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Top 3 Greatest of All-Time NFL Linebackers

Ray Lewis would put together an NFL Career that will be forever remembered by the Baltimore Ravens

Lawrence Taylor, LB, New York Giants (1981-1993)

The New York Giants would select linebacker Lawrence Taylor with their 2nd overall pick in the first round of the 1981 NFL Draft. Taylor would become one of the most dominant outside linebackers to ever play the game of football. Lawrence Taylor is one of the best linebackers to ever play for the New York Giants.

With our 6th pick we selectLawrence Taylor @HelpWoshe (85) pic.twitter.com/zOXbV0lg9Y

— TFL Chiefs (@TFLChiefs) December 13, 2020

Lawrence Taylor Career Stats:

• Sacks: 132.5
• Interceptions: 9
• Interception Return Yards: 134
• Fumbles Recovered: 11

Lawrence Taylor Career Accomplishments:

• Lawrence Taylor would be named to 8 NFL All Pro Teams
• He would play in 10 Pro Bowl games
• Taylor would win 2 Super Bowl Championships with the Giants
• He would be inducted into the Pro Football Hall-of-Fame in 1999
• Named to the NFL's All-Decade Team for the 1980's
• Lawrence Taylor is only the second NFL player to win the NFL MVP award as a defensive player.
• Taylor won the NFL MVP Award in 1986

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Derrick Brooks, LB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1995-2008)

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers would select linebacker Derrick Brooks with their 28th pick in the first round of the 1995 NFL Draft. Derrick Brooks would be a key contributor to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers turn around. He would not miss one game in his entire NFL career with the Buccaneers.

Hall of Famer and former Tampa Bay Buccaneer Derrick Brooks talks defense against #ProstateCancer. #PCAM Get the facts at https://t.co/vLYWr9EFMC and get screened. pic.twitter.com/1XiHoa142q

— MoffittCancerCenter (@MoffittNews) September 28, 2018

Derrick Brooks Career Stats:

• Tackles: 1,710
• Sacks: 13.5
• Interceptions: 25
• Interception Return Yards: 530
• Fumble Recoveries: 4

Derrick Brooks Career Accomplishments:

• Derrick Brooks would be selected to 5 NFL All Pro Teams
• He would play in 11 Pro Bowl games
• Brooks would win 1 Super Bowl
• Derrick Brooks was inducted into the Pro Football Hall-of-Fame in 2014
• Brooks would win the NFL Defensive Player of Year award in 2002
• He was selected to the NFL's All-Decade Team for the 2000's
• Derrick Brooks would start 221 out of 224 NFL games in his career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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Ray Lewis, LB, Baltimore Ravens (1996-2012)

The Baltimore Ravens would select linebacker Ray Lewis with their 26th pick in the first round of the 1996 NFL Draft. Ray Lewis would cement his name as the best middle linebacker to ever play for the Baltimore Ravens franchise. He would also be one of the key contributors to the Baltimore Ravens success over the years on the defensive side of the ball.

Could you imagine having to play against Ray Lewis? 👀 pic.twitter.com/A3lRZCEv8p

— Total Sports Baltimore (@TSEBaltimore) December 8, 2020

Ray Lewis Career Stats:

• Tackles: 2,055
• Sacks: 41.5
• Interceptions: 31
• Interception Return Yards: 503
• Fumble Recoveries: 20

Ray Lewis Career Accomplishments:

• Ray Lewis was selected to 7 NFL All Pro Teams
• He would play in 13 Pro Bowls
• Lewis would win 2 Super Bowls with the Baltimore Ravens
• Inducted into the Pro Football Hall-of-Fame in 2018
• Ray Lewis is the only player in NFL history with 40 sacks and 30 interceptions in a NFL career.
• Lewis was named to the NFL All-Decade Team for the 2000's