The NFL is in the process of releasing their NFL 100 All-Time team, and on Friday night, they announced the 12 running backs who made the cut.
What was the process to select players for the NFL All-Time list?
The process to select and celebrate the historic team began in early 2018 with the appointment of a 26-person blue-ribbon voting panel made up of coaches, team and front office executives, former players and members of the media with a deep appreciation for the history of the League, its teams and players, as well as a commitment to research. Tune in to see the reveal of the 100 greatest players and 10 greatest coaches in league history as part of the continuing celebration of the NFL’s 100th season.
NFL.com description of the selection process
Barry Sanders: The Greatest Detroit Lions Player and Top 10 in NFL History
Detroit Lions legend Sanders is widely considered the greatest player in the team’s history and one of the top 10 players in NFL history. According to a prestigious panel of experts voting for the NFL’s top 100 players of all time, Sanders ranks at number 10 on the list. USA TODAY’s panel of experts placed Sanders at number 10 in their NFL 100 voting.
Congrats, Barry!
