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146. Aqib Talib

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Aqib Talib was the 20th Overall Pick in 2008, but the former Kansas Jayhawk struggled early to live up to expectations.  Winning the starting job at Left Cornerback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in his sophomore year, Talib did well, but it was not until 2012, when he was traded to the New England Patriots, that his star began to rise.

Talib was a Second Team All-Pro and Pro Bowl Selection in 2013, his lone full season in New England, but he did not stay there, signing with the Denver Broncos as a Free Agent in 2014.  His success continued: he was a Pro Bowler in all four years in Denver, earned First Team All-Pro honors in 2016, and helped the Broncos win Super Bowl 50.

The Cornerback would finish his career with the Los Angeles Rams and Miami Dolphins and retired with 35 career Interceptions.

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Wednesday, 01 January 2025
  • Position: Cornerback
  • Games Played: 148
  • Notable Statistics: 134 Games Started
    35 Interceptions
    710 Interception Return Yards
    10 Interception Return Touchdowns
    125 Passes Defended
    5 Forced Fumbles
    4 Fumble Recoveries
    47 Fumble Recovery Yards
    1.0 Quarterback Sack
    462 Combined Tackles
    385 Solo Tackles
    77 Assisted Tackles
    12 Tackles for Loss
    2 Quarterback Hits
    2 Punt Returns
    1 Punt Return Yard
    83 Approximate Value

    11 Playoff Games
    11 Playoff Games Started
    8 Passes Defended
    1 Forced Fumble
    46 Combined Tackles
    40 Solo Tackles
    6 Assisted Tackles
    1 Quarterback Hit
  • Played For: Denver Broncos, Los Angeles Rams, Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
  • College: Kansas
  • Drafted: 1st Round, 20th Overall in 2008
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    Super Bowl Rings (1) (Denver Broncos Super Bowl 50) 
    First Team All-Pro Selection (1) (2016)
    Second Team All-Pro Selection (1) (2013)
    Pro Bowl Selection (5) (2013, 2014, 2016, 2017 & 2018)
  • Other Points of Note:

    Top Ten Finishes: Interceptions (2) (2010 & 2014)
    Top Ten Finishes: Interception Return Yards (2) (2015 & 2017)
    Top Ten Finishes: Passes Defended (1) (2014)
  • Notable All Time Rankings:

    28. Passes Defended: 28
    40. Interception Return Yards: 752
  • Years Nominated for the Hall of Fame: None

Should Aqib Talib be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 14.3%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 14.3%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 28.6%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 42.9%
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