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From Lawrence Taylor’s disruptive force to Ray Lewis’s leadership, these icons redefined defensive play. Dick Butkus’s ferocity, Derrick Thomas’s speed, and Mike Singletary’s intensity cement their status. Their legacy endures as the epitome of linebacker excellence in football history.
And here are the 25 greatest linebackers in NFL history: 25. James Harrison. Pittsburgh 2002, ‘04-12, '14-17; Cincinnati 2013; New England 2017. 4-time All-Pro, 5-time Pro Bowler. Super Bowl XL,...
The greatest linebackers of all time are not only the best NFL players to ever play the linebacker position but also some of the most respected and most feared football players of all time. These all-time greats have electrified crowds with their energy and leadership and delivered on the field as some of the NFL's best defensive players ever.
Taylor racked up a career-best 20.5 sacks en route to the MVP. Overall, L.T. tallied 132.5 sacks, 10 Pro Bowls and eight All-Pro nods as well as helped the Giants win two Super Bowls.
From classic middle linebackers with unparalleled instincts and toughness to modern-day versatile linebackers who can excel in all facets of the game, this list represents the very best of what the position has to offer.
Lawrence Taylor isn't just the greatest linebacker of all time. He's also the greatest defensive player of all time. The No. 2 overall pick in 1981 out of North Carolina led the Giants to two Super Bowl wins, was a three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year and the NFL Most Valuable Player in 1986 — the last defensive player to win that award.
Who are the best NFL linebackers of all time? We offer our top 10, which include legends such as Lawrence Taylor, Ray Lewis, and Dick Butkus.
Below is a ranking of the greatest off-ball linebackers ever to play professional football. They were merciless intimidators. They were remarkable playmakers. Most of all, they were steadfast...
Elliott Kalb ranks the NFL's best linebackers of all time. Players from all eras make an appearance, including...
Jack Ham is considered the greatest coverage linebacker of all time. With 32 career INTs leading all linebackers and seven in one season (equaling only Tom Jackson), Ham is a true great of coverage linebacking. Ham had exceptional speed: except for John Stallworth and Lynn Swann were the only players on the Steelers with faster 10-yard burst times.