Who is your all time favorite DL?

[RehireMora]

Who is your all time favorite Defensive Lineman and why?

The thought crossed my mind and I was wondering what your guy's thoughts were.

Mine is Jacob Green, he was just a dominant force and so much fun to watch as a kid.

Here is AI's top 10...

• Cortez Kennedy (DT): Hall of Famer, 8x Pro Bowler, 1992 Defensive Player of the Year, and a cornerstone of the franchise.
• Jacob Green (DE): The Seahawks' official all-time sack leader (\(97.5\)) during his dominant 1980–1991 run.
• Michael Sinclair (DE): 3x Pro Bowler with \(73.5\) career sacks, the second-most in team history.
• Michael Bennett (DE/DT): A versatile, explosive pass-rusher and key piece of the "Legion of Boom" defense.
• Jeff Bryant (DE): Reliable, long-time starter who tallied \(63\) sacks across 12 seasons.
• Cliff Avril (DE): Pro Bowler who was an elite edge-rusher during Seattle's Super Bowl runs.
• Joe Nash (DT): 1x Pro Bowler, team staple for 15 seasons, and part of the Seahawks Top 50 Players list.
• Brandon Mebane (DT): Underrated but dominant run-stuffer and locker-room leader during the 2010s.
• Red Bryant (DE): Known for his elite run-stopping and being a massive tone-setter on the edge.
• Frank Clark (DE): Recorded \(35\) sacks in four seasons with Seattle, including a \(13\)-sack season in 2018. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

 

[JustTheTip]

Kennedy for me. His capability of doing it on his own regardless of the team quality around him was as good as any player ever.

 

[FrodosFinger]

The Green and Bryant edges during the Chuck Knox era was high caliber

 

[Sperrydogg]

Leonord is my favorite. I love his leadership and how much he seems to love it here. He brings the culture

I remember when leonord was a jet, I thought life wasn’t fair

Another one I liked was Sheldon Richardson bummed when we didn’t resign him. I thought he brought that culture too

 

[Aircrew]

Cortez.

But, Jacob Green was my first favorite Seahawks D lineman, 97.5 sacks (115.5 unofficial) and an absolute force. So, for me, he's a close second.

 

[Sperrydogg]

My new favorite Riley Mills

 

[CouchLogic]

Chris Clemons, when he came into Seattle he fit the cultute shift into a championship caliber team so well. What a beast.

 

[stang233]

I do think Sam Adam’s should be on thee list

 

[chris98251]

Joe Nash, the antics and stuff he pulled were great, as a Player Kennedy on ability, Bennett on the whole package not just on the field but personality.

 

[hawkfan68]

Tez. He was the "Aaron Donald" of his era. Pretty certain that if he were to play today, he would be just as good as Donald, if not better. Sad he had passed away at an early age.

 

[GeekHawk]

Tez was the Defensive Player of the Year on a 2-win team, as I recall. Who does that?!?

 

[MORGULON]

Cortez.

But, Jacob Greene was my first favorite Seahawks D lineman, 97.5 sacks (115.5 unofficial) and an absolute force. So, for me, he's a close second.

Jacob Green

 

[Hawkstorian]

Jacob Green is a guy who get's lost in the conversation of all-time 'hawks. The dude belongs on the hall of fame. Long-time great player and sack master. Before the Superbowl era players started showing up, Jacob was easily a top-5 all time player for us.

 

[Floridahawk79]

Jeff Bryant for me as I coached at Clemson and met him and talked with him for over an hour at an Alumni banquet, not to mention he was a bad ass when he played.

 

[therealjohncarlson]

I wouldn’t say he was my favorite but I think Patrick Kerney deserves a shoutout as a fun pass rusher when he was on the hawks

 

[HOF Hater]

I loved me some Tez but I had a very deep appreciation for Michael Sinclair

The second jersey I've ever owned, first being Kenny Easley

 

[jammerhawk]

I loved Tez, he was special and rare!

 

[Wsumatt1982]

I loved John Randle. Most of his antics were with the Vikings but loved how he played the game. He was ferocious and a very scary man.

 

[94Smith]

My name sake

 

[TeamoftheCentury]

Cortez. The hot dog incident on the sidelines during pre-season game sealed it for me. I think he sent some to the other sideline, too.

Plus, got to meet him in person a couple of years before he sadly passed away. Yes, he was all class. Some of you remember me telling the story of him mentioning me in an NFL.com article. I think it was when he was elected to the HOF.