The New England Patriots' Top 10 Defensive Players of All Time

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SAN FRANCISCO - OCTOBER 5: Rodney Harrison #37 of the New England Patriots grips the ball as he is grabbed by Arnaz Battle #83 of the San Francisco 49ers during an NFL game on October 5, 2008 at Monster Park in San Francisco, California.

10. Asante Samuel, DB

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: (L-R) Asante Samuel #22, James Sanders #36 and Teddy Bruschi #54 of the New England Patriots react after Samuel intercepted a pass in the second quarter against the San Diego Chargers during the AFC Championship Game on January

9. Ron Hall, DB

8. Richard Seymour, DT/DE

SEATTLE - DECEMBER 07: Richard Seymour #93 of the New England Patriots warms-up on the field before the game against the Seattle Seahawks on December 7, 2008 at Qwest Field in Seattle, Washington. The Patriots defeated the Seahawks 24-21. (Photo by Otto

7. Tedy Bruschi, LB/DE

New England Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi against the New York Jets during an NFL wild card playoff game Jan. 7, 2007 in Foxborough. The Pats won 37 - 16. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

6. Ty Law, DB

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 18: Cornerback Ty Law #24 of the New England Patriots celebrates against the Indianapolis Colts in the AFC Championship Game on January 18, 2004 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The Patriots defeated the Colts 24-14 to

5. Raymond Clayborn, DB

SAN FRANCISCO - OCTOBER 22: Defensive back Raymond Clayborn #26 of the New England Patriots removes his helmet during a NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park on October 22, 1989 in San Francisco, California. The Niners defeated th

4. Willie McGinest, DE/LB

8 Oct 2000: Willie McGinest # 55 of the New England Patriots looks on from the sidelines during a game against the Indianapolis Colts at the Foxboro Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The Patriots defeated the Colts 24-16.Mandatory Credit: Rick Stewart /

3. Nick Buoniconti, LB

2. Mike Haynes, DB

1. Andre Tippett, LB