Steve Atwater Full Hall of Fame Speech | 2021 Pro Football Hall of Fame | NFL

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[@marvinstanford4970]

Even though im a raider fan...Steve Atwater is one of my favorite safety's of all time...big hitter

[@nate9798]

I love that Dennis Smith was his presenter.

[@Terror832]

One of the hardest hitting defensive players in NFL history

[@chrisuncleahmad]

just ask christian okoye

[@keithadams6030]

Yeah, he basically made that man a myth, that hit was the REAL nightmare

[@vincentcoleman4764]

Indeed he was

[@lopezrome1982]

kids,teens,young men, in their l=early 30's (im39) never would who this man was on the field. I got to see him take flight on dude before Sean Taylor or Reed ever did. Guy was a hawk diving bull rushing player. He's one of the more additonal players that helped John get his long awaited SB

[@SaintNate_]

Darren Sharper?

[@UncleAir]

About god damn time, he was such an unsung hero on those Broncos teams in the 80's and 90's

[@scoutingreport3322]

Good job

[@wouldanyoneelselikedtobehe676]

I need a CAT scan just by looking at him

[@quintonwilson3127]

Okye watching

[@theRappinSpree]

Dennis Smith & Steve Atwater together again - what a sight!

[@44style1]

Right. They both brought the wood. Dennis Smith was a beast in his own right.

[@ddwalker3744]

Thunder and Lightning

[@5280Media]

Smith is extremely underrated. He should be in the HOF as well

[@letterse7en]

DS 49 looks like he hasn't aged a day

[@Biggdoom344]

@@5280Media he played w Ronnie Lott in college then Atwater in the pros. They overshadowed him.

[@BJ-jh5is]

The man that stopped the Nigerian nightmare respect ✊

[@lefty2guns713]

Bruh that hit took something out of them both but more out of Okoye. Like hitting a wall

[@Terror832]

He also knocked out two players and even himself in the SB He was the same height as Kam Chancellor. 6’3’.

[@tonyfro23]

I'm just glad he still speaks well like John Lynch BUT Lynch was a small dude that never had a concussion...damn Steve was a beast never dreamed he get into HOF but I'm all about it as a 46YO

[@horusksa1983]

He gave the nightmare a nightmare

[@LJJ25]

One of the most underrated players of all time

[@chefdade5467]

Severely

[@Moco925]

Without a doubt- raider fan

[@coreynash8146]

Not underrated anymore, HOF! My favorite player of all time

[@chefdade5467]

@@coreynash8146 still UNDERRATED never bought up when talking bout the Greatest Safties Ever

[@coreynash8146]

@@chefdade5467 just googled greatest NFL safeties of all time and he's on the top half of every list, let's not be dramatic

[@domn8dontw8]

😭 Extremely long overdue! My all-time favorite player. Forever#27

[@tonytime916]

I’m a huge Bronco Fan. Started watching the Broncos back in the 80s, and Steve Atwater was my favorite player. So happy for him

[@paperchasentx4162]

This guy played RELENTLESS & basically NEVER missed a game

[@jamarijones164]

One of the best safeties of all time

[@chefdade5467]

The player that made me love Defense(Specifically Safeties). Not a Broncos fan but the way this man attacked the ball was ferocious.

[@GeorgeSorass]

Best safety tandem the NFL has ever known & DS should be enshrined without a doubt...

[@cubuff2647]

Totally agree!! With both comments. SA & DS we’re absolute studs and could lay the wood unlike any other strong & free safety tandem in the NFL. D. Smith should absolutely be in the HOF. To add, both Atwater & Smith represented the Broncos, Denver, Colorado & Bronco fans everywhere with such class!! Atwater at safety, was a once in a lifetime franchise player for Denver!!!! HOF player and a HOF person!!

[@waynejohanson1083]

I agree Dennis should be in.

[@allencartwright1464]

I'm a Raider fan but loved watching this man play! Congrats to you and the Denver organization 👏

[@TheJuseman]

Cheers sir 🍻

[@allencartwright1464]

@@TheJuseman cheers! Great time for football fans and one helluva class for the AFC West!

[@5280Misfit]

Straight dawg on the field!! Thank you for representing Broncos Country and enjoy the Hall of Fame you deserve it Steve!!

