Who is the best cornerback of all time?

Gil Brandt's greatest NFL cornerbacks of all time
  • 1 / 24. Albert Lewis. Kansas City Chiefs, 1983-1993; Oakland/Los Angeles, 1994-1998. ...
  • 2 / 24. Aqib Talib. ...
  • 3 / 24. Lester Hayes. ...
  • 4 / 24. Dick LeBeau. ...
  • 5 / 24. Ronde Barber. ...
  • 6 / 24. Ty Law. ...
  • 7 / 24. Roger Wehrli. ...
  • 8 / 24. Patrick Peterson.
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Who is the number 1 cornerback in the NFL?

Best Cornerbacks in the NFL 2022: Rookie Sauce Gardner Battles Veteran Stephon Gilmore for Top Spot.
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Who is the best shutdown corner of all time?

Deion Sanders, Cornerback

His interception total is incredibly impressive for how often opposing quarterbacks tried to avoid him. Sanders was widely considered the best shutdown corner in the game for most of his career.
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Who is the greatest free safety of all time?

Gil Brandt's greatest NFL safeties of all time
  • 1 / 32. Dennis Smith. Denver Broncos, 1981-1994. ...
  • 2 / 32. LeRoy Butler. Green Bay Packers, 1990-2001. ...
  • 3 / 32. Carnell Lake. ...
  • 4 / 32. Nolan Cromwell. ...
  • 5 / 32. Eric Weddle. ...
  • 6 / 32. Jack Tatum. ...
  • 7 / 32. Kam Chancellor. ...
  • 8 / 32. Ed Meador.
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Who is the best linebacker ever?

— For almost 20 years, Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis tormented his opponents and helped bring two Super Bowl championships back to Baltimore. For his prowess on the field, Lewis was named the greatest linebacker of all time in an ESPN survey of 50 experts, reporters and analysts.
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Who is the fastest defensive back ever?

1) Stanford Routt, Houston (2005 Combine): 4.27 40-yard dash

Routt ran a 4.27 40-yard dash, taking the CB speed record. Routt was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the second round of the 2005 NFL Draft and played seven seasons with the franchise. He played alongside well-known Raiders cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha.
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Who is the greatest tight end of all time?

Who is the greatest tight end in NFL history?
  • Travis Kelce - Kansas City Chiefs (2013-present) ...
  • Tony Gonzalez - Kansas City Chiefs (1997-2008), Atlanta Falcons (2009-2013) ...
  • Rob Gronkowski - New England Patriots (2010-2018), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2020-2021) ...
  • Antonio Gates - San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers (2003-2018)
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What cornerback gave up the most touchdowns?

Kyle Dugger and Marcus Jones were tied for the most total touchdowns by a defensive back in 2022, with 3 touchdowns.
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What CB has the least yards allowed?

Chuck Clark had the fewest all-purpose yards by a defensive back this season, with -5 yards.
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Who has the most 100 yard games by a tight end?

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has broken the NFL record for most 100-yard receiving games in a career by a tight end in NFL history. Kelce now has 33 games with 100 or more receiving yards and has a chance to set the bar very high as he still has plenty of time left before retirement.
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Who is the all time leader in yards?

Regular season career passing yards leaders

Tom Brady is the all-time regular season career passing yards leader with 89,214.
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Who is the best running back in the NFL?

Derrick Henry is the best running back in the NFL.

A foot injury cost him nine games in 2021, but he's on pace to rank first in attempts again this season. The Titans deploy Henry as a blunt instrument whenever he's on the field.
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Who is the fastest linebacker in history?

Fastest linebacker 40-yard dash times in NFL Combine history
  • T-2) Isaiah Simmons, Clemson (2020 Combine): 4.39-40-yard dash.
  • T-2) Micah Parsons, Penn State (2021 Combine): 4.39 40-yard dash.
  • 1) Shaquem Griffin, UCF (2018 Combine): 4.38 40-yard dash.
  • Honorable mentions.
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Who is the fastest lineman in history?

Terron Armstead holds the record for the fastest 40-yard dash by an offensive lineman in the history of the Combine. After weighing in at 306 pounds, the offensive tackle out of Arkansas-Pine Bluff ran the drill in a blazing fast 4.71 seconds.
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What is the fastest touchdown ever?

How was the NFL's fastest touchdown scored? The play took only 3 seconds off the game clock making it the fastest touchdown in NFL history. A record that is still standing today. After the game, Cowboys running back Troy Hambrick said they were prepared for the onside kick.
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Who is the No 1 player in football history?

Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr & Portugal) (Total Football Goals: 824) 17 Feb. 2023 Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 500 league goal, playing for his club Saudi Arabia club Al Nassr. Ronaldo has the highest football salary in history, worth €200 million per year and has contract till 2025.
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Who is the king of football all time?

Pele, regarded as the greatest player in the history of football, has an unmatched legacy. He was not only the best player during his prime years, but was also the highest-paid athlete in the world. He was part of the three World Cup victories for Brazil.
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Who is the goat of football American?

Tom Brady is the 'GOAT of GOATs', surpassing Michael Jordan... according to Michael Irvin. The eternal question of who is the greatest athlete in history is always a matter of controversy, but for Dallas Cowboys Hall of Famer Michael Irvin, the answer is simple: Tom Brady.
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What is the most unbreakable NFL record?

There are 10 unbreakable NFL records
  • Single-game sacks: Derrick Thomas — 7. ...
  • Consecutive road wins: San Francisco 49ers — 18. ...
  • Consecutive road wins: San Francisco 49ers — 18. ...
  • Most career Rushing yards and Touchdowns: Emmitt Smith — 18,355 and 164. ...
  • Most career Rushing yards and Touchdowns: Emmitt Smith — 18,355 and 164.
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Has any defensive player won MVP?

Two defensive players have won the award: Alan Page in 1971 as a defensive tackle, and Lawrence Taylor as a linebacker in 1986. The sole special teams player to be named AP NFL MVP was Mark Moseley, who won as a placekicker in 1982.
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