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The <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-football-players-ever?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best NFL players</a> of the 2010s all dominated the sport in different ways. Offensive talents like Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, Adrian Peterson, and Julio Jones led their teams with incredible stats and awards. Defensive standouts like J.J. Watt, Von Miller, and Aaron Donald proved that defense could impact the game with positive results and hard work.&nbsp;

All the best NFL players of the decade will be featured here along with a hit list of their biggest accomplishments in the decade. Teams like the New England Patriots, Pittsburgh Steelers, and <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-green-bay-packers-kickers-ever/ranker-nfl?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Green Bay Packers</a> had the biggest impact by&nbsp;going to the Super Bowl multiple times, and all featured superstars who would be major factors on any list like this. Given how hard it is to have a long career in the NFL, these talents all deserve to be appreciated for their success.&nbsp;

Vote up for the best overall players to shine in the decade and&nbsp;help decide which <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-nfl-players-from-texas/ranker-nfl?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">top NFL players</a> of the decade deserve to be ranked the highest on the list.

Football is one of the most dangerous sports for players and one of the hardest on atheltes&#39; bodies, meaning the list of NFL players whose careers ended too soon is long and unfortunate. While some players made their mark in the short time they had before injuries or tragedy took them out of the game, some were not around in the league long enough to showcase the full extent of their talents.

Perhaps the most famous NFL player to have his career cut short is Pat Tillman, who famously left the NFL after the terrorist attacks of 9/11 to join the military and died as a result of friendly fire. Other popular players like Troy Aikman and Gale Sayers, while they did not suffer the same tragic end as Tillman, were forced to retire after multiple injuries made the game impossible to play.

So check out this list of the top&nbsp;football players whose short careers left fans wondering what might have been if not for injuries or tragedies or just not wanting to put their bodies through the pain anymore. Vote up the players <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/things-you-wish-you-were-better-at/lauren-slocum?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">you wish you</a> could have seen take another snap and the ones you think retired too early.

Every No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft is a potentially franchise-changing player. Sometimes that player leads his team to multiple Super Bowls like Terry Bradshaw and Troy Aikman, two of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-quarterbacks-of-all-time" target="_blank">the best quarterbacks in NFL history</a>.

Other times, he leads another franchise to multiple Super Bowls like John Elway and Eli Manning, neither of whom played a snap for the team that drafted them.

Nine Hall of Famers have gone been the top overall pick in the NFL draft and five league MVPs.

But who has been the best No. 1 overall draft pick for his franchise. Stats below reflect only a player&#39;s time with the team that drafted him, unless otherwise noted, and that&#39;s how these players should be ranked. How much did they help the team that spent a No. 1 pick on them?

Oilers Trade Steve Largent to the Seahawks

The NFL is not known for outlandish trades. Superstar trades are usually more reserved for the NBA and MLB. But over time, there have been many well-known names that have been moved in the NFL. Often times, the players are moved for draft picks as everyone is always trying to get younger in a league that is filled with injuries. When trading someone like Steve Young, Jerome Bettis, or Randy Moss you better know what you're doing. Extra draft picks may not be worth the risk of losing a future Hall of Fame player. On the flip side, trading all your draft picks to move up in the Draft to select what you think is a sure thing can also be a drastic mistake. Everyone remembers the Chargers moving up to grab Ryan Leaf with the second overall pick, but the Chargers aren't the only team to make that mistake. Here is a list of the 15 worst trades in NFL history. Vote up which ones you think teams regret the most. &nbsp;

Jarvis Landry

In order to be one of the best wide receivers in the NFL, players must learn their routes, lose their defenders, and most importantly, not drop the ball. Also known as the fastest and most agile players in the league, these are the best wide receivers in the NFL right now. &nbsp;

When fans discuss the best wide receivers in football, players like the Odell Beckham Jr. and DeAndre Hopkins&nbsp;are usually in the mix. In recent years, stars like Michael Thomas, Tyreek Hill, and Mike Evans have all made a name for themselves with their stellar play on the field.&nbsp;

Vote for who you think are the best current NFL wide receivers. Even if the player is a rookie or a veteran, just vote up the WRs who are currently playing well in the league. Feel free to add other great wide receivers&nbsp;missing from the list.

