Drafted by: New England Patriots, 6th round of 2000 NFL Draft (199th overall)
College: Michigan
Brady is a 10-time Pro Bowl selection and member of the NFL's 2000s all-decade team. He has led the Patriots to six Super Bowls, winning four and earning game MVP honors in three of those victories.
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Drafted by: San Francisco 49ers, 3rd round of 1979 NFL Draft (82nd overall)
College: Notre Dame
Montana was an eight-time Pro Bowl selection, a member of the NFL's 1980s all-decade team and the NFL's 75th anniversary team. He won four Super Bowls with the 49ers, earning game MVP honors in three of those victories. Montana was a 2000 inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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Drafted by: Cleveland Browns, 1st round of 1957 NFL Draft (6th overall)
College: Syracuse
Brown led the NFL in rushing yardage in eight of nine seasons in the league. Brown was a three-time NFL MVP, a member of the NFL's 1960s all-decade team and the NFL's 75th anniversary team. Brown was a 1971 inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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Drafted by: Atlanta Falcons, 2nd round of 1991 NFL Draft (33rd overall)
College: Southern Mississippi
Favre was an 11-time Pro Bowl selection and a three-time NFL MVP. Favre holds the NFL's records for career passing yards (71,838) and consecutive starts with 297 (321 including playoffs). He helped lead the Packers to victory in Super Bowl XXXI.
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Drafted by: Dallas Cowboys, 10th round of 1964 NFL Draft (129th overall)
College: Navy
Staubach played in five Super Bowls with the Cowboys, winning two and earning game MVP honors in Super Bowl VI. He was a six-time Pro Bowl selection and a member of the NFL's 1970s all-decade team. Staubach was a 1985 inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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Drafted by: San Francisco 49ers, first round of 1985 NFL Draft (16th overall)
College: Mississippi Valley State
Rice owns every significant receiving record, including receptions (1,549) and receiving yards (22,895). He holds the NFL record for career TDs (208). Rice was a 13-time Pro Bowl selection. He was member of three 49ers teams that won the Super Bowl. Rice was a 2010 inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
» Photos: Rice through the years | Watch: No. 1 on 'Top 100' list | Rice's obsession with perfection

Drafted by: New York Giants, 1st round of 1981 NFL Draft (2nd overall)
College: North Carolina
Taylor was a 10-time Pro Bowl selection and a member of the NFL's 1980s all-decade team and the NFL's 75th anniversary team. Taylor was a member of two Super Bowl-winning teams with the Giants. Taylor was a 1999 inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
» Photos: Taylor through the years | Watch: No. 3 most-feared tacklers | No. 3 on 'Top 100' list

Drafted by: Green Bay Packers, 17th round of 1956 NFL Draft (200th overall)
College: Alabama
Starr was a five-time NFL champ with the Packers and earned game MVP honors in the first two Super Bowls. Starr is a member of the NFL's 1960s all-decade team. Starr was a 1977 inductee in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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Drafted by: Dallas Cowboys, first round of 1990 NFL Draft (17th overall)
College: Florida
Smith was an eight-time Pro Bowl selection and a member of the NFL's 1990s all-decade team. He was a part of three Super Bowl-winning teams with the Cowboys, earning game MVP honors in Super Bowl XXVIII. Smith is the NFL's all-time rushing yardage leader (18,355). Smith was a 2010 inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
» Photos: Smith through the years | Watch: No. 4 gutsiest performance | Top 10 all-time Cowboys

Drafted by: Miami Dolphins, 1st round of 1983 NFL Draft (27th overall)
College: Pittsburgh
Marino was a nine-time Pro Bowl selection and the league's MVP in 1984. At time of retirement, Marino held most significant career passing records. Marino was a 2005 inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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Drafted by: Detroit Lions, 1st round of 1989 NFL Draft (2nd overall)
College: Oklahoma State
Sanders was a 10-time Pro Bowl selection, a four-time NFL rushing champion and a member of the NFL's 1990s all-decade team. Sanders was a 2004 inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
» Photos: Sanders through the years | Watch: No. 17 on 'Top 100' list | Famous TD run

