Harry Carson
Carson toed the line for the New York Giants from 1976 to 1988. He is a 6-time All-Pro, he’s been to the Pro Bowl 9 times, and he has one Super Bowl under his belt. Carson served as a force to be reckoned with Lawrence Taylor, together, these individuals were one of the most recognizable and effective linebacker duos of all time. Carson, however, was held in the highest regard. Many analysts still consider him to be one of the best linebackers in NFL history.
Nick Buoniconti
Buoniconti almost didn’t make it to the NFL, but miraculously, he was picked up by the Boston Patriots in 1962. This 5’11, 220-pound, Notre Dame graduate felt the need to prove himself to the naysayers by immediately excelling with his unpredictable playstyle. Buoniconti brought the Dolphins to two back-to-back Super Bowls and is credited as the main reason they won. Buoniconti was offered a place in the Hall of Fame in August of 2001, as a reminder to never count out the underdog.