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The coolest players in the NFL currently are not necessarily the biggest stars. Many of these players could be considered among <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-quarterbacks-in-the-nfl-right-now" target="_blank">the best quarterbacks</a> or <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-nfl-wide-receiver/ranker-sports" target="_blank">the best wide receivers</a> in football right now, but more important to their coolness factor is their off-field image.Players like Cam Newton and Odell Beckham Jr. have proved themselves on the field, but they have been huge personalities away from the game, with major social media followings, television spots, and other media appearances. Rob Gronkowski, Aaron Rodgers, and other players like them have crossed over in their appeal from just football fans to the culture at large.But who is the coolest football player right now? Who has a swagger and the confidence that can't be denied? Vote below for the NFL players who define cool. Then head over and vote on <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/coolest-current-nba-players-ranked/ranker-nba" target="_blank">the coolest NBA players in the game right now</a>, the guys who could challenge these players in the cool department.

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One of the hottest debates in all of sports is over who is the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-quarterbacks-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best quarterback</a> in the NFL right now. It&#39;s an argument that will rage on as long as there are NFL teams. Over the last decade, the question of the best current quarterback in pro football came down to two players: Peyton Manning and Tom Brady. Both of them have dominated the league, but there&#39;s a new breed of quarterbacks who can stake their claim to being the best in the league.

Would you argue with Aaron Rodgers as the best quarterback right now? The Green Bay quarterback is a guy who was won a <a href="http://www.ranker.com/tags/super-bowl?ref=internalCrossLinking_tag">Super Bowl</a> and&nbsp; an MVP, after all. How about Eli Manning or Ben Roethlisberger, both whom have won two Super Bowls. You can even throw Joe Flacco and Matt Ryan into the mix.

This is your chance to weigh in on who is the best quarterback in the NFL right now. The key here is right now. We aren&#39;t interested in the greatest quarterback in NFL history, only the best in the current season. This is the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-ultimate-dream-garage?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Ultimate List</a> of the best quarterbacks in the National Football League right now, so pick who you think is the most worthy contender for that title and vote him up.

NFL fans love to argue over what team has the best uniform in the league. While to non-football fans this may seems like a trivial detail, a team's uniform and colors are important to projecting an image that is vital to a team and its fans. The best uniforms can also be some of the league's most basic and simple. For many years, the Oakland Raiders' intimidating silver and black uniform has been considered one of the best in the NFL due its menacing color combination. Traditionalists love uniforms of classic teams like the Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears, New York Giants and Pittsburgh Steelers. These uniforms have barely changed over the years.In 2012, Nike became the official outfitter of the NFL. A few teams have updated their uniforms since then. The Seattle Seahawks and Miami Dolphins changed their uniforms, hoping that a snazzy new look will help them vault into the upper echelon of the best uniforms in the NFL. Has it helped? Some people now think that they have the worst NFL uniforms. Who knows! What we can know is which are the coolest NFL jerseys. Which ones would you sport while tailgating a big game? Or wear to a party? Is there a NFL uniforms so cool that you'd even wear it to your wedding? If so, it's going to be on this definitive ranking of the top football jerseys.Vote on what you consider to be the best uniforms in the NFL in these NFL uniform rankings. There's no rhyme or reason to the list; just vote for the team you think has the best uniform, that way we can find out which are the coolest and which are the ugliest in the league! The title of the team with the best uniform in the NFL is in your hands!

From breaking up passes to making tackles on receivers, the top NFL&nbsp;cornerbacks&nbsp;play an important role on the field. They&#39;ve got to be quick, powerful, and fearsome&mdash;and all the players on this list of NFL cornerbacks&nbsp;are just that. Whether they&#39;re a part of an impenetrable duo or are simply known as one of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/greatest-defenders-in-nfl-history" target="_blank">best defenders in football</a>, who do you think are&nbsp;the best cornerbacks in the NFL right now?

