221. Joey Porter

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An NFL 2000s All-Decade Team member, Joey Porter had a productive run in the National Football League, especially with the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he won a Super Bowl Ring.  The four-time Pro Bowl Linebacker fell two Sacks shy of the 100 mark and would be regarded as one of the dirtiest defensive players of his time, but definitely someone you wanted on your side.




Should Joey Porter be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely, put him in! - 58.4%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 24.8%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of theworld. - 8%
No opinion. - 0.9%
No way! - 8%

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Sunday, 01 January 2017
  • Position: Linebacker
  • Games Played: 188
  • Notable Statistics: 171 Games Started
    12 Interceptions
    233 Interception Return Yards
    1 Interception Return Touchdown
    49 Passes Defended
    26 Forced Fumbles
    10 Fumble Recoveries
    92 Fumble Recovery Yards
    2 Fumble Recovery Touchdowns
    98.0 Quarterback Sacks
    689 Combined Tackles
    516 Solo Tackles
    173 Assisted Tackles
    124 Tackles for Loss
    72 Quarterback Hits*
    1 Safety
    114 Approximate Value

    11 Playoff Games
    11 Playoff Games Started
    4 Passes Defended
    1 Forced Fumble
    1 Fumble Recovery
    5 Fumble Recovery Yards
    6.0 Quarterback Sacks
    44 Combined Tackles
    30 Solo Tackles
    14 Assisted Tackles
    7 Tackles for Loss

    *Quarterback Hits were not a statistic until the 2006 Season.
  • Played For: Arizona Cardinals, Miami Dolphins, Pittsburgh Steelers
  • College: Colorado State
  • Drafted: 3rd Round, 73rd Overall in 1999
  • Major Accolades and Awards: Super Bowl Rings (1) (Pittsburgh Steelers, Super Bowl XL)
    NFL 2000s All-Decade Team
    First Team All-Pro Selection (1) (2002)
    Second Team All-Pro Selection (3) (2004, 2005 & 2008)
    Pro Bowl Selection (4) (2002, 2004, 2005 & 2008)
  • Other Points of Note: Finished 7th in Comeback Player of the Year Voting in 2008

    Top Ten Finishes: Approximate Value (1) (2002)
    Top Ten Finishes: Interception Return Yards (1) (2002)
    Top Ten Finishes: Tackles for Loss (2) (2001 & 2008)
    Top Ten Finishes: Forced Fumbles (3) (2001, 2005 & 2008)
    Top Ten Finishes: Quarterback Sacks (1) (2008)
  • Notable All Time Rankings: 29. Tackles for Loss: 124
    47. Forced Fumbles: 26
    70. Quarterback Sacks: 98*

    *Rank includes Pro Football Reference's unofficial tally from 1960 to 1981.
  • Years Nominated for the Hall of Fame: None

Should Joey Porter be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely, put him in! - 58.4%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 24.8%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of theworld. - 8%
No opinion. - 0.9%
No way! - 8%
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