1) Jim Brown
2) Tom Brady
3) John Elway
4) Deacon Jones
5) Reggie White

Causing a lot of reaction as Irsay (Colts owner) picked Elway (whom refused to play for the Colts after they drafted him) over Peyton Manning.

But also, Reggie White made the list.

Irsay latter added that there is no doubt Peyton Manning, Barry Sanders and Jerry Rice are in the top 10.


https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2023/05/20/jim-irsays-list-of-all-time-top-5-players-includes-john-elway-excludes-peyton-manning/