The Greatest Players in NFL History, Ranked

In the 100+ years of the NFL, tens of thousands of players have taken to the gridiron. However, only a select few can be considered among the greatest of all time. So how do you compare cannon-armed quarterbacks, speedy wide receivers, explosive running backs, and bone-crunching defenders? Luckily, our ranked list of Greatest Players NFL has done the hard part, so you don't have to… Let the arguments commence!

Ben Roethlisberger has amassed more wins than any other in Steelers history (157-75-1). His 18 Steelers seasons saw him become one of the most efficient passers of the ball in history, holding basically every franchise passing record imaginable.

Between 1956 and 1970, Alvis Forrest Gregg was the backbone of Vince Lombardi's legendary Green Bay Packers. Playing offensive tackle, he won five NFL championships and the first two Super Bowls. In his final season, he joined Roger Staubach at the Dallas Cowboys, where he won his third Super Bowl.

Steve Young joined the Niners in 1985 as Joe Montana's heir, but Joe Cool's boots are some big boots to fill. That said, he became one of the modern game's first great mobile QBs. A supremely gifted passer, he led the league in passer rating a record six times and holds the highest passer rating among NFL quarterbacks with over 1,500.

Known for his flamboyant touchdown celebrations, Terrell Owens played for the 49ers but also spent time with the Eagles, Cowboys, Bills, and Bengals. Between 1996 and 2010, he was one of the most excellent wide receivers of his generation. He ranks third in NFL history in career receiving touchdowns and receiving yards.