The 10 biggest linebackers in NFL history who dominated the field

Linebackers are some of the most important players on a football field. They are crucial in ensuring the defence lines up correctly and intercept runs and passes by opponents. So, who is the biggest linebacker in NFL history? Read on to learn more about the biggest linebackers in NFL history.

For one to be successful as a linebacker, they have to have the vision to see ahead of the passes and runs by opponents and intercept them. They should also be effective tacklers. They are also required to be enormous, as the average height is 6'2".

10 biggest linebackers in NFL

The NFL is one of the world's most competitive American football leagues, and linebackers need to be alert, athletic, and intelligent. So, are linebackers the biggest players? No, the offensive liners are usually the biggest players though linebackers are also required to have some size on them. Here are some of the biggest linebackers in NFL history:

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10. Butkus

Who is the most feared linebacker in the NFL? It is Butkus; hence he was nicknamed the Animal, The Enforcer, The Maestro of Mayhem, and The Robot of Destruction. Butkus was a nightmare for other players. The star stood at 190 cm or 6'3" and weighed an astonishing 245 lbs, translating to 111kg.

He was born on the 9th of December 1942 in Chicago, Illinois. He played 119 games in his career, intercepting 22 passes which was incredible. He played for Chicago Bears.

9. Jack Lambert

The linebacker was born on the 8th of July 1952 in Mantua, Ohio. He weighed a whopping 99kg or 220lbs and was 6'4" or 193 cm tall, which is massive. The star is a Hall of Famer, having appeared in the Pro Bowl nine times. He played 147 games, intercepting 28 passes while on defence.

The massive player played for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Who was the greatest middle linebacker in NFL history? It is Jack Lambert.

8. Ted Hendricks

After a successful career, he was inducted into the pro football Hall of Fame in 1990. The former player was registered to be 6'7" or 201 cm, which is massive. The giant weighed 99kg or 220 lbs. He was born in Guatemala on the 1st of November 1947 and went to the University of Miami.

He played 215 games, making 26 interceptions. He played for the Baltimore Colts, Green Bay Packers and the Los Angeles Raiders. He was nicknamed The Mad Stork.

7. Zach Thomas

The former star was 5'11" but weighed an incredible 235 lbs. He played for teams such as the Miami Dolphins and the Dallas Cowboys, making 17 interceptions in his 13-year career playing 184 games. He was the first player in Dolphins' history to win the Leadership Award thrice.

6. Mike Singletary

The star was born on the 9th of October 1958 in Houston, Texas. He was the 38th overall pick in the second round for the Chicago Bears in the 1981 NFL draft. He was one of the top linebackers in the NFL draft.

He stands at 6'0" or 183 cm and weighs an incredible 104kg or 230 lb. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1998. He played for the Chicago Bears his whole career.

5. Brian Urlacher

He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2018 after a great career playing for the Chicago Bears as a linebacker. He was born on the 25th of May 1978. The star was an impressive 6'4" or 193cm tall and weighed 117kg or 258 lb, making him one of the heaviest on the list.

4. Lawrence Taylor

The 6'3" or 190cm linebacker weighed an incredible 107kg or 237lb. He was born on the 4th of February 1959 in Williamsburg, Virginia. He played for the New York Giants in his career and was a two-time Super Bowl Champion. He made nine interceptions in his career. Lawrence was nicknamed L.T.

3. Junior Seau

Junior was a massive linebacker who weighed 113kg or 250lb and stood at an incredible 190cm or 6'3".He played for the San Diego Chargers, Miami Dolphins and the New England Patriots. He played 268 games. He was born on the 19th of January 1969 in Oceanside, California and went to the University of South Carolina.

2. Ray Lewis

He was born on the 15th of May 1975 in Bartow, Florida. He stood at 185cm or 6'1". He weighed an incredible 108kg or 240lb. The star played for Baltimore Ravens throughout his career, which ended in 2012. He played 228 games in his career and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2018.

1. Levon Kirkland

So, who is the biggest linebacker in NFL history? It has to be Levon Kirkland. The star was born on the 17th of February 1969 in Lamar, South Carolina. He stood at 6'1" and weighed a massive 275 lb or 125kg. He played for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Seattle Seahawks and the Philadelphia Eagles.

He was a two-time Pro Bowl winner and made 11 interceptions in his career. He comes as the number one of the biggest linebackers in the NFL. He is also still bigger than the biggest linebackers in the NFL today.

Who are the best linebackers in NFL history?

Linebackers must have some size, intelligence, and great vision. Some of the top linebackers in the NFL include:

Top linebackers in the NFL currently

What middle linebacker has the most interceptions in NFL history?

Don Shinnick has the most interceptions by a linebacker in NFL history. The star had a total of 37 interceptions in 159 games played, which is an incredible stat.

Levon Kirkland is the biggest linebacker in the history of the National Football League, as he weighed an astounding 275 lbs and stood at 6'1". Size is important for a linebacker as they must make important game interceptions. They are also required to be intelligent and have excellent vision.

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Rank	Name	Team
1	Micah Parsons	Dallas Cowboys
2	Fred Warner	San Francisco 49ers
3	De'Vondre Campbell	Green Bay Packers
4	Darius Leonard	Indianapolis Colts
5	Foye Oluokun	Jacksonville Jaguars
6	Bobby Wagner	Los Angeles Rams
7	Roquan Smith	Chicago Bears
8	Nick Bolton	Kansas City Chiefs
9	Demario Davis	New Orleans Saints
10	Logan Wilson	Cincinnati Bengals