List of the most famous (American) football defensive linemans in the history of the sport, listed by popularity with photos of the players when available.
His legacy as a tenacious defensive lineman continues to resonate within the Bengals' franchise and among its fans. 43 422 votes Giovani Bernard Age: 33 Giovani Bernard, a scintillating running back with a unique blend of agility and power, has established himself as a key cog i...
He played multiple positions: kicker, wide receiver and defensive back. He might have been the only player in NFL history who could catch a touchdown pass and then kick the extra point. Cappelletti was the AFL MVP in 1964. When it was all said and done, he made 176 field goals and ...
5) Donald makes history by breaking DT sack record Re-watch on NFL+ Entering Week 16 against the Cardinals in 2018 with 16.5 sacks, Donald needed two more to set a new NFL single-season sack record for a defensive tackle. Donald was able to get his first sack quickly in the first ...
The Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears have been playing since 1921. Will another classic be in store on Sunday? Here are some of the greatest games and moments in rivalry history. Bill Huber | Jan 5, 2025 Green Bay Packers defensive tackle B.J. Raji celebrates after returning an intercep...
Safety Bennie Blades, the Jim Thorpe Award winner and a College Football Hall of Famer, and defensive lineman Daniel Stubbs made the consensus All-America team. The offense, under first-year starter Steve Walsh at quarterback, scored more than 40 points in five of the first seve...
However, after being traded to the Panthers in 2011, Olsen quickly found his true form. In his first three seasons with the Panthers, he averaged 733 yards per season and 11.8 yards per reception before becoming the first TE in NFL history to have three consecutive seasons with at least 1...
his exceptional skills on the defensive line, Whitley’s collegiate career culminated in a remarkable 1976 season. That year, he earned Consensus All-American honors and became the recipient of the prestigious Lombardi Award, which is given annually to the best college football lineman or linebacker...
A firm disciplinarian, Neyland is still considered one of the game's greatest defensive minds. 37. Pete Carroll, 83-18 USC (2001-09) Carroll wasn't USC's first choice to replace Paul Hackett in December 2000 -- and he wasn't a popular one, either. He had been fir...
Self - Steelers Defensive Lineman (archive footage) The NFL on CBS (1956) Leon Searcy Self - Steelers Tackle (archive footage) NFL Monday Night Football (1970) Emmitt Smith Self - Cowboys Running Back (archive footage) Little Giants (1994) Brenden Stai Self - Steelers Guard (archive...