(last updated on December 11, 2025)

Who are the best cornerbacks of all time? That is a loaded question and depends on the criteria you measure them by. There have been countless cornerbacks throughout the history of the National Football League that have played the game at such a high level that the results of a big game, the outcome of a season, or even a rule have been changed as a result of their actions. The Pro Football Hall of Fame has enshrined 23 cornerbacks among the legends housed there. This article will look at the top CBs in several areas to recognize the best at the position.

(last updated on February 7, 2026)

The quarterback is very possibly the most celebrated and scrutinized position in American team sports. Major passing statistics only tell part of the story of a QB. The player under center is also heavily credited or faulted with the wins and losses of his team. Quarterbacks whose teams achieve championships are often given priority in these greatest-ever discussions. This list, however, will largely be determined by their approximate value (AV) – a regular-season statistic. Although football stat lines do not capture all the contributions of a player the way they do in baseball and basketball, approximate value is a regular season-only statistic that attempts to attach a single number to every player since 1960. With that considered, here are 25 of the best quarterbacks of all time.