Drafted by: Chicago Bears, first round of 1975 NFL Draft (4th overall)
College: Jackson State
Payton was a nine-time Pro Bowl selection as well as a member of the NFL's 1970s and 1980s all-decade teams and the NFL's 75th anniversary team. Retired as NFL's all-time rushing yardage leader. Payton was a 1993 inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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Drafted by: Indianapolis Colts, 1st round of 1998 NFL Draft (1st overall)
College: Tennessee
Manning is a five-time NFL MVP and a 14-time Pro Bowl selection. He has appeared in three Super Bowls, winning Super Bowl XLI and earning game MVP honors. Manning is a member of the NFL's 2000s all-decade team. Manning is the NFL's all-time leader in touchdown passes (530 through 2014 season).
» Photos: Manning through the years | Watch: Greatest Manning tribute ever | Manning breaks Brett Favre's TD record

Drafted by: Chicago Bears, first round of 1965 NFL Draft (3rd overall)
College: Illinois
Butkus was an eight-time Pro Bowl selection, a member of the NFL's 1960s and 1970s all-decade teams and the NFL's 75th anniversary team. Butkus was a 1979 inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
» Photos: Butkus through the years | Watch: No. 1 most feared tackler | No. 10 on 'Top 100' list

Drafted by: Chicago Bears, first round of 1965 NFL Draft (4th overall)
College: Kansas
Sayers was a four-time Pro Bowl selection and a member of the NFL's 1960s all-decade team. Sayers was a 1977 inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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Drafted by: Los Angeles Rams, 14th round of 1961 NFL Draft (186th overall)
College: Mississippi Valley State
Jones was an eight-time Pro Bowl selection, and a member of the NFL's 1960s all-decade team and the NFL's 75th anniversary all-time team. Jones was a 1980 inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
» Photos: Jones through the years | Watch: Remembering Deacon | How Deacon invented the sack

Drafted by: Pittsburgh Steelers, second round of 1974 NFL Draft (46th overall)
College: Kent State
Lambert was a nine-time Pro Bowl selection, a member of the NFL's 1970s and 1980s all-decade teams and the NFL's 75th anniversary team. Lambert was a 1980 inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
» Photos: Lambert through the years | Watch: Feared tackler | No. 5 greatest Steeler

Drafted by: Atlanta Falcons, first round of 1989 NFL Draft (5th overall)
College: Florida State
Sanders was an eight-time Pro Bowl selection and a member of the NFL's 1990s all-decade team. He was a member of the San Francisco 49ers' Super Bowl XXIX-winning team and the Dallas Cowboys' Super Bowl XXX-winning team. Sanders was a 2011 inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
» Photos: Sanders through the years | Watch: No. 34 on 'Top 100' list | Top 10 Sanders moments

Drafted by: Pittsburgh Steelers, first round of 1970 NFL Draft (1st overall)
College: Louisiana Tech
Bradshaw was a three-time Pro Bowl selection and a member of the NFL's 1970s all-decade team. He helped guide the Steelers to four Super Bowl wins, and was named MVP in two of those games. Bradshaw was a 1989 inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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Drafted by: Pittsburgh Steelers, third round of 1970 NFL Draft (53rd overall)
College: Southern
Blount was a five-time Pro Bowl selection, a member of the NFL's 1980s all-decade team and a member of the NFL's 75th anniversary all-time team. He was a four-time Super Bowl winner. Blount was a 1989 inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
» Photos: Blount through the years | Watch: No. 6 greatest Steeler | No. 6 top CB tandem

Drafted by: Minnesota Vikings, first round of 1998 NFL Draft (21st overall)
College: Marshall
Moss was a seven-time Pro Bowl selection and a member of the NFL's 2000s all-decade team. Moss holds the single-season record for touchdown receptions with 23 set in 2007.
» Photos: Moss through the years | Watch: No. 65 on 'Top 100' list | Top 10 Moss moments

