The 25 Greatest Pro Football Hall of Famers of All Time

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.

162pts

22

Lawrence Taylor

New York Giants linebacker who revolutionized pass rushing in the 1980s.

162pts

23

Barry Sanders

Detroit Lions running back famed for jaw-dropping elusiveness and a shocking early retirement.

162pts

24

Anthony Munoz

Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle widely considered the finest to ever play the position.

162pts

25

Brett Favre

Green Bay Packers quarterback celebrated for his gunslinger style and ironman streak.

162pts