258. James Farrior
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James Farrior was drafted 8th Overall by the New York Jets in 1997, and he did well for New York in the five years he played there, though it can be argued that he did not achieve what the Jets hoped for when they drafted him so high. He did, however, show some of that promise in his last year in New York, where he had 143 Tackles.
The Linebacker would sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2002, and he moved to his more natural position as an interior Linebacker. Not only did he keep up his substantial tackling numbers from his last Jets season, but he accrued more Quarterback Sacks than he had before. Farrior helped the Steelers win two Super Bowls (XL & XLIII), and he would make two Pro Bowls (2004 & 2008). He would retire with a very strong number of 1,412 Tackles (Combined) over his career.
The Bullet Points
- Country of Origin: Petersburg, Virginia, U.S.A.
- Eligible Since: Sunday, 01 January 2017
- Position: Linebacker
- Games Played: 230
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Notable Statistics: 11 Interceptions
225 Interception Return Yards
1 Interception Return Touchdown
18 Forced Fumbles
12 Fumble Recoveries
13 Fumble Recovery Yards
35.5 Quarterback Sacks
1,440 Combined Tackles
1,012 Solo Tackles
428 Assisted Tackles
98 Tackles for Loss*
47 Quarterback Hits**
1 Kick Return
0 Kick Return Yards
128 Approximate Value
19 Playoff Games
2 Interceptions
24 Interception Return Yards
5.0 Quarterback Sacks
107 Combined Tackles
71 Solo Tackles
36 Assisted Tackles
6 Tackles for Loss*
3 Quarterback Hits**
*Tackles for Loss became a statistic in the 1999 Season.
**Quarterback Hits became a statistic in the 2006 Season. - Played For: New York Jets, Pittsburgh Steelers
- College: Virginia
- Drafted: 1st Round, 8th Overall in 1997
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Major Accolades and Awards:
Super Bowl Champion (2) (Pittsburgh Steelers, XL & XLIII)
First Team All-Pro (1) (2004)
Second Team All-Pro (1) (2008)
Pro Bowl (2) (2004 & 2008) -
Other Points of Note:
Top Ten Finishes: Approximate Value (1) (2004)
Top Ten Finishes: Solo Tackles (1) (2001)
Top Ten Finishes: Combined Tackles (3) (2001, 2003 & 2008) -
Notable All Time Rankings: 12. Combined Tackles: 1,440
13. Solo Tackles: 1,012
46. Tackles for Loss: 98
99. Forced Fumbles: 18
Should James Farrior be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 55.3%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 26.3%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 5.3%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 13.2%
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