Yes, we know that this is taking a while!

As many of you know, we at Notinhalloffame.com are slowly generating the top 50 of each major North American sports team. That being said, we have existing Top 50 lists and consistently look to update them when necessary and based on necessity. As such, we are delighted to present our post-2023 revision of our top 50 Los Angeles Rams.

As for all of our top 50 players in football, we look at the following:

1.  Advanced Statistics.

2.  Traditional statistics and how they finished in the National Football League.

3.  Playoff accomplishments.

4.  Their overall impact on the team and other intangibles that are not reflected in a stat sheet.

Last year, the Rams made it back to the playoffs but were bounced in the opening round by the Detroit Lions.  There were no new entrants in the Top 50, but there were two elevations, including a brand new number one.

As always, we present our top five, which saw a major change:

1. Aaron Donald
2. Merlin Olsen
3. Deacon Jones
4. Jack Youngblood
5. Orlando Pace

You can find the entire list here.

Three-time Defensive Player of the Year, Aaron Donald overtook fellow Defensive Tackle Merlin Olsen to take over the top spot.  Donald retired after the 2023 Season.

The only other change was Wide Receiver Cooper Kupp, who advanced two spots to #31.

We thank you for your continued support of our lists on Notinhalloffame.com.

The College Football Hall of Fame announced the monstrous list of nominees for the Class of 2025.

They will be announced early next year.

The nominees are:

FBS Players:

Flozell Adams, Michigan State, Offensive Tackle, 1994-97.  Adams was outstanding with the Spartans, where he was a three-time All-Big Ten Selection.  In 1997, he allowed only two Sacks and was named the Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year.

Erick Anderson, Michigan, Linebacker, 1988-91.  Anderson was twice named to the First Team All-Big 10, and in 1991, he won the Butkus Award and Jack Lambert Trophy.  He is the only player in Wolverine history to lead the school in tackles four years in a row.

Montee Ball, Wisconsin, Running Back, 2009-12.  A two-time All-American, Ball won the Jim Brown Award twice and was named the Big Ten MVP and Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year in 2011.  He rushed for 5,140 Yards and 77 Touchdowns for the Badgers.  Ball is the only player to rush for over 100 yards in three straight Rose Bowls.

Kenjon Barner, Oregon State, Running Back, 2009-12.  Barner was a First Team All-PAC 12 Selection and Finalist for the Doak Walker Award in 2012.  He helped the Ducks make the 2011 BCS Championship and rushed for 3,623 Yards and 41 TDs.

Aaron Beasley, West Virginia, Defensive Back, 1992-95.  Beasley was named to two First Team All-Big East teams and led the nation in Interceptions (10) in 1994.

Bernard Berrian, Fresno State, Kick Returner & Wide Receiver 1998-2001.  Named to three All-WAC First Team teams, Berrian once led the nation in All-Purpose Yards (2,776) and is the all-time school leader in that category (5,828).

Jeff Bregel, USC, Offensive Guard, 1983-86.  A two-time All-American, Bregel was also a 1986 National Scholar-Athlete.  Bregel won the 1985 Morris Trophy and a Rose Bowl.

Alex Brown, Florida, Defensive Lineman, 1998-2001.  Brown was a two-time All-American and three-time All-SEC Selection.  He holds the school record for Sacks (33) all-time and in a single season (13).  In 2001, he won the SEC Defensive Player of the Year.

Rocky Calmus, Oklahoma, Linebacker, 1998-2001.  Calmus was a two-time All-American, who was also a two-time First Team All-Big 12 Selection.  Named the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year in 200, he also won the Butkus Award and Jack Lambert Trophy the following season.  Calmus also helped the Sooners win the Orange Bowl in 2000, which gave Oklahoma the National Championship.

George Carr, Auburn, Linebacker, 1981-84. Carr was a three-time All-SEC player, a 1984 Scholar-Athlete, and helped the Tigers win three straight Bowl Games.

Mark Carrier, USC, Defensive Back, 1986-89.  A two-time All-American, Carrier won the 1989 Jim Thorpe Award and was a two-time All-Pac 10 Selection.

Ki-Jana Carter, Penn State, Running Back, 1992-94.  A unanimous All-American in 1994, Carter was the Rose Bowl MVP and Heisman runner-up.  Carter rushed for 2,829 Yards and 34 TDs and was also twice named to the All-Big 10.

Russell Carter, SMU, Defensive Back, 1980-83.  Carter was a three-time All-SWC Selection, led the Mustangs to two league titles and was the SWC Defensive Player of the Year in 1983.  His 18 Interceptions remain a school record.

Matt Cavanaugh, Pittsburgh, Quarterback, 1974-77.  Cavanaugh led the Panthers to a National Championship in 1976 and was the MVP in the 1977 Sugar Bowl and 1977 Gator Bowl.  He had 3,916 Yards of total offence in his college career.

Dallas Clark, Iowa, Tight End, 1999-2002.  Clark was voted as a unanimous All-American in 2002, where he also won the John Mackey Award.

Brad Culpepper, Florida, Defensive Tackle, 1988-91.  A First Team All-SEC Selection in 1991, Culpepper also won the Draddy Trophy as the nation’s top scholar-athlete. 

George Cumby, Oklahoma, Defensive Back, 1976-79.  Cumby was twice an All-American, with the second unanimous.  He was a two-time Big Eight Defensive Player of the Year and helped lead the Sooners to four league titles.

Kenneth Davis, TCU, Running Back, 1982-85.  Finishing fifth in Heisman voting in 1985, Davis was a unanimous All-American that year.  He was also named the SWC Offensive Player of the Year.

Jarrett Dilliard, Rice, Wide Receiver, 2006-09.  Dilliard holds the NCAA record for Touchdown Receptions (60) and the Conference USA record for Receiving Yards (4,138).  He is also a three-time C-USA Selection.

Aaron Donald, Pittsburgh, Defensive Tackle, 2010-13.  Donald was a unanimous All-American in 2013 where he won the ACC Defensive Player of the Year and captured the Bronko Nagurski Award, Chuck Bednarik Award, Lombardi Award, Outland Trophy and Bill Willis Trophy.  He is Pittsburgh’s all-time leader in Tackles for Loss (66).

Ken Dorsey, Miami (FL), Quarterback, 1999-2002.  Dorsey took the Hurricanes to a National Championship in 2001.  He also won the Maxwell Award that year and was named the Big East Offensive Player of the Year twice.

D.J. Dozier, Penn State, Running Back, 1983-86,  Dozier led the Nittany Lions to a National Championship and undefeated season in 1986, where he had the winning touchdown in the Fiesta Bowl.  He was also eighth in Heisman voting that year.

Vaughn Dunbar, Running Back, Indiana, 1990-91. Dunbar was a unanimous All-American in 1991 and placed sixth in Heisman voting.

Greg Eslinger, Minnesota, Center, 2002-05.  Eslinger was a three-time All-Big Ten player, the 2005 Big Ten Lineman of the Year, and the Outland Trophy, Rimington Trophy and Jim Parker Trophy recipient.

Alan Faneca, LSU, Offensive Guard, 1994-97.  An eventual Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee, Faneca helped the Tigers win three bowl games while also being a two-time All-SEC player.  Faneca won the Jacobs Blocking Trophy in 1997.