When it comes to current cornerbacks, few hold down the CB&nbsp;position better than players like Jalen Ramsey, Xavier Rhodes, and Casey Hayward. However, you&#39;ve also got to consider guys like Patrick Peterson, who may be one of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-arizona-cardinals-of-all-time/ranker-nfl" target="_blank">best Arizona Cardinals</a>, not to mention Darius Slay, A.J. Bouye, and Josh Norman, among others. In short, there are plenty of killer corners&nbsp;out there going up against the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-nfl-wide-receiver/ranker-sports" target="_blank">best wide receivers</a>,&nbsp;but only one can be considered the very best. What would your rankings look like?

Check out the list of current cornerbacks below and give votes to the players you think are at the top of their class. While you&#39;re at it, cast a vote for the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-linebackers-in-nfl-right-now/ranker-nfl" target="_blank">best linebackers in the NFL today</a>.

NFL football <a href="http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/10354114/harris-poll-nfl-most-popular-mlb-2nd">is the most popular sport in America</a>, but that doesn't mean there aren't things about it that suck. Every Sunday, Americans are glued to their TVs watching football, but unless you're watching NFL RedZone, which costs a fortune, you're probably watching a commercial or footage of a bunch of guys in uniform standing around waiting. That's because in a&nbsp;football game, there are <a href="http://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052748704281204575002852055561406">only 11 minutes of action</a>. Even the biggest football fans can agree there are plenty of reasons the NFL sucks.For starters, commissioner Roger Goodell makes more than&nbsp;$30 million a year in salary. That seems a tad high for someone who seems to never do anything right. The rules are probably the least clear of any of the major sports, and it's certainly the most dangerous sport in the US. And these are just a few of the NFL complaints every football fan has.&nbsp;Here are things about the NFL that suck. Vote up the ones you think suck the hardest (and not in a good way).&nbsp;

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Who is <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-linebackers-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">the best linebacker</a> in the NFL right now? That&#39;s up to you football fans to decide&mdash;and it won&#39;t be easy. Complete with some of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-25-greatest-linebackers-of-all-time" target="_blank">best&nbsp;linebackers of all time</a>, the list below features all the top defensemen&nbsp;currently playing. There to prevent runs and block passes, linebackers have a tough job. Of course, they&#39;re also there for the potential sack, or rushing a throw at the least&mdash;and they can be the offensive team&#39;s worst nightmare. If you had to choose from the top NFL linebackers, who would you want on your side?

From&nbsp;C.J. Moseley to Khalil Mack, the best current NFL linebackers are serious forces to be reckoned with, and these two may just be the best out there right now. Nevertheless, you also have to consider powerhouses like Blake Martinez, Sean Lee, Eric Kendricks, and Anthony Barr, among plenty of other talented and fearsome outside and middle linebackers. One thing all these backers have in common is they&#39;re at the top of their game. However, the question still remains: who are the best linebackers in the NFL right now?

Check out the list of NFL linebackers below and cast your votes for who you think are the top choices. You can also vote players down if you feel they should be lower on the list&mdash;as well as add players who should also be considered among the best backers in football.&nbsp;

The NFL has always been known as a league where players can display their personalities in a number of different ways. Tattoos have become more prominent across the league (and in sports in general) in its more recent history, though not all football stars have made smart ink choices. Tattoos have stories behind them and it is often a way to get a glimpse inside the mind of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-famous-athletes-right-now/celebrity-lists?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">most popular athletes</a> on the field each Sunday. These football players can make the catch, hit their blocks, and get their tackles, but when it comes to athlete tattoos, they've got the worst, and we have the tattoo photos to prove it.Unlike the NBA, football players have nearly their entire body covered with athletic-style body armor so it isn’t always easy to see the bad tattoos the players have inked on their skin. Of course, there are some amazing works of body art tatted on players across the NFL and some tattoos which hold a truly special meaning to the player who has them. But for the most part, these guys are responsible for some serious sports tattoo fails.From a big, beefy offensive lineman having “Mama’s Boy” tatted on his massive biceps to Jeremy Shockey’s nod to the great American bald eagle, the league is littered with tattoos that are questionable at best. So without further ado, it’s time to introduce the could-have-been-good, the bad and the ugly tattoos across the NFL.Here is a list of NFL players with bad tattoos and pictures of the ink which is widely considered to make up <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/tattoo-fails/ariel-kana?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">the worst tattoos</a> in the National Football League.

