6 Best NFL Players

There have been many best NFL players of all time in history. Since 1920, there has been an NFL. The fury of the game of football has been demonstrated on the gridiron by some of the finest athletes in history. The play has been done in a variety of diverse styles over the years. In the past, a defensive and run-first attack was the path to championships; today, the passing game rules the NFL. Gunslingers and accurate passers, cunning and powerful rushers, towering receivers, and cunning little slot receivers, among other types of players, have all been seen.

There are players like Tom Brady, Barry Sanders, Lawrence Taylor, and Jerry Rice who might all be argued to be the best for various reasons. In order to establish who was truly the greatest, we must consider the big picture, including stats, honors, the NFL’s history at the time, and the strengths and flaws of each player.

Here is the list of the 6 best NFL players:

Tom Brady (Tom Terrific)

Tom Brady is one of the fiercest players to ever play in this game. Even into his mid-40s, he continued to perform at a top-five level consistently. He played in 10 Super Bowls throughout his 20 years in the NFL, winning seven of them. He presently leads the game in almost every throwing category and is currently first all-time in passing yards and touchdowns!

Tom Brady is the greatest sports story ever—forget about football. He began as an embarrassing athletic display at the combine. The New England Patriots eventually selected an overweight, pale, pitiful-looking quarterback from Michigan in the sixth round, 199th overall. The world’s best author could not have imagined the future more vividly. Brady would go on to play for more than 20 seasons, setting several records and taking home more Super Bowl victories than any other team in franchise history. Yes, you read that correctly—more than ANY FRANCHISE, not more than ANY OTHER PLAYER.

Career Achievements :

• 15x Times Pro Bowler
• 3x times First-Team All-Pro
• 2x Times NFL OPOY (2007, 2010)
• 2009 NFL Comeback POY
• 3x Times NFL MVP (2007, 2010, 2017)
• 7x Times Super Bowl Champion (2002, 2004, 2005, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021)
• 5x Times Super Bowl MVP (2002, 2003, 2015, 2017, 2021)
• Pro Football Hall Of Fame All-2000 Team
• Pro Football Hall Of Fame All-2010’s Team
• NFL 100 All-Time Team
• Most Super Bowl Appearances in NFL History (10)
• Highest Super Bowl Victories in NFL History (7)
• NFL Career Leader Regular Season Wins (230)
• NFL Career Leader Postseason Wins (35)
• NFL Career Leader Passing Touchdowns (624)
• NFL Career Leader Passing Yards (84,520)
• No.2 NFL Career Comebacks (42)
• No.2 NFL Career Game-Winning Drives (53)

Jim Brown

Jim Brown, in my opinion, is the best running back of all time. Many people think Barry Sanders is better than Brown and didn’t beat him since Brown left the game early, but they also overlook the fact that Brown left the game even sooner and at a higher point in his career. Jim Brown played football for nine seasons before deciding to retire at the age of 29. Brown decided to give up football and focus on a career in film after disagreeing with the owner, Art Modell. Every major rushing title was his when he retired, and more than 50 years later, he still holds several of them.

In the nine years, Jim Brown spent playing in the NFL, no player has ever dominated their position or the league like he did. He might not have had the longevity of some of the players on our list, but he unquestionably made his imprint as one of the greatest players in the history of the best NFL players.

Career Achievements :

• 1957 NFL OROY
• 9x Times Pro Bowler
• 8x Times First-Team All-Pro
• 3x Times NFL MVP (1957, 1958, 1965)
• NFL Champion (1964)
• Pro Football HOF All-1960s Team
• NFL 100 All-Time Team
• No.30 NFL Career Rushing Attempts (2,359)
• No.11 NFL Career Rushing Yards (12,312)
• No.6 NFL Career Rushing Touchdowns (106)
• Career Leader in Rushing Yards Per Game (104.3) in NFL

Jerry Rice

For most of his career, Rice was a member of the San Francisco 49ers, where he caught passes from players like Joe Montana and Steve Young. Rice’s success was unrelated to the skill of the quarterbacks he used, even though they were Hall of Famer caliber. The most hazardous wide field and after-the-catch receiver in football history are unquestionably Rice.

