272. Jessie Armstead

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Jessie Armstead played for the University of Miami, where the Linebacker was a key force in the Hurricanes’ NCAA Championships in 1989 and 1991.  A torn ACL saw Armstead tumble in the 1993 Draft, but the New York Giants took him in the 8th Round, and a couple of years later, he was a starter for the G-Men.  

From 1997 to 2001, Armstead was a Pro Bowl Selection and one of the leaders of the Giants’ defense.  He was named a First Team All-Pro in 1997, and in the first year tackles for Loss were recorded (1999), he led the NFL.  Armstead played his final two seasons with the Washington Redskins.

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Dallas, Texas, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Thursday, 01 January 2009
  • Position: Linebacker
  • Games Played: 176
  • Notable Statistics: 129 Games Started
    12 Interceptions
    175 Interception Return Yards
    2 Interception Return Touchdowns
    17 Passes Defended**
    13 Forced Fumbles
    9 Fumble Recoveries
    4 Fumble Recovery Yards
    971 Combined Tackles
    720 Solo Tackles*
    220 Assisted Tackles*
    66 Tackles for Loss**
    97 Approximate Value

    6 Playoff Games
    4 Playoff Games Started
    1.5 Quarterback Sacks
    24 Combined Tackles
    17 Solo Tackles*
    7 Assisted Tackles*
    2 Tackles for Loss**

    **Solo Tackles and Assisted Tackles were not statistics until the 1994 Season.
    **Tackles for Loss and Passes Defended were not statistics until the 1999 Season.
  • Played For: New York Giants, Washington Redskins
  • College: Miami (FL)
  • Drafted: 8th Round, 207th Overall in 1993
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    Super Bowl Champion (None)
    First Team All-Pro Selection (1) (1997)
    Second Team All-Pro Selection (2) (1999 & 2000)
    Pro Bowl Selection (5) (1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 & 2001)
    Most Tackles for Loss (1) (1999)
    All-Rookie (1993)
  • Other Points of Note:

    Top Ten Defensive Player of the Year Finishes:
    3rd in 1997

    Top Ten Finishes: Approximate Value (1) (1997)
    Top Ten Finishes: Solo Tackles (2) (1997 & 1999)
    Top Ten Finishes: Combined Tackles (2) (1997 & 1999)
    Top Ten Finishes: Tackles for Loss (1) (1999)
    Top Ten Finishes: Forced Fumbles (1) (1998)
  • Notable All Time Rankings: 57. Solo Tackles: 720
    99. Combined Tackles: 967
  • Years Nominated for the Hall of Fame: None

Should Jessie Armstead be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 62.5%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 18.8%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 18.8%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 0%
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