Defensive back Darren Woodson (1992-2003) holds the Dallas Cowboys' record for all-time tackles with 1,350.
In the 2008 season, D'Qwell Jackson of Cleveland had the most tackles with 154.
Patrick Willis had 147 tackles in 2009-2010
Dallas Cowboy Free Safety Barry Church has the most tackles in the league for a defensive back thru week 16 in the 2013 season. He has 127 combines tackles, with 100 solo tackles and 27 assists.
Patrick Willis, linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers, had the most solo tackles in 2007 with 135. He also had 39 assist tackles, totaling 174 total tackles. DJ Williams of Denver came in second with 108 solo tackles and Jon Beason of Carolina was in third with 106.
Andrew swallow
Linebacker.
57 total tackles, he was injured most of the year only starting 5 games, 2001 season he recorded 161 tackles.
as of December 22, 2009 here are the top 10 people with most tackles...... 1. Patrick Willis 49ers 138 tackles 2. Curtis Lofton Falcons 128 tackles 3. London Fletcher Redskins 126 tackles 4. Jon Beason Panthers 121 tackles -- Barret Ruud Bucceners 121 tackles 5. Brian Crushing Texans 119 tackles 6. Devin Harris Jets 117 tackles -- Ray Lewis Ravens 117 tackles 7. Tyrvon Branch Raiders 110 tackles 8. James Laurinaitis Rams 109 tackles -- Kirk Morrison Raiders 109 tackles 9. Keith Bulluck Titians 108 tackles 10. DeMecco Ryans Texans 105 tackles --D.J. Williams Broncos 105 tackles
Andrew swallow
Probably has to be rugby because of slide tackles and other bad tackles that can cause the field damaged.
Jerod mayo