THE 100 GREATEST BUCCANEER PLAYERS as featured on this site in 2007. 1 Lee Roy Selmon The Buccaneers' first-ever draft pick and what a pick it was too. Six Pro Bowls including an MVP award, Defensive Player of the Year in 1979 and the first Tampa Bay player elected to the NFL Hall of Fame. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 2 Derrick Brooks Another part of the reason the Buccaneer defense was so strong for a decade. 12 seasons, 10 Pro Bowls, NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2002 and NFL Man of the Year in 2000. A sure-fire first ballot NFL Hall of Famer. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 3 Warren Sapp Nine seasons with the Buccaneers, seven of which saw him wind up in the Pro Bowl. Ranked second to Lee Roy Selmon in sacks when he left Tampa after 2003. The voice and face of the defense throughout his time in Tampa Bay. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 4 Hardy Nickerson Arrived as a free agent in 1993 from Pittsburgh and set the tone on the defense and in the locker room from Day One. Was part of the defensive turnaround under Tony Dungy and went to five Pro Bowls as a Buccaneer. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 5 James Wilder The all-time Buccaneer franchise leader in rushing and receptions. For nine years, he was the Tampa Bay offense, twice posting 1,000-yard seasons and going to the Pro Bowl in 1984. The finest back the Bucs have ever had. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 6 John Lynch A third round pick in 1993 who turned down a baseball career to play in the NFL. And once he got into the starting line-up, receivers and backs began to pay the price. Five Pro Bowls for one of the most popular Buccaneers ever. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 7 Ronde Barber Ten years in the Buccaneer secondary and four Pro Bowl appearances to his credit. And of course, the clinching touchdown in the NFC Championship win over Philadelphia that sent the Buccaneers to Super Bowl XXXVII. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 8 Doug Williams Drafted in the first round in 1978 and started every game he played for the franchise until 1982. Led the Bucs to their first three playoff spots and endured some tough fan and media criticism whilst maintaining loyal support from Coach John McKay. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 9 Paul Gruber The finest offensive linemen that the Buccaneers have ever had. The 4th overall pick of the 1988 draft and a starter in all 183 games he played for the franchise. Once went five seasons without missing a single snap. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 10 Mike Alstott The franchise leader in touchdowns and one of the most popular players the Buccaneers have ever had. Scored in the Super Bowl and even though he is not used so much these days, remains a hugely popular Buccaneer. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 11 Jimmie Giles The finest tight end that the franchise has ever had. Four times selected to the Pro Bowl and still the third-highest receiving yardage gainer in Buc history. Came from Houston in the 1978 trade that led to the Buccaneers selecting Doug Williams. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 12 Simeon Rice One of the best pass rushers in the NFL and one of the best the Buccaneers have ever had at the position. Dominated the Raiders in the Super Bowl and approaching Lee Roy Selmon's franchise record for sacks. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 13 David Logan For a 12th round selection, just to make the roster would be an achievement. David Logan went on to start over 100 games at nose tackle for the Bucs, record nearly 40 sacks and was one of the most popular players ever to wear the uniform. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 14 Mark Carrier 3rd round pick out of tiny Nicholls State in 1987 who remains the franchise leader for receiving yardage. Set the Buc record with 1,422 yards in 1989 and deservedly went to the Pro Bowl after that season. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 15 Tony Mayberry Started his first game in the NFL in 1990 and from the following season, began a streak of 144 consecutive starts at center for the Buccaneers. A three-time Pro Bowler whose final game was the 1999 title game loss to the Rams. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 16 Richard Wood "The Batman from Gotham City" was how he introduced himself to his team-mates and a tough tackling linebacker was how he introduced himself to opposing runners in the glory years of the Buccaneer defense under John McKay. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 17 Donnie Abraham Broke into the starting secondary in his rookie season in 1996 and became the Bucs' all-time interception leader by the time he left Tampa Bay at the end of 2001. Went to the Pro Bowl in 2000 and was the ideal "Tampa Two defense" cornerback. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 18 Ricky Bell The Bucs' top selection and the first overall pick of the 1977 draft who led the franchise to its first playoff berth in 1979 with a monster 1,000-yard season. Suffered from a heart defect and passed away at the tender age of 29. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 19 Dave Pear The Buccaneers' first-ever Pro Bowl player and a fixture at nose tackle for the first three seasons. Always hustled on to the field at the start of every drive and led the emergence of the Buc defense even if he was traded to Oakland before the 1979 season. