Ranking NFC all-time tackles leaders: Former Saint safety on the list

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We find ourselves circling back to the defensive side of the ball in our top-10 series after wrapping up the NFC's all-time statistical leaders on offense. This time, we're looking at a category that truly reflects both production and longevity: solo tackles.

When most fans think of tackles, they immediately think of the legendary linebackers who dominated the conference for years. Players like Brian Urlacher, who was widely regarded as one of the two best linebackers of his era alongside Ray Lewis, and Bobby Wagner, whose remarkable consistency earned him All-Pro honors in 11 of his first 14 NFL seasons while cementing himself as one of the greatest linebackers of his generation.

But this list isn't made up of linebackers alone. The defensive back position is well represented by players who made careers out of flying downhill and delivering punishing hits. Saints legend Malcolm Jenkins and longtime Vikings star Harrison Smith were two of the NFC's most dependable defenders, combining physicality, durability, and elite instincts over careers that spanned well over a decade.

Speaking for both linebackers and defensive backs, these defenders made a living around the football and built their legacies through true consistency at their positions.

Here's our ranking of the top 10 all-time solo tackle leaders in NFC history.

10. Charles Tillman: 786 tackles​

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Teams:Chicago Bears (2003 to 2014) and Carolina Panthers (2015)

9. Thomas Davis: 794 tackles​

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Teams: Carolina Panthers (2005 to 2018) and the Washington Football Team (2020)

8. Malcolm Jenkins: 804 tackles​

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Teams: New Orleans Saints (2009 to 2013, 2020 to 2021) and Philadelphia Eagles (2014 to 2019)

7. Ronde Barber: 847 tackles​

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Team:Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1997 to 2012)

6. Harrison Smith: 859 tackles​

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Team: Minnesota Vikings (2012 to 2025)

5. Lance Briggs: 944 tackles​

Team: Chicago Bears (2003 to 2014)

4. Keith Brooking: 948 tackles​

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Teams: Atlanta Falcons (1998 to 2008) and Dallas Cowboys (2009 to 2011)

3. Brian Urlacher: 949 tackles​

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Team: Chicago Bears (2000 to 2012)

2. Bobby Wagner: 1,150 tackles​

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Teams: Seattle Seahawks (2013 to 2021, 2023), Los Angeles Rams (2022), and Washington Commanders (2024 to 2025)

1. Lavonte David: 1,172 tackles​

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Team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2012 to 2025)


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