Updated: July 10, 2025
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Our Top 30 NFL People that have made the most impact on the Game
1. Jerry Jones
Besides being one of only three current proprietors to lead their clubs to no less than three Super Bowl titles, Jones' efforts in games marketing and the overall improvement of AT&T Stadium have left a memorable mark on the NFL and the American sports society as a whole. Propelled to the limelight after the Super Bowl victories in the 1992, 1993 and 1995 seasons, Jones became the first proprietor in NFL history to guide his group to attain three wins in his initial seven years of owning the club. Jerry Jones being on this list does not only come as a result of his club’s winnings. Keeping in mind that the Cowboys have not won any title in more than 20 years. But also the immense earnings his franchise gets and his unrelenting attitude towards solving NFL conundrums.2. DeMaurice Smith
Having previously worked as a lawyer and attaining presidential ties, Smith was chosen to become the executive director of the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) on March 15th, 2009. The presidential ties put him in a more favourable position over other potential applicants like Troy Vincent, Trace Armstrong, and games lawyer David Cornwell. He was chosen to his second and third terms in 2012 and 2015, respectively. In the Executive Director’s position, Smith has accentuated that players need to take more control of their professions. Those that continually educate themselves, and become more involved. Although his major role is to battle for better player pay rates and enhanced safety, Smith has made it clear that long haul healthcare and added future benefits as just as vital.3. John Elway
Selected in the initial pick in the 1983 NFL draft, the renowned quarterback went ahead to gain nine Pro Bowl selections. He showed up in five Super Bowls for the Denver Broncos and aced two of them. Inaugurated to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2004, he was named the executive VP of football for the Broncos in 2011 by Owner Pat Bowlen. This being his sixth season, he foresees all of Broncos’ football operations as well as directs all player acquisitions.4. Andrew Luck
Known for his notable contributions to the Colts, in his first three expert seasons, Luck has driven the club to three playoff appearances including two division titles in 2013 and 2014, likewise acquiring a Pro Bowl selection in the two seasons. Also, in the 2013-14 NFL playoffs, he drove the Colts to the second biggest playoff rebound in NFL history.5. Von Miller
Alleged to be Bronco’s highest paid player Miller is considered to be one of the most outstanding 3-4 linebackers. He makes it on this list because of his team; Broncos placed the franchise tag on him early this year (01st March 2016), and he later signed a six-year deal with the same team of about $114.5 million. Subsequently, he became the highest remunerated defensive player in the history of NFL.6. Ron Rivera
Back in 2011, Rivera, 51, got to be one of the first Latino coaches, taking after pioneers like Tom Fears and Tom Flores and remains to be one of the top coaches. At the point when Rivera entered NFL through the Chicago Bears in 1984, there were hardly any Latinos in the league. The following year he made his presence felt in the NFL, by turning into the main player of Puerto Rican plunge on a Super Bowl winning team. As the current Panther’s coach, Ron Rivera has earned himself one-year contract renewal that will pay him more than $6 million a year. Rivera, who drove the Panthers to a 17-2 record in addition to a berth in Super Bowl 50, is under contract through the 2018 season.7. Tony Romo
Romo has so far had a 104.9 passer rating in a 34-14 win over the Philadelphia Eagles in the playoffs first round, winning the main playoff win in 13 years for the Dallas Cowboy. In one of the most inspiring NFL success stories, Tony Romo rose from the position of a undrafted free operator – and three-year move down quarterback – to a record-setting, three-time Pro Bowl select.8. Bruce Arians
In January 2013, the Arians and Arizona Cardinals settled on a 4-year bargain that would make the latter their head coach. Arians is the only Cardinals tactician since the legendary Norm Barry in 1925 to record no less than nine victories in his debut season. A personal record of 10-6 for the year 2013. Other notable contributions are that the Cardinals completed the 2014 season with an 11-5 record. They were the fifth in the NFC. The 11 wins tied Cardinals all-time record for most wins in a single season. Arians steered the Cardinals to an impressive 9-1 start, which is so far a record in the NFL.9. Russell Wilson
In spite of his mall stature, he led the Seattle Seahawks to a victory during the Super Bowl XLVIII. He made his mark on NFL in 2015 after five consecutive games in which he achieved 19 touchdowns without being intercepted. This made him the sole quarterback in NFL’s entire history, to throw 3+ touchdowns without interceptions.10. Jeff Miller
