Top 30 NFL players of the 1990

Top 30 NFL players of the 1990s

DENVER, UNITED STATES: Denver Brocos running back Terrell Davis (30) makes a 12 yard carry late in the second quarter during game action 24 September, 2000 at Mile High Stadium in Denver, Colorado. AFP PHOTO/ MARK LEFFINGWELL (Photo credit should read MARK LEFFINGWELL/AFP via Getty Images) /

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CLEVELAND, OH – SEPTEMBER 8: Offensive lineman Willie Roaf #77 of the Kansas City Chiefs blocks against defensive lineman Courtney Brown #92 of the Cleveland Browns during a game at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 8, 2002 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Chiefs defeated the Browns 40-39. (Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images) /

26. Willie Roaf

My God there were a ton of incredible offensive lineman in the 1990s, and Willie Roaf was absolutely one of the best. Drafted eighth overall by the New Orleans Saints in 1993, Roaf became the anchor of the Saints offensive line. He was an All-Pro in his second season, and earned his second All-Pro selection the next year in 1995.

Roaf was a Pro Bowler every year from 1994-2000, and added two late career All-Pro selections in 2003 and 2004 while with the Kansas City Chiefs and blocking for Priest Holmes. While he was beloved in New Orleans, he played in just seven games in 2001, before going to Kansas City and playing in 48 consecutive games from 2002-04.

Roaf retired after the 2005 season, leaving a remarkable 13 year career behind him. Whether it was in New Orleans or Kansas City, Roaf was always dominant. He is a member of both the 1990s and 2000s All-Decade teams, and was an 11-time Pro Bowler, as well as a four-time All-Pro. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2015, and will forever be remembered as one of the great offensive tackles in NFL history.

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