Levar Fisher, North Carolina State, Linebacker, 1999-2002.  Fisher was a two-time All-ACC Selection and the ACC Defensive Player of the Year in 2000.  He also led the ACC in Tackles in 2000 (163) and is the all-time leader in Tackles for the Wolfpack (492).

Willie Gault, Tennessee, Returner & Wide Receiver, 1980-83.  Gault was one of the greatest returners in Volunteer history and was an All-SEC Selection.

Gaston Green, UCLA, Running Back, 1984-87.  Green was twice named to the All-Pac 10 team and was eighth in Heisman Trophy balloting in 1987.  He rushed for 3,731 Yards for the Bruins.

Byron Hanspard, Texas Tech, Running Back, 1993-96.  Named a Unanimous All-American in 1996, Hanspard won the Doak Walker Award the same year.  He was also a First Team SWC Selection in 1995, and First Team All-Big 12 nod the following year.  He is the all-time Red Raiders leader in rushing yards with 4,219.

Kevin Hardy, Illinois, Linebacker, 1996-99.  Hardy was twice named to the First Team All-Big Ten squad and won the Dick Butkus Award in 1995.  He had 18 Sacks for the Illini.

Graham Harrell, Texas Tech, Quarterback 2005-08.  Harrell was fourth in Heisman Trophy voting in 2008, where he was also a National Scholar-Athlete.  He also won the Sammy Baugh Trophy in 2007 and the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award in 2008.

Marvin Harrison, Syracuse, Kick Returner & Wide Receiver, 2002-05.  Harrison compiled 2,718 Yards and 20 Touchdowns and was a three-time All-Big East Selection.

Garrison Hearst, Georgia, Running Back, 1990-92.  Hearst was a Unanimous First Team All-American in 1992 where the Running Back was third in Heisman voting, winning the Doak Walker Award and the SEC Player of the Year.  He also won the SEC Offensive Freshman of the Year, the 1993 Citrus Bowl MVP and rushed for 3,232 Yards with 33 TDs.

John Henderson, Tennessee, Defensive Tackle, 1998-2001.  Henderson helped the Vols win the BCS Championship as a freshman and the two-time All-American was unanimous in 2001.  A two-time All-SEC Selection, Henderson won the Outland Trophy in 2000.

Josh Heupel, Oklahoma, Quarterback, 1997-2000.  Heupel quarterbacked the Sooners to a BCS National Championship in 2000, winning the Walter Camp Award, Archie Griffin Award and Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year Award.

Craig Heyward, Pittsburgh, Running Back, 1984-87.  “Ironhead” was fifth in the Heisman voting in 1987.

Chris Hudson, Colorado, Defensive Back, 1991-94.  Hudson won the 1994 Jim Thorpe Award and was a three-time All-Big Eight Selection.  He had 141 Tackles and 15 Interceptions for the Buffaloes.

Michael Huff, Texas, Defensive Back, 2001-05.  Huff was a unanimous All-American in 2005 when he helped the Longhorns win the BCS National Championship.  He was also a two-time First Team All-Big 12 player and 2005 Jim Thorpe recipient.

Mark Ingram, Alabama, Running Back, 2008-10.  Ingram made history in 2009 as the first-ever Crimson Tide player to win the Heisman.  That year, he was also a Unanimous All-America, a First Team All-SEC Selection, and the SEC Offensive Player of the Year.  Ingram also led Alabama to a BCS National Championship.

DeSean Jackson, California, Return Specialist & Wide Receiver, 2005-07.  Jackson was an All-Pac 10 Selection as a Returner and Wide Receiver.  He won the 2006 Randy Moss Award as the top returner in the nation.

Sebastian Janikowski, Florida State, Place Kicker, 1997-99.  Janikowski was a two-time All-American, with his second one in 1999, where he was unanimous.  The two-time All-ACC and two-time Lou Groza winner helped the Seminoles win the 1999 BCS Championship.

Ed King, Auburn, Offensive Guard, 1987-90.  King was a two-time All-American and was unanimous in 1990.  He helped the Tigers win two conference titles and was a two-time SEC Selection.

Olin Kreutz, Washington, Center, 1995-97.  Kreutz was twice named a First Team All-Pac 10 Selection and was the 1997 Morris Trophy winner.

James Laurinaitis, Ohio State, Linebacker, 2005-08.  A three-time All-American, Laurinaitis was a unanimous selection in 2007.  Laurinaitis was a three-time All-Big Ten Selection, a two-time Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, the 2006 Bronko Nagurski and 2007 Butkus awards, and a two-time Jack Lambert Trophy winner.

Ryan Leaf, Washington State, Quarterback, 1994-97.  In 1997, Leaf took the Cougars to their first league title and was a First Team All-Pac 10, the Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Year and the Sammy Baugh Trophy.

John Lee, UCLA, Place Kicker, 1982-85.  Lee was a two-time All-American and three-time All-Pac 10 Selection.

Todd Lyght, Notre Dame, Defensive Back, 1987-90.  A 1988 National Championship Team member, Lyght was a two-time All-American with Unanimous honors in 1989.  He had 11 career Interceptions.

Marshawn Lynch, California, Running Back 2004-06.  Lynch helped the Golden Bears win a league title in 2006 and was that year’s PAC-10 Offensive Player of the Year off a 15 TD/1,785 APY campaign.  He was also a two-time bowl game MVP.

Alex Mack, California, Offensive Lineman, 2006-09.  Mack was a three-time All-Pac 10 Selection, a two-time Morris Trophy recipient and won the Draddy Trophy in 2008.

Wayne Martin, Arkansas, Defensive Tackle, 1985-88.  Martin helped the Razorbacks reach four bowl games and three top-20 final national rankings.  He also was a First Team All-SWC Selection and had 25.5 Sacks.

Terence Metcalf, Mississippi, Offensive Lineman, 1998-2001.  A two-time All-SEC Selection, Metcalf’s O-Line allowed the fewest sacks in his last two seasons with the Rebels.

Herman Moore, Virginia, Wide Receiver, 1988-90.  Moore was sixth in Heisman voting in 1990 and holds the average Yards per Reception record with 22.0.  The former First Team All-ACC WR is still the Cavaliers’ all-time record in Receiving Yards (2,504) and Touchdowns (27).

Kellen Moore, Boise State, Quarterback, 2008-11.  A three-time all-conference Quarterback (two WAC & one MWC), Moore was also a three-time league Offensive Player of the Year.  He set an NCAA record with four 3,000 passing seasons and is the Broncos’ all-time leading passer (14,667).

Dan Neil, Texas, Offensive Lineman, 1993-96.  Neil set the all-time Longhorn record for consecutive starts and was a two-time All-Big 12 Selection.

Terence Newman, Kansas State, Defensive Back, 1998-2002. Newman was a Unanimous All-American and a First-Team All-Big 12 player, the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year, and the Jim Thorpe Award winner. 

Haloti Ngata, Oregon, Defensive Tackle, 2002-05.  In 2005, Ngata became Oregon’s first Consensus All-American since 1962.  A two-time All-Pac 10 Selection, Ngata was the 2005 Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year and a finalist for the Bronko Nagurski and Outland Trophies, but did win the Morris Trophy.

Ken Norton Jr., UCLA, Linebacker, 1984-87.  Norton was part of four UCLA bowl wins and would have 339 Tackles for UCLA.

