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In American football, an interception (INT), also known as a pick, occurs when a pass intended for a player of the same team is caught by an opposition player, who then gains possession for their team.[1][2] The National Football League (NFL) did not begin keeping official records until the 1932 season and did not begin tracking interceptions until 1940.[3][4] As a result of the AFL–NFL merger, league record books also recognize statistics from the American Football League (AFL), which operated from 1960 to 1969 before being absorbed into the NFL in 1970.[5][6]

There have been 39 players who have recorded at least 50 interceptions. As of 2024, no active player has at least 40 interceptions.

Players with at least 50 interceptions[edit]

Key
Symbol Meaning
Ints The total number of interceptions the player had
† Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame
^ Active player
NFL career interceptions leaders
Rank Player Position Team(s) Ints Refs
1 Paul Krause † FS Washington Redskins (1964–1967)
Minnesota Vikings (1968–1979) 		81 [7]
2 Emlen Tunnell † DB New York Giants (1948–1958)
Green Bay Packers (1959–1961) 		79 [8]
3 Rod Woodson † DB Pittsburgh Steelers (1987–1996)
San Francisco 49ers (1997)
Baltimore Ravens (1998–2001)
Oakland Raiders (2002–2003) 		71 [9]
4 Dick Lane † DB Los Angeles Rams (1952–1953)
Chicago Cardinals (1954–1959)
Detroit Lions (1960–1965) 		68 [10]
5 Ken Riley † DB Cincinnati Bengals (1969–1983) 65 [11]
Charles Woodson † DB Oakland Raiders (1998–2005, 2013–2015)
Green Bay Packers (2006–2012) 		65 [12]
7 Ed Reed † FS Baltimore Ravens (2002–2012)
Houston Texans (2013)
New York Jets (2013) 		64 [13]
8 Ronnie Lott † S San Francisco 49ers (1981–1990)
Los Angeles Raiders (1991–1992)
New York Jets (1993–1994) 		63 [14]
Darren Sharper FS Green Bay Packers (1997–2004)
Minnesota Vikings (2005–2008)
New Orleans Saints (2009–2010) 		63 [15]
10 Dave Brown CB Pittsburgh Steelers (1975)
Seattle Seahawks (1976–1986)
Green Bay Packers (1987–1989) 		62 [16]
Dick LeBeau † DB Detroit Lions (1959–1972) [17]
12 Emmitt Thomas † DB Kansas City Chiefs (1966–1978) 58 [18]
13 Mel Blount † DB Pittsburgh Steelers (1970–1983) 57 [19]
Bobby Boyd DB Baltimore Colts (1960–1968) 57 [20]
Eugene Robinson FS Seattle Seahawks (1985–1995)
Green Bay Packers (1996–1997)
Atlanta Falcons (1998–1999)
Carolina Panthers (2000) 		57 [21]
Johnny Robinson † DB Dallas Texans / Kansas City Chiefs (1960–1971) 57 [22]
Everson Walls DB Dallas Cowboys (1981–1989)
New York Giants (1990–1992)
Cleveland Browns (1992–1993) 		57 [23]
18 Lem Barney † DB Detroit Lions (1967–1977) 56 [24]
Pat Fischer DB St. Louis Cardinals (1961–1967)
Washington Redskins (1968–1977) 		56 [25]
20 Aeneas Williams † FS Phoenix / Arizona Cardinals (1991–2000)
St. Louis Rams (2001–2004) 		55 [26]
21 Darrell Green † DB Washington Redskins (1983–2002) 54 [27]
Willie Brown † DB Denver Broncos (1963–1966)
Oakland Raiders (1967–1978) 		54 [28]
Eric Allen CB Philadelphia Eagles (1988–1994)
New Orleans Saints (1995–1997)
Oakland Raiders (1998–2001) 		54 [29]
24 Ty Law † CB New England Patriots (1995–2004)
New York Jets (2005, 2008)
Kansas City Chiefs (2006–2007)
Denver Broncos (2009) 		53 [30]
Deion Sanders † CB Atlanta Falcons (1989–1993)
San Francisco 49ers (1994)
Dallas Cowboys (1995–1999)
Washington Redskins (2000)
Baltimore Ravens (2004–2005) 		53 [31]
26 Champ Bailey † CB Washington Redskins (1999–2003)
Denver Broncos (2004–2013) 		52 [32]
Jack Butler † DB Pittsburgh Steelers (1951–1959) 52 [33]
Bobby Dillon † DB Green Bay Packers (1952–1959) 52 [34]
Jimmy Patton DB New York Giants (1955–1966) 52 [35]
Mel Renfro † DB Dallas Cowboys (1964–1977) 52 [36]
Larry Wilson † DB St. Louis Cardinals (1960–1972) 52 [37]
32 Bobby Bryant DB Minnesota Vikings (1968–1980) 51 [38]
Asante Samuel CB New England Patriots (2003–2007)
Philadelphia Eagles (2008–2011)
Atlanta Falcons (2012–2013) 		51 [39]
Donnie Shell † DB Pittsburgh Steelers (1974–1987) 51 [40]
35 Terrell Buckley DB Green Bay Packers (1992–1994)
Miami Dolphins (1995–1999, 2003)
Denver Broncos (2000)
New England Patriots (2001–2002)
New York Jets (2004)
New York Giants (2005) 		50 [41]
Don Burroughs DB Los Angeles Rams (1955–1959)
Philadelphia Eagles (1960–1964) 		50 [42]
Deron Cherry FS Kansas City Chiefs (1981–1991) 50 [43]
John Harris DB Seattle Seahawks (1978–1985)
Minnesota Vikings (1986–1988) 		50 [44]
Yale Lary † DB Detroit Lions (1952–1964) 50 [45]