Football is a pretty rough sport, there's no denying that. The hits can be positively bone crushing. . . literally! While there haven't been any football deaths directly caused by on-field injuries, there have been some pretty shocking football accidents that will make even the toughest fans cringe. But there are some people who can't help watching these kind of football player injuries on the field, and those people might be wondering which are the worst football injuries of all time.&nbsp;Wonder no more, because this collection contains pictures and descriptions of the sport's most gruesome blows.With all the hits to the head, broken limbs, and neck injuries over the years, some people may be surprised that there haven't been any deaths. Football equipment has progressed drastically over the years,&nbsp;and even now the league is pushing for <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2016/9/18/12940926/nfl-concussion-protocol-explained">better concussion policy</a>. That being said, its hard to keep injuries out of such a physical sport, and many players pay the price.Be warned, the footage shown here is incredibly graphic, and not for those with weak stomachs. After all, these are the worst nfl injuries of all time, so be prepared for some hard hits, broken limbs, and even a little blood.

2020 Sports

While they may not be the ones throwing touchdown passes or defending the line, the best kickers in the NFL do plenty for their teams&mdash;and they can sometimes be unsung heroes. From sending a punt to the other end of the field to coming in and making a much-needed field goal, and even getting that extra point after a touchdown, NFL kickers have an important role on the team. Of all the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/list-of-famous-football-placekickers/reference" target="_blank">placekickers in football</a>, however, who is the best kicker in the NFL right now?

Without a doubt, the top NFL kickers include&nbsp;the likes of Justin Tucker, Harrison Butker, Wil Lutz, and Greg Zuerlein&mdash;not to mention the ever-accurate Stephen Gostkowski. In fact, some of these players may even be considered the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-10-greatest-nfl-kicker_s-of-all-time" target="_blank">best kickers of all time</a>. Regardless,&nbsp;these current NFL kickers&nbsp;withstand some serious pressure and nail it one kick after the other&mdash;often coming in when their teams needs them most.&nbsp;

Who&#39;s your choice for the best kickers in the NFL today? Check out the list below and vote up the guys you think are at the top of their class. For more football, check out the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-linebackers-in-nfl-right-now/ranker-nfl" target="_blank">best linebackers in the league right now</a>.&nbsp;If you&#39;re a fantasy football player, head over and help decide the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/2019-fantasy-football-kickers/ranker-nfl" target="_blank">best fantasy football kickers of 2019</a>.

Are you ready for some football? Okay, well&nbsp;how about some NFL&nbsp;memes and&nbsp;jokes instead? The NFL, to put it lightly, is an obsession for many, which is why&nbsp;NFL memes,&nbsp;the modern day version of&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/nfl-game-day-signs/ranker-nfl">NFL Game Day&nbsp;signs</a>, are so popular.&nbsp;Combining sports mania with the zest of Internet humor, NFL memes add a whole new level to the fun of football. From the endless array of Cleveland Browns and Detroit Lions jokes, to making fun of one of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-quarterbacks-of-all-time">best quarterbacks of all time</a>, these are the funniest NFL memes of all time.