Michael Oher, Mississippi, Offensive Lineman, 2005-08.  Oher was a Unanimous All-American in 2008 and was twice an All-SEC Selection.  He won the Jacobs Blocking Trophy as the conference’s best blocker in 2008.

Jim Pyne, Virginia Tech, Center, 1990-93.  Pyne was voted Unanimous All-American in 1993, making him the first-ever Hokie to gain this accolade.  The two-time All-Big East Selection was also a Lombardi and Outland Trophy finalist.

Antwaan Randle El, Indiana, Quarterback, 1997-2001.  Randle El made history as the first player in the FBS to pass for 6,000 Yards and rush for 3,000.

Simeon Rice, Illinois, Linebacker, 1992-95.  Rice was a two-time All-American and a two-time Big Yen Selection.  He still holds the Illini record for Sacks (44.5) and Tackles for Loss (69).  Rice also has the single-season school record for Sacks with 16.

Chris Samuels, Alabama, Offensive Tackle, 1996-99.  A Unanimous All-American in 1999, Samuels won the Outland Trophy in a year he did not allow a Sack.  Samuels also won the SEC Jacobs Blocking Trophy and was a two-time All-SEC Selection.

Larry Seivers, Tennessee, Wide Receiver, 1973-76.  Seivers was a two-time All-American and had 1,924 Receiving Yards.

Richard Seymour, Georgia, Defensive Tackle, 1997-2000. Seymour was twice named All-SEC and anchored the Bulldogs to four bowl wins and four top-20 finishes.

Steve Slaton, West Virginia, Running Back, 2005-07.  Slaton is the all-time Mountaineers rushing TDs (50) and was a Unanimous All-American in 2006.  He was fourth in Heisman voting and was a three-time Big East Selection that year.

Darrin Smith, Miami, Linebacker, 1989-92.  Smith was a two-time All-American and was named a 1992 Scholar-Athlete.  In 1991, he was named the Co-Defensive Player of the Year.

Justin Smith, Missouri, Defensive Lineman, 1998-2000.  Smith was a two-time Big 12 Selection and former Big 12 Defensive Freshman of the Year.  He had 22.5 Sacks for the Tigers.

Takeo Spikes, Auburn, Linebacker, 1994-97.  Spikes was twice an All-SEC Selection and was the 1998 Peach Bowl MVP.  He had 331 Tackles for Auburn.

Taylor Stubblefield, Purdue, Wide Receiver, 2001-04.  Stubblefield compiled 3,629 Yards and 21 TDs for the Boilermakers and was also a two-time All-Big 10 Selection.  He also twice led his conference in Receptions.

Sean Taylor, Miami, Defensive Back, 2001-03.  Taylor helped the Hurricanes win the BCS Championship in 2001, and in 2003, he won the Jack Tatum Award, the Big Beast Defensive Player of the Year and was a Unanimous All-American.

Manti Te’o, Notre Dame, Linebacker, 2009-12.  Te’o’s senior year saw him sweep the Walter Camp, Chuck Bednarik, Dick Butkus, Lombardi and Nagurski Awards en route to a Unanimous All-American nod.  He was a Heisman runner-up, leading the Fighting Irish to their first National Championship appearance in 34 years.

Dennis Thurman, USC, Defensive Back, 1974-77.  A two-time All-American and two-time All-Pacific 8 Selection, Thurman took the Trojans to four bowl wins, including a National Championship with their 1974 Rose Bowl title.  He had 13 Interceptions for USC.

Michael Vick, Virginia Tech, Quarterback, 1999-2000.  Vick was twice named an All-Big East player, and in his debut year, he quarterbacked the Hokies to their first-ever Championship Game in 1999.  He was third in Heisman voting in 1999 and sixth in 2000.

Peter Warrick, Florida State, Wide Receiver, 1996-99.  Warrick was a two-time All-American, with the second one (1999) being unanimous.  He led his team to a National Championship, winning the Sugar Bowl MVP.  He finished his career with 3,517 Receiving Yards and 32 Touchdowns and was also twice an All-ACC Selection.

Eric Weddle, Utah, Defensive Back, 2003-06.  In 2005 & 2006, Weddle was an All-Mountain West Selection and was the conference Defensive Player of the Year concurrently.  He had 18 Interceptions for the Utes and helped them win the 2005 Fiesta Bowl.

Ryan Yarborough, Wyoming, Wide Receiver, 1990-93.  Yarborough was a two-time All-American and All-WAC Selection who at one time held the record for games with a Touchdown Reception (27).  He had 42 overall with 4,357 Yards.

Luis Zendejas, Arizona State, Place Kicker, 1981-84.  A First Team All-Pac 10 Player once, Zendejas left college as the all-time leader in scoring (380).

FBS Coaches:

Larry Blakeney, Troy, 1991-2014 179-113-1, 2-3 in Bowls.  Blakeney holds the current record for all-time wins in the Sun Belt and took Troy to eight Conference Titles.  He has two bowl wins and is a four-time conference Coach of the Year.

Jim Carlen, West Virginia, 1966-69, Texas Tech 1970-74, South Carolina 1975-81 107-69-6, 2-5-1 in Bowls.  Carlen had 13 winning seasons and eight bowl-game appearances, winning two.  He was named the SWC Coach of the Year twice.

Pete Cawthon Sr.  Austin College 1923-27, Texas Tech 1930-40, 98-50-10, 0-2 in Bowls.  Cawthon brought the Red Raiders to their first Cotton Bowl in 1938 after a perfect (10-0) regular season and won four Border Conference Titles.

Larry Coker, Miami 2001-06, Texas-San Antonio 2011-15, 86-47, 4-2 in Bowls.  Coker brought the Hurricanes to two straight BCS Championships, winning the first at the 2002 Rose Bowl.  He won three Big East Titles, the 2002 Paul “Bear” Bryant Award and two Big East Coach of the Year Awards.

Ralph Friedgen, Maryland, 2001-10, 75-50, 5-2 in Bowls.  Friedgen won nine Coach of the Year Awards in 2001 and was named ACC Coach of the Year twice.  He took the Terps to seven bowls, winning five.

Urban Meyer, Bowling Green 2001-02, Utah 2003-04, Florida 2005-10, Ohio State 2012-18, 187-32, 12-3 in Bowls.  With a spectacular winning percentage of 85.4, Meyer led the Florida Gators to two BCS Championships and the Ohio State Buckeyes to a National Championship.  Sports Illustrated and The Sporting News also named him the Coach of the Decade.  He holds wins in the Fiesta, Cotton, Orange, Sugar and Rose Bowls.

Darryl Rogers, Cal State East Bay 1965, Fresno State 1966-72, San Jose State 1973-75, Michigan State 1976-79, Arizona State 1980-84, 129-84-7, 1-2 in Bowls.  Rogers was the Big Ten Coach of the Year in 1977, bringing San Jose State to their first national ranking.

Nick Saban, Toledo 1990, Michigan State 1995-99, LSU 2000-04, Alabama 2007-23, 292-71-1, 19-12 in Bowls.  Saban has a staggering seven National Championships (one with LSU and six with Alabama) and also boasts 11 SEC Titles.  He also won two Paul “Bear” Bryant Awards, two Walter Camp Awards, and five SEC Coach of the Year Awards, and he is in conversation as the NCAA Goat.

