Who wore number 36 in NFL

The number 36 is the eligible number for the offense. It is popular among wide receivers and running backs, who run to the most desirable target—six points. However, defensive backs sometimes enter the offensive range and succeed in defensive touchdowns. The only question is, who is the most talented? Let’s explore it using a magical football microscope.

Retired numbers 36

The single team that retired number 36 was the Kansas City Chiefs. Mack Lee Hill’s death was sudden; that’s why the team honoured him.

The first number 36 in NFL history

Frank Racis was a member of Pottsville Maroons since 1925. He changed the position and number to 36 for the first time in the league’s history. He played in 14 games from the start and scored a single fumble touchdown that season.

The last player who wore number 36 before AV implementation

Chuck Drazenovich is the exemption from the ordinary procedure. He was the linebacker, which is still rare in the football world in this range. He played for the Redskins from 1950 to 1959. Drazenovich debuted the next season after the Draft in 1949. Interestingly, the statistics of his activity since 1954 show that 0 touchdowns or rushing yards were absent in 12 started games, which is unbelievable.

Top-5 players with highest AV

LeRoy Butler – 107 AV

The defensive back LeRoy Butler spent their career in GNB (Greensboro Packers) from 1990 to 2001. Like most defensive players, he rarely scored touchdowns. The only interception touchdown happened in 1996. He also released two successful fumble touchdowns later. The player participated in four Pro Bowls and had the same All-Pro appearances. He won 1 Super Bowl in 1996. The league inducted him into the Hall of Fame in 2022.

Bill Thompson – 106 AV

The defensive back Bill Thompson became part of the Denver Broncos in 1969. His career continued till 1981. After three active seasons, the player changed his position from cornerback to strong safety. The player retired in 1981 with 3 Pro Bowls and only one appearance in the career. Despite regular qualifications for the playoffs, he never won the Super Bowl.

Lawyer Milov – 106 AV

No, no, no, it’s the real name. The defensive back <Lawyer Milov played for three teams. The Majority of his career fell on New England tenure from 1996 to 2002. He intercepted and scored the regular game touchdown in Week 3 of the 1998 season when the Patriots faced the Titans. His tackling possibilities and perfect fumbles led him to 4 Pro Bowls and one first AP1 appearance till 2002. He gained more neither in Buffalo nor in Atlanta or Seattle, Thus, his retirement in 2010 didn’t cause the sensation or great good-bye effect.

Jerome Bettis – 104 AV

The running back Jerome Bettis refines the defensive backs on the top of our rating. He is a Hall of Famer since 2015. The Bettis’ path started in 1993 when the Rams chose him in the first round of the Draft. He remained there till 1995 when he departed for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Bettis scored 7 touchdowns on average, with a peak of 13 rushing ones in 2004, one year before retirement. The player started his career with the ORoY title in 1993 and ended with a Super Bowl in 2005 with the Steelers. 6 Pro Bowls and two first All-Pro appearances happened between these dates.

Terry McDaniel – 84 AV

The defensive back is again in the rating. The Los Angeles Riders picked Terry McDaniel in the first round of the 1988 NFL Draft. He spent almost his entire career there because he played in his final 1998 season for the Seattle Seahawks. The player isn’t notable as he participated only in 5 Pro Bowls and scored 8 touchdowns – 6 from interceptions and two fumble touchdowns.