In 2019, to mark the 100th anniversary of the National Football League. The NFL Top 100 All-Time Team Roster is chosen by a panel of league staff, former players, and media members. The names on the list have accomplished great things and played vital roles in the NFL.
Eligibility Criteria
The voting period lasted two months, from April to June 2018. The panel’s size was impressive, with 26 people on it. Coaches, directors, former players, and media members are among them. The council decided to cut the list to 160 people in mid-May. The Patriots coaching staff, led by Bill Belichick, and Nfl Auditorium of Famer John Madden, highly suggest “Golden Generation” players.
On June 15, 2018, the council decided after much deliberation. The NFL Top 100 All-Time Team Roster list is not particular and is based on playing position.
The NFL Top 100 All-Time Team Roster
Please find the NFL 100 all-time team roster listed below without further ado. Let’s see whose names will appear here.
1. BACK RUNNING
The NFL’s top 100 all-time running back squad consists of the following players:
Jim Brown (1957โ1965) was an American.
Cleveland Browns are the team.
Highlights include:
- Three-time NFL MVP (1957, 1958, and 1965).
- Nine-time Pro Bowl selection.
- Eight-time All-Pro selection.
- One NFL championship.
The Hall of Fame (1971).
Earl Campbell was born in 1978 and died in 1985.
- Houston Oilers vs. New Orleans Saints
- Highlights include NFL MVP in 1979,
- Five-time Pro Bowl selection and a three-time All-Pro selection.
The Hall of Fame (1991).
Earl “Dutch” Clark (1931โ1938)
Portsmouth Spartans vs. Detroit Lions
Highlights include six All-Pro selections and one NFL championship.
The Hall of Fame for Professional Football (1963).
Eric Dickerson was born in 1983 and died in 1993.
The team comprises the Los Angeles Rams, Indianapolis Colts, Los Angeles Raiders, and Atlanta Falcons.
Highlights include a five-time All-Pro team and a Pro Bowl squad of six.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame (1999).
Moore, Lenny (1956โ1977)
Baltimore Colts is the team.
Highlights include:
- A five-time All-Pro selection.
- A seven-time Pro Bowl selection.
- Two NFL championships.
He embraced a Hall of Famer in football (1975).
Marion Motley
He was born in 1946 and died in 1955.
The Cleveland Browns (AAFC/NFL) and the Pittsburgh Steelers are the teams involved.
Highlights include:
- Two-time All-Pro selection.
- One-time Pro Bowl selection.
- One NFL championship.
- Four AAFC championships.
He joined the Hall of Famer in football (1968).
Walter Payton (1975โ1987) was an American football player.
Chicago Bears are the team.
Barry Sanders (1989โ1998)
Detroit Lions are the team.
Gray Sayers (1965โ1971)
Chicago Bears are the team.
Simpson, O.J. (1969โ1979)
Buffalo Bills vs. San Francisco 49ers
Emmitt Smith (1990โ2004) was an American football player.
Dallas Cowboys vs. Arizona Cardinals
Van Burren, Steve (1944โ1951)
Philadelphia Eagles are the team.
Above listed are the NFL all top100 teams of players in the running back positions.
2. LINEBACKER
Here is a list of top NFL’s top 100 all-time most notable linebackers from the last century:
Bednarik, Chuck (1949โ1962)
Representative of the Philadelphia Eagles.
- Six-time All-Pro selection,
- Eight-time Pro Bowl selection,
- and two-time NFL champion.
In 1967, he was introduced to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Bobby Bell was born in 1963 and died in 1974.
The set of players in the Kansas City Chiefs.
- Six-time All-Pro selection,
- Pro Bowl selection nine times and Defending Champion
He was integrated into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1983.
Derrick Brooks (1995โ2008) was an American.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers sports team
Highlights include:
- A five-time All-Pro selection.
- An eleven-time Pro Bowl selection.
- A Super Bowl victory.
In 2014, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Butkus, Dick (1965โ1973)
Chicago Bears are the team.
- Highlights include a five-time All-Pro selection
- and an eight-time Pro Bowl selection.
In 1979, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Jack Lambert starved to death in 1984 after being born in 1974.
Pittsburgh Steelers are the team.
- The squad is the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- He was an eight-time Pro Bowler
- and a four-time National Champion.
In 1988, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Ted Hendricks (1969-1983)
Baltimore Colts, Green Bay Packers, and Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders are the teams.
Highlights include:
- Four-time All-Pro selection.
- Eight-time Pro Bowl selection.
- Four-time Super Bowl champion.
In 1990, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Jack Lambert was born in 1974 and died in 1984.