Tommy Tuberville, Mississippi 1995-97, Auburn 1999-2008, Texas Tech 2010-12, Cincinnati 2013-16, 159-99, 7-6 in Bowls.  Tuberville won two SEC Coach of the Year, one Paul “Bear” Bryant Award, AP Coach of the Year and Walter Camp Coach of the Year Awards and took the Tigers to an undefeated season and Sugar Bowl win in 2004.

Divisional Players:

Vincent Allen, Indiana State, Halfback, 1973-76.  Allen rushed for at least 1,000 Yards for four years and compiled 4,335 Yards and 33 Touchdowns for the Sycamores.

Ashley Ambrose, Mississippi Valley State, Defensive Back, 1988-91.  Ambrose was the 1991 SWAC Defensive Back and Return Specialist of the Year.

Archie Amerson, Northern Arizona, Running Back, 1995-96. Amerson won the Walter Payton Award as Division I-AA’s Most Outstanding Offensive Player.  He compiled 3,196 Rushing Yards.

Rick Bealer, Lycoming (PA), Defensive Back, 1987-90.  Bealer had 31 Interceptions, which is second all-time in Division III.  He is also a four-time All-Middle Atlantic Conference Selection.

Rennie Benn, Lehigh, Wide Receiver, 1982-85.  Benn scored 44 Receiving Touchdowns, behind only Jerry Rice in Division II.

Bill Borchert, Mount Union (OH), Quarterback, 1994-97.  Borchert was a two-time All-American and took Mount Union to two National Titles.  He threw for 14,482 Yards.

John Bothe, Augusta (IL), Center, 1985-88.  A three-time All-Conference Selection, Bothe was a Finalist for the 1988 Division III Player of the Year.

Carl Boyd, Northern Iowa, Running Back, 1984-87.  Boyd won the 1987 Conference Player of the Year and had over 4,000 Yards from Scrimmage.

Eric Breitenstein, Wofford, Fullback, 2004-07.  Breitenstein is a two-time All-American, two-time SoCon Offensive Player of the Year and three-time First Team All-SoCon Selection.  He is Wofford’s all-time leading rusher with 5,730 Yards.

Vincent Brown, Mississippi Valley State, Linebacker, 1984-87.  Brown set the NCAA All-Division record for Tackles (570) and was a two-time All-SWAC Selection.

Joe Campbell, Middle Tennessee State, Running Back, 1988-91.  Campbell was chosen to three All-Conference and was the 1990 OVC Player of the Year.

William Campbell, Western Colorado, Defensive Back, 1976-79.  He was a two-time All-American.

Vin Carioscia, Franklin & Marshall, Offensive Tackle, 1979-82.  Carioscia was a two-time All-American and two-time All-ECAC Selection.

Peter Catan, Eastern Illinois, Defensive End, 1977-80.  A member of the 1978 Division II Championship Team, Catan holds the school record for Sacks in a game (7).

Steve Cockerham, Akron, Linebacker, 1974-77.  Cockerham led the Zips to the 1976 Division II Championship Game and was twice a First Team All-American.  He had 715 Tackles.

Bruce Collie, Texas-Arlington, Offensive Tackle, 1981-84.  Collie was a three-time All-SLC Selection.

Tom Collins, Indianapolis, Defensive Back, 1982-85.  Collins holds the all-time college record for Interceptions with 37.

Ray Condren, Gettysburg, Running Back, 1981-84.  Condren was a two-time All-American, two-time All-Conference player and the ECAC Division III Player of the Year.

Case deBruijn, Idaho State, Punter, 1978-81.  deBrujun twice led the NCAA in Punting and was second twice.

Parnell Dickinson, Mississippi Valley State, Quarterback, 1982-75.  Dickinson was a four-time SWAC Selection and was the SWAC Player of the Year in 1975. 

William Dillon, Virginia Union, Free Safety, 1979-82.  Dillon was a three-time All-America Selection and former Black College Player of the Year.  He is also a two-time SWAC Player of the Year.

John Dorsey, Connecticut, Linebacker, 1980-83.  Dorsey was a two-time Yankee Conference Defensive Player of the Year.

Chuck Downey, Stony Brook, Safety & Returner, 1984-87.  The first Division III player to return for 1,000 Yards in Kicks and Punts, he also had 13 Interceptions.

Matt Dunigan, Louisiana Tech, Qua Quarterback, 1979-82. Dunigan won the 1982 Southland Conference Player of the Year award and ledschool to a conference title that year.

Tom Ehrhardt, Rhode Island, Quarterback, 1982-85.  Erhardt was the 1985 Yankee Conference Player of the Year and the nation’s passing leader.

Keith Elias, Princeton, Running Back, 1990-93.  A two-time All-American, Elias was the I993 Ivy League Player of the Year and is still the school’s all-time leader in Rushing Yards (4,208) and Rushing Touchdowns (49).

Curtis Eller, Villanova, Linebacker, 1989-92.  Eller was twice named an All-American, a three-time All-Conference Selection, and was twice the Yankee Defensive Player of the Year.

Blake Elliott, Saint John’s (MN), Wide Receiver, 2000-03.  Elliot was a two-time All-American and two-time MIAC Player of the Year and set a record with 47 consecutive games with a reception.

Richard Erenberg, Colgate, Running Back, 1980-83.  Erenberg won the ECAC Player of the Year in 1983 and is the all-time leading rusher in school history.

Jahri Evana, Bloomsburg (PA), Offensive Lineman, 2002-05.  Evans was a two-time Division II Player of the Year Finalist and three-time All-PSAC East Selection.

John Fitzgerald, Central Oklahoma, Offensive Guard, 1995-98.  Fitzgerald is the only three-time All-American in school history.

Timothy Flanders, Sam Houston State, Running Back, 2010-13.  A two-time Southland Player of the Year, Flanders is the only rusher to league his conference in yards four years in a row,

Bernard Ford, Central Florida, Wide Receiver, 1984-87.  Ford was a Harlon Hill Finalist in 1987.

Duane Fritz, Chadron State (NE), Punter, 1972-75.  Fritz led the NAIA II in Punting in 1975.

Rick Fry, Occidental (CA), End, 1974-77.  Fry was twice named an All-American and All-Conference Selection.

Chris George, Glenville State (WV), Wide Receiver, 1991-94.  George was a two-time All-American and four-time WVIAC Selection.  He played a large part of Glenville’s run to two National Playoffs.

Don Greco, Western Illinois, Offensive Guard, 1977-80.  A two-time All-Conference Selection, Greco was named the Conference Lineman of the Year in 1980.

Reggie Greene, Siena, Running Back, 1994-97.  Greene left college as the all-time I-AA leader in rushing (5,415) and had three consecutive rushing titles.  He is also a three-time MAAC Player of the Year and Siena’s all-time leader in Rushing Yards, Touchdowns and All-Purpose Yards.

Don Griffin, Middle Tennessee State, Safety, 1982-85.  Griffin was.a three-time Conference First Team Selection, had 13 Interceptions, and won the Ohio Valley Defensive Player of the Year in 1995.

Carl Hairston, Maryland Eastern Shore, Defensive End, 1972-75.  Hairston was named to three All-MEAC teams.

