# List of NFL career sacks leaders

This is a list of National Football League (NFL) players who have reached the 100-sack milestone.
The NFL began to keep track of sacks in 1982, with 45 players having reached the milestone in that time. Using unofficial record-keeping (dating back to 1960), an additional 21 players have finished with 100 or more career sacks, leading to a total of 66 players.

## List of NFL players with 100 official career sacks

Key :
| Symbol | Meaning |
| Sacks | The total number of sacks the player recorded |
| † | Pro Football Hall of Fame member |
| ^ | The player is an active player |
Updated through the 2024 NFL season.
National Football League players with over 100 official sacks :
| Rank | Pos. | Player | Seasons by team | Sacks |
| 1 | DE | Bruce Smith† | Buffalo Bills (1985–1999) | 200.0 |
| 1 | DE | Bruce Smith† | Washington Redskins (2000–2003) | 200.0 |
| 2 | DE | Reggie White† | Philadelphia Eagles (1985–1992) | 198.0 |
| 2 | DE | Reggie White† | Green Bay Packers (1993–1998) | 198.0 |
| 2 | DE | Reggie White† | Carolina Panthers (2000) | 198.0 |
| 3 | OLB/DE | Kevin Greene† | Los Angeles Rams (1985–1992) | 160.0 |
| 3 | OLB/DE | Kevin Greene† | Pittsburgh Steelers (1993–1995) | 160.0 |
| 3 | OLB/DE | Kevin Greene† | Carolina Panthers (1996, 1998–1999) | 160.0 |
| 3 | OLB/DE | Kevin Greene† | San Francisco 49ers (1997) | 160.0 |
| 4 | OLB/DE | Julius Peppers† | Carolina Panthers (2002–2009, 2017–2018) | 159.5 |
| 4 | OLB/DE | Julius Peppers† | Chicago Bears (2010–2013) | 159.5 |
| 4 | OLB/DE | Julius Peppers† | Green Bay Packers (2014–2016) | 159.5 |
| 5 | DE | Chris Doleman† | Minnesota Vikings (1985–1993, 1999) | 150.5 |
| 5 | DE | Chris Doleman† | Atlanta Falcons (1994–1995) | 150.5 |
| 5 | DE | Chris Doleman† | San Francisco 49ers (1996–1998) | 150.5 |
| 6 | DE | Michael Strahan† | New York Giants (1993–2007) | 141.5 |
| 7 | OLB/DE | Jason Taylor† | Miami Dolphins (1997–2007, 2009, 2011) | 139.5 |
| 7 | OLB/DE | Jason Taylor† | Washington Redskins (2008) | 139.5 |
| 7 | OLB/DE | Jason Taylor† | New York Jets (2010) | 139.5 |
| 8 | OLB/DE | Terrell Suggs | Baltimore Ravens (2003–2018) | 139.0 |
| 8 | OLB/DE | Terrell Suggs | Arizona Cardinals (2019) | 139.0 |
| 8 | OLB/DE | Terrell Suggs | Kansas City Chiefs (2019) | 139.0 |
| 9 | OLB/DE | DeMarcus Ware† | Dallas Cowboys (2005–2013) | 138.5 |
| 9 | OLB/DE | DeMarcus Ware† | Denver Broncos (2014–2016) | 138.5 |
| 10 | DE | Richard Dent† | Chicago Bears (1983–1993, 1995) | 137.5 |
| 10 | DE | Richard Dent† | San Francisco 49ers (1994) | 137.5 |
| 10 | DE | Richard Dent† | Indianapolis Colts (1996) | 137.5 |
| 10 | DE | Richard Dent† | Philadelphia Eagles (1997) | 137.5 |
| 10 | DT | John Randle† | Minnesota Vikings (1990–2000) | 137.5 |
| 10 | DT | John Randle† | Seattle Seahawks (2001–2003) | 137.5 |
| 12 | DE | Jared Allen† | Kansas City Chiefs (2004–2007) | 136.0 |
| 12 | DE | Jared Allen† | Minnesota Vikings (2008–2013) | 136.0 |
| 12 | DE | Jared Allen† | Chicago Bears (2014–2015) | 136.0 |
| 12 | DE | Jared Allen† | Carolina Panthers (2015) | 136.0 |
| 13 | OLB/DE | John Abraham | New York Jets (2000–2005) | 133.5 |
| 13 | OLB/DE | John Abraham | Atlanta Falcons (2006–2012) | 133.5 |
| 13 | OLB/DE | John Abraham | Arizona Cardinals (2013–2014) | 133.5 |
| 14 | DE | Leslie O'Neal | San Diego Chargers (1986–1995) St. Louis Rams (1996–1997) Kansas City Chiefs (1998–1999) | 132.5 |
| 14 | OLB | Lawrence Taylor† | New York Giants (1981–1993) | 132.5 |
| 16 | OLB/DE | Von Miller^ | Denver Broncos (2011–2021) Los Angeles Rams (2021) Buffalo Bills (2022–2024) | 129.5 |