Drafted by: Baltimore Ravens, first round of 1996 NFL Draft (26th overall)
College: Miami (Fla.)
Lewis was a 13-time Pro Bowl selection. He helped the Ravens win two Super Bowls, and was named MVP of the Super Bowl XXXV win. Lewis is a member of the NFL's 2000s all-decade team.
» Photos: Lewis through the years | Watch: No. 18 on 'Top 100' list

Drafted by: Chicago Bears, second round of 1981 NFL Draft (38st overall)
College: Baylor
Singletary was a 10-time Pro Bowl selection. He was a member of the Bears' Super Bowl XX-winning team. Singletary is a member of the NFL's 1980s all-decade team, and a 1998 inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
» Photos: Singletary through the years | Bears' long lineage of linebackers | Watch: No. 57 on 'Top 100'

Drafted by: Dallas Cowboys, first round of 1989 NFL Draft (1st overall)
College: UCLA
Aikman was a six-time Pro Bowl selection. He was a three-time Super Bowl champion with the Cowboys, earning game MVP honors in Super Bowl XXVII. Aikman was a 2006 inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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Drafted by: Green Bay Packers, third round of 1958 NFL Draft (36th overall)
College: Illinois
Nitschke was a three-time first-team All-Pro selection. He was member of five NFL championship-winning teams with the Packers, including winning the first two Super Bowls. Nitschke is a member of the NFL's 1960s all-decade team and the NFL's 75th anniversary team. Nitschke was a 1978 inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
» Photos: Nitschke through the years | Watch: Famous Nitschke touchdown

Drafted by: Pittsburgh Steelers, first round of 1969 NFL Draft (4th overall)
College: North Texas
Greene was a 10-time Pro Bowl selection. He was a member of four Super Bowl-winning teams with the Steelers in the 1970s. Greene is a member of the NFL's 1970s all-decade team. Greene was a 1987 inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
» Photos: Greene through the years | Watch: No. 1 greatest Steelers player | Highlights

Drafted by: Chicago Bears, eighth round of 1983 NFL Draft (203rd overall)
College: Tennessee State
Dent was a four-time Pro Bowl selection. He was a member of the Bears' Super Bowl XX-winning team and the San Francisco 49ers' Super Bowl XIX-winning team. Dent was a 2011 inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
» Photos: Dent through the years | Watch: Dent's career highlights

Drafted by: San Francisco 49ers, first round of 1981 NFL Draft (8th overall)
College: USC
Lott was a 10-time Pro Bowl selection. He was a member of four Super Bowl-winning teams with the 49ers. Lott was a member of the NFL's all-decade teams for the 1980s and 1990s. Lott was a 2000 inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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Drafted by: Los Angeles Raiders, first round of 1982 NFL Draft (10th overall)
College: USC
Allen was a six-time Pro Bowl selection. He was the game MVP in the Raiders' win in Super Bowl XVIII, and the NFL's MVP in 1985. He was the first player in NFL history with more than 10,000 yards rushing and 5,000 yards receiving in career. Allen was a 2003 inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
» Photos: Allen through the years | Watch: Allen's dramatic Super Bowl run

Drafted by: Denver Broncos, seventh round of 1990 NFL Draft (192nd overall)
College: Savannah State
Sharpe was an eight-time Pro Bowl selection. He was a member of three Super Bowl-winning teams, two with the Broncos and once with the Baltimore Ravens. At time of retirement, Sharpe was NFL's all-time leader in receptions (815), receiving yards (10,060) and receiving TDs (62) by a tight end. Sharpe was a 2011 inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
» Photos: Sharpe through the years | Watch: Sharpe focus

