It's rare to see a football player like Barry Sanders. The combination of speed and slipperiness the Detroit Lions running back showcased during his prime playing days has become the stuff of legend among NFL fans.
He was so widely revered for his skills that it was a no-brainer for the NFL to include him into their NFL 100 All-Time Team. To be included in a select team of players through the league's 100-year history is the ultimate compliment the NFL can give Sanders.
The moment @Lions great @BarrySanders made the #NFL100 All-Time Team on @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/msoZLr6EBG
— Rich Eisen (@richeisen) November 23, 2019
Sanders played only ten seasons in the NFL, and all of them were played with the Lions. He established himself as one of the best running backs in the NFL, notching over 15,000 yards and 99 rushing touchdowns in his career. He won the MVP, was named to the Pro Bowl in every season of his career, and made the First-Team All-Pro a total of six times.
He cuts a popular figure to many football fans due to his on-field talent and charisma. His skill in running the football has become very important for the team's success through the 90s, making them relevant for even just a little bit.
Sanders joins other all-time greats in Jim Brown, Emmitt Smith, Earl Campbell, Eric Dickerson, Walter Payton, and O.J. Simpson among the 12 running backs on the team.
But while he wasn't the most imposing player physically at only 5-foot-8, Sanders clearly deserves his place among those legends of the game after all the great things he did on the field during his relatively short playing career.
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