Buccaneers: Five Best Defensive Backs of All Time

Oct 10, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Vernon Hargreaves (28) celebrates after defeating the Carolina Panthers 17-14 at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 10, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Vernon Hargreaves (28) celebrates after defeating the Carolina Panthers 17-14 at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /
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September 9, 2012; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback
September 9, 2012; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback /

4. Aqib Talib

Talib is a player now well-recognized as a member of the Broncos, but he started his career right here in Tampa Bay. He was the 20th overall choice in the 2008 draft, and he made an impact right away. He put up an interception in his second game as a pro, on his way to a four interception rookie season.

In 2009, he showed the world he arrived in an October game against the Redskins. That day he picked off three passes, bringing his ball skills to the forefront. He went on to put up five interceptions that year, and followed it up with six in 2010. In 2011 his interception total dropped to two, but both were returned for touchdowns, leading the leading the league in that category.

Talib was traded in 2012 after a drug suspension, but the numbers are clear. He started 45 out of 58 games over five years in Tampa, and posted 18 interceptions. He is well-deserving of the number four position.