Top 10 American Football Players Of All Time

Top 10 American Football Players of all time

10.Barry Sanders

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9. Johnny Unitas

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8. Peyton Manning

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7. Reggie White

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6.Joe Montana

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5.Walter Payton

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4. Jim Brown

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3. Lawrence Taylor

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2. Tom Brady

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1. Jerry Rice

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