The crew is the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Willie Lanier (1967 โ 1977)
Kansas City Chiefs are the team.
Ray Lewis was an American who lived from 1996 to 2012.
The team is the Baltimore Ravens.
Joe Schmidt Joe Schmidt, who came into the world in 1953, died in 1965.
Junior Seau (1990โ2009) was a member of the Detroit Lions.
The team comprises the San Diego Chargers, Miami Dolphins, and New England Patriots.
Lawrence Taylor died in 1993 after being born in 1981.
3. End Defensive
This section contains a list of outstanding defensive end players.
Doug Atkins (1953โ1969)
Cleveland Browns, Chicago Bears, and New Orleans Saints make up the team.
Highlights include:
- A one-time All-Pro selection.
- An eight-time Pro Bowl selection.
- Two NFL championships.
In 1982, he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Bill Hewitt (1932โ1943)
Chicago Bears, Philadelphia Eagles, and Pittsburgh Steelers
- Highlights include a four-time All-Pro selection
- and two NFL championships.
In 1971, he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
The team is the New York Giants.
Deacon Jones was born in 1961 and died in 1974.
The Los Angeles Rams, San Diego Chargers, and Washington Redskins comprise the team.
- Highlights include a five-time All-Pro selection
- and an eight-time Pro Bowl selection.
In 1980, he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Gino Marchetti was born in 1952 and died in 1966.
Dallas Texans vs. Baltimore Colts
- Seven-time All-Pro selection,
- Eleven-time Pro Bowl selection,
- And two-time NFL champion.
In 1972, he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Lee Roy Selmon was born in 1976 and died in 1984.
With team Tampa Bay Buccaneers,
Bruce Smith was born in 1985 and died in 2003.
Buffalo Bills vs. Washington Redskins
Reggie White (1985โ2000) was an American football player.
The group comprises the Philadelphia Eagles, Green Bay Packers, and Carolina Panthers.
4. Defensive Attack
Check out this list of the top NFL’s top 100 all-time greatest defensive tackle players of all time:
Junious “Buck” Buchanan (1963โ75).
Kansas City Chiefs are the team.
- Highlights include four All-Pro selections,
- Eight Pro Bowl selections,
- And one Super Bowl victory.
Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1990.
Greene, Joe (1969โ1981)
Pittsburgh Steelers are the team.
- There are seven-time All-Pro selections,
- ten Pro Bowl offerings and four Championship Game victories
Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1987.
Bob Lilly was born in 1961 and died in 1974.
Dallas Cowboys are the team.
- Highlights include seven All-Pro selections,
- Eleven Pro Bowl selections,
- And one Super Bowl victory.
Integrated into the Hall of Fame in 1980.
Merlin Olsen was born in 1962 and died in 1976.
Los Angeles Rams are the team.
Highlights include being named to the All-Pro team five times and the Pro Bowl 14 times.
In 1982, he was inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Alan Page was born in 1967 and died in 1981.
Minnesota Viking’s contrast with Chicago Bears
Randle, John (1990โ2003).
Minnesota Viking’s comparison to Seattle Seahawks
Randy White was born in 1975 and died in 1988.
Dallas Cowboys are the team.
5. Cornerback
Check out this list of top NFL’s top 100 all-time cornerbacks:
Mel Blount (1970-1983)
Pittsburgh Steelers are the team.
Highlights include:
- Two-time All-Pro selection.
- Five-time Pro Bowl selection.
- Four-time Super Bowl champion.
In 1989, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Willie Brown (1963 โ 1978)
Denver Broncos vs. Oakland Raiders
Highlights include:
- A five-time All-Pro selection.
- A nine-time Pro Bowl selection.
- A Super Bowl victory.
In 1984, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Darrell Green was born in 1983 and died in 2002.
Team Washington Redskins.
Highlights include being named to one All-Pro team, seven Pro Bowl teams, and two Super Bowl championships.
In 2008, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Mike Haynes was born in 1976 and died in 1989.
The teams are the New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Raiders.
Highlights include two All-Pro selections, nine Pro Bowl appearances, and one Super Bowl victory.
In 1997, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Lane, Dick “Night Train” (1952โ1955)
Los Angeles Rams, Chicago Cardinals, and Detroit Lions comprise the team.
Deion Sanders (1989โ2005) was an American football player.
The team comprises the Atlanta Falcons, San Francisco 49ers, Dallas Cowboys, Washington Redskins, and Baltimore Ravens.
Rod Woodson (1987โ2003)
The Atlanta Falcons, San Francisco 49ers, Dallas Cowboys, Washington Redskins, and Baltimore Ravens constitute the squad of players.
