Top 11 Names in the NFL (Former Players)
- CJ Tiernan
- 6 days ago
- 2 min read
By CJ Tiernan
On the heels of my list of best names in the NFL for current players, I decided to create a list of players that are no longer in the league. Though these players have retired, their names live on. In fact, some of these players were fantastic and their legacy lives on as well. But for a handful, they live on purely because their names were poetry in motion and/or barely fit on the back of a jersey. I present to you, my Top 11 favorite names in the history of the NFL for players that have since retired.
1. Koa Misi - LB
2. D'Brickashaw Ferguson - OT
3. Nnamdi Asomugha - CB
4. T. J. Houshmandzadeh - WR
5. Prince Amukamara - CB
6. Barkevious Mingo - LB
7. BenJarvus Green-Ellis - RB
8. Osi Umenyiora - DE
9. Frostee Rucker - DE
10. Pierre Garçon - WR
11. Ndamukong Suh - DT
Final Thoughts
While they may no longer be a part of the game, these players left a legacy that few can soon forget. They honored their family name and carried on or established a legacy with the name on the jersey. I know that for me, there are several players on this list that I only remember because I remember the name. I don't mean that as a slight, I simply intend to point out how unique and fantastic their names are. Please let me know if I left any all-time great names off the list. I will include a few that just missed my list down below. Thanks!
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