Throughout the NFL's 104-year legacy, iconic players have solidified their place in the history of the game. Notably, Dick Butkus, an emblem of the Chicago Bears, transcended the ages, departing this realm at the age of 80. Concluding in 1973, Butkus' football journey stands as a paragon of accolades within the league's storied chronicles.
Tom Brady is the greatest player of all time.
Top 10 Greatest NFL Players Of All Time
Determining the precise moment when Tom Brady conclusively settled the debate as the NFL's greatest player proves challenging. He forcefully entered the discourse by orchestrating a remarkable comeback for the Patriots against Seattle in Super Bowl XLIX. The contention of Brady being "arguably the greatest" gained substantial weight following the Patriots' historic comeback against Atlanta in what is regarded as the greatest turnaround in Super Bowl history. The culmination of his last two championships, particularly his crowning achievement with the Buccaneers at the age of 43, definitively solidified his legacy as the unparalleled victor and player, marking an unprecedented pinnacle in the annals of the sport. Here is the complete list:
| Rank | Player | Position | Years Active | Achievements and Contributions |
| 1 | Tom Brady | QB | 2000-2022 | Considered the greatest winner and player in NFL history, with multiple Super Bowl victories and records. |
| 2 | Jerry Rice | WR | 1985-2004 | Holds numerous NFL records, three-time Super Bowl champion, and has a career tally of 22,895 receiving yards. |
| 3 | Jim Brown | RB | 1957-1965 | Dominated during his nine seasons, leading the NFL in rushing eight times and carrying the Browns to a league title. |
| 4 | Walter Payton | RB | 1975-1987 | Arguably the greatest running back since the 1970 merger, led the Bears to a Super Bowl championship. |
| 5 | Peyton Manning | QB | 1998-2015 | Record five league MVPs, Won Super Bowls with two different teams, Ambassador for the NFL. |
| 6 | Lawrence Taylor | LB | 1981-1993 | RevolutioniSed the game with his ferocious pass rush, won league MVP, and led the Giants to a Super Bowl title. |
| 7 | Reggie White | DE | 1985-1998, 2000 | "Minister of Defense" with a Hall of Fame career, won a Super Bowl with the Packers. |
| 8 | Patrick Mahomes | QB | 2017- Present | Unique running style, and decorated career with four rushing titles and 15,259 career rushing yards. |
| 9 | Barry Sanders | RB | 1989 - 1998 | Barry Sanders, a Detroit Lions legend, dazzled with unmatched running style, turning losses into highlights, earning four rushing titles and 15,259 yards. |
| 10 | Dick Butkus | LB | 1965-1973 | Iconic linebacker for the Chicago Bears, known for ferocious tackling and pass coverage skills. |
Securing the second position with undeniable merit, Jerry Rice unequivocally earns a place on the hypothetical Mount Rushmore dedicated to the NFL's all-time greatest players. His extensive catalogue of NFL records transcends the length of a football field. A triumphant three-time Super Bowl champion with the 49ers, Rice etched his name in history by securing his record eighth career Super Bowl touchdown with the Raiders at the age of 40. Staggeringly, his career total of 22,895 receiving yards surpasses the second-closest wideout, Larry Fitzgerald, by an impressive margin of over 5,000 yards.
Note: The list is based on CBS Sports' comprehensive report of the top 25 players in NFL history.
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