NFL All-Quarter-Century Team Unveiled: Celebrating Legends from 2000-2025
August 29, 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 • Aug 29, 2025
Bleacher Report's NFL All-Quarter-Century Team