Ahead of the National Football League’s 100th season, the USA TODAY Sports Network is ranking the top players for each franchise. The Washington Redskins, who were established in 1932 as the Boston Braves, are the sixth-oldest franchise in the league. The team has won five NFL championships, including three in the Super Bowl era.
Here are Redskins Wire’s selections for the Redskins’ top 100 players of all time, counting down from No. 100:
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100. Robert Griffin III
Pos: QB
Years: 2012-15
Achievements: NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (2012)
99. Kory Lichtensteiger
Pos: OL
Years: 2010-16
Achievements: Ed Block Courage Award (2012)
98. Jason Campbell
Pos: QB
Years: 2006-09
Achievements: Threw for over 10,000 yards and 55 touchdowns with Redskins.
97. Ray Brown
Pos: LG
Years: 1989-95, 2004-05
Achievements: Oldest offensive lineman in modern NFL history; played in 102 regular-season games and five postseason games for Washington; started two playoff games at age 43.
96. Ladell Betts
Pos: RB
Years: 2002-09
Achievements: Only running back in franchise history to record consecutive 150-yard games; rushed for 1,154 yards in 2006 with 4.7 yards per carry.
95. Randy Thomas
Pos: RG
Years: 2003-09
Achievements: Started 82 games for Washington in seven seasons.
94. Tony Peters
Pos: SS
Years: 1979-85
Achievements: Super Bowl XVII champion; Pro Bowl.
93. Lemar Parrish
Pos: CB
Years: 1978-81
Acheivements: Two-time Pro Bowl selection, 21 interceptions in four seasons with Washington.
92. Sam Huff
Pos: LB
Years: 1964-69
Achievements: Hall of Fame; named to Pro Bowl in 1964; 12 interceptions in 66 games with Washington.
91. John Paluck
Pos: DE
Years: 1956, 1959-65
Achievements: Voted team MVP in 1960 and 1963.
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90. Morgan Moses
Pos: OT
Years: 2014-present
Achievements: Holds current streak of 64 consecutive starts.
89. Carl Kammerer
Pos: DE
Years: 1963-69
Achievements: Appeared in all but three games, recovered five fumbles in seven seasons with Washington.
88. Pierre Garcon
Pos: WR
Years: 2012-16
Achievements: Redskins single-season receptions leader (113 in 2013); 376 receptions in 74 games with Washington.
87. Derrick Dockery
Pos: LG
Years: 2003-06, 2009-10
Achievements: Started 79 of 85 games with Washington.
86. Vernon Dean
Pos: CB
Years: 1982-87
Achievements: Two-time Super Bowl champion; 21 interceptions, five fumble recoveries in 85 regular-season games with Washington.
85. Phillip Daniels
Pos: DE
Years: 2004-10
Achievements: Recorded 17.5 sacks and 182 tackles in 82 games with Washington.
84. Andre Carter
Pos: DE
Years: 2006-10
Achievements: Played in 80 consecutive games; 34 sacks, 254 tackles with Washington.
83. Paul Laaveg
Pos: LG
Years: 1970-76
Achievements: Six postseason appearances.
82. Paul Krause
Pos: FS
Years: 1964-67
Achievements: NFL all-time interception leader (81 — 28 with Redskins); NFL interceptions leader as rookie (12 in 1964); first-team All-Pro in 1964, 1965.
81. Henry Ellard
Pos: WR
Years: 1994-98
Achievements: 1,000 yards receiving in three consecutive seasons; Averaged 18.2 yards per catch with 17 touchdowns with Washington.
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80. Rocky McIntosh
Pos: LB
Years: 2006-11
Achievements: Led team with 110 tackles in 2010.
79. Michael Westbrook
Pos: WR
Years: 1995-01
Achievements: Finished career in Washington with 4,280 receiving yards and 24 receiving touchdowns.
78. Fred Smoot
Pos: CB
Years: 2001-04, 2007-09
Achievements: Had 18 interceptions, 342 tackles in 104 games with Redskins.
77. Brian Orakpo
Pos: LB
Years: 2009-14
Achievements: Named to three Pro Bowls; recorded 40 sacks, 256 tackles in 71 games with Washington.
76. Andre Collins
Pos: LB
Years: 1990-94
Achievements: Super Bowl XXVI champion; 600 tackles and 18.5 sacks in 75 games with Washington.
75. Mike Thomas
Pos: RB
Years: 1975-78
Achievements: Offensive Rookie of the Year (1975); named to Pro Bowl in 1976.
74. Charlie Harraway
Pos: FB
Years: 1969-73
Achievements: Recorded 3,801 yards from scrimmage with Washington, missing only one game in five seasons.
73. Marcus Washington
Pos: LB
Years: 2004-08
Achievements: Named to Pro Bowl in 2004; 19.5 sacks and 378 tackles in 68 games with Washington.