| 17 | OLB/DE | Rickey Jackson† | New Orleans Saints (1981–1993) San Francisco 49ers (1994–1995) | 128.0 |
| 18 | OLB | Derrick Thomas† | Kansas City Chiefs (1989–1999) | 126.5 |
| 19 | OLB/DE | Dwight Freeney† | Indianapolis Colts (2002–2012) San Diego Chargers (2013–2014) Arizona Cardinals (2015) Atlanta Falcons (2016) Seattle Seahawks (2017) Detroit Lions (2017) | 125.5 |
| 20 | OLB/DE | Robert Mathis | Indianapolis Colts (2003–2016) | 123.0 |
| 21 | DE | Simeon Rice | Arizona Cardinals (1996–2000) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2001–2006) Denver Broncos (2007) Indianapolis Colts (2007) | 122.0 |
| 22 | DE | Cameron Jordan^ | New Orleans Saints (2011–present) | 121.5 |
| 22 | DE | Clyde Simmons | Philadelphia Eagles (1986–1993) Arizona Cardinals (1994–1995) Jacksonville Jaguars (1996–1997) Cincinnati Bengals (1998) Chicago Bears (1999–2000) | 121.5 |
| 24 | DE | J. J. Watt | Houston Texans (2011–2020) Arizona Cardinals (2021–2022) | 114.5 |
| 25 | DE | Sean Jones | Los Angeles Raiders (1984–1987) Houston Oilers (1988–1993) Green Bay Packers (1994–1996) | 113.0 |
| 26 | OLB | Justin Houston | Kansas City Chiefs (2011–2018) Indianapolis Colts (2019–2020) Baltimore Ravens (2021–2022) Carolina Panthers (2023) Miami Dolphins (2023) | 112.0 |
| 26 | OLB/DE | Chandler Jones | New England Patriots (2012–2015) Arizona Cardinals (2016–2021) Las Vegas Raiders (2022) | 112.0 |
| 28 | DT | Aaron Donald | St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams (2014–2023) | 111.0 |
| 29 | DE | Calais Campbell^ | Arizona Cardinals (2008–2016) Jacksonville Jaguars (2017–2019) Baltimore Ravens (2020–2022) Atlanta Falcons (2023) Miami Dolphins (2024) | 110.5 |
| 30 | DE | Greg Townsend | Los Angeles / Oakland Raiders (1983–1993, 1997) Philadelphia Eagles (1994) | 109.5 |
| 31 | OLB | T. J. Watt^ | Pittsburgh Steelers (2017–present) | 108.0 |
| 32 | OLB/DE | Khalil Mack^ | Oakland Raiders (2014–2017) Chicago Bears (2018–2021) Los Angeles Chargers (2022–present) | 107.5 |
| 32 | OLB/DE | Pat Swilling | New Orleans Saints (1986–1992) Detroit Lions (1993–1994) Oakland Raiders (1995–1998) | 107.5 |
| 34 | DE | Trace Armstrong | Chicago Bears (1989–1994) Miami Dolphins (1995–2000) Oakland Raiders (2001–2003) | 106.0 |
| 35 | OLB/DE | Elvis Dumervil | Denver Broncos (2006–2012) Baltimore Ravens (2013–2016) San Francisco 49ers (2017) | 105.5 |
| 36 | DE | Kevin Carter | St. Louis Rams (1995–2000) Tennessee Titans (2001–2004) Miami Dolphins (2005–2006) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2007–2008) | 104.5 |
| 36 | DE | Neil Smith | Kansas City Chiefs (1988–1996) Denver Broncos (1997–1999) San Diego Chargers (2000) | 104.5 |
| 38 | DE | Myles Garrett^ | Cleveland Browns (2017–present) | 102.5 |
| 38 | DE | Jim Jeffcoat | Dallas Cowboys (1983–1994) Buffalo Bills (1995–1997) | 102.5 |
| 40 | OLB/DE | Robert Quinn | St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams (2011–2017) Miami Dolphins (2018) Dallas Cowboys (2019) Chicago Bears (2020–2022) Philadelphia Eagles (2022) | 102.0 |
| 41 | DE | William Fuller | Houston Oilers (1986–1993) Philadelphia Eagles (1994–1996) San Diego Chargers (1997–1998) | 100.5 |
| 41 | OLB/DE | Charles Haley† | San Francisco 49ers (1986–1991, 1998–1999) Dallas Cowboys (1992–1996) | 100.5 |
| 41 | OLB/DE | Cameron Wake | Miami Dolphins (2009–2018) Tennessee Titans (2019) | 100.5 |
| 44 | DE | Carlos Dunlap | Cincinnati Bengals (2010–2020) Seattle Seahawks (2020–2021) Kansas City Chiefs (2022) | 100.0 |
| 44 | OLB | Andre Tippett† | New England Patriots (1982–1993) | 100.0 |

