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298. Levon Kirkland

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298. Levon Kirkland
A 2nd Round Pick from Clemson, Levon Kirkland became a starter in his second season in the NFL with the Pittsburgh Steelers (1993).  Kirkland worked as an Inside Linebacker and would have seven seasons (six with Pittsburgh and one with Seattle), where he had over 100 Combined Tackles.  He would later go to the Pro Bowl in both 1996 and 1997 with a First Team All-Pro netted in the latter year as well as being named the NFL Alumni Linebacker of the Year.  He would also be named to the 1990s All-Decade Second Team.

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Lamar, South Carolina, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Tuesday, 01 January 2008
  • Position: Linebacker
  • Played For: Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, Seattle Seahawks
  • College: Clemson
  • Drafted: 2nd Round, 38th Overall in 1992
  • Major Accolades and Awards: Super Bowl Champion (None)

    NFL 1990s All-Decade Team
    First Team All-Pro (1) (1997)
    Second Team All-Pro (1) (1996)
    Pro Bowl (2) (1996 & 1997)

  • Other Points of Note: Top Ten Finishes: Forced Fumbles (3) (1993, 1998 & 1999)
  • Notable All Time Rankings: 74. Solo Tackles: 667
    79. Combined Tackles: 1,026

Should Levon Kirkland be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 36.4%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 9.1%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 54.5%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 0%
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