Ken Anderson

A list of the most underrated quarterbacks of all time. Despite the gargantuan scouting staffs that NFL teams employ, there are still plenty of players who fly under the radar or in some cases, don't even play in the league at all. This list includes players who were successful in the Canadian Football League (CFL) as well, after all, there are number of great players on here who never could become the apple of the NFL's eye. There are a bunch of players, even some Hall of Famers and some of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-quarterbacks-of-all-time">greatest quarterbacks of all time</a>, who are on here. You'll be surprised to learn that these guys slipped through the cracks, especially players like Super Bowl winners like Kurt Warner and Joe Theismann on here, along with one of the best pure passing quarterbacks in Warren Moon. Somehow, these guys were overlooked, yet after honing their craft in the CFL or even the Arena League, these guys got their chance at the big time. Though some of these guys became NFL afterthoughts, and some, didn't even have a chance to show how good they were, they are still supremely underrated compared to other quarterbacks that did get a chance to play in the pros. You may be surprised to see some other big names on here, but when push comes to shove, this is the reason why these guys are underrated. This is your chance to have your say on who is the most underrated pro quarterback of all time. Vote whether or not you agree with the status of these players on this Ultimate List.

NFL game day has a rich tradition of showcasing fans with crazy signs and if the football signs on this list are any indication, the worse the team, the better the signs. There are <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/funny-game-day-signs/ashley-reign?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">funny football signs</a>, degrading signs, and just plain sad football signs here on this list of <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-fan-service-anime/ranker-anime?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">the best fan</a> signs from NFL game day.&nbsp;What are some of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/funny-signs/randy-cobb?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">funniest signs</a> from NFL games? What football fans have the best sign making skills? There are plenty of entries into the best fan sign contest here, so take your pick and vote for the best signs from NFL games.

Terrance West

Using a combination of speed, strength, and agility, NFL running backs must carry the&nbsp;football through elite defenses. During the&nbsp;rush to a touchdown, they must avoid getting tackled and fumbling the ball, which sounds easier than it is. Only the most athletic halfbacks, tailbacks, and fullbacks&nbsp;are able to juke and spin their way&nbsp;onto this list of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-nfl-running-backs-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best running backs</a> in the NFL right now. Some of whom might even end up among&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-nfl-running-backs-of-all-time">the greatest running backs in football history</a>.

In his rookie year, Dallas Cowboy Ezekiel Elliott lead the league in yards rushed and first downs rushed. However, New England Patriot LeGarrette Blount&nbsp;lead&nbsp;other RBs with 18 rushing&nbsp;touchdowns. Other notable&nbsp;running backs include Chicago Bear Jordan Howard, Tennessee Titan DeMarco Murray, and Pittsburgh Steeler Le&#39;Veon Bell.&nbsp;

Vote up the athletes you think are the best running backs in the NFL right now. Even if the player is a rookie or a veteran, just vote up the halfbacks, tailbacks, and fullbacks who are currently playing well in the league. Feel free to add other great running backs&nbsp;missing from the list.&nbsp;If you&#39;re a fantasy football player, head over and help decide the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/2019-fantasy-football-running-backs/ranker-nfl" target="_blank">best fantasy football RBs of 2019</a>.

Georgia Dome

The best NFL stadiums are those beautiful and historic homes of everyone's <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/greatest-pro-football-teams-of-all-time/mathayus" target="_blank">favorite National Football League teams</a>. Scattered across America, these stadiums welcome millions of fans annually all pumped up to cheer for their home teams. While each NFL stadium has a bit of charm, there are a few stadiums that stand above and beyond the rest with technological advancements, beautiful scenery and enough fan spirit to carry a team to a Super Bowl.Picking the best NFL stadiums is often a matter of preference with fans of a certain team favoring their home stadium as the top pick. That said, some stadiums, mainly those which are newer or iconic, do stand out as among the best. Few can deny that the new Cowboys Stadium, home to the Dallas Cowboys, in Arlington, Texas, is not a masterpiece complete with ginormous video screens that stretch from one 20-yard line to the other. Similarly, Lambeau Field, home to the Green Bay Packers in Wisconsin, is one of the oldest in the league having been built in 1957 but remains as a favorite with decades of history--plus some 21st century updates--to its name.On the opposite end of the spectrum, many NFL stadiums leave fans a bit underwhelmed. Candlestick Park for instance, home to the San Francisco 49ers, has been the site of numerous historical events since it opened in 1960 yet is in desperate need of modern updates. The Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome would be another that falls in the lower rankings and is actually set to be demolished and replaced by 2016.What do you think are the best football stadiums in the NFL? Show your stadium love by voting for those you like best or re-ranking this list of the best NFL stadiums below. Now a fan of these cities' stadiums? Vote for the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/cities-that-should-have-a-football-team/the-round-mound" target="_blank">cities that should have a football team</a> instead.

