American Football Legends
NFL legends from quarterbacks to defensive icons.
The All-Time Greatest American Football Players
Ranked by career honours, records and our FSP GOAT Score.
All American Football Athletes
Browse 160 of the greatest american football players of all time.
American
Aaron Donald
Defensive Tackle
American defensive tackle widely regarded as one of the greatest interior linemen in NFL history, kn…
American
Aaron Rodgers
Quarterback
American football quarterback renowned for precision passing, mobility, and four NFL MVP awards incl…
American
Adrian Peterson
Running Back
American football running back who holds the NFL single-game rushing record with 296 yards and won t…
American
Aidan Hutchinson
Defensive End
American defensive end who starred at University of Michigan before becoming the #2 overall pick in …
American
Alan Page
Defensive Tackle
American football defensive tackle who became the first defensive player to win NFL MVP in 1971 and …
American
Alvin Kamara
Running Back
American running back who became one of the NFL's most versatile offensive weapons, known for his re…
American
Amon-Ra St. Brown
Wide Receiver
American wide receiver who became one of the NFL's most productive young receivers with the Detroit …
American
Anthony Muñoz
Offensive Tackle
American offensive tackle who played 13 seasons in the NFL, widely considered one of the greatest of…
American
Antonio Brown
Wide Receiver
American wide receiver known for exceptional route-running and prolific receiving statistics, winnin…
American
Antonio Gates
Tight End
American tight end who played 16 NFL seasons with San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers, 8x Pro Bowler and …
American
Art Monk
Wide Receiver
American wide receiver who played 16 NFL seasons, primarily with Washington Redskins, winning three …
American
Barry Sanders
Running Back
American football running back widely regarded as one of the greatest NFL players of all time, known…
American
Becca Longo
Kicker
American kicker who became the first woman to receive a NCAA Division II football scholarship, playi…
American
Ben Roethlisberger
Quarterback
American NFL quarterback who won two Super Bowls with Pittsburgh Steelers, known for his physical pl…
American
Bijan Robinson
Running Back
American football running back who starred at University of Texas before being drafted 8th overall b…
American
Bo Jackson
Running Back
American two-sport athlete who played both NFL football and Major League Baseball, known for excepti…
American
Brandon Aiyuk
Wide Receiver
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver whose dynamic playmaking ability and contested catch reliability h…
American
Breece Hall
Running Back
American running back who became youngest player in NFL history to record 1,000+ scrimmage yards in …
American
Brett Favre
Quarterback
American NFL quarterback who played 20 seasons, famous for his consecutive starts record and gunslin…
American
Brock Purdy
Quarterback
American football quarterback who became the last pick in the 2022 NFL Draft before leading the San …
American
Bruce Matthews
Offensive Lineman
American football offensive lineman who played 19 NFL seasons, inducted into Hall of Fame in 2007 wi…
American
Bruce Smith
Defensive End
The all-time sack leader — Bruce Smith's 200 career sacks is the NFL record, achieved across 19 seas…
American
C.J. Stroud
Quarterback
Houston Texans quarterback and 2023 Offensive Rookie of the Year whose poise, accuracy and leadershi…
American
Calvin Johnson
Wide Receiver
American football wide receiver who played for the Detroit Lions (2007-2015), known for his exceptio…
American
Calvin Ridley
Wide Receiver
American wide receiver who overcame mental health challenges to become a standout NFL player, earnin…
American
Cameron Jordan
Defensive End
American defensive end who became the New Orleans Saints' all-time sacks leader and earned nine Pro …
American
CeeDee Lamb
Wide Receiver
American wide receiver who leads the NFL in receiving yards (2023) and holds multiple Dallas Cowboys…
American
Champ Bailey
Cornerback
American cornerback widely regarded as one of the greatest defensive backs in NFL history, known for…
American
Chris Olave
Wide Receiver
American wide receiver who starred at Ohio State before being drafted by the New Orleans Saints in 2…
American
Christian McCaffrey
Running Back
American running back who became one of the NFL's most versatile players, achieving rare 1,000 rushi…
American