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 20 Warrick Dunn First-round pick in 1997 from Florida State who proved that small backs can make it in the NFL. Had two 1,000-yard seasons rushing and was the 2nd leading runner in franchise history before he moved on to the Falcons in free agency in March 2002. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 21 Shelton Quarles Came from the CFL in 1997 and worked his way from being a special teamer to a starting middle linebacker and Pro Bowl player. Has started over 100 games for the Buccaneers at both outside and middle linebacker. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 22 Errict Rhett Had two great seasons rushing the ball in his workmanlike style but then staged an ill-advised contract holdout and was never the same player again either with the Bucs or the Ravens. Had been a 2nd round pick out of Florida in 1994. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 23 Randy Grimes The only Buccaneer to have played for five different head coaches in a career that stretched from John McKay to Sam Wyche. Started over 100 games at center and was one of the real fan favourites during his time in Tampa Bay. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 24 Brad Johnson Was of course the Bucs' quarterback in the Super Bowl and justified the big free agency contract he got for coming to Tampa in 2001. Benched in 2004 in favour of Chris Simms and released at the end of that season. A former London Monarch. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 25 Karl Williams Former undrafted free agent who went on to become the Bucs' punt returner for the next eight seasons and started 22 games at receiver in the process. Four times he took punts back for touchdowns in his Buc career. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 26 Mark Cotney Another member of the expansion Buccaneers who saw the franchise rise in its early years. "Captain Crunch" as he was known led the secondary from his strong safety spot and was a huge fan favourite during his nine years in Tampa Bay. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 27 Joey Galloway Has posted two straight 1,000-yard seasons for the Bucs having arrived in a trade with Dallas for Keyshawn Johnson in early 2004. Remains one of the fastest players in the league in spite of his advancing years and is the Bucs' deep threat now. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 28 Mike Washington Another member of the expansion team who went on to see the "Worst to first" transformation. Started for eight seasons at cornerback and consistently put up big interception numbers in that time. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 29 Reggie Cobb Spent four seasons in the Buccaneer backfield and currently ranks 5th on the franchise all-time lists. Was originally a 2nd round pick out of Tennessee and split time with Gary Anderson during his rookie season. Now works as a Buccaneer scout. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 30 Hugh Green For four years, one of the best linebackers the franchise has ever had. A high first round pick in 1981 and a two-time Pro Bowler. Lost his way in 1985 and engineered a trade to the Miami Dolphins and was never the same player again. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 31 Donald Igwebuike By far the best kicker the Buccaneers have ever had. Consistent and accurate from long range, he won numerous games for the Bucs during the bad days of the late 1980s. Was known as "Donald kicker" to former Tampa Bay head coach Ray Perkins. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 32 Cecil Johnson Another member of the 1979 NFC Championship defense and a solid starting linebacker for six seasons with the Buccaneers. Spent his final three seasons more as a back-up but one of the best players at the position the Bucs have had. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 33 Brian Kelly Has started for at cornerback, injury permitting, for the six seasons and led the NFLin interceptions in the 2002 Super Bowl season. Began as the Bucs' nickel back on being a 2nd round pick in 1998 and moved up the depth chart from there. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 34 John Cannon Played nine seasons for the franchise and was one of the most popular players with the fan clubs around Tampa at the time. Originally a 3rd round pick in 1982, he played over 120 games for the Buccaneers and started over 70. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 35 Kevin House The deep threat of the Buccaneer receiving corps for six and a half seasons until Hugh Culverhouse dumped his salary. Twice recorded 1,000-yard seasons for the Bucs and remains in the top three of all the main receiving stats. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 36 Dave Moore Made his Buccaneer debut all the way back in 1992 and was still on the roster a decade and a half later. Missed the Super Bowl season having spent time with Buffalo. Went to the Pro Bowl in 2006 as a special teams' need player. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 37 Cedric Brown Another member of the 1979 NFC Championship defense and played nearly 100 games at free safety for the Buccaneers. Was on the expansion roster for one game but made his name on defense the following season. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 38 Steve Wilson The last of the expansion Buccaneers to still be playing for the franchise. Started over 100 games at tackle and then center for the Bucs and was the anchor of the offensive line for three playoff teams. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 39 Ricky Reynolds An early 2nd round pick in 1987 who gave the Buccaneers solid cornerback play for seven seasons in spite of little help around him. Wound up with 17 career interceptions and scored three different ways for the Bucs. