Who is considered the greatest linebacker in NFL history?
1. Lawrence Taylor. L.T. could hit like a freight train, but it was his finesse and high football IQ that helped him revolutionize the linebacker position. He is not only the greatest linebacker in NFL history, he’s one of the game’s greatest players period.
What linebacker has the most interceptions in NFL history?
Don Shinnick
Don Shinnick has the most career interceptions by a linebacker, with 37 interceptions.
Who is the best left outside linebacker in NFL history?
Lawrence Taylor. OLB All-Time.
Who is the best middle linebacker ever?
Ray Nitschke. MLB All-Time.
Has a linebacker ever led the NFL in interceptions?
Don Shinnick has made the most career interceptions by a linebacker, with 37 interceptions.
Which linebacker has the most sacks?
Kevin Greene
Kevin Greene has the most career sacks by a linebacker, with 157 sacks.
Who’s the best safety in NFL history?
Top-20 Safeties in NFL History
- 8) Willie Wood.
- 7) Deron Cherry.
- 6) Troy Polamalu.
- 5) Ed Reed.
- 4) Larry Wilson.
- 3) Ken Houston.
- 2) Paul Krause.
- 1) Ronnie Lott. Lott was totally fearless but didn’t play out of control.
Who is considered the best middle linebacker of all time?
Mike Singletary Singletary recorded 1,488 career tackles to go along with seven interceptions and 19 sacks over his career. During his career, Singletary won two Defensive Player of the Year awards, was named to 10 Pro Bowl teams and was selected as a First Team All-Pro in seven different seasons.
Who was the hardest hitter in football?
Here Are The Hardest Hitters In NFL History
- Ronnie Lott. Like Lawrence Taylor and several others on this list, Hall-of-Fame defensive back Ronnie Lott is credited with hitting guys so hard that he ruined their careers.
- Brian Dawkins.
- Ray Lewis.
- Dick Butkus.
- Lawrence Taylor.
- Steve Atwater.
- Rodney Harrison.
- Junior Seau.
