NFL All-Quarter-Century Team Unveiled: Celebrating Legends from 2000-2025

August 29, 2025
NFL All-Quarter-Century Team Unveiled: Celebrating Legends from 2000-2025
  • The top guards of the era, Zack Martin, Jahri Evans, and Marshal Yanda, are celebrated for their consistency and multiple Super Bowl victories.

  • The wide receiver group features legendary talents like Randy Moss, Larry Fitzgerald, and Calvin Johnson, each known for their exceptional skills, durability, and dominance in their careers.

  • Bleacher Report's NFL All-Quarter-Century Team, selected ahead of the 2025 season, highlights the best players at each position from 2000 to 2025, chosen by a panel of experts.

  • Joe Thomas and Trent Williams lead the left tackle selections, with Thomas praised for his durability and Williams for his high-level performance when healthy.

  • Tom Brady is recognized as the top quarterback, with six Super Bowls and numerous accolades, alongside Peyton Manning and Patrick Mahomes, who are also acknowledged for their excellence.

  • LaDainian Tomlinson is named the top running back, celebrated for his dual-threat ability, with Adrian Peterson and Derrick Henry also recognized for their power and speed.

  • Special teams stars include Shane Lechler as punter, Adam Vinatieri as kicker, and Devin Hester as return specialist, each with record-breaking achievements.

  • The secondary features Hall of Fame-caliber players like Champ Bailey, Darrelle Revis, Ed Reed, and Troy Polamalu, known for their impact and longevity.

  • Center selections include Jason Kelce, Jeff Saturday, and Kevin Mawae, with Kelce highlighted for his leadership and team success.

  • Linebackers Ray Lewis and Bobby Wagner lead the position, with Lewis celebrated for his leadership and championships, and Wagner for his sustained excellence.

  • Top tight ends include Tony Gonzalez, Rob Gronkowski, and Travis Kelce, known for their longevity, yards, touchdown production, and game-changing impact.

  • Defensive line features Aaron Donald and Kevin Williams, with Donald distinguished for his awards and dominance, and Williams for his consistency.

  • Interior linemen Alan Faneca, Steve Hutchinson, and Logan Mankins are recognized for their Pro Bowl careers and contributions to top offenses.

  • The best right tackles are Lane Johnson, Tristan Wirfs, and Willie Anderson, with Wirfs noted for his versatility and early career high performance.

  • Edge rushers J.J. Watt, Julius Peppers, and Von Miller are recognized for their sacks, awards, and Super Bowl successes.

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Bleacher Report's NFL All-Quarter-Century Team

Bleacher Report • Aug 29, 2025

Bleacher Report's NFL All-Quarter-Century Team

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