Ty Law Hall Of Fame NFL

Ty Law was one of the premier shutdown cornerbacks of his era, known for his physical coverage, football intelligence, and ability to rise in big moments. Drafted by the New England Patriots in 1995, Law became the cornerstone of a defense that powered the franchise’s early 2000s dynasty. His aggressive press coverage and knack for reading quarterbacks made him a constant threat to opposing offenses. Law played 15 NFL seasons with the Patriots, Jets, Chiefs, and Broncos, recording 53 interceptions, including five returned for touchdowns.

A three-time Super Bowl champion and five-time Pro Bowler, he was especially dominant in postseason play — his pick-six against Peyton Manning in the 2003 AFC Championship remains iconic. Law’s combination of toughness and leadership set the tone for New England’s defensive identity. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2019, honored as one of the most complete cornerbacks of his generation.

Law's Awards and Honors

• 3× Super Bowl champion (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX)
• 2× First-team All-Pro (1998, 2003)
• 5× Pro Bowl (1998, 2001–2003, 2005)
• 2× NFL interceptions leader (1998, 2005)
• NFL 2000s All-Decade Team
• First-team All-American (1994)
• 2× First-team All-Big Ten (1993, 1994)

NFL Records

• Led NFL in interceptions twice (1998, 2005)
• Scored 6 postseason interceptions, including 3 in Super Bowl runs
• Key defensive leader in Patriots’ first championship dynasty

NFL Teams

New England Patriots (1995–2004)
New York Jets (2005)
Kansas City Chiefs (2006–2007)
New York Jets (2008)
Denver Broncos (2009)