Each NFL Team's Future Hall of Famer

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267. That is how many players have been selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame out of the hundreds of thousands to ever play in the NFL.  

Many current players may someday be worthy of such an honor, but which ones are they?  

Each NFL team has at least one player with the potential to be graced into Canton, but most of them will end up missing the cut. 

Players that are selected do not go into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a member of a certain team, but, a player has to have played a majority of their career with one team to be eligible for this list; for example. Tony Gonzalez plays for the Falcons and is a lock for the Hall of Fame, but he played the majority of his career with the Chiefs player. The end result is that a player other than Gonzalez will be selected for both teams.

There are a number of worthy players, but lets take a look at each NFL team's top candidate for the Hall of Fame.   

Players Who Will Be in the Hall of Fame That Do Not Qualify for the List

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Player

Tony Gonzalez

LaDainian Tomlinson

Terrell Owens

Julius Peppers

Richard Seymour

Olin Krutz

Brian Dawkins

Arizona Cardinals: Larry Fitzgerald

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Larry Fitzgerald is the obvious choice for the Cardinals, and he should be a sure-fire Hall of Famer when his career is all said and done. 

The receiver has amassed five 1,000-yard seasons during his career while averaging 83 catches per season. His quarterbacks (since Kurt Warner left) have not allowed him to maximize his full potential, but Larry is still proving he is one of the best.

Awards: 

Six-time Pro Bowl selection (2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011) Four-time All-Pro selection (2007, 2008, 2009, 2011) NFC Receiving Yards Champion (2008) NFC Champion (2008) Madden 10 cover athlete Pro Bowl MVP (2009)

Atlanta Falcons: Matt Ryan

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I went back and forth with defensive star John Abraham and Matty Ice, but Matt Ryan ultimately took the decision. 

Ryan had a 4,000-yard passing season in 2011, and he has a number of talented young targets that should allow him to put up some great numbers for years to come. 

Awards: 

AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (2008) PFWA Offensive Rookie of the Year (2008) Pro Bowl selection (2010) NFC Offensive Player of the Month (November 2010)

Baltimore Ravens: Ray Lewis

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Ray Lewis is arguably the best linebacker to ever play the game of football; there is no question that being enshrined in Canton is in his future. 

Lewis won his first and only world championship back in 2001 when he was the leader of one of the greatest defenses of all time. Lewis remains a dominant figure even at age 35, and it looks like he has a number of good years left if he desires to keep playing. 

Awards: 

13-time Pro Bowl selection; (1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011) Seven-time AP First Team All-Pro selection (1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2008, 2009) Three-time AP Second Team All-Pro selection (1997, 1998, 2010) Super Bowl champion (XXXV) Super Bowl XXXV MVP Two-time AP NFL Defensive Player of Year (2000, 2003) Three-time AFC Defensive Player Of The Year (2000, 2001, 2003) Two-time NFL Alumni Linebacker Of The Year (1999, 2003) Two-time All-American (1994, 1995) Record 12 Pro Bowls for an Inside/Middle Linebacker Record 10 All-Pro selections for Inside/Middle Linebacker Record 10 All-Pro selections for a Linebacker (tied with Lawrence Taylor) Most Games Started at Inside/Middle Linebacker (218) Most Interception Return Yards for an Inside/Middle Linebacker (503) Most seasons played at Inside/Middle Linebacker (16)  NFL 2000s All-Decade Team 20 sack/20 interception Club- Quickest to reach (113 games) 30 sack/30 Interception Club- Quickest to reach (204 games) 40 sack/30 Interception Club- Only Member

Buffalo Bills: Marcell Dareus

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Marcell Dareus may only be a rookie, but don't let that deter you away from the fact that he has the highest potential to make the Hall of fame out of the Bills current roster. 

Dareus has played at both defensive end and defensive tackle this season, which shows the type of attitude and commitment that he has not only to helping his team, but to being a great player for the next decade.  

Awards: 

Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week (2011, week 8)

Carolina Panthers: Steve Smith

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Jon Beason would be a solid pick here as well, but the numbers don't lie when you look at Steve Smith's career. 

Smith never truly had a Pro Bowl quarterback, with the exception of a few above-average seasons from Jake Delhomme, and when you add his size into the mix, it makes Smith that much more special. 