Drafted by: Baltimore Colts, 20th round of 1954 NFL Draft (232nd overall)
College: SMU
Berry was a six-time Pro Bowl selection. Berry won back-to-back titles with the Colts in 1958 and 1959. The '58 title was epic, dubbed the "Greatest Game Ever Played." In that game, Berry had 12 catches for 178 yards and a touchdown. Berry finished his career with an NFL record 631 catches for 9,275 yards and 68 TDs. Berry was a 1973 inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
» Photos: Berry through the years

Drafted by: San Diego Chargers, second round of 2001 NFL Draft (32nd overall)
College: Purdue
Brees is a nine-time Pro Bowl selection. Brees was the MVP in the New Orleans Saints' win in Super Bowl XLIV. In 2011, Brees set an NFL record with 5,476 yards passing (since broken by Peyton Manning by 1 yard).
» Photos: Brees through the years | Watch: Brees' SBXLIV highlights

Drafted by: Los Angeles Rams, first round of 1983 NFL Draft (2nd overall)
College: SMU
Dickerson was a six-time Pro Bowl selection. Set a rookie rushing yardage record (1,808) in 1983 and rushed for NFL-record 2,105 yards in 1984. Dickerson was a 1999 inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
» Photos: Dickerson through the years | Watch: No. 52 on 'Top 100' list

Drafted by: Oakland Raiders, third round of 1968 NFL Draft (80th overall)
College: Maryland-Eastern Shore
Shell was an eight-time Pro Bowl selection. He was a member of two Super Bowl-winning Raiders teams (Super Bowl XI and Super Bowl XV). He is a member of the NFL's 1970s all-decade team. Shell was a 1989 inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
» Photos: Shell through the years | Watch: Most intimidating Raiders

Drafted by: New York Jets, first round of 1965 AFL Draft (1st overall)
College: Alabama
Four-time AFL All-Star selection and one-time Pro Bowl selection. Directed one of greatest upsets in pro football history when Jets beat the Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl III. Namath was a 1985 inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
» Photos: Namath through the years | Watch: Namath on 'The Top 100'

Drafted by: San Diego Chargers, third round of 1973 NFL Draft (64th overall)
College: Oregon
Fouts was a six-time Pro Bowl selection and the 1982 NFL Offensive Player of the Year. Directed "Air Coryell," one of the most explosive offenses in league history. Fouts was a 1993 inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
» Photos: Fouts through the years

Drafted by: Minnesota Vikings, third round of 1961 NFL Draft (29th overall)
College: Georgia
Tarkenton was a nine-time Pro Bowl selection and the 1975 NFL MVP. He helped lead the Vikings to three Super Bowl appearances. At time of retirement, Tarkenton held career passing yardage and touchdown records. Tarkenton was a 1986 inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
» Photos: Tarkenton through the years | Watch: Tarkenton highlights

Drafted by: Buffalo Bills, fourth round of 1985 NFL Draft (86th overall)
College: Kutztown
Reed was a seven-time Pro Bowl selection. He was a member of the Bills when the team advanced to an unprecedented four consecutive Super Bowls. Reed was a 2014 inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
» Photos: Reed through the years | Watch: Reed's career highlights

Drafted by: Pittsburgh Steelers, second round of 1971 NFL Draft (34th overall)
College: Penn State
Ham was an eight-time Pro Bowl selection and a member of the NFL's 1970s All-Decade Team. Ham was a member of four Steelers teams that won the Super Bowl during that decade. Ham was a 1988 inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
» Photos: Ham through the years

Drafted by: Pittsburgh Steelers, ninth round of 1955 NFL Draft (102nd overall)
College: Louisville
Unitas was a 10-time Pro Bowl selection, and a three-time NFL MVP. Led dramatic Colts win in what has been dubbed as "Greatest Game Ever Played." Unitas was a 1979 inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
» Photos: Unitas through the years | Watch: An all-time clutch QB

Drafted by: Oakland Raiders, second round of 1981 NFL Draft (48th overall)
College: Villanova
Long was an eight-time Pro Bowl selection. He recorded a career-high 13 sacks in 1983 when he helped lead the Los Angeles Raiders to victory in Super Bowl XVIII. Long was a 2000 inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
» Photos: Long through the years

