10 Most Dangerous Football Players of the Century

#10 - Troy Polamalu – Safety (2003-2014)

#9 - Junior Seau – Linebacker (1990-2009)

#8 - James Harrison – Linebacker (2002-2017)

#7 - Brian Dawkins – Safety (1996-2011)

#6 - Ed Reed – Safety (2002-2013)

#5 - Ronnie Lott – Safety (1981-1994)

#4 - Dick Butkus – Linebacker (1965-1973)

#3 - Jack Tatum – Safety (1971-1980)

#2 - Lawrence Taylor – Linebacker (1981-1993)

#1 - Ray Lewis – Linebacker (1996-2012)

Ray Lewis is widely considered to be one of the greatest linebackers of all time. He was a fierce tackler who was known for his bone-crushing hits that would intimidate his opponents. Lewis was a two-time Defensive Player of the Year, a 13-time Pro Bowler, and helped lead the Baltimore Ravens to two Super Bowl victories.