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Ranking the Top 10 linebackers in NY Giants history

By Desmond Novack

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - NOVEMBER 03: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Hall of Famers Lawrence Taylor (L) and Harry Carson talk during a halftime ceremony of a game between the New York Giants and the Indianapolis Colts on November 3, 2014 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Colts defeated the Giants 40-24. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - NOVEMBER 03: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Hall of Famers Lawrence Taylor (L) and Harry Carson talk during a halftime ceremony of a game between the New York Giants and the Indianapolis Colts on November 3, 2014 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Colts defeated the Giants 40-24. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /
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Nov 8, 1992; E. Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants linebacker Pepper Johnson (52) reacts during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Giants Stadium. FILE PHOTO; Mandatory Credit: USA TODAY Sports
Nov 8, 1992; E. Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants linebacker Pepper Johnson (52) reacts during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Giants Stadium. FILE PHOTO; Mandatory Credit: USA TODAY Sports /

7. Pepper Johnson

Accolades: one time Pro Bowler, one time first team All Pro member, two time Super Bowl Champion

Pepper Johnson, recording 579 tackles, 10 interceptions, 19 sacks and nine forced fumbles, was one of the members of the legendary NY Giants defense during their Super Bowl victories in the 80s and 90s – playing a crucial role in both of the team’s victories.

Johnson was selected in the second round of the 1986 NFL Draft, and despite not playing much during his rookie season, the NY Giants still went on to win the Super Bowl his rookie year. Following his rookie year, Johnson would go on to gain steam, posting at least 70 tackles in five of seven years with NY.

His best season arguably came in 1990. That campaign, the NY Standout posted 115 tackles, 3.5 sacks and an interception. He went to the Pro Bowl, and earned First Team All Pro honors. He really made a different in the Giants eventually coming out on top in the Super Bowl against the Buffalo Bills. While he also suited up elsewhere, his best playing days were no question with NY.

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