro; 5x Pro Bowl; ORoY; Bert Bell Award. Michael Platini 12. Considered by many to be the greatest player to never compete in a Super Bowl, Barry Sanders is nonetheless still counted among the greatest running backs of all time. 139. God also gave Little remarkable speed and athleticism. Derrick Thomas (LB, Alabama, 1985-88) USC coach John Robinson once called White "the most competitive athlete I've ever seen." Although Bo also brought Herschel to mind with his combination of speed and power, Bo, unlike Herschel, had a little shimmy when he needed it. 69. 93. Belichick was great in New England as well and was vital to Bradys growth, but all questions have been answered. View 25 photos 1-DT Joe Greene (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) 2-QB Ben Roethlisberger. Ronaldinho, Kaka, Xavi, Iniesta, and Roberto Carlos are among many of the 21st century footballing greats. He was unfortunately stuck on some heartbreakingly good teams: his Niners were on the verge of glory before they ran into a historical anomaly in the early 2000s Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and later was a part of the Eagles team that fell victim to Tom Brady. Considered the first great quarterback by many, Unitas story a precursor to Tom Brady: drafted in the 9th round by Pittsburgh, only to be released before the season began, Unitas was asked at the last minute to join the Baltimore Colts. Despite that, his NFL stats and influence are both undeniable. Flutie put the Eagles in a major bowl (Cotton) for the first time in 42 years and returned Boston College to the college football map, a map that within the decade would include the Big East Conference. The Best Soccer Players Of All Time, Ranked he didn't beat Florida. The program thrived enough to survive two rounds of realignment, staying on the path to which Flutie guided them. Rushing yards: 3,959 | Receiving yards: 1,314 | Touchdowns: 49 Best College Football Players of All Time, Ranked The two-time first-team All-American leads the Yellow Jackets in eight categories, including receiving yards (2,927), touchdown passes (28) and 100-yard receiving games (13). Since 1995, the Chuck Bednarik Award has been given to college football's best defensive player. Mariota began his football journey in Honolulu, where he led Saint Louis School to the state championship during his senior year. Lionel Messi is a football player from Argentina who plays for FC Barcelona. Randy Moss 11. In his senior year, the other three All-American defensive linemen averaged 6-3, 221. Rodgers is perhaps best remembered for his 72-yard punt return for a score in Nebraska's 35-31 decision over Oklahoma in the Game of the Century in 1971. The performance, televised on ESPN, thrust Brown to the front of the Heisman Trophy race, and no one ever caught him. Receptions: 62 | Receiving yards: 1,470 | Yards per catch: 23.7 Simpson and No. He was the Chargers' team MVP in 1987. Notable accolades: Hall of Fame (1989); 4x Super Bowl Champion; 1x DPoY; 2x First-Team All-Pro; 4x Second-Team All-Pro; 1x AFC DPoY; 5x Pro Bowl. Former Michigan coach Lloyd Carr offered Arrington perhaps the greatest compliment a linebacker can receive when he compared Arrington to Lawrence Taylor. 1 Draft Picks. In his final two seasons, Dayne led the Badgers to back-to-back Rose Bowl victories, running for a combined 446 yards in victories over UCLA and Stanford. Rushing yards: 6,559 | Rushing TDs: 84 | Points: 524 He made such a name for himself that by his senior season, his third consecutive as an All-American, Easley finished ninth in the Heisman voting, attracting five first-place votes. The following article will trigger you. Rushing yards: 2,704 | Yards per carry: 5.4 | Touchdowns: 46 Junior Seau (LB, USC, 1988-89) The two-time Heisman Trophy runner-up and Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Year left Stanford as the all-time leader in touchdown passes (82), completion percentage (.687), passing efficiency (162.76) and total offense (10,387 yards). Lattner did it all for the Irish on both sides of the ball -- and the two-time All-American did it well. So, without further ado, let's jump right into the top-20 countdown. Now that we're a few years removed from the NFL's 100th Anniversary and the GOAT Tom Brady just recently retired, it's time to update our rankings of the 50 Greatest NFL Players of all time.. Raghib "Rocket" Ismail (WR, Notre Dame, 1988-90) 140. His career was shorter than one would like, but an MVP-caliber season where he led the league in rushing yards and touchdowns bumps him up several spots. 146. 2 once. Youll find that wide receivers are rare on these types of lists. While there were no strict parameters, the process for making decisions focused on the field of play and considered elements such as induction to the Hall of Fame, statistics, awards, reputation and the eye test. Crow was Bryant's only Heisman winner during his 36-year coaching career.
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