Christian Watson
Wide Receiver
American wide receiver who plays for the Green Bay Packers in the NFL, known for his speed and big-p…
American
Chuck Noll
Head Coach
American football coach who led the Pittsburgh Steelers to four Super Bowl victories in the 1970s, t…
American
Cooper Kupp
Wide Receiver
American wide receiver who became the first player since 2005 to win the NFL receiving Triple Crown,…
American
Dak Prescott
Quarterback
American NFL quarterback who led the Dallas Cowboys to multiple playoff appearances and earned Pro B…
American
Dan Fouts
Quarterback
American NFL quarterback who played for the San Diego Chargers (1973-1987), known for his prolific p…
American
Dan Marino
Quarterback
American quarterback who played 17 seasons for Miami Dolphins, set numerous NFL passing records and …
American
Darrelle Revis
Cornerback
American cornerback widely considered one of the greatest defensive backs in NFL history, known for …
American
Davante Adams
Wide Receiver
American wide receiver who became one of the NFL's most dominant pass catchers with exceptional rout…
American
De'Von Achane
Running Back
Miami Dolphins running back whose otherworldly burst and change of direction have made him one of th…
American
Deebo Samuel
Running Back / Wide Receiver
American wide receiver who became one of the NFL's most versatile offensive weapons, earning three P…
American
Deion Sanders
Cornerback
American cornerback and return specialist who played in NFL (1989-2005). Two-time Super Bowl champio…
American
Derrick Brooks
Linebacker
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Hall of Fame linebacker whose speed, instincts and pass-coverage made him one o…
Mexican
Diana Flores
Quarterback (Flag Football)
Mexican flag football quarterback who led Mexico to the 2022 IFAF Women's Flag Football World Champi…
American
Dick Butkus
Linebacker
American football linebacker widely considered one of the greatest defensive players in NFL history,…
American
DK Metcalf
Wide Receiver
American NFL wide receiver known for elite speed, physicality, and Pro Bowl selections with the Seat…
American
Drake London
Wide Receiver
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver whose size, physicality and yards-after-catch ability have made him on…
American
Drew Brees
Quarterback
American quarterback who holds multiple NFL passing records and led the New Orleans Saints to their …
American
Earl Campbell
Running Back
American football running back who dominated the NFL in the late 1970s and early 1980s, winning thre…
American
Ed Reed
Safety
American football safety who played 12 NFL seasons, primarily with Baltimore Ravens. Hall of Fame in…
American
Eli Manning
Quarterback
American NFL quarterback who led the New York Giants to two Super Bowl victories, defeating the unde…
American
Emmitt Smith
Running Back
American football running back who became the NFL's all-time leading rusher with 18,355 yards and wo…
American
Eric Dickerson
Running Back
American football running back who holds the NFL single-season rushing record with 2,105 yards set i…
American
Franco Harris
Running Back
The Immaculate Reception — the most famous play in NFL history, and four Super Bowl rings as the wor…
American
Fred Warner
Linebacker
American NFL linebacker who became one of the league's premier defensive players with the San Franci…
American
Gale Sayers
Running Back
American football running back who played for Chicago Bears, known for his explosive speed and agili…
American
Garrett Wilson
Wide Receiver
American wide receiver who became the youngest player in NFL history to record 1,000+ receiving yard…
American
Gene Upshaw
Guard / Tackle
American football guard who played 15 seasons with Oakland Raiders, Hall of Fame inductee and longti…
American
George Kittle
Tight End
American football tight end known for his dynamic receiving ability and blocking, holding the NFL si…
American
Herschel Walker
Running Back
American football running back who won the 1982 Heisman Trophy and became one of the most dominant c…
American
J.J. Watt
Defensive End
American football defensive end who dominated the NFL with the Houston Texans, winning three Defensi…
American
Ja'Marr Chase
Wide Receiver
American wide receiver who won the 2019 College Football National Championship with LSU and set the …
American
Jack Ham
Linebacker
American football linebacker who anchored the Pittsburgh Steelers' legendary Steel Curtain defense d…
American
Jack Lambert
Linebacker
