8. Jack Tatum – Oakland Raiders:
A member of the notorious Oakland Raiders, Tatum was another headhunting hitter on the list. He even earned the nickname “The Assassin” due to his propensity for lowering the boom with helmet-to-helmet hits. He was only 5’10” and 200 pounds, hardly big for the NFL even in his day.
So he made up for it with his hitting style. And it worked, as he was known as one of the hardest hitters in NFL history. He made three straight Pro Bowls and also won a Super Bowl in Oakland. However, he’s most well known for his hit on former Pats wide receiver Darryl Stingley that left his target paralyzed from the chest down.