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 40 Broderick Thomas Former first round pick who had two great seasons in 1990 and 1991 racking up tons of tackles until his loud-mouth ways alienated the new coaching staff in 1992 and he was run out of town two seasons later. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 41 Bruce Hill Became the second Buccaneer to post a 1,000-yard receiving season after Kevin House and formed a great partnership with Mark Carrier until he tore his knee up in October 1991 and never played for the Bucs again. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 42 David Lewis Former USC linebacker who joined John McKay in Tampa in 1977 as a 2nd round pick and was part of the No.1-ranked defense in 1979. Went to the Pro Bowl the following season. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 43 Ron Hall Remains the second-best tight end that the franchise has ever had after Jimmie Giles. Arrived in the 4th round of the 1987 draft and spent the next seven seasons perfoming equally well as a receiver and blocker. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 44 Eugene Marve Arrived in Tampa in 1988 in return for an 8th round pick and immediately offered veteran leadership to a young defense. Started for three and a half seasons at inside linebacker and was a real team leader and fan favourite. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 45 Scot Brantley Local college hero who was drafted by the Bucs in the 3rd round in 1980 and then spent the next eight seasons playing inside linebacker for the orange and white and delivering some of the biggest hits seen by a Buc defender. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 46 Chidi Ahanotu Solid defensive lineman who was a 6th round draft steal in 1993 and went on to start over 100 games for the Buccaneers between 1993 and 2000 and returned for a time during 2004. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 47 Brad Culpepper Former Viking cast-off who was claimed on waivers in 1994 and became Warren Sapp's partner-in-crime in the middle of the Tampa Two defense installed by Tony Dungy and Monte Kiffin. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 48 Gerald Carter Quiet receiver who played second fiddle to speedster Kevin House for many seasons and ended his eight year Buccaneer career by ranking in the top five in both receptions and yardage. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 49 Keyshawn Johnson Would lead the all a-hole list of Buccaneers but does deserve his place in this countdown. Fearless over-the-middle receiver who was never as good as he thought he was however. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 50 Vernon Turner The first Buccaneer to return a punt for a touchdown and hence makes his spot on this countdown for that one memorable play in spite of only playing 13 games for the Buccaneers. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 51 Steve DeBerg Had two separate spells with the Buccaneers and was replaced as starting QB by "the next great Buc passer" no less than three times. Led the most prolific offense in Buc history in 1984. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 52 Ian Beckles More well-known these days for his sports radio show but played seven season on the Buccaneer offensive line and started nearly 100 games in the process for the orange and white. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 53 Santana Dotson Won NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in 1992 for his ten sacks and although played solidly for the next three years, never lived up to that early first-season hype again. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 54 Morris Owens The first and only real receiving threat the Buccaneers had in their early years. Caught the first touchdown pass in franchise history and also caught three in a single game against Miami in 1976. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 55 Dave Reavis Former expansion draft player who came from a Super Bowl team in Pittsburgh to become the Bucs' starting left tackle for most of their first eight seasons. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 56 Carnell Williams Had a dramatic rookie campaign with a 1,000-yard season and NFL Rookie of the Year honours. His second year was not so good but he remains a serious threat in the backfield. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 57 Marty Carter 8th round draft pick who was pressed into starting as a rookie because of injury and wound up playing there for the next four years for the Buccaneers. Went on to a 10-year career with the Bears, Falcons and Lions. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 58 Ron Heller Scrappy hard-working offensive tackle who looked a 4th round steal until Ray Perkins started a fight with him during a 1987 game in New Orleans and ended up trading him at the end of the season. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 59 Harry Hamilton Formed a solid veteran safety partnership with Mark Robinson from 1988 to 1990 having arrived in Tampa Bay as a free agent just before the 1988 season. Also saw his career end prematurely because of injury in October 1991. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 60 Mark Robinson Played three years in the defensive backfield from 1988 having come to the Bucs in a trade with Kansas City. Was selected as a team captain twice in that period. His career was ended prematurely by injury. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 61 Dewey Selmon Overshadowed of course by the Hall of Fame exploits of his brother Lee Roy, but Dewey was a capable and tough-hitting linebacker who also played on the defensive line during the 1976 expansion season. