Yes, we know that this is taking a while!

As many of you know, we at Notinhalloffame.com are slowly generating the top 50 of each major North American sports team. That being said, we have existing Top 50 lists and consistently look to update them when necessary and based on necessity. As such, we are delighted to present our post-2023 revision of our top 50 Los Angeles Chargers.

As for all of our top 50 players in football, we look at the following:

1.  Advanced Statistics.

2.  Traditional statistics and how they finished in the National Football League.

3.  Playoff accomplishments.

4.  Their overall impact on the team and other intangibles that are not reflected in a stat sheet.

Last year, the Chargers did not accomplish much, and there were no new entrants to the Top 50.  There was one elevation.

As always, we present our top five, which saw no changes:

1. Junior Seau
2. LaDainian Tomlinson
3. Lance Alworth
4. Dan Fouts
5. Philip Rivers

You can find the entire list here.

Wide Receiver Keenan Allen climbed to #12 from #14.  He is now with the Chicago Bears.

Defensive End Joey Bosa, who has been battling injuries, only moved up spot to #38.

Running Back, Austin Ekeler, who is now with Washington, remained at #40.

We thank you for your continued support of our lists on Notinhalloffame.com.

Yes, we know that this is taking a while!

As many of you know, we here at Notinhalloffame.com are slowly generating the 50 of each major North American sports team. That being said, we have existing Top 50 lists out and we always consistently look to update them when we can and based on necessity. As such, we are very happy to present our post 2022 revision of our top 50 Los Angeles Chargers.

As for all of our top 50 players in football we look at the following:

1. Advanced Statistics.

2. Traditional statistics and how they finished in the National Football League.

3. Playoff accomplishments.

4. Their overall impact on the team and other intangibles not reflected in a stat sheet.

Last year, the Chargers returned to the playoffs, but were bounced in the first game. This past season saw one new entrant and one elevation.

As always, we present our top five, which did not change.

1. Junior Seau

2. LaDainian Tomlinson

3. Lance Alworth

4. Dan Fouts

5. Philip Rivers

You can find the entire list here.

Wide Receiver, Keenan Allen, climbed from #20 to #13.

Running Back, Austin Ekeler, makes his first appearance at #40.

It is noteworthy that Joey Bosa held the same spot (#39), and that Quarterback, Justin Herbert, just missed out. He should have a huge debut next year.

We welcome your input and comments and as always, we thank you for your support.

When the San Diego Chargers selected Texas Christian University consensus All-American LaDainian Tomlinson with the fifth overall pick in the 2001 NFL Draft, they were not merely securing a franchise running back; they were acquiring the defining face of the organization for the 21st century. Coming off a collegiate career in which he rushed for 5,263 yards and 54 touchdowns for the Horned Frogs, Tomlinson brought a rare combination of vision, stiff-arm power, lateral quickness, and pass-catching versatility to Southern California, stepping into the starting role as an immediate star.

Tomlinson's rookie campaign signaled the arrival of an elite dual-threat weapon. He finished ninth in the NFL with 1,236 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns on 339 carries, adding 59 receptions for 367 yards to earn PFWA All-Rookie Team honors. His seamless ability to contribute as both a downhill runner and a safety valve out of the backfield gave quarterback Doug Flutie and head coach Marty Schottenheimer a foundational cornerstone around which to build an offensive identity.

That impressive debut launched an unprecedented multi-year run of elite production. Tomlinson exploded for back-to-back 1,600-yard rushing seasons in 2002 and 2003, topping 2,100 yards from scrimmage in both campaigns. His 2003 season stood out as a masterclass in versatility: he rushed for 1,645 yards and 13 scores while hauling in a career-high 100 receptions for 725 yards and four touchdowns. That year, he led the NFL with 2,370 total yards from scrimmage, becoming the first player in league history to record 1,000 rushing yards and 100 catches in a single season.

As opposing defenses adjusted to his open-field threat, Tomlinson evolved into an unstoppable goal-line hammer. Although his pure rushing yardage totals dipped slightly to 1,335 in 2004 and 1,462 in 2005, his nose for the end zone surged. He led the NFL with 17 rushing touchdowns in 2004 and topped that with 18 in 2005, paired with another 1,832 yards from scrimmage. Across his first five professional seasons, Tomlinson proved impossible to neutralize, setting a floor of excellence that few backs in league history have ever matched.