Ron Hausauer, Jamestown (ND), Offensive Guard, 1978-81.  A two-time All-American, Hausauer is also a two-time All-Conference Selection.

Pat Hauser, Cal State Northridge, Offensive Tackle, 1980-93.  Like Hausauer, Hauser in a two-time All-American and two-time All-Conference Selection.

Bobby Hedrick, Elon, Running Back, 1977-80.  Hedrick is second all-time in the NCAA in Rushing Yards (5,604)

Chris Hegg, Truman State (MO), Quarterback, 1982-85.  Hegg was a two-time Conference MVP and in 1985 was the Division II Player of the Year,

Billy Hess, West Chester (PA), Wide Receiver, 1985-88.  A four-time ALL-PSAC Selection, Hess was the 1988 PSAC East Player of the Year as well as a Harlon Hill Finalist.

Lynn Hieber, Indiana (PA), Quarterback, 1972-75,  Hieber was a two-time First Team NAIA All-American and in 1975 he was the ECAC Division II Player of the Year,

Rene Ingoglia, Massachusetts, Running Back, 1992-95.  Ingoglia as UMass’s all-time leader (4,624) and Touchdowns (54).

Fred Jackson, Coe, Running Back & Kick Returner, 1999-2002.  A three-time All-IIAC Selection, Coe rushed for 4,054 Yards and his school to an IIAC title in 2002. 

Louis Jackson, Cal Poly, Running Back, 1977-80.  Jackson rushed for 3,444 Yards was a two-time American and won a Division II National Championship in 1980.

John Jurkovic, Eastern Illinois, Defensive End, 1986-89.  Jurkovic was a two-time All-American, recorded 27 Sacks, and was twice named the Gateway Defensive Player of the Year.

Ed Kelley, Hampden-Sydney (VA), Defensive End, 1972-75.  Twice an All-American, Kelley was also a three-time All-Conference Selection.

Jim Kleinsasser, North Dakota, Tight End, 1995-98.  Kleinsasser helped North Dakota win the 1995 NCC Title, and would later be a two-time All-American and three-time All-Conference Selection.

Garry Kuhlman, Delaware, Offensive Tackle, 1978-81.  Kuhlman was part of the best offense in Division 1-AA in 1979, and he would be named an All-American and All-ECAC player twice afterward.

Sean Landeta, Towson, Punter, 1979-82.  A three-time All-ECAC Selection, Landeta led all of Division II in Yards per Punt in 1982.

Jeff Loots, Southwest Minnesota State, Quarterback, 1989-92,  Loots set multiple passing records and was a the 1992 Northern Sun Player of the Year,-

Al Lucas, Troy, Defensive Lineman, 1996-99.  Twice an All-American, he was the 1999 Buck Buchanan Award winner as the top defensive player.  He was also twice an All-Southland Selection who twice took the Trojans to two conference titles.

Claude Mathis, Texas State, Running Back, 1994-97.  Mathis was twice chosen for All-Southland Conference nod and is Texas State’s all-time leading rusher (4,691).  He also holds the Southland Conference record for All-Purpose Years (7,423).

Vince Mazza, Ashland (OH), Punter, 1983-86.  Mazza was a four-time First Team All-Heartland Selection.

Steve McAdoo, Middle Tennessee State, Offensive Lineman, 1989-92.  McAdoo was a three-time All-Conference player.

Gary McCauley, Clarion (PA), Tight End, 1978-81.  Twice named to the All-America Team, McCauley brought two conference titles.  He is still Clarion’s all-time leader in Receiving Yards (1,736).

Fran McDermott, St. Mary’s (CA), Defensive Back, 1977-80.  McDermott was a two-time All-America Selection holds the school record for Interceptions (21) and Interceptions in a Season (8).

Bill McGovern, Holy Cross, Defensive Back, 1981-84.  McGovern set the Division I-AA Interception record with 24.  He is also a two-time ECAC Selection.

Tony Miles, Northwest Missouri State, Wide Receiver, 1997-2000.  Miles anchored the Bearcats to back-to-back Division II National Championships and four MAIA Championships.  He set a school record for Receiving Yards (3,890) and Receiving Touchdowns (37).

Carl Morris, Harvard, Wide Receiver, 1999-2002.  Morris holds the Ivy League record in Receptions (45), Touchdown Receptions (28) and is third in Receiving Yards (3.508).

Kenneth Murawski, Cargenie Mellon (PA), Linebacker, 1978-81.  A former defensive captain, Murawski had nine Interceptions and 243 Tackles.

Patrick Murray, Fordham, Place Kicker & Punter, 2009-12.  Murray won the 2012 CFPA Place Kicker of the Year and 2011 Punter of the Year.

Timmy Newsome, Winston-Salem State, Running Back, 1975-78.  Newsome was a three-time All-CIAA Selection, ad two-time conference leader in Rushing Yards.  He propelled the Rams to two straight undefeated seasons and CIAA Titles.

Ed O’Brien, Central Florida, Place Kicker, 1984-87.  O’Brien hold the UCF record for Field Goals (50).

Randy Page, Central Oklahoman, Quarterback, 1979-82.  Page took UCO to a 1982 National Championship.

Chris Parker, Marshall, Running Back, 1992-95.  The Running Back helped the Herd win a National Championship in 1992 and rushed for 5,924 Yards and 68 Touchdowns.

Alonzo Patterson, Wagner, Running Back, 1979-82.  Patterson was a three-time ECAC Player of the Year.

Ted Petersen, Eastern Illinois, Center, 1973-76.  Petersen was a former team captain.

Martin Peterson, Pennsylvania, Offensive Tackle, 1983-86.  A former First Team All-ECAC Selection, Peterson helped his team win three Conference Titles.

Charlie Pierce, Central Florida, Punter & Place Kicker, 1992-95.  Pierce holds the school record for Punts (173), Punt Yardage (7,111) and Points (297).

Dave Pomante, Whitworth (WA), Defensive Lineman, 1978-81.  A two-time All-District Selection, Pomante had 20 Sacks in his best season and 35 overall.

Tyrone Poole, Fort Valley State (GA), Defensive Back, 1991-94.  Poole was a two-time All-SIAC Selection, a two-time Defensive Player of the Year, and was part of two Conference Titles.  He had 17 Interceptions over his career.

Franklyn Quitah, Bloomsburg (PA), Running Back, 2010-13.  Quitah won the 2013 Harlon Hill Award and is second all-time in Division II history with 7,523 Rushing Yards.  He is also a former PSAC East Offensive Player of the Year.

Gerry Quinlivan, Buffalo, Linebacker, 1981-84.  Quinlivan was named a National Scholar-Athlete in 1984, and was twice an All-Conference Selection.

Michael Renna, Delaware, Defensive End, 1987-90.  The Defensive was a two-time All-American, All-Conference and All-ECAC Selection.

David Rhodes, Central Florida, Wide Receiver, 1990-93.  Rhodes holds the UCF record for Receptions (213), Receiving Yards (3,618) and Receiving Touchdowns (29).

Neil Ringers, Ohio Wesleyan, Defensive End, 1987-90.  Ringers holds the school record for Sacks (54) and Tackles for Loss (92), and is also a two-time NCAC Defensive Player of the Year.  He also was the first player in conference history to be named all-league in four seasons.

