Top 15 Players with the Most Swagger in the NFL

You may or may not be fans of the following guys, but I am pretty sure they are all very big fans of themselves.

That's because this list is all about those who have that certain something the French like to call, "Silly Americans think they are cool playing a game they were too stupid to come up with an original name for."

Well, maybe the American term is more appropriate after all. This is list is about the players in the NFL with the most swagger. 

You know the guys that just seem to radiate self-confidence. They are usually stylish, quotable, and their confidence is usually very well earned. You know, guys like these...

No. 15: Cam Newton

Put a bullet next to Cam Newton's name on this list.

He has yet to play in the NFL, but it is already apparent that the guy intends on taking his swagger with him to the professional level.

I mean, Newton is not just a football player, this guy is an entertainer and an icon—just ask him. Newton is not hurting for confidence, style, or quotability.

Now, he just has to produce enough on the field to keep his name relevant. If he does that, he will surely find himself near the top.

No. 14: Reggie Bush

As you can see in the picture Reggie Bush certainly knows how to handle valuable assets. 

Bush had a rough year. He had to give up the Heisman trophy, he suffered through injuries, and his Saints made an early exit from the playoffs.

His swagger, like any true swagger, has remained undaunted.

He style, personality, and electrifying potential help him remain in the public consciousness.

No. 13: Matt Hasselbeck

When you look like some random dude from the neighborhood bowling league, and you can command a NFL huddle, chances are you've got some swagger with extra swagger sauce.

Not only that, but Hasselbeck has the arm strength comparable to the quarterback that was replaced by the girl in that Ice Cube movie.

Despite this, Hasselbeck is the unquestioned leader of the Seahawks, and regardless of his appearance, he is a very charismatic individual with a sly and competitive sense of humor.

Recently, Anotonio Cromartie of the Jets had some harsh words for the player's union, which garnered this response from Matt via Twitter, "Somebody ask Cromartie if he knows what CBA stands for."

Matt erased the message, but it still prompted Cromartie to Tweet he was going to smash Matt's face in.

Matt was not fazed, "sorry for the joke man. No hard feelings. DB's & QB's have a hard time getting along I guess sometimes."

Matt is the king of subtle swagger.

No. 12: Tim Tebow

The man, the myth, the legend.  Tim Tebow lands on this list due to the residue of his storied college career.

While his swagger is still apparent, he will have to prove a little more on the field before he can reach his unprecedented college levels.

In fact, this very quality may end up being his NFL undoing. Tebow is overflowing with so much swagger that he tries to truck linebackers.

His swagger may be writing checks his body can't cash, but just that is worthy of this list isn't it?

No. 11: James Harrison

Breaking News: James Harrison was just fined $250,000 by the NFL for excessive swagger.

Harrison's swagger took a bit of a hit this season, as it seemed like he was getting fined for every tackle he made. It caused him to question his role in the NFL to such a degree that he questioned his future in the game.

That doubt quickly blew over, and Harrison was ready to joke about it—which he did prior to the Super Bowl.

Harrison proved to be one of the most entertaining interviews, as is often the case. "If you can," Harrison pleaded to the media, "can you lay a pillow down where I'm going to tackle them so they don't hit the ground too hard...Mr. Goodell?"

No. 10: Clay Matthews

What Clay Matthews lacks in swagger his hair makes up for.

Actually, Matthews is not lacking for swagger in any area, and for good reason, he is the best defensive player on the Super Bowl champs.

Matthews wasted no time flaunting his confidence and growing fame when the season ended.

He presented at the Grammys, went on Leno, chatted with Ellen, broke up fights on Jerry Springer, found out he was not the father on Maury, and beat up Judge Judy.

Okay, only the first three of those are true, but you get my point: Matthews was flaunting his swagger everywhere.

No. 9: Brian Urlacher

You have to be brimming with swagger to date Paris Hilton. It takes confidence to boldly go where many men have gone before.

Brian Urlacher's resume is not limited to his stay at the Hilton—if that was all it took, this list would never end.

Oh no, my friends, Urlacher has much more to offer. He is so chock full of swagger that he is an Old Spice spokesman for the product "Swagger".