He was renowned for his capacity to run the entire distance for a score on a short slant route. In reality, he was a part of the West Coast Offense, which introduced a quick passing game and forever altered the NFL. Rice’s ability helped construct a dynasty in San Fransisco that culminated in three Super Bowl triumphs while he was with the organization.

Career Achievements :

• 13x Times Pro Bowler
• 10x Times First-Team All-Pro
• 2x Times NFL OPOY (1987, 1993)
• 3x Times Super Bowl Champion (1989, 1990, 1995)
• Pro Football HOF All-1980s Team
• Pro Football HOF All-1990s Team
• Hall of Fame (2010)
• NFL 100 All-Time Team
• NFL Career Leader in Receptions (1,549)
• NFL Career Leader in Receiving Yards (22,895)
• NFL Career Leader in Receiving Touchdowns (197)

Barry Sanders

Sanders averaged 99.8 running yards per game throughout his career. Twice in his career, he ended with more than 2,000 scrimmage yards, and he never had less than 1,300. Sanders probably would have held every single rushing record before he finished playing if he hadn’t taken early retirement, but sadly, we will never know what would have happened.

Sanders is without a doubt one of the best football players to ever play, regardless of his early departure and the team around him. Although his abilities may have been wasted, he still dominated the game personally in a manner that many others still can’t, even now.

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Sanders rarely worked for a successful firm, despite his abilities. Sanders’ accomplishments are all the more astounding given the skill shortage that the Detroit Lions experienced throughout his tenure. Sanders dominated although defenders were aware of his singular threat. His combination of power, quickness, balance, and agility was unmatched. Defenders had almost little chance of taking him down one-on-one due to his quick changes of direction and ability to stay low.

Career Achievements :

• 1989 NFL ROTY
• 10x Times Pro Bowler
• 6x Times First-Team All-Pro
• 2x Times NFL OPOY (1994, 1997)
• 1997 NFL Most Valuable Player
• Pro Football HOF All-1990s Team
• Hall of Fame (2004)
• NFL 100 All-Time Team
• No.4 NFL Career Rushing Yards (15,269)
• No.2 NFL Career Rushing Yards Per Game (99.8)
• No.10 NFL Career Rushing Touchdowns (99)

 Lawrence Taylor (L.T.)

Lawrence Taylor alone revolutionized several offensive systems and roles. The average NFL lineman of the 1970s weighed in at 6’3″ and 255 pounds, hardly bigger than Taylor himself. Taylor entered the league at a time when the league was transitioning to a quarterback-driven offense, with pass-catching running backs and less rushing overall.

Taylor, who is regarded as the greatest linebacker of all time and possibly the greatest defensive player of all time, revolutionized the game forever with his extraordinary talent. I’d say his influence on the game and domination throughout his career merit him a top-five rating in the all-time rankings as he was one of just two NFL defensive players to ever win the MVP award.

Career Achievements :

• 1981 NFL DROY
• 10x Times Pro Bowler
• 8x Times First-Team All-Pro
• 3x Times NFL DPOY (1981, 1982, 1986)
• 1986 NFL MVP
• Pro Football HOF All-1980s Team
• Hall of Fame (1999)
• NFL 100 All-Time Team
• No.14 NFL Career Sacks (132.5)

Aaron Donald

Aaron Donald is still playing in the league so how can he already be ranked as one of the best players in the NFL of all time? I am aware of your first response. He’s just that good, that’s all there is to it. Despite only having seven years of league experience, Donald is already a lock for a first-ballot Hall of Fame nomination. Aside from his first year, when he won Defensive Rookie of the Year, he has never missed a Pro Bowl since being drafted in 2014 and has been selected to the All-Pro team every year.

With three Defensive Player of the Year titles already in his brief career, Donald has tied the NFL record for most such honors. He constantly puts up high numbers and is without a doubt one of the most dominant defensive players in the league (Lawrence Taylor, J.J. Watt, etc.). If his averages hold, Donald, who currently ranks #9 all-time in career tackles for a loss, will pass him in less than four seasons and take the top spot.

Career Achievements :

• 2014 NFL DROY
• 7x Times Pro Bowler
• 6x Times First-Team All-Pro
• Super Bowl Champion (2022)
• 3x DPOY (207, 2018, 2020)
• Pro Football HOF All-2010’s Team
• No.9 NFL Career Tackles for Loss (150)
• No.40 NFL Career Sacks (98)