The 2006 campaign elevated Tomlinson from an All-Pro contributor into the realm of single-season lore. In a year for the record books, he led the league with 1,815 rushing yards and set NFL single-season records with 28 rushing touchdowns and 31 total touchdowns from scrimmage (plus 186 total points scored). Behind his relentless scoring pace, San Diego stormed to a franchise-best 14–2 record. Tomlinson was rewarded with a sweep of the league's top individual hardware, capturing the NFL Most Valuable Player Award, AP Offensive Player of the Year, and the Bert Bell Award.

Simultaneously, Tomlinson's impact extended well beyond his stat lines and highlight-reel stiff-arms. Off the gridiron, his extensive philanthropic work through the Tomlinson's Touching Lives Foundation—supporting vulnerable families, education initiatives, and youth programs across San Diego and Texas—earned him the prestigious 2006 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award (co-honored with Drew Brees). His character and athletic brilliance made him one of professional sports' most universally respected figures.

Though operating with an immense workload, Tomlinson maintained his crown as the league's top back in 2007. He captured his second consecutive NFL rushing title with 1,476 yards and once again led the league with 15 rushing touchdowns, powering San Diego to the AFC Championship Game. Over his final two seasons in navy and gold (2008–2009), he added another 1,840 rushing yards and 23 rushing touchdowns to his ledger before concluding his playing career with a two-year stint with the New York Jets.

Retiring after the 2011 season, Tomlinson was named to the NFL 2000s All-Decade Team as a top offensive player of his era. The Chargers honored him in November 2015 by inducting him into the Chargers Hall of Fame and retiring his No. 21 jersey. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2017 and later named to the NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team.

As a Charger, Tomlinson had 2,880 carries for 12,490 rushing yards, 138 rushing touchdowns, 530 receptions for 3,955 receiving yards, 15 receiving touchdowns, 16,445 yards from scrimmage, 153 total touchdowns, and seven passing touchdowns (on 8-of-12 passing).

With some additional announcements, all of the Pro Football Hall of Fame inductors for 2017 have been named. 

Sebastian Andersen will induct his father, former Place Kicker Morten Andersen.

Sports Agent Neil Schwartz will induct his client and friend, Terrell Davis.

Tommy Rhodes will induct Kenny Easley, who he coached in high school.

Gene Jones will induct her husband, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones.

Former Miami Dolphins Head Coach Jimmy Johnson will induct his former player Jason Taylor.

Lorenzo Neal will induct his former San Diego Charger teammate LaDainian Tomlinson.

Brenda Warner will induct her husband, Kurt Warner.

The Pro Football Hall of Fame festivities will take place the first weekend of August.

Once again we here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to congratulate the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2017.

Normally, the Pro Football Hall of Fame is relatively easy to forecast as they don’t normally have surprises, but with this year’s class, we are a little befuddles with some of this year’s selections, or rather this year’s snubs.

Let’s start with who got in.

The Pro Football Hall of Fame has announced the 97 men who comprise their Preliminary Nominees. 

Let’s get right to it and take a look at the complete list.

* Denotes Finalist

+ Denotes First Year of Eligibility

Quarterbacks:

Drew Bledsoe: 1993-2006.  New England Patriots, Buffalo Bills, Dallas Cowboys.  1 Super Bowl, 4 Pro Bowls, 44,611 Passing Yards, 251 TD Passes, 137 PFRAV.  Ranked #72 on Notinhalloffame.com.

Randall Cunningham: 1985-2001.  Philadelphia Eagles, Minnesota Vikings, Dallas Cowboys, Baltimore Ravens.  1 First Team All Pro, 4 Pro Bowls.  29,979 Passing Yards, 207 TD Passes, 134 PFRAV.   Ranked #43 on Notinhalloffame.com.

Doug Flutie: 1986-2005.  Chicago Bears, New England Patriots, San Diego Chargers.  1 Pro Bowl.  14,715 Passing Yards, 86 Touchdowns, 58 PFRAV. 

+ Donovan McNabb:  1999-2011.  Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Redskins, Minnesota Vikings.  6 Pro Bowls.  37,276 Passing Yards, 234 Touchdown Passes, 138 PFRAV.  Ranked #30 on Notinhalloffame.com.   

Steve McNair:  1995-2007.  Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans, Baltimore Ravens.  1 MVP, 3 Pro Bowls.  31,304 Passing Yards, 174 Touchdown Passes, 126 PFRAV.  Ranked #89 on Notinhalloffame.com.

Phil Simms:  1979-1993.  New York Giants.  2 Super Bowls, 2 Pro Bowls.  33,462 Passing Yards, 199 Touchdown Passes, 118 PFRAV.  Ranked #46 on Notinhalloffame.com.