6. Safty
We initiate you towards the most excellent safety record players in this section.
Jack Christiansen (1951โ58)
Detroit Lions team.
Highlights include six All-Pro selections, five Pro Bowl selections, and three NFL championships.
HOF in 1970.
Ken Houston (1967โ1980)
Houston Oilers vs. Washington Redskins
Highlights include being named to the All-Pro team twice and the Pro Bowl 12 times.
HOF in 1986.
Ronnie Lott (1981-1994)
The San Francisco 49ers,
And He played for Los Angeles Raiders and the New York Jets.
- Six All-Pro selections and ten Pro Bowl choices are among the highlights.
- And four Super Bowl appearances.
HOF in 2000.
Ed Reed (2002 โ 2013)
The team consists of the Baltimore Ravens, Houston Texans, and New York Jets.
Tunnell, Emlen (1948โ1961)
The teams are the New York Giants and the Green Bay Packers.
Larry Wilson was born in 1960 and died in 1972.
The team was The Cardinals of St. Louis.
7. Kicker
Somewhat on the list seem to be two bettors:
Jan Stenerud (1967โ1985)
The Kansas City Chiefs, Green Bay Packers, and Minnesota Vikings comprise the team.
Highlights include 1x All-Pro, 6x Pro Bowl, 1x Super Bowl Champion, and 1x AFL Champion.
HOF in 1991.
Adam Vinatieri (born in 1996) is an American professional football player.
The teams are the New England Patriots and the Indianapolis Colts.
- Highlights include three All-Pro selections,
- three Pro Bowl selections,
- and four Super Bowl appearances.
HOF in 1991.
8. PUNTER
There are two punters on the list:
Ray Guy (1973 โ 1986)
Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders are the team.
Highlights include three All-Pro selections, seven Pro Bowl appearances, and three Super Bowl appearances.
HOF in 2014.
Shane Lechler (1999โ2017)
Oakland Raiders vs. Houston Texans
Highlights include being named to the All-Pro team six times and the Pro Bowl seven times.
9. Returner
There are two punters on the list:
Devin Hester (2006โ2016)
The Chicago Bears, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, and Seattle Seahawks comprise the team.
- Highlights include three All-Pro selections
- And four Pro Bowl appearances.
Billy Johnson was born in 1974 and died in 1988.
Houston Oilers, Atlanta Falcons, and Washington Redskins make up the team.
- Highlights include 1 All-Pro selection
- and 3 Pro Bowl selections
10. Tight End
There are five players on this list.
Ditka, Mike (1961 -1972)
Chicago Bears, Philadelphia Eagles, and Dallas Cowboys are the teams.
- Highlights include two All-Pro selections,
- Five Pro Bowl appearances,
- One Super Bowl appearance and two NFL championships.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame (1988).
Tony Gonzalez was born in 1997 and died in 2013.
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Atlanta Falcons
- Highlights include 6 All-Pro selections
- and 14 Pro Bowl appearances.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame (2019).
Rob Gronkowski (2010-present)
New England Patriots are the team.
- Highlights include four All-Pro selections,
- five Pro Bowl appearances,
- and three Super Bowl appearances.
Mackey, John (1963โ1972)
Baltimore Colts vs. San Diego Chargers
Kellen Winslow (1979โ1987) was an American football player.
San Diego Chargers are the team.
11. Offensive Attack
There are seven players on this list.
Roosevelt Brown (1953โ1965)
The New York Giants are the team.
- Highlights include six All-Pro selections,
- nine Pro Bowl appearances,
- and one NFL championship.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame (1975).
Gregg, Forrest (1965โ1971)
Green Bay Packers vs. Dallas Cowboys
Highlights: 7x All-Pro, 9x Pro Bowl, 6x NFL Champion, 3x Super Bowl.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame (1977).
Cal Hubbard (1927 โ 1936)
The New York Giants, Green Bay Packers, and Pittsburgh Pirates comprise the team.
Highlights include four All-Pro selections and four NFL championships.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame (1963).
Walter Jones (1997โ2008)
Seattle Seahawks are the team.
Anthony Munoz was born in 1980 and died in 1992.
The Cincinnati Bengals are the team.
Jonathan Ogden was born in 1996 and died in 2007.
Art Shell (1968โ1982) played for the Baltimore Ravens.
Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders are the team.
12. Guard
There are seven players on this list.
Allen, Larry (1994- 2007)
Dallas Cowboys vs. San Francisco 49ers
- Highlights include six All-Pro selections,
- eleven Pro Bowl appearances,
- and one Super Bowl appearance.