72. Casey Rabach
Pos: C
Years: 2005-10
Achievements: Started in 95 of 96 career games with Washington.
71. Chris Cooley
Pos: TE
Years: 2004-12
Achievements: Named to two Pro Bowls; most receptions by a tight end in franchise history (429); first tight end in league history to catch six or more touchdowns in each of his first four seasons.
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70. Mel Kaufman
Pos: LB
Years: 1981-88
Achievements: Two-time Super Bowl champion; started 79 of 91 career games.
69. Brian Mitchell
Pos: RB/KR/PR
Years: 1990-99
Achievements: Ranks second on NFL career all-purpose yardage list (23,330, including 16,905 with Washington); All-Pro in 1995.
68. Roy Jefferson
Pos: WR
Years: 1971-76
Achievements: Named to Pro Bowl in 1971; recorded 208 receptions for 3,119 yards and 16 touchdowns in 74 games with Washington.
67. Tre’ Johnson
Pos: G
Years: 1994-00, 2002
Achievements: Named to Pro Bowl in 1999; appeared in 90 regular-season games and two playoff games for Washington.
66. Kirk Cousins
Pos: QB
Years: 2012-17
Achievements: Named to Pro Bowl in 2016; recorded 16,206 passing yards, 99 touchdown passes, 55 interceptions for Washington.
65. Jim Snowden
Pos: OT
Years: 1965-71
Achievements: Started 96 of 98 career games; never missed a game as a Redskin.
64. DeAngelo Hall
Pos: DB
Years: 2008-17
Achievements: Tied NFL record with four interceptions in single game in 2010; named to Pro Bowl in 2010; recorded 23 interceptions, 535 tackles for Washington.
63. Earnest Byner
Pos: RB
Years: 1989-93
Achievements: Super Bowl champion; named to Pro Bowl twice.
62. Ken Harvey
Pos: LB
Years: 1994-98
Achievements: Named to four consecutive Pro Bowls.
61. Stephen Davis
Pos: RB
Years: 1996-02
Achievements: Named to two Pro Bowls as a Redskin; Led NFL in rushing touchdowns in 1999 (17) and attempts in 2001 (356).
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60. Cornelius Griffin
Pos: DT
Years: 2004-09
Achievements: Started in 85 of 86 career games with Washington with 16.5 sacks and 258 tackles.
59. Bill Brundige
Pos: DT
Years: 1970-77
Achievements: Named one of 80 Greatest Redskins of All Time by the team in 2012; played in 107 games in eight seasons, starting 75.
58. Joe Rutgens
Pos: DT
Years: 1961-69
Achievements: Named to two Pro Bowls.
57. LaVar Arrington
Pos: LB
Years: 2000-05
Achievements: Selected to three Pro Bowls; named one of 80 Greatest Redskins of All Time by the team in 2012.
56. Clinton Portis
Pos: RB
Years: 2004-10
Achievements: Named to Pro Bowl in 2008 season; topped 1,000 rushing yards in four seasons with Washington.
55. Mark Murphy
Pos: FS
Years: 1977-84
Achievements: Super Bowl XVII champion; Led NFL with nine interceptions in 1983.
54. Ray Schoenke
Pos: LG
Years: 1966-75
Achievements: Played in 122 regular-season games as a Redskin, starting 87; also appeared in five postseason games.
53. Mark Moseley
Pos: K
Years: 1974-86
Achievements: NFL MVP (1982); Made 20 of 21 field goals in MVP season; Super Bowl XVII champion; selected to two Pro Bowls; leading scorer in franchise history (1,206 points).
52. Rich Milot
Pos: LB
Years: 1979-87
Achievements: Two-time Super Bowl champion; played in 121 games with Washington, starting 91.
51. Joe Lavender
Pos: CB
Years: 1976-82
Achievements: Super Bowl XVII champion; Two-time Pro Bowl selection; recorded 29 interceptions in 99 games with Washington.
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50. Champ Bailey
Pos: CB
Years: 1999-03
Achievements: Four consecutive Pro Bowl selections; recorded 18 interceptions and 312 tackles in 80 games with Washington; never missed a start in five seasons as a Redskin.
49. Ed Simmons
Pos: RT Years: 1987-97
Achievements: Two-time Super Bowl champion; played in 142 games as a Redskin, starting 104.
48. Monte Coleman
Pos: LB
Years: 1979-94
Achievements: Three-time Super Bowl champion; NFL tackles leader in 1980 (118); played in 215 games as a Redskin, recording 43.5 sacks, 17 interceptions and 1,002 tackles.