* Kurt Warner:  1998-2009.  St. Louis Rams, New York Giants, Arizona Cardinals.  1 Super Bowl, 2 MVPs, 2 First Team All Pro Selections, 4 Pro Bowls.  32,344 Passing Yards, 208 Touchdown Passes, 113 PFRAV.  Ranked #22 on Notinhalloffame.com.



Running Backs:

Shaun Alexander:  2000-2008.  Seattle Seahawks, Washington Redskins.  1 MVP, 1 First Team All Pro Selection, 3 Pro Bowls.  9,453 Rushing Yards, 100 Rushing Touchdowns, 1,511 Receiving Yards, 12 Receiving Touchdowns, 79 PFRAV.

Ottis Anderson:  1979-1992.  St. Louis Cardinals, New York Giants.  2 Super Bowls, 1 First Team All Pro Selection, 2 Pro Bowls.  10,272 Rushing Touchdowns, 81 Rushing Touchdowns, 3,062 Receiving Yards, 5 Receiving Touchdowns, 98 PFRAV.  Ranked #51 on Notinhalloffame.com. 

Tiki Barber:  1997-2006.  New York Giants.  1 First Team All Pro Selection, 3 Pro Bowls.  10,449 Rushing Yards, 55 Rushing Touchdowns, 5,183 Receiving Touchdowns, 12 Receiving Touchdowns, 118 PFRAV.  Ranked #77 on Notinhalloffame.com. 

Roger Craig:  1983-93.  San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Raiders, Minnesota Vikings.  3 Super Bowls, 1 First Team All Pro Selection, 4 Pro Bowls.  8,189 Rushing Yards, 56 Rushing Touchdowns, 4,911 Receiving Touchdowns, 17 Receiving Touchdowns, 115 PFRAV.  Ranked #11 on Notinhalloffame.com. 

* Terrell Davis:  1995-2001.  Denver Broncos.  2 Super Bowls, 1 MVP, 3 First Team All Pro Selections, 3 Pro Bowls.  7,607 Rushing Yards, 60 Rushing Touchdowns, 1,280 Receiving Yards, Receiving Touchdowns, 78 PFRAV.  Ranked #19 on Notinhalloffame.com.

Eddie George:  1996-2004.  Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans, Dallas Cowboys.  1 First Team All Pro Selection, 4 Pro Bowls.  10,441 Rushing Yards, 68 Rushing Touchdowns, 2,227 Receiving Yards, 10 Receiving Touchdowns, 91 PFRAV.

* Edgerrin James:  1999-2009. Indianapolis Colts, Arizona Cardinals, Seattle Seahawks. 1 First Team All Pro Selection, 4 Pro Bowls.  12,246 Rushing Yards, 80 Rushing Touchdowns, 3,364 Receiving Yards, 11 Receiving Touchdowns, 136 PFRAV.  Ranked #14 on Notinhalloffame.com. 

Eric Metcalf:  1989-2002.  Cleveland Browns, Atlanta Falcons, San Diego Chargers, Arizona Cardinals, Carolina Panthers, Washington Redskins, Green Bay Packers.  2 First Team All Pro Selections, 3 Pro Bowls.  2,392 Rushing Yards, 12 Rushing Touchdowns, 5,572 Receiving Yards, 3 Receiving Touchdowns, 3,453 Punt Return Yards, 10 Punt Return Touchdowns, 5,813 Kick Returns Yards, 2 Kick Return Touchdowns, 77 PFRAV.

+ LaDainian Tomlinson:  2001-2011.  San Diego Chargers, New York Jets.  1 MVP, 3 First Team All Pro Selections, 5 Pro Bowls.  13,684 Rushing Yards, 145 Rushing Touchdowns, 4,772 Rushing Yards, 17 Rushing Touchdowns, 157 PFRAV.  Ranked #2 on Notinhalloffame.com. 

Herschel Walker:  1986-1997.  Dallas Cowboys, Minnesota Vikings, Philadelphia Eagles, New York Giants.  2 Pro Bowls.  8,225 Rushing Yards, 61 Rushing Touchdowns, 4,859 Receiving Yards, 2 Receiving Touchdowns, 5,084 Kick Return Yards, 2 Kick Return Touchdowns, 98 PFRAV.  Ranked #36 on Notinhalloffame.com.

Ricky Watters:  1992-2001.  San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, Seattle Seahawks.  1 Super Bowl, 5 Pro Bowls.  10,643 Rushing Yards, 68 Rushing Touchdowns, 4,248 Receiving Yards, 13 Receiving Touchdowns, 125 PFRAV.  Ranked #38 on Notinhalloffame.com.