American football linebacker who played his entire NFL career with the Pittsburgh Steelers, winning …
American
Jalen Hurts
Quarterback
American NFL quarterback who led Philadelphia Eagles to Super Bowl LVII and became NFL MVP runner-up…
American
Jalen Ramsey
Cornerback
American cornerback widely regarded as one of the NFL's elite defensive backs, known for his shutdow…
American
Jared Goff
Quarterback
Detroit Lions quarterback who has transformed into one of the league's most efficient passers, leadi…
American
Jason Witten
Tight End
American football tight end who played 17 NFL seasons, primarily with Dallas Cowboys, earning 11 Pro…
American
Jayden Daniels
Quarterback
American quarterback who won the 2023 Heisman Trophy at LSU before becoming NFL Offensive Rookie of …
American
Jaylen Waddle
Wide Receiver
American wide receiver who set NFL rookie receiving record with 104 catches in 2021 and became three…
American
Jen Welter
Linebacker/Coach
American football player and coach who became the first woman to coach in the NFL and first to play …
American
Jerry Rice
Wide Receiver
American football wide receiver widely regarded as the greatest of all time, holding numerous NFL re…
American
Jessica Mendoza
Athlete/Broadcaster (Softball)
American softball player and broadcaster who won Olympic gold in 2004 and became the first woman to …
American
Jim Brown
Running Back
American football running back widely considered the greatest of all time, played nine seasons with …
American
Jim Kelly
Quarterback
American quarterback who led Buffalo Bills to four consecutive Super Bowl appearances and was induct…
American
Jim Parker
Guard / Tackle
American football offensive lineman who played for the Baltimore Colts (1957-1967) and was the first…
American
Joe Burrow
Quarterback
American quarterback who led LSU to national championship in 2019 before becoming Cincinnati Bengals…
American
Joe Montana
Quarterback
American football quarterback who led the San Francisco 49ers to four Super Bowl victories and is wi…
American
Joe Namath
Quarterback
American football quarterback who guaranteed and delivered victory in Super Bowl III, leading the Ne…
American
John Elway
Quarterback
American football quarterback who led the Denver Broncos to two Super Bowl victories and was inducte…
American
John Hannah
Guard
American football guard who played his entire NFL career with the New England Patriots, widely consi…
American
Johnny Unitas
Quarterback
American quarterback who revolutionized the passing game and led the Baltimore Colts to multiple cha…
American
Jonathan Ogden
Offensive Tackle
American NFL offensive tackle who played his entire 12-year career with Baltimore Ravens, 11-time Pr…
American
Jordan Love
Quarterback
Green Bay Packers quarterback who stepped out of Aaron Rodgers' shadow to lead the Packers back to t…
American
Josh Allen
Quarterback
American NFL quarterback who transformed the Buffalo Bills into AFC contenders, known for his powerf…
American
Julio Jones
Wide Receiver
American wide receiver who played 11 NFL seasons, known for elite route-running and being one of the…
American
Junior Seau
Linebacker
American linebacker who played 20 NFL seasons, known for his intensity and leadership. 12-time Pro B…
American
Justin Herbert
Quarterback
American quarterback who set multiple NFL rookie records in 2020 and became the Los Angeles Chargers…
American
Justin Jefferson
Wide Receiver
The fastest wide receiver to 100 catches in NFL history — whose footwork, hands and route-running ma…
American
Kenneth Walker III
Running Back
American running back who won 2021 Doak Walker Award at Michigan State before being drafted by Seatt…
American
Khalil Mack
Linebacker
American defensive end and linebacker who won 2016 NFL Defensive Player of the Year and earned 6 Pro…
American
Kyle Pitts
Tight End
American tight end who became the highest-drafted tight end in NFL history when selected 4th overall…
American
LaDainian Tomlinson
Running Back
American running back who holds the NFL single-season touchdown record with 28 rushing TDs and 31 to…
American
Lamar Jackson
Quarterback
American NFL quarterback and two-time MVP known for revolutionizing the position with his dual-threa…
American
Larry Allen
Guard
American NFL offensive lineman considered one of the greatest guards in football history, known for …
American
Lawrence Taylor
Linebacker
American football linebacker widely regarded as the greatest defensive player in NFL history, revolu…
American
Luke Kuechly
Linebacker
