8. Ronde Barber

Barber, who was also chosen for the 2000’s All-Decade Team, was a key figure in Tampa Bay’s dominant Super Bowl win over the Oakland Raiders in 2003 and holds the record for consecutive starts by a Defensive Back. We would not be surprised if he were to enter the Hall of Fame alongside his former teammates, Warren Sapp, Derrick Brooks, and John Lynch.

Should Ronde Barber be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely, put him in! - 84.4%

Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 10.6%

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

No opinion. - 1.3%

No way! - 0%

The Bullet Points

Country of Origin: Roanoke, Virginia, U.S.A.
Eligible Since: Monday, 01 January 2018
Position: Cornerback
Games Played: 241
Notable Statistics: 47 Interceptions
923 Interception Return Yards
8 Interception Return Touchdowns
15 Forced Fumbles
12 Fumble Recoveries
90 Fumble Recovery Yards
4 Fimble Recovery Touchdowns
28.0 Quarterback Sacks
1,251 Combined Tackles
1,044 Solo Tackles
207 Assisted Tackles
88 Tackles For Loss*
18 Quarterback Hits**
3 Punt Returns
30 Punt Return Yards
1 Punt Return Touchdown
148 Approximate Value

10 Playoff Games
2 Interceptions
117 Interception Return Yards
1 Interception Return Touchdown
2 Forced Fumbles
1.0 Quarterback Sack
44 Combined Tackles
32 Solo Tackles
12 Assisted Tackles
2 Tackles for Loss

Tackles for Loss were not calculated until 1999.
Quarterback Hits was not calculated until 2006.
Played For: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
College: Virginia
Drafted: 3rd Round, 6th Overall in 1997
Major Accolades and Awards: NFL 2000’s All-Decade Team
First Team All-Pro Selection (3) (2001, 2004 & 2005)
Second Team All-Pro Selection (2) (2002 & 2006)
Pro Bowl Selections (5) (2001, 2004, 2005, 2006 & 2008)
Most Interceptions (1) (2001)
Super Bowl Rings (1) (Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Super Bowl XXXVII)
Other Points of Note: Top Ten Finishes: Approximate Value (1) (2004)
Top Ten Finishes: Interceptions (1) (2001)
Top Ten Finishes: Interception Return Yards (1) (2012)
Notable All Time Rankings: 8.     Interception Return Touchdowns: 8
10. Solo Tackles: 1,028
17.   Interception Return Yards: 923
23. Combined Tackles: 1,231
26.   Games Started: 232
47.   Interceptions: 47
66. Tackles for Loss: 88
67.   Games Played: 241
75. Approximate Value: 153
Years Nominated for the Hall of Fame: 2021 & 2022