149. Steve Tasker

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Steve Tasker may have been listed as a Wide Receiver, but with only 51 career receptions, it is hard to think of him as a successful wideout. Tasker did, however, make the Pro Bowl, but it was not because of his offensive capabilities but because of his prowess on the Special Teams.

Tasker was probably the first player in NFL history to distinguish himself on special teams without being a Punter or Kicker. He was not a big man, but he was deceptively quick and a brilliant tackler. He excelled at stripping the ball away from runners, and it was rare when he was not the first run to reach the return man upon kickoff.

Many consider Steve Tasker the greatest Special Teams player of all time. If the Hall looks to someone in that discipline, they would have to look to Western New York.

Should Steve Tasker be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 77.7%

Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 4.6%

Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 3.8%

No opinion. - 0.8%

No way! - 13.1%

The Bullet Points

Country of Origin: Smith Center, Kansas, U.S.A.
Eligible Since: Wednesday, 01 January 2003
Position: Special Teams, Wide Receiver
Games Played: 169
Notable Statistics: 10 Games Started
51 Receptions
779 Receiving Yards
9 Receiving Touchdowns
20 Rushing Attempts
130 Rushing Yards
32 Punt Returns
335 Punt Return Yards
44 Kick Returns
910 Kick Return Yards
5 Forced Fumbles
6 Fumble Recoveries
5 Fumble Recovery Yards
1 Safety
7 Approximate Value

19 Playoff Games
3 Playoff Games Started
14 Receptions
259 Receiving Yards
1 Receiving Touchdown
4 Rushing Attempts
56 Rushing Yards
3 Punt Returns
4 Punt Return Yards
1 Kick Return
67 Kick Return Yards
Played For: Buffalo Bills, Houston Oilers
College: Northwestern
Drafted: 9th Round, 226th Overall in 1985
Major Accolades and Awards: Super Bowl Rings (None)
Pro Bowl Selection (7) (1987, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994 & 1995)
Pro Bowl MVP (1) (1993)
Other Points of Note: Top Ten Finishes: Forced Fumbles (1) (1987)
Notable All Time Rankings: None
Years Nominated for the Hall of Fame: Semi Finalist: 2004, 2008, 2009, 2010 & 2020