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 62 Charley Hannah Converted from the defensive line to become a starting tackle who began over 60 games for the Buccaneers under John McKay and went on to win a Super Bowl ring with the Raiders. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 63 Danny Reece Another player from the expansion 1976 Bucs who was still with the team that went to the NFC Championship game in 1979. A fearless punt returner who also was a spot starter in the defensive backfield. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 64 Sean Farrell Spent five seasons starting on the offensive line albeit with some of the worst teams in franchise history. Was primarily a guard but also saw time at tackle. A 1982 first-round pick out of Penn State. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 65 Jeris White Started for three years at cornerback and was part of the defensive turnaround in the early days of the franchise that led to the NFC title game in 1979. Moved on to win a Super Bowl with the Washington Redskins after the 1982 season. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 66 Michael Husted Remains the franchise's all-time leading scorer having spent six seasons kicking for the Buccaneers. Made the team as an undrafted free agent in 1993 and was 50% on his long-fieldgoal attempts including several game winners. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 67 Rob Taylor Solid hard-working offensive lineman who started nearly 100 games for the Bucs after turning up at One Buc Place in 1986 and asking for a try-out after the USFL folded. Also had to share a podium with me at a Clearwater Bucs event in 1988! Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 68 Trent Dilfer The sixth overall pick of the 1994 draft and the Bucs' starting QB for four and a half years until he broke his collarbone in Seattle in 1999. Never the greatest passer, he did win a Super Bowl with the Baltimore Ravens after leaving Tampa. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 69 Ron Holmes Had the impossible task of replacing Lee Roy Selmon at right defensive end and hence his four-year career is often blighted by that. Put up some good sack numbers and proved effective against the run too during his time in Tampa. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 70 Dexter Jackson Always known now for being the Super Bowl MVP thanks to his two first-half interceptions against the Raiders. Had two spells starting at free safety for the Bucs having made the team initally as a special teams' coverage demon. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 71 Joe Jurevicius Three-year No.3 receiver who became a real fan favourite during his time with the Buccaneers and provided a huge play in the NFC Championship game in Philadelphia with a 71-yard run and catch to set up the Bucs' first score. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 72 Dave Green Kicked and punted for the first three seasons in Buccaneer history and scored the first points for the franchise with a 39-yard fieldgoal against the Buffalo Bills in the third game. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 73 Mark Wheeler Started every game as a rookie in 1992 and was a good run-stopping defensive tackle for four years in Tampa Bay. Went on to a long and productive NFL career. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 74 Chris Washington One of the best blitzing linebackers that Tampa Bay has ever had and remains second amongst LBs in sacks despite only playing five seasons with the Buccaneers. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 75 Michael Pittman Five solid years in the Buccaneer backfield including a 124-yard performance in the Super Bowl that almost won him MVP honours. Has also been a great receiving back out of the backfield too. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 76 Marcus Jones Former first-round pick who looked a bust for his first three years until he turned it around in 1999 with 13 sacks and added seven more the following year. Only injury stopped him becoming a long-term Buc sack artist. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 77 Jerry Eckwood Rushed for in excess of 500 yards in each of his three seasons in Tampa Bay and was a valuable foil to Ricky Bell during the 1979 title season. Was also a good receiver out of the backfield for the Buccaneers too. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 78 Jeff Davis Another one of the solid dependable linebackers the Bucs had during the 1980s. Played six seasons in Tampa having been a fifth round pick in 1982 and racked up over 660 tackles during his time as a Buccaneer. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 79 Lars Tate Was a 2nd round pick in 1988 and scored 15 rushing touchdowns over two seasons in sharing playing time with William Howard. Played against Ray Perkins in the SEC for Georgia but never went on to anything else after being released in camp in 1990. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 80 Vinny Testaverde Leads the Bucs in passing yardage and touchdowns. Also leads them in interceptions and broken dreams. Never did turn out to be the great saviour we all hoped after being the first overall pick of the 1987 draft. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 81 Louis Carter Led the Buccaneers in rushing in their expansion season of 1976 and played three seasons in the Tampa Bay backfield. Also threw the first touchdown pass in franchise history against Seattle when he two-handed the ball to Morris Owens. