Who is the best strong safety in NFL history?

Greatest safeties in NFL history

  • Ed Reed. Baltimore Ravens (2002-Present)
  • Rodney Harrison. San Diego Chargers (1994-2002)
  • Brian Dawkins. Philadelphia Eagles (1996-present)
  • John Lynch. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1993-2003)
  • Rod Woodson. Pittsburgh Steelers (1987-1996)
  • Steve Atwater.
  • Ronnie Lott.
  • Kenny Easley.

Who plays strong safety in the NFL?

Current examples of strong safeties active in the NFL include Jamal Adams, Landon Collins, Jordan Poyer, Harrison Smith, Budda Baker, Tyrann Mathieu and Derwin James. Strong safeties are not seen in the Canadian game, where the role is filled by the two defensive halfbacks.

Who is the best safety in football right now?

Safety Rankings: The 32 best safeties entering the 2021 NFL…

  1. Justin Simmons, Denver Broncos.
  2. Harrison Smith, Minnesota Vikings.
  3. John Johnson III, Cleveland Browns.
  4. Marcus Williams, New Orleans Saints.
  5. Minkah Fitzpatrick, Pittsburgh Steelers.
  6. Derwin James, Los Angeles Chargers.
  7. Marcus Maye, New York Jets.

Who’s the best free safety ever?

Here are the top ten free safeties in NFL history.

  • Willie Wood. 8 of 10.
  • Larry Wilson. 7 of 10.
  • Paul Krause. 6 of 10.
  • Darren Sharper. 5 of 10.
  • Steve Atwater. 4 of 10.
  • Yale Lary. 3 of 10.
  • Jake Scott. 2 of 10.
  • Eugene Robinson. 1 of 10. Accomplishments: 3x Pro Bow, 2x All-Pro Team, 1x Super Bowl Champion.

Who is the hardest hitting safety?

2. Brian Dawkins. While Ronnie Lott would get many votes for the roughest defensive back ever, Brian Dawkins might get his fair share. ESPN once reportedly voted him the hardest-hitting safety in NFL history and Philadelphia Eagles fans worshipped him because of his reckless attitude on the field.

Who is the hardest hitting safety in the NFL?

While Ronnie Lott would get many votes for the roughest defensive back ever, Brian Dawkins might get his fair share. ESPN once reportedly voted him the hardest-hitting safety in NFL history and Philadelphia Eagles fans worshipped him because of his reckless attitude on the field.

What safety has the most sacks in NFL history?

Bruce Smith has the most career sacks, with 200 sacks.

What defensive tackle has the most sacks?

Alan Page holds most sacks all-time among defensive tackles Now, we learned Page’s 148.5 career sacks outrank any other DT at No.

Who has the most sacks in one game?

Derrick Thomas
Derrick Thomas has the most sacks in a game, with 7 sacks against the Seahawks on November 11, 1990.