{"id":506,"date":"2024-07-03T17:00:48","date_gmt":"2024-07-03T21:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/pfr-blog\/?p=506"},"modified":"2026-01-17T14:01:40","modified_gmt":"2026-01-17T18:01:40","slug":"nfl-top-100-players-of-all-time-part-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/pfr-blog\/2024\/07\/nfl-top-100-players-of-all-time-part-6\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 100 NFL Players of All Time: Part 6"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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In Part Five, we met the first wave of legendary quarterbacks who dominated the NFL’s All-Time Top 100 list<\/a>. These masters of the gridiron, with their pinpoint accuracy, strategic brilliance, and clutch performances, left fans in awe and redefined the quarterback position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The NFL’s All-Time Top 100 list isn’t just a collection of legendary names; it’s a pantheon of gridiron gods who redefined the game. But among these titans, one position reigns supreme \u2013 the quarterback. These signal-callers are the orchestrators, the maestros conducting symphony-like plays that leave fans breathless.<\/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. With so many deserving players, crafting a list of the top 100 is a meticulous process. We’ll tackle it by position groups and in multiple posts. We’ll have a compelling 100 to discuss by the end, sparking lively conversations among NFL fans. We are entering the final leg to round out the top one hundred players who were chosen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Unveiling the Final Chapter of the Top 100’s QB Dynasty<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now, we are preparing to close the curtain on this elite group. In this final installment, we delve into the remaining signal-callers who cemented their place among the all-time greats. From record-breaking statisticians to iconic leaders who embodied the spirit of their franchises, prepare to be reacquainted with these modern-day magicians who orchestrated victories and captivated audiences for generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, gear up for one last exploration of the quarterbacks who not only shaped the NFL’s landscape but etched their names permanently in the sport’s Hall of Fame. Let’s celebrate their unmatched talent, unwavering dedication, and the unforgettable moments they gifted to the game we love. Their impact is not just a part of history but a source of inspiration for future generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Taking the Final Snaps on Our Journey<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\n\t\tJohnny Unitas<\/a><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n

\n \n John Constantine Unitas\n  (Johnny U<\/span>)\n <\/strong>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n\tPosition<\/strong>: QB\n\t\t\tThrows:<\/strong>\n\t\tRight\n\t\n<\/p>\n\n

6-1<\/span>, 194lb<\/span> (185cm, 87kg) <\/p>\n\n\n

\n Born:<\/strong> \n \n\t\tMay 7<\/a>, 1933\n \n \n in Pittsburgh, PA<\/a><\/span>\n \n<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

Died:<\/strong>\n September 11<\/a>, 2002 (Aged 69-127d)<\/span>\n \n in Towson, MD<\/a><\/span>\n<\/p>\n\n\n

College<\/strong>: \n \n\t\tLouisville<\/a>\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/p>

Weighted Career AV (100-95-…)<\/a>:<\/strong> 113 (63rd overall since 1960)\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

High School<\/strong>: \n \n\t\tSt. Justin’s<\/a> (PA<\/a>)\n\t\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Draft<\/strong>: Pittsburgh Steelers<\/a> in the 9th round (102nd overall) of the 1955 NFL Draft<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Hall of Fame<\/strong>: Inducted as \n\t\tPlayer in 1979<\/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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