Kirk Roach, Western Carolina, Place Kicker, 1983-86.  Roach was a three-time All-American and four-time All-Conference Selection.

Bobby Saiz, Adams State (CO), Quarterback, 1986-89.  Saiz threw for 10,169 Yards and 87 TDs,

Jeff Schebler, Wisconsin-Whitewater, Place Kicker 2006-09.  Schleber was named an All-American twice, and won two National Championships.  He is also a four-time All-WIAC Selection and won the 2009 Fred Mitchell Award as the top kicker in a non-FBS school.

Joe Skladany, Lafayette, Linebacker, 1978-81.  Skladany has the school record for tackles (532).

Ed Smith, Bethel (KS), Wide Receiver.  Smith was chosen for three straight First Team All-Conference berths and had 47 Touchdowns.

Paul Smith, Gettysburg, Returner, 1996-99.  Smith was twice an All-American and still holds a record of 527 All-Purpose Yards in a Game.

Tony Stefanoni, Widener (PA), Defensive Lineman, 1979-82.  Stefanoni was the 1982 ECAV Player of the Year and had 54.5 Sacks.

Tom Stenglein, Colgate, Wide Receiver, 1982-85.  Stenglein was a two-time All-American and two-time All-ECAC Selection.

Michael Strahan, Texas Southern, Defensive Lineman, 1989-92.  The eventual Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee was the 1992 Division I-AA Player of the Year, Black College Defensive Player of the Year and also a two-time SWAC Defensive Player of the Year.

Alex Tanney, Monmouth (IL), Quarterback, 2008-11.  Tanney won the 2009 Melberger Award, and set the all-time Division III record for Passing Yards.  He is also a three-time Midwest Conference Offensive Player of the Year.

Jimmy Terwillger, East Stroudsburg (PA), Quarterback, 2002-05.  The three-time Harlon Hill Finalist own it 2005.  He is also a three-time PSAC East Offensive Player of the Year.

Freddie Thomas, Troy, Defensive Back, 1984-87.  Thomas was a two-time All-American and helped Troy win the Division II National Championship in 1987.

Markus Thomas, Eastern Kentucky, Tailback, 1989-92.  A two-time Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Year, Thomas rushed for 5,149 Yards and 52 Touchdowns.

Brad Tokar, Westminster (PA), Running Back, 1988-91.  Tokar led Westminster to two NAIA Division II Titles, was a two-time First Team NAIA All-America Selection, and is Westminster’s rushing leader with 5,269 Yards.

Jay Wessler, Illinois College, Running Back, 1978-81.  A three-time team MVP, Wessler was also a three-time NAIA District All-Star Team.

Tim Whelan, Tufts (MA), Running Back, 1973-76.  Whelan is a former ECAC Division III Player of the Year.

Mike Wiggins, Iowa Wesleyan, Punter, 1984-87.  Wiggins was a two-time NAIA All-American and a one-time Little All-American.

Jerry Woods, Northern Michigan, Defensive Back & Kick Returner, 1985-88.  Woods was a two-time All-American, and a star returner.

Andre Young, Bowling Green, Defensive Lineman, 1979-82.  Young was an All-Conference Player who had 13 Sacks as a Senior.

John Zanieski, Yale, Middle Guard, 1981-84.  Zanieski was a one-time First Team All-Ivy League Selection.

Divisional Coaches:

Dick Biddle, Colgate 1996-2013, 137-73. Biddle was a four-time Patriot League Coach of the Year and won seven Patriot Leagues.

Rod Broadway, North Carolina Central 2003-06, Grambling State 2007-10, North Carolina A&T 2011-17, 125-45.  Broadway won five Black College Football National Championships, and is the only Coach to do so with three different schools.

Paul Durham, Linfield (OR), 1948-67, 121-51-10.  Durham was the 1962 NAIA Coach of the Year and won seven NWC Championships.

Jim Feix, Western Kentucky, 1968-83, 106-56-6.  Feix won six Conference Titles, and was a two-time Division II Coach of the Year and won three Conference Coach of the Year Awards.

Howard Fletcher, Northern Illinois, 1956-68, 74-48-1.  Fletcher helmed NI to an undefeated NAIA National Championship Team in 1963.  He also took his team to three straight Conference Titles (1963-65).

Ross Fortier, Minnesota Moorhead, 1970-92, 152-80-4.  Fortier won nine conference championships and seven postseason playoffs.

Morley Fraser, Albion (MI), 1954-68, 81-41-1.  The 1964 Small College Coach of the Year, Fraser coached Albion to five Conference Championships.

Rick Giancola, Montclair State (NJ) 1983-2022, 260-143-2.  Giancola took Montclair State to 11 Championships and was a nine-time NJAC Coach of the Year. 

Walt Hameline, Wagner, 1981-2014, 224-139-2.  Hameline led Wagner to the 1987 Division III Championship and 24 winning seasons.

Bill Hayes, Winston Salem State 1976-87, North Carolina A&T 1988-2002, 195-104-2.  Hayes led his squads to two Black College Football Championships and six Conference Championships.

Eddie Hurt, Virginia Lynchburg 1925-28, Morgan State 1930-59, 188-64-24.  Hurt took Morgan State to six Black College National Championships and 14 CIAA Titles.

Art Keller, Carthage (WI), 1952-82, 177-87-7.  Keller won eight Conference Titles and is a four-time NAIA District Coach of the Year.

Glenn Killinger, Dickinson (PA) 1922, Rensselaer (NY) 1927-32, Moravian (PA) 1933, West Chester (PA) 1934-41 & 1945-49, 176-72-16.  Killinger only had one losing season out of 37 years.

Larry Korver, Northwestern College (IA) 1967-94, 212-77-6.  Korver won two NAIA Division II National Championships and 10 consecutive Tri-State Titles.  He was also the NAIA Coach of the Year in 1973 and the NAIA Division II Coach of the Year in 1985.

Maxie Lambright, Louisiana Tech 1967-78, 95-36-2.  Lambright led Tech wo three NCAA Division II Titles, one GSC Title and six SLC Titles.

Dick Lowry, Wayne State (MI) 1974-79, Hillsdale (MI) 1980-86 172-75-3.  Lowry won one NAIA Division I Championship, six GLIAC Titles and one MIFC Title.  He was also named the NAIA Division I Coach of the Year.

James Malosky, Minnesota-Duluth 1958-97, 255-125-13.  Malosky led Minnesota-Duluth to three MIAC Conference Titles and eight NIC/NSIC Conference Titles.  He is also a two-time NIC/NCIS Coach of the Year.

Jim Margraff, Johns Hopkins (MD) 1990-2018, 221-89-3.  Margraff led the Blue Jays to 14 Centennial Conference Championships, and he was named a four-time Centennial Coach of the Year.  He is also a one-time AFCA NCAA Division III Coach of the Year.

George Mihalik, Slippery Rock (PA) 1998-2015, 197-111-4.  Mihalak took his school to two PSAC Championships and eight PSAC West Division Titles.

Don Miller, Trinity (CT), 1967-98 174-77-5.  Miller was a four-time NESCAC Coach of the Year.

Steve Mohr, Trinity (TX), 1990-2013 186-74.  Mohr won a whopping 15 SCAC Titles and is a five-time AFCA Regional Coach of the Year.

