Claude Humphrey – NFL Past Players

Image Gallery of Claude Humphrey, Defensive End, 1968-1981

Some 1968 Falcons and Browns. Claude Humphrey goes up high while Bill Nelson gets the pass away to flanker Eppie Barney.

Saints runner James Ford finds himself in the grasp of Hall of Famer Claude Humphrey of the Falcons in this 1971 NFL action.

Falcons All Pro Defensive End Claude Humphrey wraps up Rams tight end Bob Klein around 1972.

Falcon defensive lineman Claude Humphrey puts the heat on Rams quarterback Roman Gabriel in the early 1970s. In 1971 Gabriel had 17 touchdowns and 2238 passing yards while Humphrey unofficially had 13 sacks.

Early 1970s Rams-Falcons. Atlanta lineman John Zook and Claude Humphrey close in and bring down Rams quarterback Roman Gabriel.

Falcons Hall of Famer Claude Humphrey (#87) wraps up Steelers Quarterback Dick Shiner (#17). After 10 seasons in Atlanta Humphrey is unofficially credited with 99½ sacks. That would put him #1 on the franchise All Time List if sacks before 1982 were official.

Falcon great Claude Humphrey puts the heat on 49er quarterback Joe Reed. in 10 seasons in Atlanta Humphrey is "unofficially" credited with 99½ sacks while there. That would rank as #1 in Falcons franchise history.

Played 11 seasons with the Falcons after being chosen as their #1 pick in 1968. Still ranks #1 on the Atlanta Falcons All Time Sack Leaders List with 99½ sacks in 127 games.

Putting the Pressure on Eagles Quarterback Mike Boryla Started 127 games for Falcons. He was a first round pick by the Falcons in the 1968 NFL Draft and finished his 10-year career with the Falcons as the team's all-time sack leader in franchise history with 94.5. His 1976 season of 15 sacks ranks 3rd in Atlanta annals for most sacks in a single season. Is currently tied for the franchise lead with six Pro Bowl selections including five straight from 1970-74. Led the team in sacks 8 times.

After 10 seasons with the Falcons he was traded to Eagles where he finished the last 3 seasons of his career. unofficially had 14½ sacks in 1980 helping the Eagles the Super Bowl that year. Again it's 'unofficial" but he is credited with 122 sacks and 2 safeties during his time between the Falcons and Eagles. Named to the Hall of Fame in 2014.

Shown in Super Bowl XV against the Oakland Raiders. After 10 seasons with the Falcons he was traded to Eagles where he finished the last 3 seasons of his career. unofficially had 14½ sacks in 1980 helping the Eagles the Super Bowl that year. Again it's 'unofficial" but he is credited with 122 sacks and 2 safeties during his time between the Falcons and Eagles. Named to the Hall of Fame in 2014.

Has the most sacks in Falcon team history with 94½. Recorded 2 safeties as well.

Putting pressure on John Brodie of the 49ers. An All-American at Tennessee State he was the Falcons 1st-round draft pick of 1968. Named the NFL's Defensive Rookie of the Year in 1968. Remained with the Falcons until 1977 making 6 Pro Bowls and 2 All Pro Teams. Selected to the Falcons Ring of Honor in 2008.