Fullbacks:

Larry Centers:  1990-2003.  Phoenix/Arizona Cardinals, Washington Redskins, Buffalo Bills, New England Patriots.  1 Super Bowl, 3 Pro Bowls.  2,188 Rushing Touchdowns, 14 Rushing Touchdowns, 6,797 Receiving Yards, 28 Receiving Touchdowns, 67 PFRAV.

Daryl Johnston:  1989-1999.  Dallas Cowboys.  3 Super Bowls, 2 Pro Bowls.  2,227 Rushing Yards, 14 Rushing Touchdowns, 753 Receiving Yards, 8 Receiving Touchdowns, 30 PFRAV.



Wide Receivers: 

Isaac Bruce: 1994-2009.  Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams, San Francisco 49ers.  1 Super Bowl, 4 Pro Bowls. 15,208 Receiving Yards, 91 Receiving Touchdowns, 137 PFRAV.  Ranked #24 on Notinhalloffame.com.

Henry Ellard:  1983-1998.  Los Angeles Rams, Washington Redskins, New England Patriots.  2 First Team All Pro Selections, 3 Pro Bowls.  13,777 Receiving Yards, 65 Receiving Touchdowns, 1,527 Punt Return Yards, 4 Punt Return Touchdowns, 364 Kick Return Yards, 133 PFRAV.  Ranked #91 on Notinhalloffame.com. 

Torry Holt:  1999-2009.  St. Louis Rams, Jacksonville Jaguars.  1 Super Bowl, 1 First Team All Pro Selection, 7 Pro Bowls.  13,382 Receiving Yards, 74 Receiving Touchdowns, 123 PFRAV.  Ranked #8 on Notinhalloffame.com. 

+ Chad Johnson:  2001-2011.   Cincinnati Bengals, New England Patriots.  2 First Team All Pro Selections, 6 Pro Bowls.  11,059 Receiving Yards, 67 Receiving Touchdowns, 104 PFRAV.  Ranked #26 on Notinhalloffame.com. 

+ Derrick Mason:  1997-2011.   Tennessee Titans, Baltimore Ravens, New York Jets.  1 First Team All Pro Selection, 2 Pro Bowls.  12,061 Receiving Yards, 66 Receiving Touchdowns, 1,590 Punt Return Yards, 2 Punt Return Touchdowns, 3,496 Kick Return Yards, 1 Kick Return Touchdown, 114 PFRAV.  Ranked #59 on Notinhalloffame.com.

* Terrell Owens:  1996-2010.  San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys, Buffalo Bills, Cincinnati Bengals.  4 First Team All Pro Selection, 6 Pro Bowls.  15,934 Receiving Yards, 153 Receiving Touchdowns, 165 PFRAV.  Ranked #6 on Notinhalloffame.com.

Sterling Sharpe:  1988-1994.  Green Bay Packers.  3 First Team All Pro Selection, 5 Pro Bowls.  8,134 Receiving Yards, 65 Receiving Touchdowns, 78 PFRAV.  Ranked #47 on Notinhalloffame.com. 

Jimmy Smith:  1992-2005.  Dallas Cowboys, Jacksonville Jaguars.  5 Pro Bowls.  12,287 Receiving Yards, 67 Receiving Touchdowns, 135 PFRAV.  Ranked #99 on Notinhalloffame.com. 

Rod Smith:  1995-2006.  Denver Broncos.  3 Pro Bowls.  11,389 Receiving Yards, 68 Receiving Touchdowns, 125 PFRAV.  Ranked #60 on Notinhalloffame.com.

+ Hines Ward:  1998- 2011.  Pittsburgh Steelers.  2 Super Bowls, 4 Pro Bowls.  12,083 Receiving Yards, 85 Receiving Touchdowns, 118 PFRAV.  Ranked #21 on Notinhalloffame.com.



Tight Ends:

Mark Bavaro:  1985-1994.  New York Giants, Cleveland Browns, Philadelphia Eagles.  2 Super Bowls, 2 First Team All Pro Selections, 2 Pro Bowls.  4,733 Receiving Yards, 39 Receiving Touchdowns, 45 PFRAV.



Offensive Lineman:

Tony Boselli:  1995-2001.  Jacksonville Jaguars.  3 First Team All Pro Selections, 5 Pro Bowls.  70 PFRAV.

Ray Donaldson:  1980-1996.  Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts, Seattle Seahawks, Dallas Cowboys.  1 Super Bowl, 6 Pro Bowls.  113 PFRAV.

