Known as the "Albino Rhino," Karl Mecklenburg was a late round (12th) pick from the University of Minnesota was the master of versatility for the Denver Broncos. Mecklenburg played seven different defensive positions for Denver and was described as a "Defensive Swiss-Army Knife." Usually, he lined up at Inside Linebacker, and the was a First Team All-Pro in both 1985 and 1986 as well as 1989, which was the season that he led the NFL in Approximate Value. Mecklenburg played his entire career with the Denver Broncos which saw him go to six Pro Bowls over 12 seasons, three of which he was a crucial part of the team's success in reaching the Super Bowl. He would also accumulate 79.0 Quarterback Sacks.
The Broncos selected Mecklenburg for the Ring of Fame in 2001.
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