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Page was the first defensive player in NFL history to win the MVP Award and only Lawrence Taylor has done it since. He is a member of both the College Football Hall of Fame (1993) and the Pro Football Hall of Fame (1988), and is considered one of the greatest defensive linemen ever to play the game. [2]
A recipient of two NFL Defensive Player of the Year awards, five first-team All-Pro selections, and ten Pro Bowl appearances, Greene is widely considered to be one of the greatest defensive linemen to play in the NFL. He was noted for his leadership, fierce competitiveness, and intimidating style of play for which he earned his nickname.
In 1999, Lilly was ranked number 10 on The Sporting News' list of the 100 Greatest Football Players, the highest-ranking defensive lineman and the highest-ranking Cowboy. The only defensive players ranked ahead of Lilly were Dick Butkus and Lawrence Taylor. Sports Illustrated named him one of the 10 most revolutionary defensive players.
Considered to be one of the greatest defensive linemen of all time, Watt received the AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award three times in his first five seasons. [2] Watt's position was primarily defensive end. He also took snaps on offense, catching three touchdown passes during the 2014 season, a season in which he was MVP runner-up.
White and Donald can argue over the title of greatest defensive lineman ever. Donald gets the title of greatest defensive tackle ever over Greene. And if you wanted to put Donald No. 1 overall ...
Opposing quarterbacks ranked Youngblood highly, with two of them, Fran Tarkenton and Roger Staubach, stating that Jack was the top defensive lineman they faced in their careers. [119] Hall of Fame defensive tackle Merlin Olsen paid Youngblood the highest compliment by stating that Jack was the "perfect defensive end". [127]
Best: Defensive lineman Calais Campbell, who has 14 pressures and two sacks in 92 pass-rushing chances. Close behind: Defensive lineman Zach Sieler, who has 16 pressures and two sacks in 129 pass ...
Nov. 15—CHAMPAIGN — Bret Bielema was surprised when Johnny Newton wasn't among the interior linemen named to the initial Outland Trophy watch list ahead of the season. Less than pleased might ...