[@EthanBSide]

I'm from Denver, but Bronco Country goes forever on, much love ❤

[@anandguruji83]

2021 NFL HALL OF FAMER STEVE ATAWATER

[@anandguruji83]

2021 NFL HALL OF FAMER STEVE ATAWATER

[@k.lee28]

*Steve Atwater* induction was long overdue should have been in decades ago, he's *One of the Greatest Safeties of All-time* and *a Top 5 Safety of All-time* and one my favorite players of ever, really admired his game when I played college football and Free Safety in HS *Congrats Steve!*

[@danwybrow7226]

It’s about freaking TIME! Steve is as good a dude as has ever walked this earth, and even though I was too young to remember watching him play, the highlights are NASTY! Loved seeing Stink and Coach Shanahan in the crowd too 🤘🏻

[@ccwalker050]

Excellent speech. Giving thanks for those who got him there. Coaches, team mates, friends and family. It was about damn time Steven got in. Now lets get Rod Smith, Dennis Smith, Karl Mecklenburg, Randy Gardishar in the HOF!!!! It's been too damn long for all of these guys!!

[@orangebucky]

IT'S ABOUT FREAKING TIME! ATWATER IS AN ALL-CLASS HUMAN BEING! LOVE THIS GUY!

[@waynejohanson1083]

I remember it like it was yesterday when Atwater blew up the Nigerian Nightmare Okoye.

[@dandwyer5491]

One of my all time favorites. Him and John Lynch are cut from the same cloth. Absolutely dedicated and ruthless in between the lines on the field and humble consummate gentleman off the field. While TD was without a doubt the MVP of XXXII, the unsung hero of that game was Steve Atwater. People remember the helicopter and the go ahead touchdown, but most have forgotten the Safety blitz strip sack and other timely plays by Steve in that game. What a player, what a guy.

[@Fortaker]

Absolutely. After Terrell Davis, Atwater would definitely be the choice for Super Bowl 32 MVP. I'll never forget when the Broncos overall defense made a big mistake allowing a Packer receiver to get wide open, and Favre threw the ball perfectly to him for a guaranteed touchdown, only for Atwater to race in from the side and knock the ball away. Just one of so many great plays he did that game! (Though he may lose a few points due to that all-but-guaranteed interception he somehow dropped!) This is so special! My favorite Broncos defensive player finally gets what he deserves!

[@danielcoronado6483]

First person I made sure to trade for on Madden 99 was this monster.

[@RoGo3027]

The "Smiling Assassin"

[@johndrake3472]

Hardest hitting safety of all time

[@waydirtysanchez]

I’m a Broncos fan but let’s not forget Ronnie Lott

[@mskman83]

I have met Steve two times in my life. He is the kindest human you could ever meat. such a gentleman and a leader for our community here in Denver. It broke my heart to see him wait so long but it was worth it to hear his kind words.

[@rickdeez583]

WTF took so long!!! Great player!

[@joezim4254]

Mile High Salute to you Steve! So happy to see the 90’s Broncos teams getting the respect they deserve! Shanahan should be next.

[@blakehays886]

My favorite Arkansas Razorback of all time

[@herecomesaregular8418]

If only they cold pay Atwater to be at every Razorback game to get the defense fired up. He wasn't just one of the greatest safeties pf all time, but he could inspire a defense to run through a brick wall!

[@paullopez2528]

My absolute favorite player of all time so happy that he finally made it in the hall of fame. This is long overdue ✊✊✊✊ hardest hitting safety of all time. #ForeveraBronco #ForeverHOF

[@andys3035]

Up until Elway was inducted, the Broncos were and still are very under represented in the HOF. But that back to back squad is finally getting respect. Elway, TD, Atwater, Zimmerman, Sharp and Rod Smith will soon join them.

[@jegosportsgear2305]

Rod Smith is a beast as well as Ed McCaffrey.

[@edupbeat]

Steve Atwater still has the hardest hit id ever seen in a game. Super bowl 32! There has NEVER been a hit that hard! That hit on Robert Brooks and his own teammate Randy Hilliard still gives me nightmares! It is the GREATEST HIT in NFL history!