Smith had arguably his best season at age 32, and it looks like he will be spending a few more seasons with rookie Cam Newton.

Awards: 

Five-timePro Bowl selection (2001, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2011) Three-time All-Pro selection (2001, 2005, 2008) NFL Alumni Wide Receiver of the Year (2005) Co-AP NFL Comeback Player of the Year (2005) with Tedy Bruschi PFWA Comeback Player of the Year (2005) Carolina Panthers all-time leader in receiving yards In 2001, Smith was the first rookie to make the Pro Bowl as a special teams player since Tyrone Hughes in 1993. In 2003, Smith’s 404 postseason yards were the most since Jerry Rice gained 409 yards in 1988. In 2005, Smith became the first player since Washington Redskins' receiver Art Monk in 1984 to lead the NFL in receptions for a team that ran more often than it passed. In 2005, Smith earned the NFL's receiving "triple crown", leading the league in receptions (103), yards (1,563) and touchdowns (12). Smith is one of only three players in history to run back two punts for touchdowns and catch a touchdown pass in the same game. Smith holds an NFL record for highest punt return average in a single game (51.0 yards). Smith led the NFL in receiving yards per game in the 2008 NFL season.

Chicago Bears: Brian Urlacher

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When you think of the Chicago Bears, you think of Brian Urlacher. 

Urlacher has been the staple of the Bears defense since he came into the league in 2000, and he is a sure-fire Hall of Famer. 

Urlacher is a member of the NFL 2000s All-Decade Team, which in itself shows how productive his career has been.  

Awards: 

Eight-time Pro Bowl selection (2000, 2001, 2002, 2003,2005, 2006, 2010, 2011) Five-time All-Pro selection (2001, 2002, 2005, 2006,2010) 2000 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year 2001 Football Digest Defensive POY 2005 AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year NFL Rookie Defensive Player of the Month (10/2000) Brian Piccolo Award (2007) NFL 2000s All-Decade Team Led the NFL in fumble return yards in 2001 Chicago Bears season tackles record (153, 2002) Chicago Bears career tackles leader (1,192) (as of 2010)

Cincinatti Bengals: A.J. Green

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A.J. Green has been just what the Cincinnati Bengals ordered when they drafted him fourth overall in the 2011 NFL Draft. 

Green went over the 1,000-yard mark for the season and is a serious contender for Rookie of the Year. 

Green looks to be in perfect sync with fellow rookie Andy Dalton, and the two look to be a deadly combination for years to come. 

Awards: 

• Pro bowl (2011)

Cleveland Browns: Joe Thomas

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Joe Thomas is the best player on the Cleveland Browns, and he is arguably the best left tackle in the NFL. 

Thomas has appeared in four consecutive Pro Bowls and has sadly, due to the Browns' poor performance, he not gotten the credit and media attention that he deserves. 

Thomas has showed no signs of slowing down, and he looks to become a first-ballot selection into Canton when his career is all said and done. 

Awards: 

Five-time Pro Bowl selection (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 ) Three-time First-team All-Pro (2009, 2010, 2011) One-time Second-team All-Pro (2008)

Dallas Cowboys: DeMarcus Ware

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DeMarcus Ware has been a force to be reckoned with since he entered the league in 2005. The linebacker has been to five straight Pro Bowls and was selected to the NFL 2000s All-decade second-team. 

Ware has been a sack machine over the course of his career and has totaled 99.5 throughout his career.  

Ware will go down as one of the best outside linebackers to play in the NFL. 

Awards: 

Six-time Pro Bowl selection (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011) Four-time First Team All-Pro selection (2007, 2008, 2009, 2011) Two-time Second Team All-Pro selection (2006, 2010) Two-time NFL Sack Champion (2008, 2010) NFC Defensive Player of the Year (2008) NFL Alumni Pass Rusher of the Year (2008) Two-time All Iron Award (2007, 2011) 2008 Galloping Gobbler Award Winner 2008 NFL Butkus Award winner NFL 2000s All-Decade Team

Denver Broncos: Champ Bailey

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Champ Bailey has been the best corner in the NFL for the past decade, and it is clear that the Denver Broncos won the trade they made to acquire him in 2004.

The corner has been selected to the Pro Bowl in every season except for his rookie year, and he holds the record for most Pro Bowl's by a corner with ten.

