Editorial · All 25 ranked
Greatest Football (US) of All Time
Every athlete in our football (us) coverage, ranked by documented honours and records.
A living list, updated as careers unfold.
| Rank | Athlete | Sport | Nation | Honours | Honours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aaron RodgersFootball (US) · Quarterback | Football (US) |  United States | Super Bowl Championx5 | 5 |
| 2 | Patrick MahomesFootball (US) · Quarterback | Football (US) | United States | Super Bowl Championx5 | 5 |
| 3 | Travis KelceFootball (US) · Tight end | Football (US) | United States | Super Bowl Championshipsx6 | 6 |
| 4 | Jayden DanielsFootball (US) · Quarterback | Football (US) | United States | Heisman Trophyx10 | 10 |
| 5 | Lamar JacksonFootball (US) · Quarterback | Football (US) | United States | NFL Most Valuable Playerx4 | 4 |
| 6 | Myles GarrettFootball (US) · Defensive end | Football (US) | United States | NFL Defensive Player of the Yearx4 | 4 |
| 7 | Josh AllenFootball (US) · Quarterback | Football (US) | United States | NFL Most Valuable Playerx3 | 3 |
| 8 | Davante AdamsFootball (US) · Wide receiver | Football (US) | United States | First-team All-Prox5 | 5 |
| 9 | Ja'Marr ChaseFootball (US) · Wide receiver | Football (US) | United States | NFL Offensive Rookie of the Yearx5 | 5 |
| 10 | T.J. WattFootball (US) · Linebacker | Football (US) | United States | NFL Defensive Player of the Yearx4 | 4 |
| 11 | Jalen HurtsFootball (US) · Quarterback | Football (US) | United States | Super Bowl Championx4 | 4 |
| 12 | Tyreek HillFootball (US) · Wide receiver | Football (US) | United States | Super Bowl Championx3 | 3 |
| 13 | Justin HerbertFootball (US) · Quarterback | Football (US) | United States | NFL Offensive Rookie of the Yearx3 | 3 |
| 14 | Saquon BarkleyFootball (US) · Running back | Football (US) | United States | Super Bowl championx4 | 4 |
| 15 | Micah ParsonsFootball (US) · Linebacker | Football (US) | United States | NFL Defensive Rookie of the Yearx5 | 5 |
| 16 | Trevor LawrenceFootball (US) · Quarterback | Football (US) | United States | Pro Bowlx2 | 2 |
| 17 | CeeDee LambFootball (US) · Wide receiver | Football (US) | United States | First-team All-Prox3 | 3 |
| 18 | George KittleFootball (US) · Tight end | Football (US) | United States | First-team All-Prox3 | 3 |
| 19 | Joe BurrowFootball (US) · Quarterback | Football (US) | United States | NFL Comeback Player of the Yearx1 | 1 |
| 20 | Justin JeffersonFootball (US) · Wide receiver | Football (US) | United States | NFL Offensive Player of the Yearx3 | 3 |
| 21 | Christian McCaffreyFootball (US) · Running back | Football (US) | United States | NFL Offensive Player of the Yearx1 | 1 |
| 22 | A.J. BrownFootball (US) · Wide receiver | Football (US) | United States | Super Bowl championx3 | 3 |
| 23 | C.J. StroudFootball (US) · Quarterback | Football (US) | United States | NFL Offensive Rookie of the Yearx1 | 1 |
| 24 | Caleb WilliamsFootball (US) · Quarterback | Football (US) | United States | Heisman Trophyx2 | 2 |
| 25 | Bo NixFootball (US) · Quarterback | Football (US) | United States | William V. Campbell Trophyx1 | 1 |
Methodology: compiled from each athlete's documented honours, records and public estimates on their AthleteWiki profile. All 25 eligible athletes ranked. Updated 2026-07-14.