47. Terry Hermeling
Pos: LT
Years: 1970-80
Achievements: Started in 103 of 120 career games; named one of 80 Greatest Redskins of All Time by the team in 2012
46. Mark Rypien
Pos: QB
Years: 1988-93
Achievements: First Canadian-born quarterback to win Super Bowl MVP; 45-27 regular-season record as starter, 5-2 postseason record with Washington; two-time Pro Bowl selection.
45. Ricky Sanders
Pos: WR
Years: 1986-93
Achievements: Two-time Super Bowl champion; caught two touchdown passes, recorded 193 receiving yards in Super Bowl XXII.
44. Billy Kilmer
Pos: QB
Years: 1971-78
Achievements: Led NFL in touchdown passes (19) and earned Pro Bowl selection in 1972; finished with 12,352 passing yards and 103 touchdowns in 82 games with Washington.
43. Vince Promuto
Pos: RG
Years: 1960-70
Achievements: Two-time Pro Bowl selection; played in 130 games as a Redskin, starting 112.
42. Darryl Grant
Pos: DT
Years: 1981-90
Achievements: Two-time Super Bowl champion; recorded 27 sacks and 11 fumble recoveries in 139 games as a Redskin.
41. Brad Dusek
Pos: LB
Years: 1974-81
Achievements: Started in 97 of 114 games; 16 fumble recoveries in eight seasons.
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40. Raleigh McKenzie
Pos: OL
Years: 1985-94
Achievements: Two-time Super Bowl champion; played in 144 games as a Redskin, starting 113.
39. Wilber Marshall
Pos: LB
Years 1988-92
Achievements: Super Bowl champion; Pro Bowl selection in 1992; recorded 24.5 sacks, 12 interceptions and 13 forced fumbles as a Redskin; never missed a game with Washington, starting 79 of 80 games.
38. Harold McLinton
Pos: LB
Years: 1969-78
Achievements: Named one of 80 Greatest Redskins of All Time by the team in 2012; played in 127 games, starting 104.
37. Mike Bass
Pos: CB
Years: 1969-75
Achievements: Started all 98 possible regular-season games in seven seasons as a Redskin; recorded 30 career interceptions; scored touchdown on fumble return in Super Bowl VII.
36. Ron McDole
Pos: DE
Years: 1971-78
Achievements: Played in all 114 regular-season and seven playoff games during his eight years with Washington.
35. Jon Jansen
Pos: RT
Years: 1999-08
Achievements: Started 109 consecutive games; played in 126 regular-season games, four playoff contests with Washington.
34. Mark May
Pos: RG
Years: 1981-89
Achievements: Two-time Super Bowl champion; Pro Bowl selection in 1988; started 115 of 123 games with Washington.
33. Santana Moss
Pos: WR
Years: 2005-14
Achievements: Pro Bowl selection in 2005; Redskins single-season receiving yardage record (1,483 yards); three seasons with over 1,000 yards receiving; 7,867 receiving yards and 47 touchdowns as a Redskin.
32. Brig Owens
Pos: DB
Years: 1966-77
Achievements: Scored two defensive touchdowns in game against Giants in 1966; Holds Redskins record for most interception return yards (686); second in team history with 36 interceptions.
31. Jim Lachey
Pos: LT Years: 1988-95
Achievements: Super Bowl champion; three-time first-team All-Pro selection; started 85 of 86 games as a Redskin.
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30. Jerry Smith
Pos: TE
Years: 1965-77
Achievements: Holds franchise record for touchdowns by a tight end (60); two-time Pro Bowl selection; caught 421 passes in 168 career games.
29. Doug Williams
Pos: QB
Years: 1986-89
Achievements: Super Bowl XXII MVP; first African American starting quarterback to win Super Bowl.
28. John Riggins
Pos: RB
Years: 1976-85
Achievements: Hall of Fame; led NFL in rushing touchdowns in 1983 (24) and 1984 (14); Super Bowl XVII MVP; Pro Bowl selection in 1983; once told a Supreme Court justice, “Loosen up, Sandy Baby, you’re too tight.”
27. Ryan Kerrigan
Pos: LB
Years: 2011-present
Achievements: NFL Network top-100 list (2019); started all 128 career games; ranks second in franchise history with 84.5 sacks.
26. Pat Fischer
Pos: CB
Years: 1968-77
Achievements: First-team All-Pro selection in 1969; ranks seventh in franchise history for interceptions (27).
25. Bobby Mitchell
Pos: HB/WR
Years: 1962-68
Achievements: Hall of Fame; named to three consecutive Pro Bowls; led NFL with 72 receptions in 1962; led NFL with 10 receiving touchdowns in 1964; led NFL in receiving yards twice — 1,384 in 1962 and 1,436 in 1963.
24. London Fletcher
Pos: LB
Years: 2007-13
Achievements: Named to four consecutive Pro Bowls; played and started all 112 possible games during seven seasons with Washington.
