Several organizations give out NFL Defensive Player of the Year awards that are listed in the NFL Record and Fact Book and Total Football II: The Official Encyclopedia of the National Football League.
The Associated Press (AP) has been giving the award since 1972, Pro Football Writers of America/Pro Football Weekly since 1970; and Sporting News has announced winners since 2008. In this article we will be looking at the most tackles in NFL history, Over the years NFL has been the most bigs sport in the history of the USA.
Who has the most tackles in NFL history?
Ray Lewis holds the most tackles in the history of the NFL. Throughout his career, Lewis built a reputation as a leader and intimidating force as a middle linebacker.
Ray has led his team in tackles in 12 of his 14 seasons. The solo tackles are counted since 1994, and the combined tackles since 1978.
Lewis was also selected as the third-best linebacker of all time on the show The Sports List. A poll of NFL coaches selected him as the most dominant player in the NFL before the 2003 season by being mentioned on 10 ballots.
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while no other player was mentioned more than twice. Team owner Steve Bisciotti stated his intention to erect a statue of Lewis outside M&T Bank Stadium.
In addition to his run defense, Lewis has also gained a reputation as a complete defender. His 31 interceptions rank fifth all-time among NFL linebackers, and just six short of the top spot.
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Lewis was drafted by the Ravens in the first round of the 1996 NFL Draft, and upon his retirement following the 2012 season, was the last remaining active player from the team’s inaugural season.
Lewis immediately became a leader on defense and led the team in tackles as a rookie, the first of 14 times he led the Ravens in tackles.
