Who is the best linebacker in the NFL?

ERIC KENDRICKS, MINNESOTA VIKINGS
The best linebackers in today's league are elite coverage players, but they can also affect the game in other ways.
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Who are the top five linebackers in the NFL?

Rankings Of The Best Linebackers In NFL
  • Bobby Wagner, Seattle Seahawks.
  • Fred Warner, San Francisco 49ers.
  • Eric Kendricks, Minnesota Vikings.
  • Lavonte David, Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
  • Demario Davis, New Orleans Saints.
  • Darius Leonard, Indianapolis Colts.
  • Deion Jones, Atlanta Falcons.
  • Roquan Smith, Chicago Bears.
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Who is the most feared linebacker in NFL history?

These are the 10 most intimidating linebackers of all time.
  • Jack Lambert. 8 of 10.
  • Ray Lewis. 7 of 10. ...
  • Mike Singletary. 6 of 10. ...
  • Sam Huff. 5 of 10. ...
  • Chuck Bednarik. 4 of 10. ...
  • Bill Romanowski. 3 of 10. ...
  • Ray Nitschke. 2 of 10. ...
  • Jack Ham. 1 of 10. ...
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Who is the nicest guy in the NFL?

Good Guy #1: Larry Fitzgerald

He is currently second all time in both receptions and receiving yards. Fitzgerald won the Walter Payton Award in 2016 through his dedication to his charity: the Larry Fitzgerald Foundation.
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Who is the goat linebacker?

Lawrence Taylor

He is not only the greatest linebacker in NFL history, he's one of the game's greatest players period. Taylor is one of only two defensive players (DT Alan Page, 1971) in the history of the NFL to be named NFL MVP. He is the only linebacker to ever take the honor.
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Who is the best Linebacker in the NFL?



Who is the best middle linebacker ever?

It is hard not to put Ray Lewis at the top of this list as the top Middle Linebacker All-Time. Lewis, who was selected by the Baltimore Ravens with the team's second first round selection during the 1996 NFL Draft would go on to put together one of the greatest careers of any defensive player to play the game.
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Who is the all time tackle leader?

#1 - Ray Lewis - 2,059 tackles

Ray Lewis has the most tackles of all time and is one of the best defensive players in NFL history. During his legendary Hall of Fame career, he won two Defensive Player of the Year awards and also won a Super Bowl MVP award while winning two rings.
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Who is the fastest LB in the NFL?

Outside Linebacker: Terrell Suggs, Baltimore Ravens

This one might draw some controversy, but Terrell Suggs is the fastest linebacker up the field in football.
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Who is the fastest linebacker ever?

The NFL Combine's fastest linebacker 40-yard dash times of all time
  • 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 best outside linebacker?

Linebacker Rankings: The 32 best LBs entering the 2021 NFL season
  1. Bobby Wagner, Seattle Seahawks. ...
  2. Fred Warner, San Francisco 49ers. ...
  3. Eric Kendricks, Minnesota Vikings. ...
  4. Lavonte David, Tampa Bay Buccaneers. ...
  5. Demario Davis, New Orleans Saints. ...
  6. Darius Leonard, Indianapolis Colts. ...
  7. Deion Jones, Atlanta Falcons.
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What linebacker has the most interceptions?

Don Shinnick has made the most career interceptions by a linebacker, with 37 interceptions.
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What QB has the most tackles?

Joe Webb has made the most career tackles by a quarterback, with 21 tackles.
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Who is the scariest NFL player?

The 7 Scariest Players in NFL History Are Truly Terrifying
  • James Harrison, Pittsburgh Steelers.
  • Dick Lane, Detroit Lions.
  • Ray Lewis, Baltimore Ravens.
  • Jack Tatum, Oakland Raiders.
  • Jack Youngblood, Los Angeles Rams.
  • Dick Butkus, Chicago Bears.
  • Lawrence Taylor, New York Giants.
  • Honorable Mentions:
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Who is the best linebacker in the NFL 2022?

1. FRED WARNER, SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS 2. DARIUS LEONARD, INDIANAPOLIS COLTS 3. DEMARIO DAVIS, NEW ORLEANS SAINTS 4. ERIC KENDRICKS, MINNESOTA VIKINGS
  1. FRED WARNER, SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS. DARIUS LEONARD, INDIANAPOLIS COLTS. ...
  2. DARIUS LEONARD, INDIANAPOLIS COLTS. ...
  3. DEMARIO DAVIS, NEW ORLEANS SAINTS. ...
  4. ERIC KENDRICKS, MINNESOTA VIKINGS.
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Who takes the most hits in football?

A new study reports that running backs and quarterbacks suffer the hardest hits to the head, while linemen and linebackers are hit on the head most often.
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Who has the least dropped passes in NFL history?

Larry Fitzgerald has the best hands in NFL history, and this stat proves it. Larry Fitzgerald's hands are so impressive he might have the most mind-boggling stat of any wide receiver to ever play the game. Over the course of his career, Fitzgerald has more tackles (39) than drops (29).
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Has anyone received 2000 yards?

Cooper Kupp becomes first receiver in NFL history to reach 2,000 receiving yards in a season.
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What linebacker has the most tackles 2021?

Jordyn Brooks made the most tackles by a linebacker in 2021, with 109 tackles.
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Who has the most tackles in a season?

Current Record: 156 (Ray Lewis, 1997)

In 1997, Baltimore Ravens linebacker and current Hall of Famer Ray Lewis set a record for the most solo tackles in a season with 156.
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Who is the best safety in NFL history?

Greatest safeties in NFL history
  • Ed Reed. Baltimore Ravens (2002-Present) ...
  • Rodney Harrison. San Diego Chargers (1994-2002) ...
  • Brian Dawkins. Philadelphia Eagles (1996-present) ...
  • John Lynch. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1993-2003) ...
  • Rod Woodson. Pittsburgh Steelers (1987-1996) ...
  • Steve Atwater. ...
  • Ronnie Lott. ...
  • Kenny Easley.
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What linebacker has the most sacks?

Kevin Greene has the most career sacks by a linebacker, with 157 sacks.
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