DEFENSIVE BACKS

NFL Defensive Backs have a reputation for being mean, hard-hitting guys. And many defensive backs like "Mean" Joe Greene, Dick Butkus and Ronnie Lott were just that.

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Herb Adderley

Herb Adderley played cornerback for nine seasons with the Packers and three more with the Dallas Cowboys. Adderly was known as being one of the best cornerbacks professional football has ever seen. Learn about football legend Herb Adderley.

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  • Bobby Bell
    Bobby Bell

    Bobby Bell was a great defensive player and was inaugurated into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1983. His career spanned 12 years, and in that time, he amassed 26 interceptions, six of which were returned for touchdowns. Learn about Bobby Bell's achievements. See more »

  • Chuck Bednarik
    Chuck Bednarik

    Chuck Bednarik was a great football player who effortlessly switched between offensive center and linebacker. He was known as a tough hitter. Read about how a tough hit from Bednarik left Frank Gifford lying unconscious on the ground. See more »

  • Dick Butkus
    Dick Butkus

    The "Maestro of Mayhem" Dick Butkus was a one-man wrecking crew on the football field. Butkus was known for his punishing hits and desire to be the best player on the field. He was elected to the Hall in 1979. Read about this agile player and his great achievements. See more »

  • Herb Adderley
    Herb Adderley

    Herb Adderley played cornerback for nine seasons with the Packers and three more with the Dallas Cowboys. Adderly was known as being one of the best cornerbacks professional football has ever seen. Learn about football legend Herb Adderley. See more »

  • Jack Ham
    Jack Ham

    Jack Ham was a small linebacker who never expected his career to last for 12 glory-filled years. He retired in 1982 after amassing 32 pass interceptions and 19 fumble recoveries from opponents. See more »

  • Jack Lambert
    Jack Lambert

    Jack Lambert was named All-Pro seven times in a nine-year span and played in nine straight Pro Bowls. His career was cut short due to a turf toe injury that destroyed much of his speed and agility. See more »

  • Joe Greene
    Joe Greene

    Joe Greene went from being unknown to being the most dominating lineman of his time. An integral part of the Steelers defense, Greene was named Defensive Rookie of the Year in 1969. Read more about the intelligent and friendly Joe Greene. See more »

  • Joe Schmidt
    Joe Schmidt

    Joe Schmidt was one of the best middle linebackers in the NFL. He helped develop the middle linebacker position into the dominant pro defensive position. Schmidt entered the Hall of Fame in 1973. See more »

  • Ken Houston
    Ken Houston

    Ken Houston set an NFL record by returning nine interceptions for touchdowns with the Oilers. He earned All-NFC or All-Pro honors seven times and played in 10 Pro Bowls. Discover more about Football Hall of Famer Ken Houston. See more »

  • Larry Wilson
    Larry Wilson

    Larry Wilson was the All-Pro Safety for the St. Louis Cardinals. He was an outstanding coverage player, led the league with 10 interceptions in 1966 and retired with a team record of 52 interceptions. See more »

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