5 NFL players who were simply unplayable at their peak ft. Calvin Johnson, Lawrence Taylor

#3 - Jim Brown

Clevelan Browns RB Jim Brown

Jim Brown dominated the NFL for his entire career, making the entire thing a peak. While he only spent nine years in the league, he left a lasting impact as one of the greatest players to ever step on the field. Among his many accomplishments was being named the MVP three times, the only non-quarterback to ever do so.

Brown led the league in rushing yards in eight of his nine seasons, while also being named a first-team All-Pro in all eight of them. He also led the league in touchdowns five times while averaging more than five yards per carry during his entire career.

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#4 - Calvin Johnson

Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson

Calvin Johnson put together one of the most dominant peaks of any receiver to ever step on the football field. During his best four-year stretch in the middle of his nine-year career, he was selected to four consecutive All-Pro teams.

All this while, he was leading the league in total receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns.

Johnson was the best overall wide receiver of his era, leading the league in receiving yards in two separate seasons. He was also the league leader in receptions and touchdowns once each.

He currently holds the NFL record for most receiving yards in a single season, where he recorded 1,964 during the 2012 season.

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#5 - Jerry Rice

San Francisco 49ers WR Jerry Rice

Jerry Rice is one of the few players ever with the best overall career of accomplishments at his position, as well as the best peak ever to go with it. This rare combination is why he's the best wide receiver of all time and one of the best overall players ever.

Rice was selected as a first-team All-Pro 10 times in an 11-year stretch amid his incredible 20 years of dominance. He was named the Offensive Player of the Year twice while leading the NFL in receiving yards and receiving touchdowns six times each.