{"id":479,"date":"2024-05-23T12:56:26","date_gmt":"2024-05-23T16:56:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/pfr-blog\/?p=479"},"modified":"2026-01-15T14:36:24","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T18:36:24","slug":"list-of-nfl-top-100-players-of-all-time-part-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/pfr-blog\/2024\/05\/list-of-nfl-top-100-players-of-all-time-part-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 100 NFL Players of All Time: Part 2"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Receivers and Cornerbacks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The battle between offense and defense hinges on a thrilling clash in the aerial chess match that is professional football. On one side, the charismatic gunslingers and acrobatic wideouts orchestrate passing attacks designed to dissect defenses. On the other hand, lockdown corners and ball-hawking safeties stand as the last line, and their every move is dedicated to thwarting those aerial assaults. This article dives into the legends who have dominated these positions: the shutdown cornerbacks who turned receivers into ghosts and the record-breaking wideouts who soared over defenders with unparalleled grace. We’ll explore the all-time greats who redefined their roles, forever altering the game’s landscape and leaving fans breathless with their on-field artistry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We will take a deep dive into the prestigious NFL Top 100 list, a dynamic ranking meticulously compiled by current and former players, coaches, and media experts mixed with the database values of Pro-Football-Reference. We’ll unravel the criteria that distinguish the elite from the exceptional, examining factors like on-field dominance, leadership qualities, and lasting impact on the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prepare to embark on a journey through time, encountering iconic shutdown defenders who haunted opposing offenses and electrifying receivers who defied expectations. This list encompasses the best of the best, from the gridiron warriors of yesteryear to the modern-day superstars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, please sit back, relax, and join us as we delve into Part 2 of the definitive NFL\u2019s Top 100 list: the best players of all time. This exploration promises to ignite debates, rekindle memories of legendary plays, and solidify your understanding of the men who have truly shaped the game we love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A few years ago, the NFL released a list called the NFL 100. It was a media frenzy and stirred controversy and discussion as only the NFL can. For our list, we will consult the NFL\u2019s choices but also use the power of Stathead Football<\/a> and its approximate value and fantasy rankings data to provide a top 100 of the NFL\u2019s best players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a complex set of choices to make when making a list of the top 100 when there are so many qualified players deserving of the honor. Let\u2019s do it by position groups and in multiple posts, and when we are finished, we will have a nice 100 to chat about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Wide Receivers That Were Wide Open to Stardom<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The wide receiver position has become a stage for electrifying athleticism and game-changing plays. This section of top players delves into the pantheon of wideouts who have sculpted the evolution of the position. We’ll explore the pioneers who defied doubters and redefined the role, the dominant forces who rewrote receiving records, and the innovative route runners who left defensive backs grasping at air. Get ready to meet the captivating wide receivers who have etched their names in NFL history, forever changing how the game is played and leaving fans awestruck with their artistry on the gridiron.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n\t\tLance Alworth<\/a><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n

\n \n Lance Dwight Alworth\n  (Bambi<\/span>)\n <\/strong>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n\tPosition<\/strong>: FL-WR\n\t\n<\/p>\n\n

6-0<\/span>, 184lb<\/span> (183cm, 83kg) <\/p>\n\n\n

\n Born:<\/strong> \n \n\t\tAugust 3<\/a>, 1940\n \n \n in Houston, TX<\/a><\/span>\n \n<\/span> (Age: 83-262d)<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

College<\/strong>: \n \n\t\tArkansas<\/a>\n\t\n\t\n\t\t (College Stats<\/a>)\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/p>

Weighted Career AV (100-95-…)<\/a>:<\/strong> 98 (165th overall since 1960)\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

High School<\/strong>: \n \n\t\tBrookhaven<\/a> (MS<\/a>)\n\t\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Draft<\/strong>: San Francisco 49ers<\/a> in the 1st round (8th overall) of the 1962 NFL Draft<\/a>., \nOakland Raiders<\/a> in the 2nd round (9th overall) of the 1962 AFL Draft<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Hall of Fame<\/strong>: Inducted as \n\t\tPlayer in 1978<\/a>\n(Full List<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n

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