Victor Kiam

The worst NFL team owners of all time are those men and women who were the best at being the worst professional <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-current-nfl-team-owners?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">football team owners</a> ever. These National Football League owners alienated fans, meddled in important team decisions and up and moved beloved teams out from under the cities that adored them. If there was a guide to how to own an NFL team, these examples would be in the &quot;don't do this&quot; category. <a href="/list/best-nfl-team-owners-of-all-time/ranker-nfl" target="_blank">Best NFL team owners of all time</a> these are not. For many of these bad NFL team owners, it was one big event or decision that put them among the worst owners ever. Take Art Modell for example. Despite promising that he'd never do such a thing, his choice to move his Cleveland Browns franchise to Baltimore, Maryland, right under the nose of everyone involved, is still seen as one of the most offensive actions done by an NFL team owner ever. But Modell isn't the only owner to move a team with others like Rams owner Georgia Frontiere and Colts owner Robert Irsay also disappointing fans with sudden team relocations.In other cases, it was a career full of meddling with team business and disappointing team performance that earned the owners places on this list. Few can deny that the Oakland Raiders were abysmal at best under the ownership of Al Davis or that Dan Synder will be remembered for doing more harm than good at the helm of the Washington Redskins. So between the <a href="/list/best-current-nfl-team-owners/ranker-nfl" target="_blank">current NFL team owners</a> who disappoint fans on a regular basis to those historically awful owners who made unpopular decisions that are still not forgotten, these men and women will be remembered as the worst NFL team owners of all time.

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UPDATE: Head over and make your <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/2019-nfl-defensive-player-of-the-year-predictions/ranker-nfl" target="_blank">2019 NFL Defensive Player of the Year</a> predictions.

With this year&#39;s football&nbsp;season underway, it&#39;s time to make your NFL 2018 Defensive Player of the Year predictions. Last year, Aaron Donald took home the honors, and he&#39;s in the running for a repeat&mdash;that is, unless any of the other candidates on the list take home the honors. Regardless, there&#39;s some serious talent&nbsp;making their way up the runnings&nbsp;in 2018, including the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/greatest-defenders-in-nfl-history" target="_blank">NFL&#39;s best defensive players</a> such as&nbsp;Chargers&#39; Joey Bosa, Jaguars&#39; Jalen Ramsey, and the Broncos&#39; Von Miller, among others.&nbsp;Whether they&#39;re&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-25-greatest-linebackers-of-all-time" target="_blank">top linebackers</a> or the toughest defensive ends, each of these&nbsp;NFL players could win the award this year, but who do you think is the most deserving of the 2018 NFL Defensive Player of the Year?&nbsp;

While we may be all a little partial to our favorite teams, we all have a general idea of who looks good this season&mdash;especially after tuning into the 2018 preseason. So, though you may be inclined to find your favorite player and vote him up (and you&#39;re more than welcome to), be sure to cast your votes for who you think will win the NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award in 2018.

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Khalil Mack

Khalil Mack is an American football outside linebacker for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Raiders fifth overall in the 2014 NFL Draft. He played college football at Buffalo. Mack holds the all-time NCAA record for forced fumbles and is also tied for career tackles for loss in the NCAA.

Aaron Donald

Aaron Charles Donald is an American football defensive tackle for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Rams in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He played college football at Pittsburgh, where he was recognized as a unanimous All-American.

