Best of Jersey 96

The number 96 in the NFL conjures images of some true defensive behemoths. From dominant defensive tackles shutting down running lanes to disruptive defensive ends collapsing the pocket, #96 boasts a history of players who anchor the defensive line.

But who truly wore #96 the best? Today, we're getting down and dirty in the trenches to answer that very question! We'll unveil a list of the legendary defensive tackles and impactful defensive ends who donned this iconic number.

Get ready for a journey through NFL history where we'll analyze the careers of these defensive titans. We'll explore their signature moves, game-changing tackles, and championship runs, sparking friendly debates about who reigned supreme with number 96.

The Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton gives us our starting point with two legends of the game.

• Cortez Kennedy
• Richard Dent

Here is a list of great players that have not made iit in to the Hall of Fame as of the time of this writing:

• Clyde Simmons
• Gary Walker
• Carlos Dunlap
• Adalius Thomas
• Alex Brown
• Sean Jones
• Muhammad Wilkerson
• James Hall
• Brian Robison
• Barry Cofield
• Brent Williams
• Cornelius Griffin
• Paul Soliai
• Darrell Russell
• Akiem Hicks
• Marcus Spears
• David Bowens
• Reggie Camp
• Denico Autry
• Bennie Logan
• Andre Carter
• Evander Hood
• Dennis Brown
• Rich Owens
• Tim Newton
• Maliek Collins
• James Jones
• Jeff Posey
• Mike Jones
• Kenard Lang
• Tyler Brayton
• Danny Stubbs
• Blaise Winter
• Henry Anderson
• Omar Gaither
• Leon Seals
• Harald Hasselbach
• Josh Williams
• Ebenezer Ekuban
• Shelby Harris
• Brentson Buckner
• Terrance Knighton
• Norman Hand
• Vaughn Booker
• Al Wallace
• Wes Horton
• Jay Williams
• Derek Barnett
• Nick Hayden

1. Cortez Kennedy
2. Richard Dent
3. Clyde Simmons
4. Gary Walker
5. Carlos Dunlap

Do you agree or disagree with our list? We would love to get your feedback, so email us at PigskinDispatch@gmail.com.

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.