* Alan Faneca:  1998-2010.  Pittsburgh Steelers, New York Jets, Arizona Cardinals.  1 Super Bowl, 6 First Team All Pro Selections, 9 Pro Bowls.  148 PFRAV.  Ranked #4 on Notinhalloffame.com.

Jay Hilgenberg:  1981-1993.  Chicago Bears, New Orleans Saints.  1 Super Bowl, 7 Pro Bowls.  105 PFRAV.  Ranked #73 on Notinhalloffame.com. 

Chris Hinton:  1983-1995.  Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts, Atlanta Falcons, Minnesota Vikings.  1 First Team All Pro Selection, 7 Pro Bowls.  101 PFRAV.  Ranked #65 on Notinhalloffame.com.   

Kent Hull:  1986-1996.  Buffalo Bills.  2 First Team All Pro Selections, 3 Pro Bowls.  107 PFRAV. 

* Joe Jacoby:  1981-1993.  Washington Redskins.  3 Super Bowls, 2 First Team, All Pro Selections, 4 Pro Bowls.  103 PFRAV.  Ranked #56 on Notinhalloffame.com. 

Mike Kenn:  1978-1994.  Atlanta Falcons.  2 First Team All Pro Selections.  5 Pro Bowls.  138 PFRAV.      Ranked #100 on Notinhalloffame.com. 

+ Olin Kreutz:  1998-2011.  Chicago Bears, New Orleans Saints.  1 First Team All Pro Selections, 6 Pro Bowls, 96 PFRAV.  Ranked #69 on Notinhalloffame.com. 

Jim Lachey:  1985-1995.  San Diego Chargers, Los Angeles Raiders, Washington Redskins, 1 Super Bowl, 3 First Team All Pro Selections, 3 Pro Bowls.  92 PFRAV.

Kevin Mawae:  1994-2009.  Seattle Seahawks, New York Jets, Tennessee Titans.  3 First Team All Pro Selections, 8 Pro Bowls.  154 PFRAV.  Ranked #18 on Notinhalloffame.com. 

Tom Nalen:  1994-2007.  Denver Broncos.  2 Super Bowls, 2 First Team All Pro Selections, 5 Pro Bowls.  131 PFRAV.

Nate Newton:  1986-1999.  Dallas Cowboys, Carolina Panthers.  3 Super Bowls, 2 First Team All Pro Selections, 6 Pro Bowls.  105 PFRAV.

Steve Wisniewski:  1989-2001.  Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders.  2 First Team All Pro Selections, 8 Pro Bowls.  140 PFRAV.  Ranked #29 on Notinhalloffame.com. 



Defensive Lineman:

Leslie O’Neal:  1986-1999.  San Diego Chargers, St. Louis Rams, Kansas City Chiefs.  6 Pro Bowls.  3 Interceptions, 132.5 Quarterback Sacks, 115 PFRAV.

Simeon Rice:  1996-2007.  Arizona Cardinals, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Denver Broncos, Indianapolis Colts.  1 Super Bowl, 1 First Team All Pro Selection, 3 Pro Bowls.  5 Interceptions, 122 Quarterback Sacks, 106 PFRAV.

Fred Smerlas:  1979-1992.  Buffalo Bills, San Francisco 49ers, New England Patriots.  1 First Team All Pro Selection, 5 Pro Bowls.  2 Interceptions, 18.5 Quarterback Sacks, 101 PFRAV.

+ Jason Taylor:  1997-2011.  Miami Dolphins, Washington Redskins, New York Jets.  3 First Team All Pro Selections, 6 Pro Bowls.  8 Interceptions, 139.5 Quarterback Sacks, 160 PFRAV.  Ranked #10 on Notinhalloffame.com.

Bryant Young:  1994-2007.  San Francisco 49ers, Washington Redskins, Cleveland Browns.  1 Super Bowl, 1 First Team All Pro Selection, 4 Pro Bowls.   3 Interceptions, 89.5 Quarterback Sacks, 118 PFRAV.



Linebackers:

Carl Banks: 1984-1995    New York Giants.  2 Super Bowls, 1 Pro Bowl.    39.5 Quarterback Sacks, 83 PFRAV.

Cornelius Bennett:  1987-2000.  Buffalo Bills, Atlanta Falcons, Indianapolis Colts.  7 Interceptions, 71.5 Quarterback Sacks, 121 PFRAV.

Tedy Bruschi: 1996 -2008.   New England Patriots.  3 Super Bowls, 1 Pro Bowl.  12 Interceptions, 30.5 Quarterback Sacks, 89 PFRAV.

