Ranking the 10 best defensive linemen in NY Giants history

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CLEVELAND, OH – SEPTEMBER 16, 1962: (L to R) Linebacker Tom Scott #82, defensive end Andy Robustelli #81, defensive lineman Rosey Grier #76 and defensive lineman Dick Modzelewski #77 of the New York Giants line up for the next play during a game on September 16, 1962 against the Cleveland Browns at Municpal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio.19620916-0371962 Kidwiler Collection/Diamond Images /

2: Andy Robustelli

Accolades: six-time All Pro member, five-time Pro Bowler, 1956 NFL Champion, Pro Football Hall of Fame member

In similar fashion to Katcavage (52.5 sacks), Andy Robustelli did not have sacks recorded for the majority of his career, only having them listed in the final five seasons of his 14-year career. Regardless, his accolades, combined with his championships, amount of sacks in limited seasons and his place in the Hall of Fame was enough to make him No. 2 on our list.

After being traded to the NY Giants from the Rams in 1956, Robustelli made an instant impact, making an All Pro First Team, a Pro Bowl, and even helped the NY Giants win the championship that season.

During his nine-year tenure with the NY Giants, Robustelli would make an All Pro team in all but two campaigns. Alongside this, in the five years in which Robustelli had sacks recorded, he posted 12+ sacks in three of them.

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