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Top 5 Gnarliest Beards of the NFL

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Top 5 Gnarliest Beards of the NFL

Ed Reed former Jets safety
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The NFL is known for a lot of reasons, and its players' beards probably isn't one of them. However, some players are so much more polarizing with their signature facial hair. Let's take a look at some of the gnarly beards that the NFL has to offer.

5. Ryan Fitzpatrick

Ryan Fitzpatrick Texans quarterback
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5. Ryan Fitzpatrick

Ryan Fitzpatrick Texans quarterback
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Ryan Fitzpatrick, the Houston Texans' quarterback, has one of the sweetest beards ever. Fitzpatrick channels power from deep within his facial hair with every throw. Maybe.

4. Nick Mangold

Nick Mangold Jets center
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4. Nick Mangold

Nick Mangold Jets center
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Nick Mangold quite literally has a mane of gold. It is truly a beautiful mass of honey-colored follicles. Mangold's beard is just begging to be petted.

3. Jason Kelce

Jason Kelce Eagles center
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3. Jason Kelce

Jason Kelce Eagles center
Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Jason Kelce has always been one to use his beard's power for the greater good. Kelce once shaved his beard for men's health awareness, but he didn't let that keep his beard down. His beard is back, and it is just as glorious as ever.

2. DeAndre Levy

DeAndre Levy Lions linebacker
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2. DeAndre Levy

DeAndre Levy Lions linebacker
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DeAndre Levy doesn't just play for the Detroit Lions, he actually is a lion. Levy is the new leader of the Lions' defense, and I am sure that his sick beard is partly responsible for his success.

1. Brett Keisel

Brett Keisel Steelers defensive end
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1. Brett Keisel

Brett Keisel Steelers defensive end
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Not many beards are as infamous as that of Brett Keisel. Keisel's robust beard has inspired his own line of Fear The Beard apparel. His beard may very well be known as the most glorious beard in NFL history.

Travis Newville is a Detroit Lions writer at www.RantSports.com. You can follow him on Twitter @travisto989, or Like him on Facebook here. Add him to your Google network.

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