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Top 10 presidential Bears
On Presidents Day, senior writer Larry Mayer ranks the top 10 players in Bears history who share the last name of a United States President.
10. Todd Johnson, safety
Johnson was a top special-teams performer during three seasons with the Bears from 2004-06, appearing in 42 games with 18 starts.
9. Marty Carter, safety
Carter registered six interceptions, three forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries while starting all 63 games he played with the Bears from 1995-98.
8. Jeremy Lincoln, cornerback
Lincoln recorded five interceptions while appearing in 47 games with 35 starts over three seasons with the Bears from 1993-95.
7. Anthony Adams, defensive tackle
Spice played in 63 games with 40 starts over five seasons with the Bears from 2007-11, helping the 2010 team reach the NFC title game.
6. Vestee Jackson, cornerback
Jackson registered 15 interceptions while appearing in 76 games with 59 starts over five seasons with the Bears from 1986-90.
5. Noah Jackson, guard
Jackson helped anchor the Bears offensive line for nearly a decade, starting 124 games over nine seasons from 1975-83.
4. Ted Washington, defensive tackle
Washington played just one full season with the Bears in 2001, but he was named first-team All-Pro and voted to the Pro Bowl.
3. Eddie Jackson, safety
The 2017 fourth-round pick showed great promise as a rookie and became a star in his second season. The Pro Bowl safety has scored five touchdowns in his first two seasons, including three in 2018.
2. Otis Wilson, linebacker
A key member of the 1985 Super Bowl XX champions, Wilson recorded 36 sacks in eight seasons with the Bears from 1980-87.
1. Roosevelt Taylor, safety
A two-time Pro Bowler, Taylor helped lead the Bears to the 1963 NFL title, earning first-team All-Pro honors after topping the league with nine interceptions.