Carolina Panthers linebacker whose exceptional football IQ, sideline-to-sideline speed and leadershi…
American
Lynn Swann
Wide Receiver
American former NFL wide receiver who played for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1974-1982, winning fou…
American
Mark Andrews
Tight End
American NFL tight end who revolutionized the position with the Baltimore Ravens, becoming one of th…
American
Marshall Faulk
Running Back
The most complete running back in NFL history — the only player to score touchdowns, rush and receiv…
American
Marshawn Lynch
Running Back
American NFL running back known for his powerful rushing style and 'Beast Mode' persona, winning Sup…
American
Maxx Crosby
Defensive End
American defensive end known for his relentless pass rushing and leadership with the Las Vegas Raide…
American
Mean Joe Greene
Defensive Tackle
American football defensive tackle who anchored Pittsburgh Steelers' dominant defense during 1970s, …
American
Mel Blount
Cornerback
American football Hall of Fame cornerback who dominated the 1970s with the Pittsburgh Steelers, winn…
American
Micah Parsons
Linebacker
American football linebacker/defensive end known for his versatility, speed, and impact as one of th…
American
Michael Irvin
Wide Receiver
American football wide receiver who starred for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1990s, winning three Super…
American
Michael Strahan
Defensive End
American former NFL defensive end who played his entire 15-year career with the New York Giants, set…
American
Mike Ditka
Tight End / Head Coach
The greatest tight end of his era and the only man to win a Super Bowl as both a player and a head c…
American
Mike Haynes
Cornerback
American NFL cornerback who played 14 seasons, earning 9 Pro Bowl selections and induction into the …
American
Mike Singletary
Linebacker
American football linebacker who played 12 seasons with Chicago Bears, earning 10 Pro Bowl selection…
American
Mike Webster
Center
American football center who played 17 NFL seasons, primarily with Pittsburgh Steelers, winning four…
American
Nick Bosa
Defensive End
American defensive end who became one of the NFL's premier pass rushers, leading the league in sacks…
American
Nico Collins
Wide Receiver
American wide receiver who became a standout NFL player for the Houston Texans, setting multiple fra…
American
O.J. Simpson
Running Back
American former NFL running back who won the 1968 Heisman Trophy and became the first player to rush…
American
Odell Beckham Jr
Wide Receiver
American wide receiver famous for spectacular one-handed catches and explosive offensive plays, winn…
American
Odessa Jenkins
Linebacker
American flag football player and administrator who founded the USA Flag Touch Football League and w…
American
Otto Graham
Quarterback
American football quarterback who led the Cleveland Browns to 10 consecutive championship games, win…
American
Ozzie Newsome
Tight End
Hall of Fame Cleveland Browns tight end who defined graceful receiving at the position and later bec…
American
Patricia Palinkas
Holder
American football player who became the first woman to play in a professional American football game…
American
Patrick Mahomes
Quarterback
American quarterback who became the youngest QB to win Super Bowl and regular season MVP, leading Ka…
American
Patrick Peterson
Cornerback
American football cornerback who played 14 NFL seasons, earning 8 Pro Bowl selections and 3 All-Pro …
American
Patrick Willis
Linebacker
American linebacker who dominated the NFL for 8 seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, earning 7 All-…
American
Peyton Manning
Quarterback
American quarterback who holds multiple NFL passing records and won two Super Bowls with Indianapoli…
American
Randy Moss
Wide Receiver
American former NFL wide receiver widely considered one of the greatest of all time, known for his e…
American
Randy White
Defensive Tackle
American football defensive tackle who played 14 seasons with Dallas Cowboys, Pro Football Hall of F…
American
Ray Lewis
Linebacker
American football linebacker who played 17 seasons with the Baltimore Ravens, two-time Super Bowl ch…
American
Ray Nitschke
Linebacker
American football linebacker who played 15 seasons for Green Bay Packers, winning 5 NFL Championship…
American
Reggie White
Defensive End
American defensive end who dominated the NFL for 15 seasons, recording 198 career sacks and earning …
American
Richard Sherman
Cornerback