He has been in charge of the NFL Security for more than a decade and continues to make his presence felt. He currently serves as a Director of Strategic Security.11. Rob Gronkowski
England Patriots’ tight end Rob Gronkowski gained fame for catching seven passes for 108 yards and a touchdown to lead his group to triumph over the Baltimore Ravens in the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs.12. Daily Fantasy Sports Chiefs
They give continuous updates on all NFL games and give insights on all aspects of NFL, but their industry receives a whole lot of backlash from most states, as they make money through fantasy football, which many claim is equivalent to gambling.13. Manning Family
Featuring Archie Manning otherwise called the father of Peyton and Eli Manning, two of the most unmistakable appearances in the NFL, and this becomes one of the most notable families in the NFL fraternity. Peyton and Eli are both quarterbacks and have driven their particular groups to the Super Bowl. In 11 playoff appearances with his previous club, Indianapolis Colts, Peyton made it to the Super Bowl twice. His sibling, Eli, is aiming for a third Super Bowl ring, as he has two wins in New England – Super Bowl XLII and Super Bowl XLVI).14. Andre Levy
In one of the highlights during his career Levy, 29, led the NFL in solo handles in 2014. An expedient, extreme player who tracked running backs and also opposing passers, Levy was indeed an asset in line backing. Moreover, Levy's capacity to put pressure on the passers played a major role in Lion's team success.15. Marvin Lewis
In 2015 Marvin Lewis extended coaching tenure to 13 seasons. He has driven his group to the postseason in five of the most recent six years, including four straight. The Bengals are one of four NFL groups to achieve the playoffs consistently from 2011-14, and they are one of five the prominent five groups to have qualified in no less than five of the last six seasons.16. Katie Blackburn
In as much as she may be operating behind the scenes, her impact cannot be overlooked. Besides being the first woman to be a chief contract negotiator, she is the Vice President of Bengals. Like never before, the NFL has been constrained lately to answer questions about the part ladies play in the nation's most well-known games association. The intense scrutiny started with the group's treatment of aggressive behaviour at home. Amid which the alliance confessed to not having enough female chiefs at the table. In the course of recent months, the NFL has extended the Rooney Rule to ladies for official positions in the Alliance office. It has seen Bills extraordinary groups quality control mentor Kathryn Smith turn into the primary full-time female mentor. Plus it held a ladies' vocation advancement Symposium toward the front of the current week's proprietors' gatherings. Blackburn was a specialist at the symposium, drawing on a quarter-century of involvement in expert football. She wants to work in the background, however as her dad has stepped once again from the everyday duties in Cincinnati, Blackburn is en route to running the group.17. Brandon Marshall
He beat the odds of personality disorder to become the only player with 1,000 yards receiving for four teams. He has used his talent to raise both awareness and money to find the stigma mental illness patients face. Marshall is very nearly a Pro Bowl year in the wake of being voted a substitute in each of the last two seasons. In 2015, Marshall recorded 102 handles and 1.5 sacks. He additionally constrained two sacks and scored a block attempt.18. Bob LaMonte
As indicated on his website, LaMonte has participated in contracts amounting to more than $1.25 billion. He represents front office executives as well as coaches from 26 NFL groups. Including Vikings General Manager Rick Spielman and the previous two Vikings head coaches, Brad Childress and the terminated Leslie Frazier.19. Amy Adams Strunk
Being one of the daughters of the Titans founder, K.S. Adams, Strunk is currently the controlling owner of the franchise. She has made notable changes to provide stability as well as improve it.“Our business staff needs the same opportunity altogether for our association to achieve its maximum capacity and to keep on creating a top of the line fan involvement with Nissan Stadium. Choices will dependably be made taking into account what is the best for the group to achieve our objectives of getting to be one of the world class establishments of the NFL and enhancing the groups of Nashville and centre Tennessee. Nashville is a standout amongst the most dynamic and quickly developing urban communities in the country with an exceptionally encouraging future,” said Strunk. “We are glad to be a piece of Nashville and centre Tennessee, and we need the Titans to be a pioneer in giving chances to individuals and organisations in the city and the area to accomplish their fantasies.”
