The 25 Greatest Pro Football Hall of Famers of All Time

by YPB TeamAug 9

From leather-helmet trailblazers to modern-era icons, this lineup spans nearly a century of gridiron dominance across every position. Cast your vote!

1
Jim Brown
Cleveland Browns fullback of the late 1950s-60s widely called the most dominant runner in history.
1000pts
2
John Elway
Denver Broncos quarterback famed for The Drive and back-to-back Super Bowl titles.
763pts
3
Don Hutson
Green Bay Packers receiver of the 1930s-40s who redefined the position with route running.
728pts
4
Junior Seau
San Diego Chargers linebacker celebrated for relentless energy and leadership over a long career.
680pts
5
Emmitt Smith
Dallas Cowboys running back who became the NFL's all-time leading rusher.
624pts
6
Troy Aikman
Dallas Cowboys quarterback who led three Super Bowl-winning teams in the 1990s.
560pts
7
Marshall Faulk
Versatile Rams running back who powered the Greatest Show on Turf offense.
560pts
8
Dick Butkus
Chicago Bears middle linebacker of the 1960s-70s feared as one of the hardest hitters ever.
485pts
9
Bruce Smith
Buffalo Bills defensive end who retired as the NFL's all-time sacks leader.
485pts
10
Ray Lewis
Baltimore Ravens middle linebacker and emotional leader of one of history's great defenses.
485pts
11
Johnny Unitas
Baltimore Colts quarterback of the 1950s-60s renowned for his precision and late-game heroics.
485pts
12
Walter Payton
Chicago Bears running back known as Sweetness, celebrated for durability and all-around excellence.
485pts
13
Bronko Nagurski
Bruising 1930s fullback and tackle for the Chicago Bears known for punishing runs.
485pts
14
Randy Moss
Explosive deep-threat receiver whose leaping catches redefined the position in the 2000s.
397pts
15
Jim Thorpe
Legendary early-1900s all-around athlete and the Pro Football Hall of Fame's first president.
397pts
16
Sammy Baugh
Washington quarterback and two-way star who set passing records in the 1930s-50s.
397pts
17
Franco Harris
Steelers running back remembered for the Immaculate Reception and a dominant 1970s ground game.
397pts
18
Deion Sanders
Flashy shutdown cornerback and return man nicknamed Prime Time across the 1990s-2000s.
397pts
19
Reggie White
Dominant defensive end nicknamed the Minister of Defense for the Eagles and Packers.
291pts
20
Joe Greene
Anchor of the Steel Curtain defense whose intensity defined Pittsburgh's 1970s dynasty.
291pts
21
Joe Montana
San Francisco 49ers quarterback famous for cool poker-faced comebacks and four Super Bowl wins.
0pts
22
Lawrence Taylor
New York Giants linebacker who revolutionized pass rushing in the 1980s.
0pts
23
Barry Sanders
Detroit Lions running back famed for jaw-dropping elusiveness and a shocking early retirement.
0pts
24
Anthony Munoz
Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle widely considered the finest to ever play the position.
0pts
25
Brett Favre
Green Bay Packers quarterback celebrated for his gunslinger style and ironman streak.
0pts