Seth Joyner:  1986-1998.  Philadelphia Eagles, Arizona Cardinals, Green Bay Packers, Denver Broncos.  1 Super Bowl, 3 Pro Bowls.  24 Interceptions, 52 Quarterback Sacks, 108 PFRAV.

Levon Kirkland:  1992-2002.  Pittsburgh Steelers, Seattle Seahawks, Philadelphia Eagles.  1 First Team All Pro Selection, 2 Pro Bowls.  19.5 Quarterback Sacks, 104 PFRAV.

Clay Matthews:  1978-1996.  Cleveland Browns, Atlanta Falcons.  4 Pro Bowls. 16 Interceptions, 69.5 Quarterback Sacks, 137 PFRAV.

Willie McGinest:  1994-2008.   New England Patriots, Cleveland Browns.  3 Super Bowls, 2 Pro Bowls.  5 Interceptions, 86 Quarterback Sacks 106 PFRAV.

Karl Mecklenburg:  1983-1994.   Denver Broncos.  3 First Team All Pro Selections, 6 Pro Bowls.  5 Interceptions, 79 Quarterback Sacks, 113 PFRAV.  Ranked #64 on Notinhalloffame.com.  

Sam Mills: 1986-1997.  New Orleans Saints, Carolina Panthers.  1 First Team All Pro Selection, 5 Pro Bowls.  11 Interceptions, 20.5 Quarterback Sacks, 126 PFRAV.  Ranked #84 on Notinhalloffame.com. 

+ Joey Porter: 1999-2011.  Pittsburgh Steelers, Miami Dolphins, Arizona Cardinals.  1 Super Bowl, 4 Pro Bowls. 12 Interceptions, 98 Quarterback Sacks, 111 PFRAV.  Ranked #96 on Notinhalloffame.com.

Zach Thomas: 1996-2008.  5 First Team All Pro Selections, 6 Pro Bowls.  17 Interceptions, 20.5 Quarterback Sacks, 152 PFRAV.



Defensive Backs:

Eric Allen:  1988-2001.  Philadelphia Eagles, New Orleans Saints, Oakland Raiders.  1 First Team All Pro Selection, 6 Pro Bowls 54 Interceptions, 3 Quarterback Sacks, 132 PFRAV.  Ranked #45 on Notinhalloffame.com.

Steve Atwater:  1989-1999.  Denver Broncos, New York Jets.  2 Super Bowls, 2 First Team All Pro Selections, 8 Pro Bowls.  24 Interceptions, 5 Quarterback Sacks, 99 PFRAV.   Ranked #17 on Notinhalloffame.com.

Joey Browner:  1983-1992.  Minnesota Vikings, Tampa Bay Buccaneers.  3 First Team All Pro Selections, 6 Pro Bowls.  37 Interceptions, 9.5 Quarterback Sacks, 85 PFRAV.

LeRoy Butler:  1990-2001.  Green Bay Packers.  1 Super Bowl, 4 First Team All Pro Selections, 4 Pro Bowls.   38 Interceptions, 20.5 Quarterback Sacks, 111 PFRAV.   Ranked #83 on Notinhalloffame.com. 

+ Brian Dawkins:  1996-2011.  Philadelphia Eagles, Denver Broncos.  4 First Team All Pro Selections, 9 Pro Bowls.  37 Interceptions, 26 Quarterback Sacks, 140 PFRAV.  Ranked #7 on Notinhalloffame.com. 

Rodney Harrison:  1994-2008.  San Diego Chargers, New England Patriots.  2 Super Bowls, 2 First Team All Pro Selections, 2 Pro Bowls.  34 Interceptions, 30.5 Quarterback Sacks, 92 PFRAV.

Ty Law:  1995-2009.  New England Patriots, New York Jets, Kansas City Chiefs, Denver Broncos.  3 Super Bowls, 5 Pro Bowls.  53 Interceptions, 5 Quarterback Sacks, 113 PFRAV.   Ranked #48 on Notinhalloffame.com. 

Albert Lewis:  1983-1998.  Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders.  2 First Team All Pro Selections, 4 Pro Bowls.  42 Interceptions, 12.5 Quarterback Sacks, 108 PFRAV.

* John Lynch:  1993-2007.  Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Denver Broncos.  1 Super Bowl, 9 Pro Bowls.  26 Interceptions, 13 Quarterback Sacks, 118 PFRAV.  Ranked #42 on Notinhalloffame.com. 

Frank Minnifield:  1984-1992.  Cleveland Browns.  1 First Team All Pro Selection, 4 Pro Bowls.  20 Interceptions, 71 PFRAV.

