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142. Vince Wilfork

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142. Vince Wilfork

Vince Wilfork was one of the most popular players in New England Patriots history and, by many accounts, one of the nicest guys ever to play on the gridiron.  While all of that is fine and good, the most important facet that Pats fans really think of is that he was so fundamentally good at Nose Tackle, clogging lanes and taking up space that offensive rushers wanted nothing to do with.

Wilfork was a five-time Pro Bowl selection, four of which were accomplished consecutively (2009-12).  He helped New England win two Super Bowls and was also named an All-Pro four times.

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The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Boynton Beach, Florida, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Saturday, 01 January 2022
  • Position: Nose Tackle
  • Games Played: 189
  • Notable Statistics: 179 Games Started
    3 Interceptions
    48 Interception Return Yards
    27 Passes Defended
    4 Forced Fumbles
    12 Fumble Recoveries
    2 Fumble Recovery Yards
    1 Fumble Recovery Touchdown
    16.0 Quarterback Sacks
    560 Combined Tackles
    367 Solo Tackles
    193 Assisted Tackles
    39 Tackles for Loss
    38 Quarterback Hits*
    116 Approximate Value

    24 Playoff Games
    22 Playoff Games Started
    1 Pass Defended
    1 Fumble Recovery
    31 Fumble Recovery Yards
    3.0 Quarterback Sacks
    85 Combined Tackles
    54 Solo Tackles
    31 Assisted Tackles
    7 Tackles for Loss
    6 Quarterback Hits*

    *Quarterback Hits was not a statistic until the 2006 Season.
  • Played For: Houston Texans, New England Patriots
  • College: Miami (FL)
  • Drafted: 1st Round, 21st Overall in 2004
  • Major Accolades and Awards: Super Bowl Rings (1) (New England Patriots XXXIX & XLIX)
    First Team All-Pro Selection (1) (2012)
    Second Team All-Pro Selection (3) (2007, 2010 & 2011)
    Pro Bowl Selection (5) (2007, 2009, 2010, 2011 & 2012)
  • Other Points of Note: Top Ten Finishes: Fumble Recoveries (1) (2012)
  • Notable All Time Rankings: None
  • Years Nominated for the Hall of Fame: Semi-Finalist: 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 & 2026

Should Vince Wilfolk be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 64.4%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 26.7%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 8.9%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 0%
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