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NFL: Creating the all-time roster with football’s legends

ByHans Themistode|
BALTIMORE, MD - SEPTEMBER 23: Former Baltimore Ravens linebacker and Hall of Fame enshrinee Ray Lewis is introduced before the game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Denver Broncos at M&T Bank Stadium on September 23, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD - SEPTEMBER 23: Former Baltimore Ravens linebacker and Hall of Fame enshrinee Ray Lewis is introduced before the game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Denver Broncos at M&T Bank Stadium on September 23, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
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Jonathan Ogden
Jonathan Ogden (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

NFL: Creating the all-time roster with football’s legends: OT, Jonathan Ogden

Career stats: 

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Accolades:

  • 11 time Pro Bowler
  • 4 time All-Pro First Team
  • 1 Super Bowl title

The Baltimore Ravens needed someone that they could build their team around. So with the first-ever pick in their franchise history, they grabbed offensive tackle, Jonathan Ogden in the 1996 NFL Draft. Now, nearly three decades later, Ogden has officially been selected to our all-time roster.

The former UCLA football standout was a beast in Baltimore. By the time his second season came around, Ogden was selected to both the Pro Bowl and All-Pro team. In fact, for the rest of his career, Ogden would make the Pro Bowl roster. He would spend his entire 12-year career in Baltimore and in 2001, played a huge role in landing the franchise its first Super Bowl title.

For an offensive line, they’re only as good as its weakest link. Well, with a group of the greatest to ever play the position, there simply are no holes upfront. Much like his fellow linemen, Ogden will be able to keep Tom Brady on his feet all afternoon and give huge chunk yards to running back Adrian Peterson. There are no weaknesses in the game of Ogden. Whether he’s called upon to block as a passing play develops or move defenders out of the way, Ogden could do it. Even with a stout offensive line here, his services will be sourly needed.

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