All-Time Greatest Jet: Leon Washington vs. Matt Snell
Posted: Thu Jun 15, 2023 7:52 pm
| Leon Washington | Matt Snell |
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| RB–KR | FB |
| 2006–2009 | 1964–1972 |
| Pro-Bowler (2008). First Team All-Pro (2008). Four kick returns for touchdowns as a Jet, including a league-leading three in 2007. Twice exceeded 2,000 all-purpose yards. Led league in all-purpose yards in 2008 with 2,332. NFL Alumni Special Teams Player of the Year (2008). All-time franchise leader in kick-return touchdowns. | Three-time Pro-Bowler (1964, 1966, 1969). First-team All-Pro (1969). Two-time second- team All-Pro (1964, 1965). AP AFL Rookie of the Year (1964). UPI AFL Rookie of the Year (1964). Fourth in voting for AP AFL Player of the Year (1969). Led league in touches (1964). Fourth all-time in franchise rushing yards. Tenth all-time in rushing touchdowns. Fourth all-time in rushing attempts. Super Bowl III champion. Ran for 121 yards and lone touchdown in Super Bowl III. Also caught four passes for 40 yards and did kick and punt coverage in the game, but somehow didn't win the game's MVP. |
| Enjoying a second life as a Jets special teams coach. | Grew up in Carle Place and won the 1959 Thorpe Award, given to the best high school running back in Nassau County. |