CBS Sports Crowns the NFL's All-Time Greatest Player

The greatest-of-all-time debate is a huge topic of discussion among fans of any sport.

On Wednesday, CBS Sports writer Bryan DeArdo threw his opinion into the mix with his top-25 players in NFL history.

Standing atop the list at No. 1 is legendary NFL quarterback Tom Brady, who finished his 23-year professional career with seven Super Bowl titles and three league MVP trophies.

"It's hard to pinpoint when Brady ended the argument as the NFL's greatest player," DeArdo writes. "He firmly entered the conversation after leading the Patriots from behind against Seattle in Super Bowl XLIX. Brady entered "arguably the greatest" territory after he and the Patriots pulled off the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history against Atlanta. His last two titles -- especially his final one with the Buccaneers at age 43 -- cemented his legacy as the greatest winner and player the sport has ever seen."

Here's CBS Sports' full top-25 list:

1. Tom Brady 
2. Jerry Rice 
3. Jim Brown 
4. Walter Payton 
5. Joe Montana 
6. Peyton Manning 
7. Lawrence Taylor 
8. Reggie White 
9. Barry Sanders 
10. Dan Marino 
11. Patrick Mahomes 
12. Dick Butkus 
13. Johnny Unitas 
14. Ray Lewis 
15. Aaron Donald 
16. Joe Greene 
17. Randy Moss 
18. John Elway 
19. Emmitt Smith 
20. Anthony Munoz 
21. Alan Page 
22. Rod Woodson 
23. Gale Sayers 
24. Tony Gonzalez 
25. Don Hutson 

Patrick Mahomes is the only active player on this list. Many view the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback as the biggest threat to Brady's GOAT status.