+ Bob Sanders:  2004-2011.  Indianapolis Colts, Dan Diego Chargers.  1 Super Bowl, 2 First Team All Pro Selections, 2 Pro Bowls.  6 Interceptions, 34 PFRAV.

Darren Sharper:  1997-2010.   Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints   63 Interceptions, 7.5 Quarterback Sacks, 118 PFRAV.  1 Super Bowl, 2 First Team All Pro Selections, 5 Pro Bowls.  Ranked #79 on Notinhalloffame.com.

Dennis Smith:  1981-1994.  Denver Broncos.  6 Pro Bowls.  30 Interceptions, 15 Quarterback Sacks, 98 PFRAV.

Troy Vincent:  1992-2006.  Miami Dolphins, Philadelphia Eagles, Buffalo Bills, Washington Redskins.  1 First Team All Pro Selection, 5 Pro Bowls.  47 Interceptions, 5.5 Quarterback Sacks, 118 PFRAV.

Everson Walls:  1981-1993.  Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, Cleveland Browns.  1 Super Bowl, 1 First Team All Pro Selection, 4 Pro Bowls.  57 Interceptions, 3 Quarterback Sacks, 105 PFRAV.

Darren Woodson:  1992-2003.  Dallas Cowboys.  3 Super Bowls, 3 First Team All Pro Selections, 5 Pro Bowls.  23 Interceptions, 11 Quarterback Sacks, 96 PFRAV.



Kickers/Punters:

Morten Andersen:  1982-2007.  New Orleans Saints, Atlanta Falcons, New York Giants, Kansas City Chiefs, Minnesota Vikings.  2 First Team All Pro Selections, 7 Pro Bowls.  565 Field Goals Made, 849 Extra Points Made, 97 PFRAV.  Ranked #62 on Notinhalloffame.com.

Gary Anderson:  1982-2004.  Pittsburgh Steelers, San Francisco 49ers, Minnesota Vikings, Tennessee Titans.  1 First Team All Pro Selection, 4 Pro Bowls.  538 Field Goals Made, 820 Extra Points Made, 91 PFRAV.

Sean Landeta:  1985-2005.  New York Giants, Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Green Bay Packers, Philadelphia Eagles.  2 Super Bowls, 3 First Team All Pro Selections, 2 Pro Bowls.  1,401 Punts, 50 PFRAV.

Nick Lowery:  1978-1994.  New England Patriots, Kansas City Chiefs, New York Jets.  2 First Team All Pro Selections, 3 Pro Bowls.  383 Field Goals Made, 562 Extra Points Made, 81 PFRAV.



Special Teams:

Brian Mitchell:  1990-2003.  Washington Redskins, Philadelphia Eagles, New York Giants.  1 Super Bowl, 1 Pro Bowl.  4,999 Punt Return Yards, 9 Punt Return Touchdowns, 14,014 Kick Return Yards, 4 Kick Return Touchdowns, 1,967 Rushing Yards, 12 Rushing Touchdowns, 2,336 Receiving Yards, 4 Receiving Touchdowns, 49 PFRAV.

Steve Tasker:  1985-1997.  Houston Oilers, Buffalo Bills.  779 Receiving Yards, 9 Receiving Touchdowns, 7 PFRAV.  Ranked #86 on Notinhalloffame.com.



Coaches:

Don Coryell:  1973-1986.  St. Louis Cardinals, San Diego Chargers.  111-83-1 Record, 3-6 Playoff Record.

Bill Cowher:  1992-2006. Pittsburgh Steelers.  161-99-1 Record, 12-9 Playoff Record, 1 Super Bowl.

Tom Flores:  1979-1987, 1992-1994.  Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders, Seattle Seahawks.  97-87 Record, 8-3 Playoff Record, 2 Super Bowls.

Mike Holmgren:  1992-2008.  Green Bay Packers, Seattle Seahawks.  161-111 Record, 13-11 Playoff Record, 1 Super Bowl.

Jimmy Johnson:  1989-1999.  Dallas Cowboys, Miami Dolphins.  80-64 Record, 9-4 Playoff Record, 2 Super Bowls.

Chuck Knox:  1973-1994.  Los Angels Rams, Buffalo Bills, Seattle Seahawks.  186-147-1 Record, 7-11 Playoff Record.

Buddy Parker:  1949-1964.  Chicago Cardinals, Detroit Lions, Pittsburgh Steelers.  104-75-9 Record, 3-1 Playoff Record.

