Jack Youngblood
Inducted:
2001
Player Stats
6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
247 lb (112 kg)
Born:
January 26, 1950
Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
Position:
Defensive end
College:
Florida
Jack Youngblood was the definition of defensive grit and durability throughout his 14-season career, all spent with the Los Angeles Rams. A relentless force at defensive end, he was the heart of the Rams' defense for over a decade, known for his ability to rush the passer and stop the run. His legendary toughness was cemented in the 1979 playoffs when he played through the Super Bowl with a fractured fibula.
A seven-time Pro Bowl selection and five-time First-team All-Pro, Youngblood was a dominant fixture of the NFL 1970s All-Decade Team. His commitment to the game and his iron-man playing streak earned him a place among the greatest defensive players in history. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2001.
Youngblood's Awards and Honors
- 5× First-team All-Pro (1974–1976, 1978, 1979)
- 3× Second-team All-Pro (1973, 1977, 1980)
- 7× Pro Bowl (1973–1979)
- 2× NFL sacks leader (1974, 1979)
- NFL 1970s All-Decade Team
- Louis Football Ring of Fame
NFL Records
- Los Angeles Rams Record for Most Consecutive Games Played (201)
- Holds the Los Angeles Rams playoff record for Most Career Sacks in the Playoffs
- His 151.5 career sacks place him among the all-time leaders
- Tied the Los Angeles Rams record for Most Career Safeties
NFL Teams
Los Angeles Rams (1971–1984)
NFL Draft:
1971: 1st round, 20th overall pick
Los Angeles Rams
Number Worn:
85
NFL Stats
Seasons:
14 (1971–1984)
Games Played:
202
Starts:
187
Sacks:
151.5
Fumble recoveries:
10
Safeties:
2