Who Has The Most Interceptions In The NFL 2021?
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We all know that interceptions are a key part of any football game. But who has the most interceptions in the NFL right now? Check out our list to find out!
Introduction
In the National Football League (NFL), the most interceptions in a season is 22, by Dick “Night Train” Lane of the Los Angeles Rams in 1952. Night Train Lane was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1974.
In 1959, Washington Redskins defensive back Jim Holmes set the record for fewest interceptions in a season, with zero. In 2008, that record was tied by four players: Detroit Lions cornerback Stanley Wilson, New Orleans Saints cornerback Tracy Porter, Baltimore Ravens safety Ed Reed, and Indianapolis Colts safety Bob Sanders.
J.C. Jackson, New England Patriots
J.C. Jackson tied for the league lead with eight interceptions this season, his second in the NFL. The 25-year-old cornerback also had a career-high 17 passes defensed and two forced fumbles while starting all 16 games for the Patriots.
Xavien Howard, Miami Dolphins
As of right now, the leader in interceptions is Xavien Howard of the Miami Dolphins with 9 interceptions. That is 3 more interceptions than the second person on the list, J.C. Jackson of the New England Patriots who has 6 interceptions.
Tre’Davious White, Buffalo Bills
As of right now, Tre’Davious White of the Buffalo Bills has the most interceptions in the NFL with four. He is closely followed by Jaire Alexander of the Green Bay Packers and Xavien Howard of the Miami Dolphins, who each have three interceptions.
Marcus Peters, Baltimore Ravens
Marcus Peters of the Baltimore Ravens has the most interceptions in the NFL as of 2021 with 8. He is followed by Jaire Alexander of the Green Bay Packers with 7, and then Minkah Fitzpatrick of the Pittsburgh Steelers with 6.
Conclusion
The answer to this question changes almost every year, as players come and go, and new records are set. As of the 2021 season, the player with the most interceptions is Richard Sherman, with 46.