Richie Petitbon:  1981-1992.  Washington Redskins (Defensive Coordinator)

Dan Reeves:  1981-2003.  Denver Broncos, New York Giants, Atlanta Falcons.  190-165-2 Record.  11-9 Playoff Record.

Clark Shaughnessy:  1948-1949.  Los Angeles Rams.  1951-1962.  Chicago Bears (Defensive Coordinator)

Dick Vermeil:  1976-1982, 1997-1999, 2001-2005.  Philadelphia Eagles, St. Louis Cardinals, Kansas City Chiefs.  120-109 Record, 6-5 Playoff Record, 1 Super Bowl.

Please note that we do not rank Coaches.



With the large amount of players it is hard to perceive that there are any snubs, which there isn’t. 

In November this group of 97 Modern Era Nominees will be reduced to 18.  In January of 2017, it will be shrunk to 15.  They will join the Senior Finalist and Contributor Finalists and on February 4, the day before the Super Bowl, the respective committees will decide the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2017.

You know we will be paying attention!

A few weeks ago, the Pro Football Hall of Fame inducted their latest class, which means one thing for us at Notinhalloffame.com…it is time to revamp our list our top 100 on the football list for next year’s class!

Recapping what happened last year, Brett Favre (#1), Marvin Harrison (#3), Ken Stabler (#6), Orlando Pace (#15), Dick Stanfel (#30) and Kevin Greene (#37) were selected along with Eddie DeBartolo Jr. and Tony Dungy were all inducted.  With three of our top ten chosen, a major overhaul at the top has occurred as three new eligible entrants made the top ten.

Jerry Kramer, the only man who was named to the 75th NFL Anniversary Team who was not named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame returns to the top spot.  Kramer played in the first two Super Bowls with the Green Bay Packers and remains a Lambeau legend.

LaDainian Tomlinson, the former Running Back who will be eligible for the first time, holds #2.  Tomlinson spent most of his career with the San Diego Chargers and he is a former three time First Team All Pro and was the MVP in 2006.  Tomlinson is also a two time rushing champion.

Former Super Bowl MVP, Chuck Howley, has his highest rank at #3.  Howley is a six time Pro Bowl Selection.

At #4 is Alan Faneca, who is entering his second year of eligibility.  The former Offensive Lineman was a Finalist last year. 

L.C. Greenwood is ranked at #5.  The former Defensive End helped the Pittsburgh Steelers to four Super Bowls and he has been a Hall of Fame Finalist six times.

The always controversial, Terrell Owens, returns at #6.  The Wide Receiver has been vocal about the Hall of Fame voting process being flawed and has been the subject of much debate.

The now eligible Brian Dawkins comes in at #7.  Dawkins adds to the already heavy logjam at Safety.

Torry Holt, who was not a Finalist last year, is ranked at #8.

AFL star, Johnny Robinson is at #9.  Robinson is a former Super Bowl winner with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Rounding out the top ten is another new entry, Defensive Tackle, Jason Taylor, a six time Pro Bowler.

The other new entries to our Notinhalloffame.com Football list are:

Former Super Bowl MVP, Hines Ward enters our list for the first time at the #21 spot.

The “infamous” Ochocinco, Chad Johnson debuts at the #26 spot.

Former Quarterback, Donovan McNabb, enters our list at #30.

Wide Receiver, Derrick Mason makes his first appearance on our list at #59

Former Chicago Bear, Offensive Lineman, Olin Kreutz debuts at #69.

At #96, Joey Porter, the former Pittsburgh Steeler Linebacker who helped the Steelers win Super Bowl XL.

Gang, you know what we want you to do!  Take a look at the new entries and cast your votes and give us your opinions.

As always, we here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to thank all of you for your support!

Our long and arduous work in progress of ranking the top fifty players for every North American sports team is underway, but after that is completed we will then take a look how each franchise honors their own in terms of respective franchise halls of fame, ring of honors, retired numbers and statues.

As such it is noteworthy to us that over the weekend the San Diego Chargers officially retired the number of former Running Back, LaDainian Tomlinson and entered him in their franchises’ Hall of Fame.

Tomlinson played for San Diego from 2001 to 2009 and made five Pro Bowls and three First Team All Pros.  Three times he would lead the NFL in Rushing Touchdowns and in 2006 was named the League MVP. 

The former Running Back becomes the fourth player to have his number retired, joining Dan Fouts, Lance Alworth and Junior Seau. 

Tomlinson will be eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2017 and is considered by many to enter Canton.

We would like to congratulate LaDainian Tomlinson on this latest accolade and there is reason to think there are more coming.