List of NFL career interceptions leaders

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In American football, an interception (INT), also known as a pick, occurs when a pass intended for a player of the same team is caught by an opposition player, who then gains possession for their team.[1][2] The National Football League (NFL) did not begin keeping official records until the 1932 season and did not begin tracking interceptions until 1940.[3][4] As a result of the AFL–NFL merger, league record books also recognize statistics from the American Football League (AFL), which operated from 1960 to 1969 before being absorbed into the NFL in 1970.[5][6]

There have been 39 players who have recorded at least 50 interceptions. As of 2024, no active player has at least 40 interceptions.

Players with at least 50 interceptions

Key
Symbol Meaning
Ints The total number of interceptions the player had
† Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame
^ Active player
NFL career interceptions leaders
Rank Player Position Team(s) Ints Refs
1 Paul Krause † Safety Washington Redskins (1964–1967) 81 [7]
Minnesota Vikings (1968–1979)
2 Emlen Tunnell † Defensive back New York Giants (1948–1958) 79 [8]
Green Bay Packers (1959–1961)
3 Rod Woodson † Defensive back Pittsburgh Steelers (1987–1996) 71 [9]
San Francisco 49ers (1997)
Baltimore Ravens (1998–2001)
Oakland Raiders (2002–2003)
4 Dick Lane † Cornerback Los Angeles Rams (1952–1953) 68 [10]
Chicago Cardinals (1954–1959)
Detroit Lions (1960–1965)
5 Ken Riley † Cornerback Cincinnati Bengals (1969–1983) 65 [11]
Charles Woodson † Defensive back Oakland Raiders (1998–2005, (2013–2015) [12]
Green Bay Packers (2006–2012)
7 Ed Reed † Safety Baltimore Ravens (2002–2012) 64 [13]
Houston Texans (2013)
New York Jets (2013)
8 Ronnie Lott † Defensive back San Francisco 49ers (1981–1990) 63 [14]
Los Angeles Raiders (1991–1992)
New York Jets (1993–1994)
Darren Sharper Safety Green Bay Packers (1997–2004) [15]
Minnesota Vikings (2005–2008)
New Orleans Saints (2009–2010)
10 Dave Brown Defensive back Pittsburgh Steelers (1975) 62 [16]
Seattle Seahawks (1976–1986)
Green Bay Packers (1987–1989)
Dick LeBeau † Defensive back Detroit Lions (1959–1972) [17]
12 Emmitt Thomas † Defensive back Kansas City Chiefs (1966–1978) 58 [18]
13 Mel Blount † Defensive back Pittsburgh Steelers (1970–1983) 57 [19]
Bobby Boyd Cornerback Baltimore Colts (1960–1968) [20]
Eugene Robinson Safety Seattle Seahawks (1985–1995) [21]
Green Bay Packers (1996–1997)
Atlanta Falcons (1998–1999)
Carolina Panthers (2000)
Johnny Robinson † Defensive back Dallas Texans / Kansas City Chiefs (1960–1971) [22]
Everson Walls Cornerback Dallas Cowboys (1981–1989) [23]
New York Giants (1990–1992)
Cleveland Browns (1992–1993)
18 Lem Barney † Cornerback Detroit Lions (1967–1977) 56 [24]
Pat Fischer Defensive back St. Louis Cardinals (1961–1967) [25]
Washington Redskins (1968–1977)
20 Aeneas Williams † Defensive back Phoenix / Arizona Cardinals (1991–2000) 55 [26]
St. Louis Rams (2001–2004)
21 Darrell Green † Defensive back Washington Redskins (1983–2002) 54 [27]
Willie Brown † Cornerback Denver Broncos (1963–1966) [28]
Oakland Raiders (1967–1978)
Eric Allen Cornerback Philadelphia Eagles (1988–1994) [29]
New Orleans Saints (1995–1997)
Oakland Raiders (1998–2001)
24 Ty Law † Cornerback New England Patriots (1995–2004) 53 [30]
New York Jets (2005, 2008
Kansas City Chiefs (2006–2007)
Denver Broncos ({{NFL year|2009)
Deion Sanders † Cornerback Atlanta Falcons (1989–1993) [31]
San Francisco 49ers (1994)
Dallas Cowboys (1995–1999)
Washington Redskins (2000)
Baltimore Ravens (2004–2005)
26 Champ Bailey † Cornerback Washington Redskins (1999–2003) 52 [32]
Denver Broncos (2004–2013)
Jack Butler † Defensive back Pittsburgh Steelers (1951–1959) [33]
Bobby Dillon † Defensive back Green Bay Packers (1952–1959) [34]
Jimmy Patton Safety New York Giants (1955–1966) [35]
Mel Renfro † Defensive back Dallas Cowboys (1964–1977) [36]
Larry Wilson † Safety St. Louis Cardinals (1960–1972) [37]
32 Bobby Bryant Defensive back Minnesota Vikings (1968–1980) 51 [38]
Asante Samuel Cornerback New England Patriots (2003–2007) [39]
Philadelphia Eagles (2008–2011)
Atlanta Falcons (2012–2013)
Donnie Shell † Defensive back Pittsburgh Steelers (1974–1987) [40]
35 Terrell Buckley Defensive back Green Bay Packers (1992–1994) 50 [41]
Miami Dolphins (1995–1999), 2003)
Denver Broncos (2000)
New England Patriots (2001–2002)
New York Jets (2004)
New York Giants (2005)
Don Burroughs Safety Los Angeles Rams (1955–1959) [42]
Philadelphia Eagles (1960–1964)
Deron Cherry Safety Kansas City Chiefs (1981–1991) [43]
John Harris Safety Seattle Seahawks (1978–1985) [44]
Minnesota Vikings (1986–1988)
Yale Lary † Defensive back Detroit Lions (1952–1964) [45]

