Lawrence Taylor Heads List of NFL's Top 25 Linebackers of All Time

Posted Apr 12, 2018
Lawrence Taylor could hit like a freight train, but it was his finesse and football IQ that helped L.T. revolutionize the linebacker position. He's not only the greatest linebacker in NFL history, he's one of the game’s greatest players period. Taylor is one of only two defensive players in NFL history to be named NFL MVP. He is the only linebacker to ever take the honor. (Athlon Sports)

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