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Giants Now: CBS Sports' top 100 players in NFL history

Jul 31, 2026 at 06:00 AM

CBS Sports' top 100 players in NFL history

CBS Sports recently published their ranking of the top 100 players in NFL history.

Considering the Giants' history spanning more than 100 seasons, it is no surprise that several franchise legends made the list.

Here is who made the ranking of the top 100 players of all-time, along with commentary from CBS Sports' Bryan DeArdo.

7. LB Lawrence Taylor

"Taylor was so dominant as a rookie that he won both Defensive Rookie of the Year and NFL Defensive Player of the Year honors. Five years later, Taylor won league MVP while leading the Giants to their first Super Bowl title. Taylor's ferocious pass rush revolutionized the game while making left tackle one of the league's most important positions."

26. DB Emlen Tunnell

"A pioneer in several respects, Tunnell became the first Black player to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1967. A longtime Giant who helped New York win the 1956 NFL title, Tunnell retired after the 1962 season as the NFL's career leader with 79 interceptions and 1,282 interception return yards. His 158 consecutive games played were also an NFL record."

80. QB Fran Tarkenton

"'Scrambling' Fran lived up to his nickname as he was one of the toughest quarterbacks to corral during his lengthy career. Tarkington's elusiveness helped make him the NFL's all-time career passing leader (a record that stood until 1995) at the time of his retirement. His career also included three Super Bowl appearances with the Vikings and a short, albeit successful, run with the Giants."

83. OT Rosey Brown

"A truly dominant player, Brown was a nine-time Pro Bowler and was tabbed as a first-team All-Pro eight consecutive years. His blocking, which helped clear the way for Hall of Fame halfback Frank Gifford, was a key component of the Giants' first championship season in 1956. Brown missed just four games during his 13-year career."

95. C/DL Mel Hein

"Hein remains the only offensive lineman to win league MVP, doing so in 1938. During his 15-year career, Hein was an eight-time first-team All-Pro at center. He won two NFL titles and played for a title seven times."