[@ddwalker3744]

Yea that was a ridiculous hit

[@jegosportsgear2305]

Exactly, wow

[@joebarrett3736]

Dennis Smith #49 deserves to b with him

[@Dres_Anatomy]

As a die hard football fan and native Arkansan only two words come to mind....Woo Pig!🐗 Its about DAMN TIME. The first hard hitting safety I ever remember. Happy for u big dawg!

[@TheInfamousDJ1]

This was the prototype for so many great players. A true legend that finally got his. Respect.

[@mrkbrq2]

Great speech from a great dude. He nailed it.

[@TheJuseman]

The Smiling Assassin 😎

[@broncosstampede494]

Steve!!!!!! WOOOOOO Long Time Coming Broncos Forever!!!

[@jegosportsgear2305]

I remember I was a skycap working at DIA and I took Steve Atwater and his luggage to his car and he introduced me to his Wife and kids like I was his best friend. Real class act, that's how I remember him. Congratulations.

[@coltonaamold3948]

#27 a legend im truly proud to be a Denver Broncos fan we bleed orange n blue n a mile high salute to that Speach my god u not a broncos if u didnt shed a tear there

[@100proofcrew]

Hopefully Atwater and Lynch finally getting in will get some more safeties some HOF love....

[@glentodd6064]

I would never want to be between this Man and anything He wanted,no sir.

[@jameycockrell5481]

Mf why has it taken 15 years yall buggin'

[@michaelfirth2052]

My favorite player growing up and still my favorite. Congrats Steve

[@somchai9033]

St Louis Lutheran North

[@tfrankinitis]

Atwater should've BEEN in the Hall of Fame

[@SuperEmmanuel619]

Well done

[@lamarthart8626]

MNF 1990 look that hit up!!!

[@somchai9033]

Christian Okoye

[@jbwc]

He left out Shannon Sharpe's name

[@robosdrumworld]

It’s about time he got in. My favorite all time safety.

[@vincentcoleman4764]

FINALLY!!!!! It's about time but they got it right this go around.....Salute Atwater

[@macreshodwilliams6233]

When Denver Played Greenbay And Steve Knocked His Teammate It Was A Car Crash

[@Bigtater113]

Randy Hilliard remembers...

[@dreambiggmedia]

My favorite player to hit stick people with in madden glad he got in idk how it took him so long 💪🏾

[@Cinemafan21]

Thank you from a Bronco fan who loves what you did for our team and the league.

[@Mulavi]

I'm a Steelers fan, but Atwater was a bad bad man. I don't know why it took so long for him to get elected. He was thunder personified.

[@pheonixandersen9354]

Finally. Thanks for the awesome memories of watching you play BRONCOS COUNTRY ❤

[@sinokhmervideos]

My favorite Bronco, Atwater. Second favorite, Bailey. All Defense.

[@thankthemosthighgod9135]

Jeremy Chinns Uncle already showing similarities, two smiling assassins

[@jenniferanddustyhallett6929]

The three dislikes are a raiders cheifs and chargers fans!!

[@travisjohnson8210]

I’ll never forget his hit on Christian Okoye! BOOM!

[@sefaragon]

the dislikes must be the Nigerian nightmares parents

[@letterse7en]

Such an amazing player and an even better person who was overlooked for too long. Not anymore. So happy for The Smiling Assassin! and we'll never forget this moment - kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKezqa2Hd66UnNE

[@arvelle4]

Now can we get Rod Smith in there and stop playing around with Denver Bronco players. Get Rod in!

[@krlm2280]

From a raiders fan finally congrats Tyrone Braxton should get some consideration

[@barton_dean39]

Steve could have played linebacker, he was that big, but he was too fast and played safety. I lived in Denver for his entire career, saw many games at Mile Hi.

[@kasanova3056]

Congrats Steve!! Now let's get D. Smith into the HOF

[@ralphsacramento2048]

that's the only jersey that i have. I just need one more for Mr. Smith and I would be happy.

[@joeheasley8046]

Atwater and lynch would be branded as dirty players in today’s soft society. Truth is they played the game how it was meant to be played. Just flag football now

[@joebarrett3736]

Smiling Assassin #27 greatest ever along with ronnie lott # 42

[@previnlubom4498]

Dennis Smith should be in the NFL Hall of Fame 🏈💪

[@arickquinton1268]

My all time favorite player. ATWATER

[@manuelshaul9244]

I'm a saints fan I only watched Denver to see Atwater hits.