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References[edit]

  1. ^ "2023 NFL Rulebook". National Football League. Archived from the original on October 24, 2023. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
  2. ^ "Football Interceptions". Rookie Road. Archived from the original on August 18, 2023. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
  3. ^ "NFL's Passer Rating". Pro Football Hall of Fame. Archived from the original on October 3, 2015. Retrieved June 19, 2013.
  4. ^ "Football Statistics Data Coverage". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on May 16, 2023. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
  5. ^ "2012 NFL Record and Fact Book" (PDF). National Football League. pp. 625–626. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 13, 2012. Retrieved June 19, 2013.
  6. ^ Banks, Don (November 12, 2014). "Forty-five years after last AFL season, rivalry with NFL still resonates". Sports Illustrated. Archived from the original on December 27, 2022. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
  7. ^ "Paul Krause Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 26 January 2023. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
  8. ^ "Emlen Tunnell Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
  9. ^ "Rod Woodson Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
  10. ^ "Night Train Lane Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
  11. ^ "Ken Riley Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
  12. ^ "Charles Woodson Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. 2024-06-17.
  13. ^ "Ed Reed Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 2024-02-23. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
  14. ^ "Ronnie Lott Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 2023-10-30. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
  15. ^ "Darren Sharper Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 31 May 2023. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
  16. ^ "Dave Brown Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 2023-10-13. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
  17. ^ "Dick LeBeau Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
  18. ^ "Emmitt Thomas Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 29 January 2023. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
  19. ^ "Mel Blount Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 2024-03-08. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
  20. ^ "Bobby Boyd Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 11 June 2023. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
  21. ^ "Eugene Robinson Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 14 November 2022. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
  22. ^ "Johnny Robinson Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 30 May 2023. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
  23. ^ "Everson Walls Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 7 February 2023. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
  24. ^ "Lem Barney Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 17 January 2023. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
  25. ^ "Pat Fischer Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 2024-01-16. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
  26. ^ "Aeneas Williams Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 17 March 2023. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
  27. ^ "Darrell Green Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 2024-03-03. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
  28. ^ "Willie Brown Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 2024-01-18.
  29. ^ "Eric Allen Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 2024-02-29. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
  30. ^ "Ty Law Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 2024-04-12. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
  31. ^ "Deion Sanders Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
  32. ^ "Champ Bailey Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 16 May 2023. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
  33. ^ "Jack Butler Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 29 January 2023. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
  34. ^ "Bobby Dillon Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
  35. ^ "Jimmy Patton Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
  36. ^ "Mel Renfro Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 22 March 2023. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
  37. ^ "Larry Wilson Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 2024-01-27. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
  38. ^ "Bobby Bryant Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 2024-05-14. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
  39. ^ "Asante Samuel Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 22 March 2023. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
  40. ^ "Donnie Shell Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
  41. ^ "Terrell Buckley Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 2024-05-14. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
  42. ^ "Don Burroughs Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
  43. ^ "Deron Cherry Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 2024-01-16. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
  44. ^ "John Harris Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
  45. ^ "Yale Lary Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
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