1. Troy Polamalu, S – 2003-2014 Pittsburgh Steelers

The NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year in 2010 and a member of the 2000s All-Decade Team, Polamalu was an eight-time Pro Bowler. He had 32 career interceptions and should be a first-ballot Hall of Famer.

Pat Yasinskas has covered the NFL since 1993. He has worked for The Tampa Tribune, The Charlotte Observer and ESPN.com and writes for numerous national magazines and websites. He also has served as a voter for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.