[@garrettdavis4471]

Two Razorbacks going into the hall in one night. Woo pig.

[@dawidlewlechistanu7751]

hardest hitter .. no dout .. well deserved hall of fame ..

[@ricohernandezjr.2874]

Knew this guy was gonna be “big time” watching him at Arkansas! Me and Steve go that far back lol. Congrats

[@alohawg]

Yessir! Well deserved and loved his shout out to hog fans!

[@Jimmy_Hopkins15]

Atwater should of been in like 5 years ago finally

[@BKNY84]

Steve Atwater is one of my favorite players and I'm so glad he's in the Hall of Fame. But, couldn't he have shared some stories? This speech was kind of boring. Just 10 minutes of thank you's.

[@Unz360]

They're supposed to keep it to 8 minutes now I've heard.. so it's understandable to me man

[@Bigtater113]

If you know Steve, you would have saw that coming. One of the most down to earth and humble people I ever met. It didn't shock me at all that he chose to use his moment to uplift everyone that helped him get there.

[@MrStanza29]

Dennis Smith was better than John Lynch

[@BookJay35]

This man finally got his dues one of the best if not the best safties in his era

[@teamsteed1]

He mention Greg Robinson. :')

[@pearlford7036]

Congratulations Steve On your Great Accomplishment. Diamond Bar Family

[@mathewlagueux8470]

When does Payten Maning make his speech?

[@5280Duke]

Tomorrow

[@ProbablyTrippin]

@James Tolbert nephew actually everybody knows Eli is Tom's daddy

[@ghosttoast8610]

@James Tolbert he has a winning record against tom in the playoffs

[@ghosttoast8610]

@James Tolbert Lmfao

[@westdee1417]

Dennis Smith should be next.

[@ddwalker3744]

Thunder and Lightning! Its about time they put Atwater in!!! Awesome saftey

[@Scotty23]

Steve . Arkansas loves you 🤝

[@jefferyrobertson7520]

Steve atwater safety Denver Broncos from the early 90s never won the Superbowl he is one tough defensive player I ever seen 🏈

[@thedarkbeast321]

He did get one with Td and Elwaw

[@jefferyrobertson7520]

@@thedarkbeast321 absolutely

[@ddwalker3744]

@@thedarkbeast321 Atwater played in 3 superbowls as a bronco and won back to back superbowls in 97 and 98!!

[@monsterfish8581]

Dennis Smith should be in the hall.

[@adrianbelgrave4123]

Who I modeled my game after while I played... WELL deserved and top 10 Safeties of All-time. PERIOD.

[@joshackley2496]

To a Denver Broncos fan, this means a ton. Atwater is a top 10 Bronco for any real Denver fan. This one means a lot, Atwater/Smith back together.

[@topsportsgaming3217]

I was there

[@randyhanson4973]

What a great HOF speech by a great player and even a better man. Married 30 years to the same woman & who btw is absolutely beautiful.

[@jeremyvelasquez1021]

Can’t ask for a better player. Still heavily involved with the Broncos

[@calex3028]

My favorite player of all time. I am so happy he finally got in the HOF. Long long deserved. I first knew of him as a 5 year old boy watching Monday Night football. It was the game when he hit the Nigerian Nightmare Christian Okoye. I was a kid from the south and had no idea who the broncos even were. My older brother and i fell out on the floor in amazement after that hit and I immediately said "He is my favorite player" And that sealed it for me. My wife is beyond tired of me talking about this guy for the last 19 years of our marriage because i kept telling her that one day he will be in the HOF. His name came up countless times and every year someone else got in. She felt so bad that the year he FINALLY made it we were in the midst of the shutdown. She actually bought me my first Atwater Jersey when we first got married. I still have it sealed to this day. I remember as a kid pretending to be like him when playing football in the neighborhood. I once put an old big gym sock around my forearm and started hitting everyone like him. This is a great moment! Very happy for Steve Atwater.

[@stuntmanmike6406]

He was my favorite player in the NFL growing up, only behind Elway and Marino

[@throwball2248]

He didn’t deserve hall of fame I’m sorry. Sure he hit hard. But that’s about it

[@richieram1520]

Most definitely HOF!

[@bobsanders3063]

Human truck stick.

[@storm7617]

About damn time!