Charles Murphy, Middle Tennessee State 1947-68, 115-63-8.  Murphy took Middle Tennessee to nine VSAC Titles and seven OVC Titles and was named the 1965 OVC Coach of the Year.

Jim Ostendarp, Amherst (MA) 1959-91, 168-91-5.  Ostendarp won the UPI Small College Coach of the Year in 1965 and won 13 Little Three Titles.

Forrest Perkins, Wisconsin-Whitewater 1956-84, 185-93-8.  Perkins won 11 WSCC/WSUC/WAIC Championships and was the 1966 NAIA Coach of the Year.

Bill Ramseyer, Wilmington (OH) 1972-90, Virginia’s College at Wise 1991-2001, 176-104-4.  Ramseyer led Wilmington to three Hoosier-Buckeye Titles.

Dwight Reed, Lincoln (MO), 1949-72, 149-84-7.  Reed led his school to three Conference Championships.

Pete Schmidt, Albion (MI), 1983-96, 105-27-4.  Schmidt took Albion to a Division III Championship in 1994 and nine MIAA Conference Titles.

Gideon Smith, Hampton, 1921-40, 102-47-13.  Smith helmed the Pirates to five CIAA Championships.

Clyde “Buck” Starbeck, Northern Iowa, 1936-42 & 1945-57, 95-58-10.  Starbeck guided his school to eight NCC Championships.

Clarence Stasavich, Lenoir-Rhyne (NC) 1946-61, East Carolina 1962-69, 171-64-7.  Stasavich took Lenoir-Rhyne to a 1960 NAIA National Championship, and was named the NAIA National Coach of the Year in 1959.  He also had a 27-3 stretch for East Carolina from 1963 to 1965.

Lou Wacker, Emory & Henry (VA) 1982-2004, 164-76.  Wacker brought the Wasps 11 ODAC Titles.

John Whitehead, Lehigh, 1976-86, 75-38-2.  Whitehead coached Lehigh to a 1977 Division II National Championship, and he was the 1977 Division II Coach of the Year and the 1979 Division I-AA Coach of the Year.

Alex Yunevich, Alfred (NY), 1937-41 & 1946-76, 186-98-13.  Yunevich won two ICAC Conference Titles

Allen Zikmund, Nebraska-Kearney, 1955-71, 121-31-3.  Zikmund’s teams won 11 NCC Conference Championships.

We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to congratulate all of the players who made it this far.

Aaron Donald, a man on the Mount Rushmore of Defensive Tackles, dominated from his first NFL snap in 2014 to his last one in 2023.

Drafted 10^th Overall from Pittsburgh by the St. Louis Rams, Donald was incredibly difficult to counter.  Blessed with an explosive first step off the snap, Donald could overpower any offensive lineman but was equally gifted in swimming and maneuvering past them.  Donald was best known for his pass rush, but his run defence was equally effective.  He won the Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2014, made the Pro Bowl, and was about to become the best defensive player in the game.

From 2015 to 2021, Donald had one of the most dominating runs of a player, regardless of position.  He was named the Defensive Player of the Year three times, and in the seasons he didn’t win, he was a top-five finisher.  Named a First Team All-Pro in all of those campaigns, Donald twice led the league in Tackles for Loss (2018 & 2019), Sacks once (2018), and Approximate Value once (2020).  This stretch of destruction was punctuated by a Super Bowl win over Cincinnati.

Donald played two more seasons, added a seventh First Team All-Pro and went out on top in 2023.  He left the gridiron with an extraordinary Approximate Value of 153 in 154 Games, 111 Sacks, 176 Tackles for Loss and 260 Quarterback Hits.

Donald will be a no-brainer for Canton in 2029.

There are a lot of Quarterbacks and Offensive Coordinators who are breathing easier today.

Aaron Donald, the most terrorizing Defensive Player in the last ten years, has announced his retirement after ten years in the NFL, all with the St. Louis/Los Angeles Rams. 

Drafted 13^th Overall in 2014 from Pittsburgh, Donald accomplished everything a player could.  Named to the Pro Bowl in all ten of his campaigns, Donald was a First Team All-Pro in seven of them and won three Defensive Player of the Year Awards.  Donald also won the Defensive Rookie of the Year and achieved the ultimate goal: a Super Bowl win.

Donald retires with 111 Sacks, 176 Tackles for Loss, 260 Quarterback Sacks and 543 Combined Tackles.  He will be eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2029 and is a lock to enter on the first ballot.

We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to wish Aaron Donald the best in his post-playing career.

The 2023 National Football League Season begin tonight, and we are ready with our revised list of the top 150 active (or hoping to be) players based on their existing Hall of Fame resume.

This is our fourth pre-season monitor, and you can find it all here.

A quick synopsis shows that we have the following:

19 Quarterbacks are ranked, including a brand new number one overall, Aaron Rodgers, now of the New York Jets. Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes rocketed to #10 and Russell Wilson of the Denver Broncos regresses to #11.

Only 12 Running Backs are ranked, with no player in the top 25 overall. The surprising top player at this position is Alvin Kamara of New Orleans.

Wide Receivers are more represented with 21 on the list. Julio Jones is the only one in the top ten (we still rank Free Agents who we think have a shot to return) with three others in (#18 Tyreek Hill, #20 DeAndre Hopkins and #24 Davante Adams) in the top 25.

Only 5 Tight Ends are ranked with Travis Kelce at #7.

22 Offensive Lineman are on the list, including three players in the top ten (#6 Zack Martin, #8 Trent Williams and #9 Jason Peters). There are two other players in the top 25 with Jason Kelce (#12) and Tyron Smith (#16).

On the defensive side, there are 23 Defensive Lineman, led by the Rams’ Aaron Donald, who is ranked #2 overall. Other Defensive Lineman in the top 25 are #17 Cameron Jordan, #19 Calais Campbell and #25 Ndamukong Suh.

With the Linebackers, we have the only position where there are two in the top five, which are Seattle’s Bobby Wagner and Buffalo’s Von Miller who are #3 and #4 respectively. There are 19 overall, and two more in the top 25, #14 Khalil Mack and #15 T.J. Watt.

There are 13 Cornerbacks who are ranked, led by Patrick Peterson of the Steelers at #13. There is one other Cornerback in the top 25 with Jalen Ramsey at #23.

At the Safety position, there are 12 who are ranked, but it takes you all the way to #63 (Minkah Fitzpatrick) before we see our first one.

There are five Special Teams players, led by Ravens Place Kicker, Justin Tucker at #23.

As always, we thank you for your support of the site and look for more improvements, content and lists in the future.

Yes, we know that this is taking a while!

As many of you know, we here at Notinhalloffame.com are slowly generating the 50 of each major North American sports team. That being said, we have existing Top 50 lists out and we always consistently look to update them when we can and based on necessity. As such, we are very happy to present our post 2022 revision of our top 50 Los Angeles Rams.

As for all of our top 50 players in football we look at the following:

1. Advanced Statistics.

2. Traditional statistics and how they finished in the National Football League.

3. Playoff accomplishments.

4. Their overall impact on the team and other intangibles not reflected in a stat sheet.

Two years ago, the Rams won it all, but last year they were unable to make it to a winning record. They still had one elevation and one new entrant based on last season.

As always, we present our top five, which did not change.