He is also the unquestioned leader of the mighty Chicago Bears.

This is a man who speaks with so much confidence that when he says Jay Cutler is tough, you almost believe him.

No. 8: Michael Vick

The 2010 season was the year we found out how Michael got his groove back.

That process has led to Vick changing how he displays his swagger. He has gone from the brash and cocky quarterback of the Falcons, to the hardened inmate, and now, reformed reclamation project.

While he certainly appears more humble than ever, his confidence is still there. As well it should be.

Vick can do things on a football field that people have never seen before. If he continues to develop as a QB, his swagger is going to show itself more and more.

No. 7: Chris Johnson

Fast don't lie. It also leads to some heavy swagger. Chris Johnson is prepared to race anyone and anytime. He even challenged Usain Bolt to the 40-yard-dash.

Johnson's swagger comes out in many ways. He makes claims that he will set NFL rushing records, he hangs out with rappers, and he just bought this car.

If you haven't seen his ride, check it out. I dare you to look at that car and tell me it is not overflowing with swagger.

C.J. had this to say about his ride, "My donk on 30-inch sliders done talking whoever want it."

I am not even sure what he just said. Yet another reason I am convinced he has swagger.

No. 6: Aaron Rodgers

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It's good to be the king.

And as the Super Bowl winning QB and MVP, that is exactly what Aaron Rodgers is.

Rodgers' confidence is on full display at all times on the field. His belt celebration may be the single most swagger-filled celebration in the NFL.

Off the field, Rodgers' swagger is more relaxed—almost goofy. He goes for more of a surfer/snowboarder fashion than the CEO look. That is a look that definitely fits his personality.

No. 5: Clinton Portis

Clinton Portis may be approaching the end of the short lifespan of a NFL running back, but there is little doubt that his swagger will last as long as he does.

Portis loves the spotlight. This is a guy that went through a phase where he gave interviews in characters of his own creation. Characters like "Dolla Bill" and Coach "Janky Spanky" were full of as much swagger as Portis himself. 

He is always outspoken, which, at times, gets him in a little trouble, but he is always undeterred. There is no capping Portis' swagger.

No. 4: Tom Brady

Tom Brady is so full of swagger that a magazine thought it would be cool and not creepy to print a picture of him caressing a young goat.

They were wrong, but the point remains that Brady seems to be that cool.

Brady's swagger is usually very reserved—there is no reason for it to be otherwise.

His resume speaks for itself. He has set passing records, won Super Bowl MVP awards, has a ton of endorsements, married a super model, and his hair is compared to Justin Bieber's.

Brady is the man whose swagger talks for him.

No. 3: Ray Lewis

Ray Lewis's swagger intimidates others' swagger—he is just that intense.

We are talking about a man that is so dominant, charismatic, and confident that he has become a marketable commodity even though he was convicted of obstructing justice in a murder investigation.

For the sake of entertainment, I am glad he has. His Old Spice commercials are classic.

They also sum up everything we need to know about his placement on this list.

"Women want me, men want to be me, and animals want to learn how to talk so they can hang out with me."

Yup, that's swagger.

No. 2: Chad Johnson-Ochocinco

When you change your name to the mistranslated version of your jersey number, chances are pretty good that you're full of swagger.

Well, either that or insane, but the only way Ochocinco could be considered insane would be if rampant levels of swagger are the main cause.

Come on, he made a reality show out of women competing for a chance to date him. I wonder if he worried about himself cheating on himself by dating others.

Any way you slice it, Ochocinco comes out with swagger. He lets his quarterbacks, coaches, and the American public know every chance he gets.

No. 1: Terrell Owens

Terrell Owens took swagger to new levels, and now he is cashing in on it. 

I think the only moments of his life that are not on reality TV are the real ones. All of the "made for swagger" moments are on bright display, though.

Not that his swagger is fake—far from it. The guy obviously loves him some...him. It has led to some awkward emotional outbursts and plenty of entertaining ones.

You don't give an interview doing sit-ups in your driveway without a healthy dose of swagger.