The 18 Greatest Pittsburgh Steelers Players of All Time

Steel Curtain enforcers and Super Bowl heroes, flashy playmakers and blue-collar grinders across half a century of black and gold, the debate spans generations. Who's the greatest?

1

Terry Bradshaw

Hall of Fame quarterback who led the Steelers to four Super Bowl titles in the 1970s.

1000pts

2

James Harrison

Fearsome linebacker and Defensive Player of the Year whose 100-yard pick-six defined Super Bowl XLIII.

800pts

3

Joe Greene

Hall of Fame defensive tackle nicknamed 'Mean Joe' and the cornerstone of the Steel Curtain dynasty.

762pts

4

Lynn Swann

Hall of Fame wide receiver famous for his acrobatic catches in Super Bowl X.

762pts

5

T.J. Watt

Star edge rusher and Defensive Player of the Year who tied the NFL single-season sack record.

734pts

6

Antonio Brown

Prolific wide receiver who was one of the NFL's most productive pass catchers in the 2010s.

659pts

7

Jack Ham

Hall of Fame outside linebacker celebrated for his intelligence and consistency on the Steel Curtain.

571pts

8

Mike Webster

Hall of Fame center anchoring the offensive line through four Super Bowl championships.

571pts

9

Rod Woodson

Hall of Fame defensive back regarded as one of the greatest cornerbacks in NFL history.

467pts

10

Franco Harris

Hall of Fame running back famed for the Immaculate Reception and four Super Bowl wins.

467pts

11

Ben Roethlisberger

Two-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback and the franchise's all-time passing leader.

467pts

12

Jack Lambert

Hall of Fame middle linebacker known for his ferocious intensity and gap-toothed snarl.

467pts

13

Jerome Bettis

Hall of Fame running back 'The Bus' who capped his career with a Super Bowl XL win in his hometown.

467pts

14

Troy Polamalu

Hall of Fame safety renowned for his instinctive, acrobatic playmaking and flowing hair.

343pts

15

Hines Ward

Super Bowl XL MVP and the franchise's all-time leading receiver, known for his blocking.

343pts

16

L.C. Greenwood

Steel Curtain defensive end known for his gold cleats and relentless pass rush.

343pts

17

Mel Blount

Hall of Fame cornerback whose physical coverage inspired an NFL rule change.

343pts

18

John Stallworth

Hall of Fame wide receiver and clutch deep threat of the 1970s dynasty.

190pts