23. Diron Talbert
Pos: DT
Years: 1971-80
Achievements: Named to Pro Bowl in 1974; named one of 80 Greatest Redskins of All Time by the team in 2012; missed only four games in 10 seasons with Washington.
22. Neal Olkewicz
Pos: LB
Years: 1979-89
Achievements: Two-time Super Bowl champion; voted team defensive MVP in 1988; played in 150 games for Redskins.
21. Dexter Manley
Pos: DE
Years: 1981-89
Achievements: Two-time Super Bowl champion; started 113 of 125 games as a Redskin; named first-team All-Pro in 1986; franchise leader with 91 sacks; nicknamed “Secretary of Defense.”
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20. George Starke
Pos: RT
Years: 1973-84
Achievements: Super Bowl champion; Started in 147 of 156 games; Nicknamed “Head Hog.”
19. Chris Samuels
Pos: LT
Years: 2000-09
Achievements: Six-time Pro Bowl selection; started 141 career games.
18. Trent Williams
Pos: LT
Years: 2010-present
Achievements: Named to seven consecutive Pro Bowls. NFL Network top-100 list (2019).
17. Ken Houston
Pos: SS
Years: 1973-80
Achievements: Hall of Fame; named to 12 consecutive Pro Bowls from 1968-1979, including seven with Redskins.
16. Jeff Bostic
Pos: C
Years: 1980-93
Achievements: Three-time Super Bowl champion; Pro Bowl selection in 1983; played in 184 career games.
15. Gary Clark
Pos: WR
Years: 1985-92
Achievements: Two-time Super Bowl champion; four-time Pro Bowl selection; first player in NFL history to catch at least 50 passes in each of his first 10 seasons (eight of which were as a Redskin).
14. Russ Grimm
Pos: LG
Years: 1981-91
Achievements: Three-time Super Bowl champion; named to four consecutive Pro Bowls from 1983 to 1986 seasons; inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2010.
13. Larry Brown
Pos: RB
Years: 1969-76
Achievements: Named to Pro Bowl in each of first four seasons; NFL Most Valuable Player in 1972, when he led league with 1,125 rushing yards.
12. Charles Mann
Pos: DE
Years: 1983-93
Achievements: Three-time Super Bowl champion; four-time Pro Bowl selection; ranks No. 3 on franchise list with 82 sacks.
11. Sonny Jurgensen
Pos: QB
Years: 1964-74
Achievements: Hall of Fame; NFL champion (1960); named to four Pro Bowls as a Redskin; led league in passing yards three times as a Redskin.
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10. Joe Jacoby
Pos: OL
Years: 1981-93
Achievements: Three-time Super Bowl champion; named to four consecutive Pro Bowls; widely regarded as greatest Redskin not already in Pro Football Hall of Fame.
9. Joe Theismann
Pos: QB
Years: 1974-85
Achievements: Led team to consecutive Super Bowl appearances in 1982, ’83 seasons; NFL MVP (1983); Super Bowl XVII champion.
8. Dave Butz
Pos: DT
Years: 1975-88
Achievements: Two-time Super Bowl champion; Pro Bowl selection and Defensive Player of the Year in 1983; played in 203 games as a Redskin.
7. Sean Taylor
Pos: FS
Years: 2004-07
Achievements: Named hardest-hitting player in NFL by Sports Illustrated (2007); two-time Pro Bowl selection; recorded 12 interceptions and 299 tackles in 55 games.
6. Len Hauss
Pos: C
Years: 1964-77
Achievements: Five-time Pro Bowl selection; started 192 consecutive games; never missed a game during 14-year career.
5. Sammy Baugh
Pos: QB
Years: 1937-52
Achievements: Two-time NFL champion (1937, 1942); four-time first-team All-Pro selection; led NFL in completion percentage eight times, passing yards four times; member of inaugural class in Pro Football Hall of Fame (1963).
4. Art Monk
Pos: WR
Years: 1980-93
Achievements: Hall of Fame; three-time Super Bowl champion; three-time Pro Bowl selection; caught then-NFL record 106 passes for 1,372 yards in 1984.
3. Charley Taylor
Pos: WR
Years: 1964-77
Achievements: Inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1984; eight-time Pro Bowl selection; led NFL in receptions in 1966 and 1967; retired as NFL’s all-time leading receiver with 649 catches.
2. Chris Hanburger
Pos: LB
Years: 1965-78
Achievements: Inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2011; nine-time Pro Bowl selection; four-time All-Pro; played in 187 games as a Redskin, starting 177.
1. Darrell Green
Pos: CB
Years: 1983-02
Achievements: Inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2008; two-time Super Bowl champion; seven-time Pro Bowl selection; NFL Man of the Year (1996); franchise leader with 54 career interceptions.
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