Bailey did not allow one touchdown in 80 passes thrown his way in 2009, a year in which he played in over 98 percent of the snaps. Bailey is also one of the best corners against the run, and he has remained as one of the best-tackling cornerbacks in the game. 

Awards: 

11-time Pro Bowl selection (2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011) Six-time All-Pro selection (2000, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007) Two-time NFL Alumni Defensive Back Player of the Year (2005, 2006) Co-NFL Interception Champion (2006) with Asante Samuel Holds NFL Record for most Pro Bowls for cornerbacks (10) NFL 2000s All-Decade Team Denver Broncos 50th Anniversary Team

Detroit Lions: Ndamukong Suh

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Ndamukong Suh may be a dirty player, but you cannot argue that he is as dominate as they come from the defensive tackle position.

Suh is a nightmare for interior lineman; he is fast, nimble and extremely explosive, and it showed when he was selected first team All-Pro as a rookie. 

Suh was also only the third rookie defensive lineman to ever make the Pro Bowl, joining a Hall of Fame list while doing so with Merlin Olsen and "Mean" Joe Greene. 

Ndamukong may not be a first-ballot Hall of Famer because of his reputation, but he will be enshrined in Canton one day nonetheless.

Awards:

AP Defensive Rookie of the Year (2010) NFL Alumni Defensive Lineman of the Year(2010) Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Year (2010) Sporting News Rookie of the Year (2010) Pro Football Weekly Rookie of the Year (2010) Pro Football Writers of America Rookie of the Year (2010) One-time Pro Bowl selection (2010) One-time First Team All-Pro selection (2010)

Green Bay Packers: Charles Woodson

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Many of you maybe shaking your head and saying Aaron Rogers, but the fact of the matter is that Charles Woodson is a lock while Rogers still has a number of years remaining on his plate. 

Woodson seems to have gotten better with age, due in part to his three consecutive Pro Bowl and All Pro selctions.

No. 21 was also the NFL's Defensive Player of the year in 2009 and he was a huge part in Green Bay's Super Bowl winning season a year ago. Woodson is also part of the NFL's 50 interception club.  

Awards: 

AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year (1998) PFWA Defensive Rookie of the Year (1998) Eight-time Pro Bowl selection (1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011) Seven-time All-Pro selection (1999, 2000, 2001, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011) Super Bowl champion (XLV) NFC Defensive Player of the Year (2009) AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year (2009)

Houston Texans: Andre Johnson

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Andre Johnson may have been limited this season due to several injuires, but there is no doubt that, when healthy, he is one of the best in the business. 

Johnson has hauled in over 100 catches three different times in his career and has made a total of five Pro Bowl appearances. No. 80 should be the first Houston Texans player to be inducted in the Pro Football Hall of Fame when his career is all said and done. 

Awards: 

Five-time Pro Bowl selection (2004, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010) Four-time All-Pro selection (2006, 2008, 2009, 2010) Three-time NFL Alumni Wide Receiver Of The Year (2006, 2008, 2009) Two-time NFL Receiving Yards Leader (2008, 2009)

Indianapolis Colts: Peyton Manning

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A neck injury limited Peyton Manning to the sidelines during the 2011-2012 season, and the play of his team showed just how great and valubale of a player that he really is. 

Manning has a Super Bowl ring and has made of number of playoff runs all while putting up some insane numbers throughout his historic career. 

There is no question that No. 18 will be a first ballot Hall of Famer. 

Awards: 

11-time Pro Bowl selection (1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010) Five-time First-team All-Pro selection (2003, 2004, 2005, 2008, 2009) Three-time Second-team All-Pro selection (1999, 2000, 2006) Four-time AP NFL MVP (2003, 2004, 2008, 2009) Six-time AFC Player of the Year (1999, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2008, 2009) Indianapolis Colts All-time leader (Career Wins, Passing Touchdowns , Pass Attempts, Pass Completions and Passing Yards) Pro Bowl MVP (2005) Super Bowl Champion (XLI) Super Bowl MVP (XLI) Two-time AFC Champion (2006, 2009) Fastest ever to reach 50,000 yards passing Fastest to 4,000 completions NFL 2000s All-Decade Team

Jacksonville Jaguars: Maurice Jones-Drew

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Maurice Jones-Drew is, in my opinion, the most under-appreciated player in the NFL. Jones-Drew had his best season in 2011 as he scampered for over 1,600 yards and the league's rushing title, all while working with the league's worst passing offense. 