1. Merlin Olsen

2. Aaron Donald

3. Deacon Jones

4. Jack Youngblood

5. Orlando Pace

You can find the entire list here.

Aaron Donald, who came last year at #2 remains there, but we were very close in placing him over Merlin Olsen. This could likely change in 12 months.

Wide Receiver, Cooper Kupp, who was the Super Bowl MVP and Offensive Player of the Year in 2021, advanced six rungs to #31.

The only new entry is Jalen Ramsey, the Cornerback who is now with the Miami Dolphins. He enters at #49.

We welcome your input and comments and as always, we thank you for your support.

If you are a Rams fan, you will know they have a decorated history, with the team producing some of the best players the NFL has ever seen. The Rams have won one Super Bowl and two NFL Championships since the franchise joined the NFL in 1973. And throughout history, the Rams have competed in four Super Bowls and, most recently, the Super Bowl LIII.

Many great players have donned the horns over the years. And the Rams have sent many players to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. So far, the franchise has boosted 21 Hall of Famers, and 19 are players. And with the anticipation of Iowa sports betting promo codes lingering in the air, let’s relish in the nostalgia as we explore the top 10 Rams players of all time.

1.    Aaron Donald - 2014

Aaron Donald is a defensive player for the Rams drafted in 2014. And during his tenure, the Pittsburgh alum took the league by storm, becoming a threat to any quarterback. His quickness, capacity to read the offense and strength make Aaron a freak athlete.

In 9 seasons playing as a pro, Aaron was selected seven times to the First-Team All-Pro and eight times to the Pro Bowl. He was also a three times NFL Defensive Player of the Year and instrumental to the Rams Super Bowl LVI championship.

2.   Marshall Faulk - 1998

Marshall Faulk is one of the greatest running backs in the Ram's history. The San Diego State alum drafted to the Rams in 1998 is the only running back to win the NFL MVP in Rams history.

His impact on the team was immediate, as he won the NFL Offensive Player of the Year award in his first three seasons. Marshall's third season as a member of the Rams was his best, as he played a crucial role in the franchise's first Super Bowl title.

3.   Isaac Bruce - 1994

Isaac Bruce is one of the top offensive players in the history of the Rams. Drafted in 1994, Marshall broke many records from 1999 to the 2001 seasons. Notably, he was instrumental in Ram's victory in the XXXIV Super Bowl Championship.

Also, in 14 seasons between the Los Angeles Rams and St. Louis, Isaac picked up over 14,000 total yards, making him a Pro Bowler roster four times. He is also in the top five for receiving yards in NFL history.

4.  Kurt Warner - 1994

Kurt Warner is often regarded as among the best-undrafted players in NFL history. He was the quarterback of The Greatest Show on Turf, where he contributed to the win in the XXXIV Super Bowl and MVP award. Kurt played at Northern Iowa for four years before going undrafted in 1994.

After this, he spent three years in the Indoor Football League and one year in NFL Europe with a Rams future contract. And in 1999, Kurt earned his chance with the Rams, taking the league by winning the NFL MVP award.

Also, he led the league in passing touchdowns, making it to the First-Team All-Pro in his first full season. 2000 after winning the Super Bowl, Kurt won another MVP award and was again selected to the First-Team All-Pro.

5.   Eric Dickerson - 1983

Eric Dickerson is one of the greatest running backs in NFL history. Eric was drafted second overall in 1983, becoming a nightmare for any defense. Following his draft, he won the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Award in 1986.

He played five out of his twelve seasons as a pro with the Rams. Eric has also established the record for most rushing yards in the rookie season. Eric has also been awarded the First-Team All-Pro award five times, the NFL rushing leader four times, Pro Bowler six times, and an NFL 100^th Anniversary team member.

Conclusion

The Los Angeles Rams history is a collection of extraordinary players that have etched their names in football history. Each player on this list has bought their unique playing skills and contribution to the table that has helped shape the identity of the Rams. And beyond the accolades and statistics, the Rams icons have become a symbol of perseverance and inspiration.

Yes, we know that this is taking a while!

As many of you know, we here at Notinhalloffame.com are slowly generating the 50 of each major North American sports team.  That being said, we have existing Top 50 lists out and we always consistently look to update them when we can and based on necessity.  As such, we are very happy to present our post-2021 revision of our top 50 Los Angeles Rams.

As for all of our top 50 players in football we look at the following: 

1.  Advanced Statistics.

2.  Traditional statistics and how they finished in the National Football League. 

3.  Playoff accomplishments.

4.  Their overall impact on the team and other intangibles not reflected in a stat sheet.

Last year, the Rams won it all, their second Super Bowl, and their first since they relocated to Los Angeles.  The loaded team gave us two new entries, and we thought we might have seen a new number one, but we will explain that further as there are no changes in the top five.

As always, we present our top five, though there were no changes in this elite group:

1. Merlin Olsen

2. Aaron Donald

3. Deacon Jones

4. Jack Youngblood

5. Orlando Pace

You can find the entire list here.

Aaron Donald, who we wondered if we jumped it too fast by rocketing him to #2, was seriously considered to supplant Olsen on the top spot.  Anther Pro Bowl year likely will put him there.

Wide Receiver, Cooper Kupp, who won the Receiver’s Triple Crown, the Super Bowl, the Super Bowl MVP and the Offensive Player of the Year Award in 2021, debuts at #49.

Recently retired Offensive Lineman, and last year’s Walter Payton Man of the Year, Andrew Whitworth, appears at #50.  

We welcome your input and comments and as always, we thank you for your support.

Yes, we know that this is taking a while!

As many of you know, we here at Notinhalloffame.com are slowly generating the 50 of each major North American sports team.  That being said, we have existing Top 50 lists out and we always consistently look to update them when we can and based on necessity.  As such, we are very happy to present our pre-2021 revision of our top 50 Los Angeles Rams of all-time.

As for all of our top 50 players in football we look at the following: 

1.  Advanced Statistics.

2.  Traditional statistics and how they finished in the NFL. 

3.  Playoff accomplishments.

4.  Their overall impact on the team and other intangibles not reflected in a stat sheet.

This our first revision in two years, and there is only one change, but it has direct impact in our top five.

1. Merlin Olsen

2. Aaron Donald

3. Deacon Jones

4. Jack Youngblood

5. Orlando Pace

You can find the entire list here.

Donald moved up from #23 to #2, and is the reigning and three-time Defensive Player of the Year.  It would not surprise us if he becomes the greatest Ram of all-time.

We welcome your input and comments and as always, we thank you for your support.

There are very few careers that you can categorize as near-perfect and Aaron Donald, who played ten campaigns for the Rams is one of those rare players.

We are excited here at Notinhalloffame.com that we are unveiling a new section, which looks at the top active players in the big four of sports and how they are positioned at the start of each seasons in regards to Hall of Fame credentials.

We are beginning with Pro Football, and how perfect is that considering the seasons kicks off this week.  Rather than list everyone directly, we have isolated them based on their position and with the exception of Special Teams, we have created a new stat based on the last five modern players (not senior inductees) of their respective position and how the current player compares with that.

This will be updated annually, so this 100 was finalized this week. We will not be updating again until the end of the season.

The new section begins here

We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to thank you all for your continued support and we hope that you enjoy this new section!