gold star for USAHOF

79. John Abraham

A member of the 100 Sack club (133.5 exactly), John Abraham was a pounding Defensive End who terrorized Quarterbacks for years. He exceeded ten sacks eight times in a season and was a popular figure during his time with the New York Jets and the Atlanta Falcons. A very intriguing candidate, Abraham is, as of this writing, in the top ten all-time in Forced Fumbles and Tackles for Loss and the top fifteen in Quarterback Sacks.  He would go to five Pro Bowls and was twice a First Team All-Pro, and that first step he took off the snap remains in the nightmares of offensive linemen.

291. Keith Brooking

One of the most prolific tacklers in the history of the Atlanta Falcons, Keith Brooking, was drafted from Georgia Tech 12th overall in 1998.  While he was not an immediate starter, he found a home in Atlanta’s Nickel Defense and was a part of their run to Super Bowl XXXIII.