Jones-Drew has rushed for over 1,000 yards in three consecutive seasons, and he should be admitted to Canton if he can keep up that pace for another five seasons. 

Awards: 

Three-time Pro Bowl (2009, 2010, 2011) Three-time All-Pro (2009, 2010, 2011) NFL Alumni Running Back Player of the Year (2010) NFL Rushing Title (2011) average Jaguars single-game record for all-purpose yards (Week 14, 2006) Jaguars single-season record for all-purpose yards (2,250 yards, 2006)

Kansas City Chiefs: Eric Berry

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Eric Berry had a breakout rookie season in 2010, but a knee injury during Week 1 of the 2011 NFL season allowed people to forget how great this guy really is.

Berry compiled two tackles to go along with a forced fumble and four interceptions in 2010, which makes the future extremely promising if he can return to full strength in 2012.

Berry has enough talent to eventually take over for Ed Reed and Troy Polamalu as the best safety in the NFL.  

Awards: 

Pro Bowl (2010)

Miami Dolphins: Jake Long

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Jake Long is the second-best left tackle in football, and he should be the staple on the Miami Dolphins offensive line until he finally decides to hang them up. 

Long has made the Pro Bowl in each of his first four seasons, and he was named a first team All-Pro in 2010.

Tackles like Long are rare to find, which is why the Dolphins need to find a franchise quarterback that can take advantage of his abilities.  

Awards: 

PFW All-Rookie Team (2008) Four-time Pro Bowl (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011) First-team All-Pro (2010) Second-team All-Pro (2009)

Minnesota Vikings: Adrian Peterson

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Adrian Peterson is, in my opinion, the best running back in football—he should be a automatic inductee to the Hall of Fame if he can stay healthy for another handful of seasons. 

Peterson has rushed for more than 6,700 yards in just five NFL seasons and has been selected first team All-Pro twice.

Awards:  

AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (2007) PFWA Offensive Rookie of the Year (2007) Diet Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Year (2007) Four-time Pro Bowl (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010) Four-time All-Pro (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010) NFC rushing leader (2007) NFL Rushing Title (2008) Pro Bowl MVP (2008) FedEx Ground Player of the Year Award (2008) Bert Bell Award (2008)

New England Patriots: Tom Brady

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Tom Brady may go down as the best quarterback in NFL history if he can win his fourth Super Bowl this season. The 34-year-old Brady still looks to have a number of season left in the tank after throwing for over 5,200 yards in 2011. 

Brady has thrown for exactly 300 touchdowns in his career while having a 124-35 career record as a starter.

Tom Brady will be a first-ballot Hall of Famer when his time in the NFL is all said and done.  

Awards: 

Seven-time Pro Bowl selection (2001, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011) Two-time First-team All-Pro selection (2007, 2010) Second-team All-Pro selection (2005) Three-time Super Bowl champion (XXXVI, XXXVIII,XXXIX) Two-time Super Bowl MVP (XXXVI, XXXVIII) Five-time AFC Champion (2001, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2011) Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year (2005) Sporting News Sportsman of the Year (2004, 2007) AP Male Athlete of the Year (2007) Two-time AP NFL MVP (2007, 2010) Two-time AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year (2007, 2010) Two-time AFC Offensive Player of the Year (2007, 2010) NFL Comeback Player of the Year (2009) New England Patriots All-time leader (Passing touchdowns) NFL 2000s All-Decade Team List of his accomplishments NFL record 358 consecutive passing attempts without an interception

New Orleans Saints: Drew Brees

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Drew Brees resurrected his career when he moved from San Diego to New Orleans, and to be honest he wasn't even that bad in San Diego. 

Brees shattered Dan Marino's record of 5,084 with a stellar 5,464-yard season in 2011—not to mention, he completed 71.2 percent of his passes as well.

Brees should be close to 60,000 yard club when he calls it quits, which makes him a sure bet for the Hall of Fame.   

