148. Matt Birk

One of the most respected men in Professional Football, the excellent blocker and cerebral Matt Birk earned six Pro Bowl selections, the Ed Block Courage Award in 2006, and the prestigious Walter Payton Man of the Year in 2011. The year after receiving that award at the Super Bowl, he won the brass ring in his final season with the Baltimore Ravens, thus going out as a champion.

Should Matt Birk be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely, put him in! - 72.6%

Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 20.2%

Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 4.8%

No opinion. - 0%

No way! - 2.4%

The Bullet Points

Country of Origin: St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S.A.
Eligible Since: Monday, 01 January 2018
Position: Center
Games Played: 201
Notable Statistics: 187 Games Started
5 Fumble Recoveries
-69 Fumble Recovery Yards
110 Approximate Value

18 Playoff Games
15 Playoff Games Started
Played For: Baltimore Ravens, Minnesota Vikings
College: Harvard
Drafted: 6th Round, 173rd Overall in 1998
Major Accolades and Awards: Super Bowl Rings (1) (Baltimore Ravens, Super Bowl XLVII)
Second Team All-Pro Selection (2) (2000 & 2003)
Pro Bowl Selection (6) (2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2006 & 2007)
Ed Block Courage Award (2006)
Walter Payton Man of the Year (2011)
Other Points of Note: None.
Notable All Time Rankings: None