Drafted by: New York Giants, third round of 1956 NFL Draft (30th overall)
College: West Virginia
Huff was a five-time Pro Bowl selection. He was a member of the Giants team that won the 1956 NFL championship, and a member of the NFL's 1950s All-Decade Team. Huff was a 1982 inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
» Photos: Huff through the years

Drafted by: Houston Oilers, first round of 1978 NFL Draft (1st overall)
College: Texas
Campbell was a five-time Pro Bowl selection, three-time NFL rushing champion and 1979 NFL MVP. Campbell was a 1991 inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
» Photos: Campbell through the years | Watch: No. 55 greatest player ever

Drafted by: Dallas Cowboys, second round of 1994 NFL Draft (46th overall)
College: Sonoma State
Allen was an 11-time Pro Bowler, and a member of the 1990s and 2000s NFL All-Decade Teams. He was on the Cowboys' Super Bowl XXX-winning team, and a 2013 inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
» Photos: Allen through the years | Allen highlights | Watch: Allen dominates

Drafted by: New York Giants, second round of 1993 NFL Draft (40th overall)
College: Texas Southern
Strahan was a seven-time Pro Bowl selection. He was a member of the Giants team that advanced to Super Bowl XXXV and part of the Giants team that won Super Bowl XLII, one of the greatest upsets in league history. Strahan was a 2014 inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
» Photos: Strahan through the years

Drafted by: Denver Broncos, sixth round of 1995 NFL Draft (196th overall)
College: Georgia
Davis was a three-time Pro Bowl selection. He was named MVP of the Broncos' win in Super Bowl XXXII. En route to leading the Broncos to victory in Super Bowl XXXIII, Davis rushed for 2,008 yards, earning him league MVP honors. Injuries cut short Davis' career, but he rushed for 7,607 yards in his seven NFL seasons.
» Photos: Davis through the years | Watch: No. 7 gutsiest performance

Drafted by: Buffalo Bills, first round of 1985 NFL Draft (1st overall)
College: Virginia Tech
Smith was an 11-time Pro Bowl selection and is the NFL's all-time sacks leader with 200 (he'd record 10 or more sacks in an NFL-record 13 seasons). He was a vital part of the Bills teams that advanced to four consecutive Super Bowls, and a member of both the 1980s and 1990s NFL All-Decade Teams. Smith was a 2009 inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
» Photos: Smith through the years

Drafted by: Los Angeles Rams, first round of 1971 NFL Draft (20th overall)
College: Florida
Youngblood was a seven-time Pro Bowl selection and played in a team-record 201 consecutive games. He famously played on a fractured left fibula during the 1979 playoffs, helping lead the Los Angeles Rams to their only Super Bowl appearance. Youngblood was a 2001 inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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Drafted by: Buffalo Bills, first round of 1983 NFL Draft (14th overall)
College: Miami (Fla.)
Kelly opted to play for the USFL's Houston Gamblers rather than go to Buffalo following the draft. Operating in a run-and-shoot offense, Kelly was the USFL's MVP in 1984. When the USFL folded in 1986, Kelly joined the Bills, with whom he led to unprecedented success. Kelly was a five-time Pro Bowl selection. Kelly engineered the team's "K-Gun" no-huddle offense, which Buffalo rode to four consecutive Super Bowl appearances. Kelly was a 2002 inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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Drafted by: Baltimore Ravens, first round of 2002 NFL Draft (24th overall)
College: Miami (Fla.)
During his 11-year NFL career, Reed was a nine-time Pro Bowl selection. His 64 career interceptions ranks sixth all time, and Reed returned seven of those interceptions back for touchdowns. In his final season with the Ravens, he helped the team earn its second Lombardi Trophy after winning Super Bowl XLVII.
» Photos: Reed through the years | Watch: Reed's INT in SBXLVII