It is officially 73 days until the official kickoff of the 2024 NFL season! To honor this, we will go over the five best players to wear #73 in NFL history, including five outstanding offensive linemen. Follow along to keep track of how many days until the NFL season, and share who YOU think the best player to ever wear that jersey number is! Click here to see the best NFL players from yesterday.
With 73 days until the 2024 NFL season, we give you the best NFL players to wear #73. Of course, some of the all-time greats at this number will still be playing this season. They have the ability to continue rising up the list! The official ranking of these players is based on the Approximate Value (AV) from Pro Football Reference.
Without further ado, here are the all-time best players to wear #73 in NFL history.
Best Players to Wear 73 in NFL History
1) John Hannah, OG (1973-85)
NFL Draft: 1973, Round 1, Pick 4 to the New England Patriots
Hall of Fame
9x Pro Bowl | 7x All-Pro
183 Career Starts
2) Jahri Evans, OG (2006-17)
NFL Draft: 2006, Round 4, Pick 108 to the New Orleans Saints
6x Pro Bowl | 4x All-Pro
Super Bowl Champion (XLIV)
183 Career Starts
3) Ron Yary, OT (1968-82)
NFL Draft: 1968. Round 1, Pick 1 to the Minnesota Vikings
Hall of Fame
7x Pro Bowl | 6x All-Pro
NFL Champion (1969)
180 Career Starts
4) Larry Allen, OG/T (1994-2005)
NFL Draft: 1994, Round 2, Pick 46 to the Dallas Cowboys
Hall of Fame
11x Pro Bowl | 6x All-Pro
Super Bowl Champion (XXX)
197 Career Starts
5) Marshal Yanda, OG (2007-19)
NFL Draft: 2007, Round 3, Pick 86 to the Baltimore Ravens
8x Pro Bowl | 2x All-Pro
Super Bowl Champion (XLVII)
166 Career Starts
