Best of Jersey 78

Number 78 in the NFL has been a mantle for a unique breed of gridiron heroes. From dominant offensive tackles protecting franchise quarterbacks to disruptive defensive ends terrorizing backfields, #78 boasts a rich history across the trenches.

But who truly wore #78 the best? Today, we're tackling this question head-on! We'll unveil a list of the legendary offensive line anchors and sack-happy defensive ends who donned this iconic number.

Get ready for a journey through NFL history, where we'll analyze the careers of these gridiron greats. We'll explore their signature moves, game-changing plays, and championship runs, sparking friendly debates about who truly reigned supreme with number 78.

So, die-hard fans and casual observers alike, this article is your one-stop shop for all things #78! Join us as we celebrate the immovable objects, sack machines, and all-around legends who wore number 78 with distinction. Let's unveil the true kings of #78!

The picture in the banner was taken at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in a tribute to the great Bills & Washington Tackle Bruce Smith.

On this edition of the Football by Numbers series will be coming up with the top ten best NFL players to wear the number 78! 

The Players in th Pro Football Hall of Fame wearing the number 78 are:

• Bruce Smith
• Anthony Munoz
• Curley Culp
• Art Shell
• Stan Jones
• Jackie Slater
• Bobby Bell

The Substantial Players wearing 78 not yet in the HOF are:

• Mike Kenn
• Richmond Webb
• Bruce Armstrong
• Walt Sweeney
• Tarik Glenn
• Carl Hairston
• John Dutton
• Doug English
• Keith Van Horne
• Matt Birk
• Matt Lepsis
• Dwight White
• Jim Dunaway
• Ryan Clady
• Darris McCord
• Steve Riley
• Robert Brown
• Bubba Smith
• Bob Newton
• Hollis Thomas
• Jon Hand
• Max Starks
• Tim Johnson
• Jon Stinchcomb
• Jack Conklin
• Elois Grooms
• John Thomas
• Alejandro Villanueva
• Ron Yankowski
• John Baker
• Blake Brockermeyer
• Leon Lett
• Luke Owens
• Glen Ray Hines
• Ryan Kelly
• Scott Gragg
• Pierce Holt
• Kory Lichtensteiger
• John Cannon
• Dave Foley
• Tony McGee
• Don Maggs
• Jermey Parnell
• Garry Puetz
• Cory Redding
• Orlando Brown Jr.
• Jeno James
• Maxie Williams
• Barry Bennett
• Greg Bishop

A speical thanks to the Pro Football Reference website for information they share on these great players. Check them out at Pro-Football-Reference.com

The Image used above is courtesy of Google Gemini and others from Wikimedia Commons. It is pleasing to see such vivid images of the jerseys that point out the uniform number and help us identify the legends that wore it.