HOF (2013).
Fortmann, Dan (1936-1943)
Chicago Bears are the team.
- Highlights include six All-Pro selections,
- three Pro Bowl appearances,
- and three Super Bowl appearances.
HOF (1965).
Hannah, John (1973-1985)
New England Patriots are the team.
7-time All-Pro and 9-time Pro Bowl selection.
HOF (1991).
Bruce Matthews (1983-2001)
Houston Oilers vs. Tennessee Titans
Mcdaniel, Randall (1988-2001)
Minnesota Vikings vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Parker, Jim (1957-1967)
The team Baltimore Colts.
Upshaw, Gene (1967-1981)
Oakland Raiders was the team.
13. Center
There are four players on this list.
Mel Hein (1931 โ 1945)
New York Giants was his team.
- Highlights include five All-Pro selections,
- four Pro Bowl appearances, and two NFL championships.
HOF (1963).
Jim Otto was born in 1960 and died in 1974.
Oakland Raiders are the team.
Highlights include 10 All-Pro selections and 12 Pro Bowl appearances.
HOF (1980).
Dwight Stephenson (1980โ1987)
Miami Dolphins was the team.
Mike Webster was born in 1974 and died in 1990.
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Kansas City Chiefs
14. Wide Receiver
This NFL 100 wide receivers list features ten players.
Lance Alworth (1962โ1972)
Dallas Cowboys, San Diego Chargers
6x All-Pro, 7x Pro Bowl, 1x Super Bowl, 1x AFLC.
HOF (1978).
Raymond Berry (1955โ1977)
Baltimore Colts
3x All-Pro, 6x Pro Bowl, 2x NFL.
HOF (1973).
Larry Fitzgerald (2004 to the present)
Arizona Cardinals is the team.
Highlights include 1 All-Pro selection and 11 Pro Bowl selections.
Marvin Harrison was born in 1996 and died in 2008.
Elroy Hirsch (1946โ 1957) played for the Indianapolis Colts.
Los Angeles Rams (AAFC), Chicago Rockets (AAFC).
Don Hutson (1935โ1945) was an American actor.
Team was Green Bay Packers
Steve Largent was born in 1976 and died in 1989.
Seattle Seahawks was the team.
Randy Moss (1998โ2012) was an American football player.
Minnesota Vikings, Oakland Raiders, New England Patriots, Tennessee Titans, and San Francisco 49ers comprise the team.
Jerry Rice was born in 1985 and died in 2004.
San Francisco 49ers, Oakland Raiders, and Seattle Seahawks are the teams.
Paul Warfield (1964 โ 1977)
Cleveland Browns vs. Miami Dolphins
15. Quarterback
Do you know who the all-time NFL quarterbacks are? There are ten quarterbacks on this list of the NFL’s top 100. Let’s take a look!
Sammy Baugh (1937โ1952)
The team was Washington Redskins.
Highlights include four All-Pro selections, six Pro Bowl appearances, and two NFL championships.
HOF (1963).
Tom Brady (from 2000 to the present)
New England Patriots vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Highlights include:
- Three All-Pro selections.
- Fourteen Pro Bowl appearances.
- Six Super Bowl appearances.
- Three NFL MVP selections.
- Four Super Bowl MVP selections.
HOF (1989).
Elway, John (1983 -1998)
Denver Broncos was the team.
Brett Favre (1991โ2010) is an American football quarterback.
The teams are Atlanta Falcons, Green Bay Packers, New York Jets, and Minnesota Vikings.
Otto Graham was born in 1946 and died in 1955.
Cleveland Browns are the team.
Peyton Manning (1998โ2015) is an American football quarterback.
Indianapolis Colts vs Denver Broncos
Dan Marino (1983 โ 1999) was an American football player.
Miami Dolphins are the team.
Joe Montana (1979 โ 1994)
San Francisco 49ers vs. Kansas City Chiefs
Roger Staubach (1969โ1979)
Dallas Cowboys are the team.
Johnny Unitas was born in 1956 and died in 1973.
Baltimore Colts vs San Diego Chargers
16. Coach
The following are the most outstanding coaches:
Bill Belichick (from 1991 to the present),
Paul Brown was born in 1946 and died in 1975.
Joe Gibbs (1981โ2007)
George Halas (1920โ1967)
Curly Lambeau (1921โ1953)
Tom Landry was born in 1960 and died in 1988.
Lombardi, Vince (1959-1969).
Chuck Noll (1969 โ 1991)
Don Shula (1963 โ 1995)
Walsh, Bill (1979โ1988)
Final Consideration
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