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Top 5 Colts Players of All-Time + Fan Rankings
Create your own all-time rankings of the top 5 greatest players in Indianapolis Colts history from Manning to Unitas to Marvin Harrison
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May 7th, 2022 marks the 89th birthday of Johnny Unitas so it’s a great time to look at the top 5 Indianapolis Colts players of all time with him highlighting the list.
Originating as the Baltimore Colts in 1953, Hall of Fame QB Johnny Unitas and WR Raymond Berry led the franchise to quickly become one of the best pro football organizations in the world which carried over once the Super Bowl era began, appearing in two of the first five NFL Super Bowl Championships.
The franchise then surprisingly moved to Indianapolis overnight in 1984 where they struggled to find the same level of success until they drafted a QB out of Tennessee in 1998. Starting 10 years later in 2008, the Colts began playing their games in their fantastic home stadium, Lucas Oil Stadium. Indianapolis has had the luxury of introducing over a dozen players and franchise personnel to the Football Hall of Fame.
With three NFL Championships and two Super Bowls under their belt, there isn’t much more to prove except the continuation of winning. An intense stadium to walk into with the sea of dark blue and white screaming in the opposing team’s face. The Colts are one of a kind team that has had many legendary players to strengthen this list. Honorable mention includes: C Jeff Saturday, WR Reggie Wayne, DE Robert Mathis
Here are the top 5 greatest Indianapolis Colts players of all time. Create your own rankings below!
– Career PASS YDS (54,828), TD (399), & CMP (4,682)
– 4x NFL MVP, 2007 Super Bowl MVP, 2004 NFL OPOY
– 11x Pro Bowl, 5x All-Pro 1st Team, 3x All-Pro 2nd Team
Peyton Manning, The Sheriff, The Caveman, a man of multiple names with one singular marvelous career. Manning would use the whole field at one time with his precision passing decisions, and pristine accuracy, who changed the game with his audibles, “Omahas,” and offensive game-planning.
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– 3x NFL MVP, 3x NFL Champion, Super Bowl 5 Champ
– 10x Pro Bowl, 5x All-Pro 1st Team, 3x All-Pro 2nd Team
– Retired as NFL YDS (40,239), TD (290), & Wins (118) leader
One of the most team players in league history, Johnny Unitas made the Colts shine amongst others for many seasons. Johhny U is one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time to this day thanks to his talent and winning mentality.
Johnny Unitas HOF resume:
– 10x Pro Bowl
– 5x All-Pro 1st Team
– 3x MVP
– 4x NFL Champ
– 1960s NFL All-Decade
– Retired as all-time leader in PASS YDS (40,239), PASS TD (290) & QB wins (118)
– Only player with 50+ PASS TD of 50+ YDS
– 1st with 40K PASS YDSpic.twitter.com/mLiU9CIeRn— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 15, 2022
– Career REC YDS (14,580), TD (128), & REC (1,102) leader
– SB 41 Champ, 8x Pro Bowl, 3x All-Pro 1st Team, 5x 2nd
– 2x NFL REC & REC YDS leader, 2000s NFL All-Decade
Marvin Harrison is largely known as Manning’s favorite wide receiver, who has very impressive qualities that led to a more impressive career. Harrison’s route running and contested-catch ability set his legacy in stone as one of the best WRs to ever hit the gridiron.
Marvin Harrison's records in Indianapolis #Colts history include:
– Career REC YDS (14,580)
– Career REC TD (128)
– Career REC (1,102)
– Career REC YDS/GP (76.7)
– Career REC/GP (5.8)
– Season REC YDS (1,722)
– Season REC TD (15)
– Season REC (143)pic.twitter.com/rTACax5RC1— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 26, 2021
– Super Bowl 41 Champ, 2004 NFL SK (16) leader
– Career TFL (113) leader; 3x finished top-3 in DPOY
– 7x Pro Bowl, 3x All-Pro 1st Team, 2003 All-Pro 2nd Team
Racking up 107.5 sacks for Indianapolis, Dwight Freeney‘s elite pass-rushing skill made him a feared defensive player. Freeney’s ability to get to the quarterback was unmatched compared to others of his time.
Dwight Freeney's career resume:
– 7x Pro Bowl
– 3x All-Pro 1st Team, 2003 2nd Team
– Super Bowl 41 Champ
– 2004 NFL SK (16) leader
– 2002 FF (9) & TFL (20) leader
– 2x finished top-3 DPOY
– 2000s NFL All-Decade
– #Colts career TFL (113) leaderpic.twitter.com/YAWvdV2JwD— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 22, 2022
– 1999 NFL OROY, 2x RUSH YDS leader, 2000s All-Decade
– Career RUSH YDS (9,226), TD (64), ATT (2,188) leader
– 4x Pro Bowl, 1999 All-Pro 1st Team, 2x 2nd Team
Gritty, dominant, and aggressive qualities explain Edgerrin James’ success in the NFL. James used his versatility and power to run through and around defenders. The Colts’ greatest RB was not only great as a rusher but was a dynamic receiver out of the backfield that made him one of the most versatile RBs during his peak.
Edgerrin James' HOF resume:
– 4x Pro Bowl
– 1999 All-Pro 1st Team, 2x 2nd Team
– 1999 NFL OROY
– 2x NFL RUSH YDS leader
– 2000 NFL YScm (2,303) & 1999 TOT TD (13) leader
– 2000s NFL All-Decade
– Most RUSH YDS (3,262) & TOT TD (35) by age-22pic.twitter.com/HwTcxUhDhJ— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 21, 2022
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