In a season filled with dominant performances from defensive linemen, Myles Garrett stands out.Whether it is hurdling players to block a field goal, beating blockers with slick cro s-over moves or just overpowering them with his strength, Garrett has been nearly unstoppable and was voted as the top defensive lineman in the league by The A sociated Pre s.A panel of nine AP Pro Football Writers ranked the top five players at defensive line, making their selections based on current status through
Anthony Rendon Jersey Week 8. First-place votes were worth 10 points. Second through fifth-place votes were worth 5, 3, 2 and 1 points. Garrett was one of three players named on all nine ballots, getting five of the first-place votes and moved from fifth to first. T.J. Watt and Micah Parsons were also named on all nine ballots and got two first-place votes each, with Watt coming in second and preseason winner Parsons third.ADVERTISEMENT Aaron Donald came in fourth and Nick Bosa was fifth.Maxx Crosby, Danielle Hunter, Josh Allen, Chris Jones, Khalil Mack
Rod Carew Jersey , Trey Hendrickson and Leonard Floyd also got votes. 1. MYLES GARRETT, Cleveland BrownsWhile Garrett was held back in recent years, in part because of substandard defenses in Cleveland, he has really shined under new coordinator Jim Schwartz on one the league's top units. He has 8 1/2 sacks and four forced fumbles already this season. His 30% pa s rush win rate is tops among all edge rushers, according to PFF.2. T.J.
Fred Lynn Jersey WATT, Pittsburgh SteelersWatt is a playmaker on defense, carrying the mantle from older brother J.J., who retired after last season. He has 8 1/2 sacks, two forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, one interception, six pa ses defensed, 16 QB hits and a touchdown. 3. MICAH PARSONS, Dallas CowboysParsons' fall from
Luis Valbuena Jersey first place to third is not a reflection on his game slipping as much as it is the dominant performances from Garrett and Watt. Parsons has six sacks in seven games and ranks fifth in total pre sures with 43 according to PFF.4. AARON DONALD, Los Angeles RamsThe three-time Defensive Player of the Year is not quite as dominant as he was during his peak but has bounced back from an injury-shortened 2022 season. Donald has 4 1/2 sacks and ranks second among interior linemen with 38 pre sures. He could be in line for his eighth first-team All-Pro selection that would tie the record for the most ever for a defensive player.5. NICK BOSA, San Francisco 49ers The reigning Defensive Player of the Year hasn't been quite as dominant early this season following a training camp holdout. Bosa has only three sacks after leading the NFL with 18 1/2 a
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