See also

Notes

References

  1. ^ "2023 NFL Rulebook". National Football League. Archived from the original on October 24, 2023. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
  2. ^ "Football Interceptions". Rookie Road. Archived from the original on August 18, 2023. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
  3. ^ "NFL's Passer Rating". Pro Football Hall of Fame. Archived from the original on October 3, 2015. Retrieved June 19, 2013.
  4. ^ "Football Statistics Data Coverage". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on May 16, 2023. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
  5. ^ "2012 NFL Record and Fact Book" (PDF). National Football League. pp. 625–626. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 13, 2012. Retrieved June 19, 2013.
  6. ^ Banks, Don (November 12, 2014). "Forty-five years after last AFL season, rivalry with NFL still resonates". Sports Illustrated. Archived from the original on December 27, 2022. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
  7. ^ "Paul Krause Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on January 26, 2023. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  8. ^ "Emlen Tunnell Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on February 26, 2024. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  9. ^ "Rod Woodson Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on December 9, 2023. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  10. ^ "Night Train Lane Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on April 10, 2024. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  11. ^ "Ken Riley Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on June 11, 2024. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  12. ^ "Charles Woodson Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. June 17, 2024. Archived from the original on May 8, 2024.
  13. ^ "Ed Reed Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on February 23, 2024. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  14. ^ "Ronnie Lott Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on October 30, 2023. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  15. ^ "Darren Sharper Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on May 31, 2023. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  16. ^ "Dave Brown Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on October 13, 2023. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  17. ^ "Dick LeBeau Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on December 3, 2023. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  18. ^ "Emmitt Thomas Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on January 29, 2023. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  19. ^ "Mel Blount Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on March 8, 2024. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  20. ^ "Bobby Boyd Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on June 11, 2023. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  21. ^ "Eugene Robinson Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on November 14, 2022. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  22. ^ "Johnny Robinson Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on May 30, 2023. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  23. ^ "Everson Walls Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on February 7, 2023. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  24. ^ "Lem Barney Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on January 17, 2023. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  25. ^ "Pat Fischer Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on January 16, 2024. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  26. ^ "Aeneas Williams Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on March 17, 2023. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  27. ^ "Darrell Green Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on March 3, 2024. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  28. ^ "Willie Brown Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on January 18, 2024.
  29. ^ "Eric Allen Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on February 29, 2024. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  30. ^ "Ty Law Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on April 12, 2024. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  31. ^ "Deion Sanders Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on April 11, 2024. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  32. ^ "Champ Bailey Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on May 16, 2023. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  33. ^ "Jack Butler Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on January 29, 2023. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  34. ^ "Bobby Dillon Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on February 22, 2024. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  35. ^ "Jimmy Patton Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on January 18, 2024. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  36. ^ "Mel Renfro Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on March 22, 2023. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  37. ^ "Larry Wilson Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on January 27, 2024. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  38. ^ "Bobby Bryant Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on May 14, 2024. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  39. ^ "Asante Samuel Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on March 22, 2023. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  40. ^ "Donnie Shell Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on February 25, 2024. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  41. ^ "Terrell Buckley Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on May 14, 2024. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  42. ^ "Don Burroughs Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on March 2, 2024. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  43. ^ "Deron Cherry Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on January 16, 2024. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  44. ^ "John Harris Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on May 15, 2024. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  45. ^ "Yale Lary Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on January 18, 2024. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
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