## Unofficial sacks

In 2000, John Turney and Nick Webster, members of the Pro Football Researchers Association, conducted extensive research to create a more complete record of sacks in the NFL. After examining the play-by-play records of every NFL team as well as game film at NFL films they compiled a list of players with 100 sacks beginning in 1960. By including the unofficial sack/dump records from 1960 to 1981, the following players also qualify as members of the 100-Sack Club.
Additionally, linebackers (LB) Lawrence Taylor and Rickey Jackson played their rookie seasons in 1981, which was the last season that sacks were not officially tracked. Taylor had 9.5 and Jackson had 8.0 sacks that season, which would increase their totals to 142.0 and 136.0 sacks, respectively. These sacks would place Taylor at 9th and Jackson tied at 16th (with Jared Allen) on the unofficial sack list.
    Unofficial and Official Ranks are based on the top 250 from Pro Football Reference.
Key :
| Symbol | Meaning |
| Sacks | The total number of sacks the player recorded |
| † | Pro Football Hall of Fame member |
Updated through the 2024 NFL season.
| Unofficial rank | Official rank | Pos. | Player | Seasons by team | Unofficial sack total | Official sack total |
| 3 | Z— | DE | Deacon Jones† | Los Angeles Rams (1961–1971) San Diego Chargers (1972–1973) Washington Redskins (1974) | 173.5 | Z— |
| 6 | Z— | DE | Jack Youngblood† | Los Angeles Rams (1971–1984) | 151.5 | 24.0 |
| 8 | Z— | DT | Alan Page† | Minnesota Vikings (1967–1978) Chicago Bears (1978–1981) | 148.5 | Z— |
| T18 | Z— | DE | Carl Eller† | Minnesota Vikings (1964–1978) Seattle Seahawks (1979) | 133.5 | Z— |
| 21 | T126 | DE | Al Baker | Detroit Lions (1978–1982) St. Louis Cardinals (1983–1986) Cleveland Browns (1987, 1989–1990) Minnesota Vikings (1988) | 131.0 | 65.5 |
| T22 | Z— | DE/DT | Coy Bacon | Los Angeles Rams (1968–1972) San Diego Chargers (1973–1975) Cincinnati Bengals (1976–1977) Washington Redskins (1978–1981) | 130.5 | Z— |
| T22 | Z— | DE | Jim Marshall | Cleveland Browns (1960) Minnesota Vikings (1961–1979) | 130.5 | Z— |
| 24 | Z— | DE | Claude Humphrey† | Atlanta Falcons (1968–1978) Philadelphia Eagles (1979–1981) | 130.0 | Z— |
| 29 | Z— | DE | Cedrick Hardman | San Francisco 49ers (1970–1979) Oakland Raiders (1980–1981) | 122.5 | Z— |
| 33 | T48 | DE | Jacob Green | Seattle Seahawks (1980–1992) San Francisco 49ers (1992) | 115.5 | 97.5 |
| 35 | Z— | DE | Harvey Martin | Dallas Cowboys (1973–1983) | 114.0 | 10.0 |
| T37 | Z— | DE | Lyle Alzado | Denver Broncos (1971–1978) Cleveland Browns (1979–1981) Los Angeles Raiders (1982–1985) | 112.0 | 23.0 |
| T40 | T205 | DT | Randy White† | Dallas Cowboys (1975–1988) | 111.0 | 52.0 |
| T45 | T93 | DE | Mark Gastineau | New York Jets (1979–1988) | 107.5 | 74.0 |
| T48 | Z— | DE | Jack Gregory | Cleveland Browns (1967–1971, 1979) New York Giants (1972–1978) | 106.0 | Z— |
| T48 | T168 | DE | Too Tall Jones | Dallas Cowboys (1974–1978, 1980–1989) | 106.0 | 57.5 |
| 52 | Z— | DE | Elvin Bethea† | Houston Oilers (1968–1983) | 105.0 | 1.0 |
| 55 | T48 | DE | Dexter Manley | Washington Redskins (1981–1989) Phoenix Cardinals (1990) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1991) | 103.5 | 97.5 |
| T56 | Z— | DE | Fred Dryer | New York Giants (1969–1971) Los Angeles Rams (1972–1981) | 103.0 | Z— |
| T56 | Z— | DE | Tony McGee | Chicago Bears (1971–1973) New England Patriots (1974–1981) Washington Redskins (1982–1984) | 103.0 | 21.0 |
| T64 | Z— | DT | Alex Karras† | Detroit Lions (1958–1962, 1964–1970) | 100.0 | Z— |