Franchise All-Time Interception Leaders: Detroit Lions
The table below shows the top 10 all-time interception leaders in Detroit Lions franchise history.
Stats included are only during the players' stint(s) as a member of the Lions.
More franchise leaders:
- Detroit Lions All-Time Passing Leaders
- Detroit Lions All-Time Rushing Leaders
- Detroit Lions All-Time Receiving Leaders
- Detroit Lions All-Time Defensive Leaders
MORE: Franchise leaders for all 32 NFL teams
| Rank | Player | G | INT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick LeBeau | 185 | 62 |
| 2 | Lem Barney | 140 | 56 |
| 3 | Yale Lary | 133 | 50 |
| 4 | Jack Christiansen | 89 | 46 |
| 5 | Jim David | 96 | 36 |
| 6 | Bob Smith | 62 | 29 |
| 7 | James Hunter | 86 | 27 |
| 8 | Don Doll | 47 | 26 |
| 9 | Jimmy Allen | 60 | 24 |
| Joe Schmidt | 155 | 24 |
Note: Stats via Pro Football Reference and through 2024 NFL season.
Franchise All-Time Sack Leaders: Detroit Lions
Note: Pre-1982 sacks are "unofficial," but they have been added to PFR's tracking of sacks.
| Rank | Player | G | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alex Karras | 161 | 100 |
| 2 | Robert Porcher | 187 | 95.5 |
| 3 | Al Baker | 67 | 74 |
| 4 | Roger Brown | 96 | 63.5 |
| 5 | Larry Hand | 164 | 62.5 |
| Mike Cofer | 123 | 62.5 | |
| 7 | Tracy Scroggins | 142 | 60.5 |
| 8 | William Gay | 146 | 60 |
| 9 | Doug English | 131 | 55.5 |
| 10 | Ezekiel Ansah | 80 | 48 |
Note: Stats via Pro Football Reference and through 2024 NFL season.