Who are the top 20 sack leaders in NFL history?

Answer 1

little note first... "Deacon" Jones sometimes used to record 30 sacks a game in the 60's. He should be number one, but here is the official list.

1 Bruce Smith 200

2 Reggie White 198

3 Kevin Greene 160

4 Chris Doleman 150.5

5 Michael Strahan 141.5

6 John Randle 137.5

7 Richard Dent 137.5

8 Lawrence Taylor 132.5

9 Leslie O'Neal 132.5

10 Rickey Jackson 128

Honorable Mentions:

11th, Jason Taylor with 127.5

12th, Derrick Thomas with 126.5

Actually, while Deacon Jones was playing, sacks were not an official NFL stat. However, he would have had 180.5 sacks during his career, which would rank third on the all time list. In 1967, Deacon Jones had 26 sacks, and in 1968, he had 24 sacks. Both of these are better than the NFL single season record for sacks, held by Michael Strahan.

Answer 2

1. Bruce Smith - 200
2. Reggie White - 198
3. Kevin Greene - 160
4. Chris Doleman - 150.5
5. Michael Strahan - 141.5
6. Richard Dent - 137.5
7. John Randle - 137.5
8. Leslie O'Neal - 132.5
9. Lawrence Taylor -132.5
10. Jason Taylor - 132.5*
11. Rickey Jackson -128
12. Derrick Thomas - 126.5
13. Simeon Rice - 122
14. Clyde Simmons - 121.5
15. Sean Jones - 113
16. Greg Townsend - 109.5
17. Pat Swilling - 107.5
18. Trace Armstrong - 106
19. Kevin Carter- 104.5
20. Neil Smith - 104.5

* - active

(Through the 2010 season)