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 82 Michael Clayton Had one of the most amazing rookie seasons by any receiver in NFL history in 2004 but has regressed the past two seasons hampered by injury and poor performance. Makes this countdown based on his first year alone. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 83 Winston Moss Four-year linebacker who was traded because he apparently did not fit the 4-3 scheme the Bucs brought in for the 1991 season. Had done well for the Bucs until then and did well in the NFL for another seven years after leaving Tampa Bay. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 84 George Yarno Solid dependable lineman who played eight seasons with the Bucs and started over 60 games along the line. But is most well known for kicking a PAT in the 1983 season finale against the Lions when Dave Warnke was benched. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 85 Adger Armstrong No way does James Wilder have the magnificent 1984 season that he did without the blocking efforts up front of his faithful full back Adger "Lead Dog" Armstrong. The former Oiler was an excellent receiver out of the backfield too. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 86 Lawrence Dawsey Had an excellent rookie campaign in 1991 and an equally memorable second receiving season for the Bucs before injuries caught up with him and he was never the same again. Remains in the Top 10 in receiving yardage for the Buccaneers. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 87 Matt Bryant Currently tied with Steve Christie as the most accurate kicker in franchise history at 81% but will always be remembered for the 62-yard game-winning fieldgoal he booted against the Eagles in October 2006, the longest kick in Buc annals. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 88 Martin Mayhew Spent four seasons starting at cornerback for the Buccaneers having returned to his home state as a free agent in 1993 from the Washington Redskins. Won a Super Bowl with Washington and now a front office NFL executive. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 89 Craig Erickson Started at QB for most of the 1993 and 1994 season and did an OK job with a pretty bad offensive team around him. Was made expendable by the drafting of Trent Dilfer and was hence traded to the Colts in April 1995 for a 1st round pick. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 90 Ervin Randle Powerful-hitting linebacker who spent six years with the Buccaneers and won the NFL's "Hit of the Year" award in 1987 for a crunching tackle on Bears' RB Neal Anderson. Moved on to play with the Chiefs having been traded by Tampa Bay in 1991. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 91 Nathan Wonsley Came out of nowhere to make the 1986 team as an undrafted rookie and wound up having two 100-yard rushing games in the five games in relief of James Wilder. Then injured his neck on a kick coverage tackle and never played pro football again. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 92 Curt Jarvis Solid run-stuffing nose tackle who played for Ray Perkins at Alabama and followed him to Tampa as a 7th round pick in 1987. Started for three seasons on the line before getting a neck injury that ultimately led to his retirement from the game. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 93 Courtney Hawkins Somewhat dimunitive receiver who wound up playing five seasons in Tampa and then another five in Pittsburgh as part of a solid if unspectacular NFL career. Remains in the Top 10 in franchise records for receiving yardage. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 94 Keenan McCardell Played two seasons in Tampa and posted big receiving numbers both years including scoring twice in Super Bowl XXXVII. Had a bitter contract holdout at the beginning of the 2004 season and was eventually traded to San Diego. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 95 Kevin Murphy Had some nice moments starting at linebacker for the Bucs in the late 1980s before moving into a back-up role in his final two years. Was the only player from the 1986 draft to really make an impact for Tampa Bay. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 96 Dwight Smith Most well known of course for returning two interceptions for touchdowns in the Super Bowl win over the Raiders but spent four solid seasons in the defensive backfield as both nickel back and spot starter on occasions. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 97 Reuben Davis Late round draft pick from 1988 who became a really solid run-stuffing defensive lineman for four seasons. Then along came Sam Wyche who decided Davis didn't fit his defensive style and packaged him off to the Cardinals in a trade. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 98 Josh Bidwell Has merely posted the three best punting seasons in franchise history since he arrived in 2004 as a free agent and went to the Pro Bowl after his spectacular 2005 season. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 99 Anthony McFarland Former first round pick who although never playing up to the hype some people expected of him, did a good job on the middle of the Buc defensive line for eight seasons before being traded to the Colts in 2006 for a 2nd round draft pick. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages 100 Curtis Jordan Was an original expansion season draft pick who played five seasons in Tampa and was always the first player off the bench into the defense in nickel situations. Also made 33 starts and went on to win a Super Bowl ring with the Washington Redskins. Click here for his profile and picture gallery pages