Seattle Seahawks cornerback and anchor of the famed 'Legion of Boom' secondary, whose physicality, b…
American
Rob Gronkowski
Tight End
The greatest tight end in NFL history — four-time Super Bowl champion and the most dominant blocker-…
American
Rod Woodson
Cornerback/Safety
The finest cornerback-turned-safety in NFL history — Rod Woodson recorded 71 career interceptions an…
American
Ronnie Lott
Safety
American football safety and cornerback who won four Super Bowls with San Francisco 49ers and is con…
American
Russell Wilson
Quarterback
American quarterback who won Super Bowl XLVIII with Seattle Seahawks and is known for his mobility, …
American
Sam Mills
Linebacker
American linebacker who overcame size limitations to become a dominant NFL defender, earning Pro Bow…
American
Sami Grisafe
Quarterback
The most decorated player in the history of women's American football — multiple Women's Football Al…
American
Sarah Fuller
Kicker
American kicker who became the first woman to score in a Power Five college football game, playing f…
American
Sauce Gardner
Cornerback
American cornerback who made an immediate impact in the NFL, earning Defensive Rookie of the Year ho…
American
Shannon Sharpe
Tight End
American former NFL tight end who played 14 seasons, winning 3 Super Bowls and setting multiple rece…
American
Stefon Diggs
Wide Receiver
American wide receiver known for his route-running precision and clutch performances, including the …
American
Steve McMichael
Defensive Tackle
American defensive tackle who played 15 NFL seasons, primarily with Chicago Bears, winning Super Bow…
American
Steve Young
Quarterback
The most accurate passer in NFL history — Steve Young's perfect 112.8 passer rating in 1994 led the …
American
T.J. Watt
Linebacker
American NFL linebacker who holds the single-season sacks record and won 2021 Defensive Player of th…
American
Ted Hendricks
Linebacker
American NFL linebacker known as 'The Mad Stork' who won four Super Bowls and was inducted into the …
American
Tee Higgins
Wide Receiver
American wide receiver who starred at Clemson before joining Cincinnati Bengals in 2020, helping the…
American
Terrell Owens
Wide Receiver
American football wide receiver who ranks among the greatest in NFL history with 15,934 receiving ya…
American
Terrell Suggs
Linebacker
American defensive linebacker who played 17 NFL seasons, primarily with Baltimore Ravens, known for …
American
Terry Bradshaw
Quarterback
American NFL quarterback who led the Pittsburgh Steelers to four Super Bowl victories in the 1970s, …
American
Terry McLaurin
Wide Receiver
American wide receiver who became one of the NFL's most consistent deep threats, earning three Pro B…
American
Tom Brady
Quarterback
American NFL quarterback widely considered the greatest of all time, seven-time Super Bowl champion …
American
Tony Gonzalez
Tight End
American former NFL tight end widely regarded as the greatest at his position, holding numerous rece…
American
Travis Etienne
Running Back
American football running back who set multiple NCAA records at Clemson and was drafted 25th overall…
American
Travis Kelce
Tight End
American tight end who revolutionized the position with record-breaking receiving numbers and three …
American
Trent Williams
Offensive Tackle
American football offensive tackle considered one of the premier left tackles in NFL history, known …
American
Trevon Diggs
Cornerback
American NFL cornerback known for his exceptional ball skills and record-breaking 11 interceptions i…
American
Trevor Lawrence
Quarterback
American football quarterback who was the #1 overall pick in 2021 NFL Draft and led Clemson to 2018 …
American
Tua Tagovailoa
Quarterback
American quarterback who starred at Alabama, winning a national championship, before being drafted 5…
American
Tyler Lockett
Wide Receiver
American wide receiver known for his exceptional route-running precision and clutch performances wit…
American
Tyreek Hill
Wide Receiver
American wide receiver known for exceptional speed and explosive plays, holding multiple NFL records…
American
Vince Lombardi
Head Coach
American football coach who led the Green Bay Packers to five NFL championships in the 1960s, includ…
American
Von Miller
Linebacker
Denver Broncos linebacker and Super Bowl MVP whose speed off the edge, athleticism and leadership fo…
American
Walter Payton
Running Back
American football running back who played 13 seasons with the Chicago Bears, holding the NFL rushing…
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