Awards:

Six-time Pro Bowl selection (2004, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011) Four-time All-Pro selection (2006, 2008, 2009, 2011) Super Bowl Champion (XLIV) Super Bowl MVP (XLIV) AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year (2008) Two-time NFC MVP (2008, 2009) Three-time NFC Offensive Player of the Year (2006, 2008, 2009) Three-time FedEx Air Player of the Year Award (2006, 2008, 2009) AP NFL Comeback Player of the Year Award(2004) All-time single season passing yard leader (5,476) Co-Walter Payton Man of the Year Award(2006)

New York Giants: Eli Manning

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Eli might not have been on this list before the season started, but he deserves to be after clutch performance after clutch performance during the 2011 season. 

Manning threw for a career high 4,933 yards in 2011, which was the third consecutive season that he eclipsed the 4,000-yard mark.  

A second Super Bowl ring would make his case even stronger, and the fact that he has the league's best young duo at wide receiver should allow him to continue putting up big numbers.

Awards:

Two-time Pro Bowl selection (2008, 2011) Super Bowl XLII Champion Super Bowl MVP (XLII) NFL Record most 4th quarter touchdown passes in a season (15) NFL Record most road playoff wins by a quarterback (5)

New York Jets: Darrelle Revis

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Without a doubt, Darrelle Revis is the best corner in the NFL. The defensive back has been to four straight Pro Bowls and three straight first team All-Pro teams which shows how just elite he is.  

Revis has 18 interceptions during his five year career which may not seem like a lot, but it is considering how few passes come his way each season. 

Revis will go down as one of the all-time great corners to ever play the game. 

Awards: 

Four-time Pro Bowl selection (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011) Three-time All-Pro selection (2009, 2010, 2011) AFC Defensive Player of the Year (2009)

Oakland Raiders: Darren McFadden

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Darren McFadden's inability to stay healthy has cost him valuable stats that could someday improve his Hall of Fame chances, but there is no question that this guy is one of the leagues best talents when healthy. 

McFadden was on pace to break the 1,100-yard mark that he rushed for in 2010 until a foot injury sidelined him to just seven total games in 2011.

McFadden is still only 24 years young, which means he has a number of years to shine in the NFL. 

Awards:

None

Philadelphia Eagles: LeSean McCoy

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LeSean McCoy had a great season despite the woes that the Philadelphia Eagles experienced during 2011. 

McCoy rushed for over 1,200 yards while rushing for 17 touchdowns, an extremely productive season. McCoy has just over 3,000 yards rushing on his career through his first three seasons, and at only 23 years old, the future looks incredibly bright.  

Awards:

Pro Bowl (2011) All-Pro (2011) Philadelphia Eagles record for rushing yards by a rookie (606 yards in 2009) Philadelphia Eagles single-season record for rushing touchdowns (17 touchdowns in 2011) Philadelphia Eagles single-season record for touchdowns (20 touchdowns in 2011)

Pittsburgh Steelers: Troy Polamalu

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The Pittsburgh Steelers have a number of players that will be worthy of the Hall of Fame one day, but not one is more deserving than No. 43: Troy Polamalu. 

Polamalu is a two-time Super Bowl champion that has been one of the most feared defenders of his era. He is the best safety in the NFL today and is just as good against the run as he is against the pass.

Polamalu will be a first ballot Hall of Famer when he decides to call it quits. 

Awards: 

Seven-time Pro Bowl (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011) Five-time All-Pro (2004, 2005, 2008, 2010, 2011) Two-time Super Bowl champion (XL, XLIII) Three-time AFC champion (2005, 2008, 2010) Five-time AFC Defensive Player of the Week Joe Greene Great Performance Award (2003) NFL 2000s All-Decade Team Steelers Most Valuable Player Award (2010) AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year (2010) NFL Alumni Player of the Year (2010)

San Diego Chargers: Antonio Gates

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A players is usually a lock for the Hall of Fame when he is considered the best at his position for a half decade or more, and that is exactly the case for Antonio Gates as a tight end. 

Gates has had two seasons where he has surpassed the 1,000 yard mark while having three seasons with 10 or more touchdown receptions. 

Injuries limited him in 2011, but there is no question that Gates will be enshrined in Canton. 

