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Best Players to Wear 85 in NFL History antonio gates

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85 Days Until NFL Kickoff – Best Players to Wear 85 in NFL History

Zach Brunner by Zach Brunner
June 12, 2024
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Whether it be wide receivers, tight ends, or players on defense, the number 85 has been iconic in the NFL. So, with 85 days until the 2024 NFL season begins, we will take a look at the five best players to wear #85 in NFL history. 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 85 days until the 2024 NFL season, we give you the best NFL players to wear #85. 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.

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Without further ado, here are the all-time best players to wear #85 in NFL history.

#Rams defensive end Jack Youngblood takes one to the house in the 1975 NFC Divisional — a 47-yard pick-six off the arm of Cardinals quarterback Jim Hart.

The only touchdown of his PFHOF career

December 27, 1975 pic.twitter.com/8ZHyLtE7Av

— Kevin Gallagher (@KevG163) December 28, 2023

Best Players to Wear 85 in NFL History

1) Jack Youngblood, DE (1971-84)

NFL Draft: 1971, Round 1, Pick 20 to the Los Angeles Rams

Hall of Fame

7x Pro Bowl | 5x All-Pro

151.5 Sacks, 10 Fumble Recoveries

2) Nick Buoniconti, LB (1962-76)

NFL Draft: 1962, Round 13, Pick 102 to the Boston Patriots

Hall of Fame

8x Pro Bowl | 5x All-Pro

Super Bowl Champion (VII, VIII)

24 Sacks, 32 Interceptions, 2 Defensive TDs

3) Antonio Gates, TE (2003-18)

NFL Draft: Undrafted in 2003

8x Pro Bowl | 3x All-Pro

955 Receptions, 11,841 Rec Yards, 116 Rec TDs

4) Derrick Mason, WR (1998-2011)

NFL Draft: 1997, Round 4, Pick 98 to the Tennessee Oilers

2x Pro Bowl | 1x All-Pro

943 Receptions, 12,061 Rec Yards, 66 Rec TDs

5) Chad Johnson, WR (2001-11)

NFL Draft: 2001, Round 2, Pick 36 to the Cincinnati Bengals

6x Pro Bowl | 2x All-Pro

766 Receptions, 11,059 Rec Yards, 67 Rec TDs


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Zach Brunner

Zach Brunner

I am a simple Wisconsin man: I love beer and sports. I decided to create FlurrySports because I was sick of the politics and non-stories that the fat cat corporations put out. When you see football articles from me, just know that I combine my knowledge from playing, coaching, athletic training, and sports management/economic courses to give you a unique, but I feel well-rounded point of view. I am always down to talk about anything, so follow me on Twitter @FantasyFlurry if you decide you want more of me!

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