J. J. Watt

Justin James "J. J." Watt (born March 22, 1989) is an American football defensive end for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Texans with the 11th pick in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft and played college football at Wisconsin.
Watt received the AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award three times in his first five seasons. Although primarily a defensive end, he occasionally shifts to defensive tackle in some situations. He has also taken snaps on offense, catching three touchdown passes during the 2014 season. In 2014, Watt became the first player in NFL history to record two 20+ sack seasons in a career. He holds the Texans' franchise records for both sacks and forced fumbles. In 2017, Sports Illustrated named Watt its Sportsperson of the Year.

Von Miller

Vonnie B'Vsean Miller Jr. (born March 26, 1989) is an American football outside linebacker for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). Miller played college football at Texas A&M, where he earned consensus All-American honors and was awarded the Butkus Award as the most outstanding college linebacker in the nation. He was drafted by the Broncos second overall in the 2011 NFL Draft. Considered among the best defenders in the league, he is a seven-time Pro Bowl selection, receiving first-team All-Pro honors as a rookie. At the conclusion of the 2015 NFL season, Miller was named Super Bowl MVP after the Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50.  Following his Super Bowl victory, he appeared on season 22 of Dancing with the Stars.

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Bobby Wagner

Bobby Joseph Wagner is an American football linebacker for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League. He played college football for Utah State. He was drafted by the Seahawks in the second round of the 2012 NFL Draft.

Myles Garrett

Myles Lorenz Garrett is an American football defensive end for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Texas A&M, and was drafted by the Browns first overall in the 2017 NFL Draft. 
Garrett came to Texas A&M as the #2 overall prospect in the nation, and the highest-rated defensive player the Aggies had ever signed. As a true freshman in 2014, Garrett broke Texas A&M's freshman sack record of 5.5 in only six games. In only nine games, he broke Jadeveon Clowney's SEC freshman sack record of eight. Garrett finished the season with 11.5 sacks (second in the SEC), 53 total tackles, 14 tackles for loss, 10 quarterback hurries, and a blocked kick (which teammate Deshazor Everett returned for a touchdown against Auburn).

Demarcus Lawrence

DeMarcus Lawrence is an American football defensive end for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Cowboys in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He played college football at Boise State.

Patrick Peterson

Patrick De'mon Peterson Jr. (born July 11, 1990) is an American football cornerback for the  Arizona Cardinals  of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Louisiana State University (LSU), where he won the Chuck Bednarik Award as the best defensive player in the country, the Jim Thorpe Award as the best defensive back, and was unanimously recognized as an All-American. He was selected fifth overall by the Cardinals in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft. Peterson has been invited to the Pro Bowl in each of his first eight seasons in the NFL.

Jalen Ramsey

Jalen Lattrel Ramsey is an American football cornerback for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Florida State and was drafted by the Jaguars fifth overall in the 2016 NFL Draft. 

Jalen Ramsey was born on October 24, 1994 in the Nashville suburb of Smyrna, Tennessee to Lamont and Margie Ramsey. Jalen's older brother, Jamal, participated in football, basketball, and track at Battle Ground Academy in Franklin, Tennessee and played quarterback at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tennessee where their father had once played football. Jalen perfected his football skills playing with much older boys at a local park. He grew up cheering for the Miami Hurricanes in a family of Florida Gators fans.

Joey Bosa

Joseph Anthony Bosa is an American football defensive end for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Ohio State, and was selected by the Chargers third overall in the 2016 NFL Draft. 

Bosa attended St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He was rated by Rivals.com as a four-star recruit and was ranked as the fourth best defensive end in his class. Bosa committed to play college football at Ohio State University in April 2012.

