So, with training camp looming in the horizon, I am going to give my first rankings on defense. Once the season begins, I will be doing one every week.
Yesterday I posted the top 10 positional groups rankings on offense. So today is the defense turn. Let’s get started
Edge Rushers
- T.J. Watt, Steelers
- Micah Parsons, Cowboys
- Myles Garrett, Browns
- Maxx Crosby, Raiders
- Khalil Mack, Chargers
- Joey Bosa, Chargers
- Nick Bosa, 49ers
- Brian Burns, Panthers
- Chase Young, Commanders
- Rashan Gary, Packers
Interior Defensive Line
- Aaron Donald, Rams
- Cam Heyward, Steelers
- DeForest Buckner, Colts
- Chris Jones, Chiefs
- Grady Jarrett, Falcons
- Vita Vea, Buccaneers
- Kenny Clark, Packers
- Jonathan Allen, Commanders
- Leonard Williams, Giants
- Jeffrey Simmons, Titans
Linebackers
- Fred Warner, 49ers
- Darius Leonard, Colts
- Eric Kendricks, Vikings
- Demario Davis, Saints
- Lavonte David, Buccaneers
- De’vondre Campbell, Packers
- Bobby Wagner, Rams
- Matt Milano, Bills
- Alexander Johnson, Broncos
- Zach Cunningham, Titans
Safeties
- Minkah Fitzpatrick, Steelers
- Marcus Williams, Ravens
- Jessie Bates, Bengals
- Kevin Byard, Titans
- Jordan Whitehead, Jets
- Budda Baker, Cardinals
- Derwin James, Chargers
- Micah Hyde, Bills
- Adrian Amos, Packers
- Tyrann Mathieu, Saints
Slot Corners
- Kenny Moore, Colts
- Jonathan Jones, Patriots
- Mike Hilton, Bengals
- Taron Johnson, Bills
- Chancey Gardner-Johnson, Saints
- Bryce Callahan, Chargers
- Troy Hill, Rams
- Avonte Maddox, Eagles
- Nate Hobbs, Raiders
- Tavierre Thomas, Texans
Outside Corners
- Jalen Ramsey, Rams
- Jaire Alexander, Packers
- J.C. Jackson, Chargers
- Marshon Lattimore, Saints
- A.J. Terrell, Falcons
- Tre’Davisius White, Bills
- Xavian Howard, Dolphins
- Darius Slay, Eagles
- Marlon Humphrey, Ravens
- Denzel Ward, Browns