Awards: 

Eight-time Pro Bowl selection (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011) Five-time All-Pro selection (2004, 2005, 2006, 2009, 2010) NFL Alumni Tight End of the Year (2005) San Diego Chargers 50th Anniversary Team NFL 2000s All-Decade Team

San Francisco 49ers: Patrick Willis

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Patrick Willis finally started to receive the national credit that he deserved after his 49ers team made it all the way to the NFC Championship, and now their should be no questioning that he is the best linebacker in the game. 

ESPN's Dana Jacobson asked Ray Lewis which young linebacker reminded him of himself.

I like a lot of them, but the one I talk to the most who I think kind of emulates me a lot is Patrick Willis. I just love the way he plays the game. He plays the game with a fire. He reminds me of myself -- a lot, a lot, a lot. Not just on the field, but off the field. It would definitely have to be Pat. 

Awards: 

Five-time Pro Bowl selection (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010,2011) Four-time AP first-team All-Pro (2007, 2009, 2010,2011) AP second-team All-Pro (2008) AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year (2007) Three-time NFL Alumni Linebacker of the Year (2007, 2009, 2010)

Seattle Seahawks: Earl Thomas

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Earl Thomas is an exceptional young talent that was selected to his first Pro Bowl in 2011. The play-making Thomas intercepted two passes in 2011, to go along with 98 tackles which is a high number for a safety. 

Thomas is already the NFC's elite free safety and he looks to be for years to come. 

Awards:

Pro Bowl (2011) Second-team All-Pro (2011)

St. Louis Rams: Steven Jackson

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Steven Jackson is the St. Louis Rams' all-time leading rusher, and he is one of the league's most underrated players. 

Jackson was the only threat on the Rams offense in 2011, and he still managed to rush for over 1,000 yards. No. 39 has seven consecutive 1,000-yard seasons, and at age 28, he still has a few more years left in the tank to improve those already impressive numbers.  

Awards: 

St. Louis Rams Rookie of the Year (2004) Three-time Pro Bowl selection (2006, 2009, 2010) Two-time All-Pro selection (2006, 2009) Three-time Rams MVP Award (2006, 2009, 2010) NFC Rushing Title (2009) St. Louis Rams All-Time Leading Rusher

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Ronde Barber

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Ronde Barber is an NFL iron man and a defensive player that coordinators and coaches dream of.

Barber has started 199 consecutive games and has been a force in almost every one of them. He has 43 career interceptions to along with the record for sacks by a cornerback with 27.

Barber was also selected to the NFL's 2000s All-Decade team, showing that he was a dominate player for a number of years.  

Awards: 

Five-time Pro Bowl selection (2001, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008) Three-time First-Team All-Pro selection (2001, 2004, 2005) Two-time Second-Team All-Pro selection (2002, 2006) Super Bowl champion (XXXVII) NFL 2000s All-Decade Team 20/20 Club Most consecutive starts by an NFL cornerback Most quarterback sacks by an NFL cornerback Buccaneers Interceptions (All-Time) Led the NFL in interceptions in 2001 Led the NFL in interception touchdowns in 2006

Tennessee Titans: Chris Johnson

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Chris Johnson is one of the NFL's most electrifying players and he is the main object that opposing teams try to stop when playing the Titans.

Johnson got off to a slow start in 2011, and even the 1,200 rushing yards that he finished with were considered a disappointment which shows how respected he is around the league.

A few more 2,000-yard seasons are not out of the question for this guy, and he could one day be in the conversation for the all-time rushing title.  

Awards:

Three-time Pro Bowl selection (2008, 2009, 2010) First-team All-Pro selection (2009) AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year (2009) NFL Alumni Running Back of the Year (2009) FedEx Ground Player of the Year Award (2009) NFL Rushing Title (2009) 2,006 rushing yard season (2009) NFL record 2,509 scrimmage yards in a season (2009) Single Season 2,000 Rushing Yards Club

Washington Redskins: Brian Orakpo

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Brian Orakpo is one of the best young NFL linebackers in the game, and his 28.5 sacks over three seasons tell the story why. 

He made the Pro Bowl in his first two NFL seasons, and he was selected as an alternate on the 2011 roster. Orakpo will have a Hall of Fame career if the Redskins can add a few more threats to take some of the pressure off their young star.  

Awards:

NFL All-Rookie team (2009) 2× Pro Bowl (2009, 2010)