Luke Kuechly

Luke August Kuechly (born April 20, 1991) is a former American football linebacker who played all eight seasons of his professional career with the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Panthers ninth overall in the 2012 NFL Draft. Kuechly played college football at Boston College where he was recognized twice as a consensus All-American. Kuechly had an immediate impact his rookie season, as he led the NFL in tackles and won the Associated Press 2012 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award, becoming the third youngest recipient in its history. In 2013, Kuechly became the youngest recipient of the AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award in its history.

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Tyrann Mathieu

Tyrann Devine Mathieu is an American football free safety and cornerback for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League. He played college football for Louisiana State University. Following his 2011 college season during which he was recognized as a consensus All-American and a finalist for the Heisman Trophy, Mathieu was dismissed from the LSU Tigers football program. He was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft.

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Gerald McCoy

Gerald Keith McCoy Jr. (born February 25, 1988) is an American football defensive tackle for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League.  He played college football at Oklahoma, where he earned consensus All-American honors, and was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers third overall in the 2010 NFL Draft. McCoy has been selected to the Pro Bowl six times, and is also a three time First-Team All-Pro.



Harrison Smith

Harrison Smith is an American football safety for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League. He was drafted in the first round, 29th overall of the 2012 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings. He played college football for the University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

Fletcher Cox

Fletcher Cox is an American football defensive end for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League. After playing college football for Mississippi State, he was selected 12th overall by the Eagles in the 2012 NFL Draft.

Calais Campbell

Calais Malik Campbell (born September 1, 1986) is an American football defensive end for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the University of Miami, and was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft.

Eric Berry

Eric Berry (born December 29, 1988) is an American football safety who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Tennessee, where he was a two-time unanimous All-American and recognized as the best collegiate defensive back in the country. He was then drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs fifth overall in the 2010 NFL Draft. Berry has been voted to the Pro Bowl five times and has been named to the First Team All-Pro three times. 
Berry was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma on December 8, 2014. After going through chemotherapy in the offseason and being declared cancer free, Berry came back for the 2015 season and was named to the Pro Bowl, the AP All-Pro team, and was named the 2015 AP Comeback Player of the Year.

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Earl Thomas

Earl Winty Thomas III (born May 7, 1989) is an American football free safety for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft and would later assist with the team's first Super Bowl victory in Super Bowl XLVIII against the Denver Broncos. He played college football at Texas and received consensus All-American honors.

Geno Atkins

Gene "Geno" Reynard Atkins Jr. (born March 28, 1988) is an American football defensive tackle for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Georgia, and was drafted by the Bengals in the fourth round of the 2010 NFL Draft. Atkins has twice been selected to the First Team All-Pro and is a 7 time Pro-Bowler.

Melvin Ingram

Melvin Ingram (born April 26, 1989) is an American football linebacker for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League. He played college football for the University of South Carolina, and earned All-American honors. He was selected by the Chargers in the first round with the 18th overall pick of the 2012 NFL Draft, and was considered one of the top pass rusher prospects available.

HaHa Clinton-Dix

HaHa Clinton-Dix is an American football defensive back for the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Chandler Jones

Chandler James Jones is an American football defensive end for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. Jones was selected by the New England Patriots with the 21st overall pick of the 2012 NFL Draft. He played college football at Syracuse.

Josh Norman

Josh Norman is an American football cornerback for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League. He played college football at Coastal Carolina. He was selected by the Panthers in the fifth round of the 2012 NFL Draft, where he was considered one of the best cornerback prospects.

Kevin Byard

Kevin Leon Byard Jr. is an American football safety for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Middle Tennessee. 

On November 22, 2015, Byard announced on Twitter that he had accepted his invitation to play in the 2016 Senior Bowl. He was impressive during the week of practices leading up to the Senior Bowl, as he displayed his ball-hawking and athletic ability. Byard met with representatives from the Atlanta Falcons during the week. Byard was not one of the 60 defensive backs invited to the NFL combine. On March 31, 2016, he participated at Middle Tennessee's pro day, along with 18 other teammates. He surprised many scouts and analysts with a 4.46 and 4.50 in the 40-yard dash as many scouting reports listed speed as one of his weaknesses.

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