Top 5 NFL Defensive Tackles of All-Time
When it comes to defensive tackles in the NFL, there have been some truly dominant players throughout the history of the league. These players have been able to consistently disrupt opposing offenses and make life difficult for running backs. Here are the top 5 defensive tackles in NFL history:
Top 5 NFL Defensive Tackles of All-Time
1 Aaron Donald
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Donald is considered by many to be the best defensive tackle in the league today. He has recorded 103 sacks in his career, despite being one of the most double-teamed players of all-time and has been named the NFL Defensive Player of the Year three times. He is known for his quickness, agility, and strength, which allows him to overpower offensive linemen. He's also a 9-time Pro Bowler, and a 6-time first-team All-Pro.
2 Bob Lilly
Lilly was a member of the Dallas Cowboys from 1961 to 1974, and was known as "Mr. Cowboy". He was an 11-time Pro Bowler and 7-time First-Team All-Pro. He was known for his quickness, agility, and strength, which allowed him to overpower offensive linemen. He was also a key contributor to the Cowboys' Super Bowl win in 1971.
3 "Mean" Joe Greene
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Greene was one of the most dominant and feared defensive tackles in the NFL, where he recorded 78.5 sacks in his career. He was a 10-time Pro Bowler and was named the NFL Defensive Player of the Year twice. Greene was known for his quickness, agility, and strength, which allowed him to overpower offensive linemen. He was also a key contributor to the Pittsburgh Steelers' four Super Bowl wins.
4 Merlin Olsen
Olsen was a 14-time Pro Bowler and was named the First-Team All-Pro 5-times. He played for the Los Angeles Rams for 15 seasons and was known for his intelligence and technique on the field. He was also the co-captain of the "Fearsome Foursome" defensive line and was a TV commentator after his playing career.
5 Randy White
White was a 9-time Pro Bowler and was a 7-time First-Team All-Pro. He unofficially recorded 111 sacks in his career and is known for his quickness, agility, and strength. He was also a key contributor to the Dallas Cowboys' Super Bowl win. He was also the first defensive player to win the Super Bowl MVP award in 1978.
All of these players have left an indelible mark on the NFL and have set the standard for future defensive tackles to follow. Their dominance on the field, their statistics and their awards are a testament to their greatness. They are true legends of the game, and their legacies will be remembered for years to come.