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The Top Ranked NFL Defensive Linemen by Season

 

Notes: Ranking Explanations

 

Rnk 1950 Team
1 Joe Signaigo New York Yanks
2 Arnie Weinmeister New York Giants
3 Bill Willis Cleveland Browns
4 Les Bingaman Detroit Lions
5 Tom Wham Chicago Cardinals
6 Thurman McGraw Detroit Lions
7 Al DeRogatis New York Giants
8 John Green Philadelphia Eagles
9 Visco Grgich San Francisco 49ers
10 Leo Nomellini San Francisco 49ers
11 Bob Dove Chicago Cardinals
12 Paul Lipscomb Washington Redskins
13 Larry Brink Los Angeles Rams
14 Dan Orlich Green Bay Packers
15 George Nicksich Pittsburgh Steelers
16 Ray Poole New York Giants
17 Bill Fischer Chicago Cardinals
18 Bill Wightkin Chicago Bears
19 Jim Cain Detroit Lions
20 Ernie Stautner Pittsburgh Steelers
   
Rnk 1951 Team
1 Len Ford Cleveland Browns
2 Arnie Weinmeister New York Giants
3 Bill Willis Cleveland Browns
4 Larry Brink Los Angeles Rams
5 Al DeRogatis New York Giants
6 Stan West Los Angeles Rams
7 Ed Sprinkle Chicago Bears
8 Mike Jarmoluk Philadelphia Eagles
9 Ray Bray Chicago Bears
10 Tom Wham Chicago Cardinals
11 Art Tait New York Yanks
12 Bob Dove Chicago Cardinals
13 Jim H. Duncan New York Giants
14 Al Wistert Philadelphia Eagles
15 George Hays Pittsburgh Steelers
16 Bud Grant Philadelphia Eagles
17 Dick Wildung Green Bay Packers
18 Floyd Jaszewski Detroit Lions
19 Gail Bruce San Francisco 49ers
20 Howie Ruetz Green Bay Packers
   
Rnk 1952 Team
1 Pete Pihos Philadelphia Eagles
2 Len Ford Cleveland Browns
3 Thurman McGraw Detroit Lions
4 Arnie Weinmeister New York Giants
5 Stan West Los Angeles Rams
6 Bill Willis Cleveland Browns
7 Les Bingaman Detroit Lions
8 Larry Brink Los Angeles Rams
9 Andy Robustelli Los Angeles Rams
10 Vic Sears Philadelphia Eagles
11 Ed Henke San Francisco 49ers
12 Ed Sprinkle Chicago Bears
13 Bucko Kilroy Philadelphia Eagles
14 Dale Dodrill Pittsburgh Steelers
15 Ernie Stautner Pittsburgh Steelers
16 Jon Baker New York Giants
17 Ab Wimberly Green Bay Packers
18 Paul Lipscomb Washington Redskins
19 Fred Williams Chicago Bears
20 Bill McPeak Pittsburgh Steelers
   
Rnk 1953 Team
1 Arnie Weinmeister New York Giants
2 Len Ford Cleveland Browns
3 Andy Robustelli Los Angeles Rams
4 Leo Nomellini San Francisco 49ers
5 Les Bingaman Detroit Lions
6 Bill Willis Cleveland Browns
7 Dale Dodrill Pittsburgh Steelers
8 Norm Willey Philadelphia Eagles
9 Thurman McGraw Detroit Lions
10 Art Michalik San Francisco 49ers
11 Don Colo Cleveland Browns
12 Larry Brink Los Angeles Rams
13 Bill McPeak Pittsburgh Steelers
14 Bucko Kilroy Philadelphia Eagles
15 Ernie Stautner Pittsburgh Steelers
16 Art Donovan Baltimore Colts
17 Gene Brito Washington Redskins
18 Fred Williams Chicago Bears
19 Dave Hanner Green Bay Packers
20 John Martinkovic Green Bay Packers
   
Rnk 1954 Team
1 Len Ford Cleveland Browns
2 Dale Dodrill Pittsburgh Steelers
3 Norm Willey Philadelphia Eagles
4 Leo Nomellini San Francisco 49ers
5 Les Bingaman Detroit Lions
6 Art Donovan Baltimore Colts
7 Bucko Kilroy Philadelphia Eagles
8 Ray Krouse New York Giants
9 Ernie Stautner Pittsburgh Steelers
10 Mike McCormack Cleveland Browns
11 Don Colo Cleveland Browns
12 Andy Robustelli Los Angeles Rams
13 Ed Sprinkle Chicago Bears
14 John Martinkovic Green Bay Packers
15 Bill Bishop Chicago Bears
16 Al Carapella San Francisco 49ers
17 Bill George Chicago Bears
18 Dave Hanner Green Bay Packers
19 Jerry Groom Chicago Cardinals
20 Gino Marchetti Baltimore Colts
   
Rnk 1955 Team
1 Andy Robustelli Los Angeles Rams
2 Gene Brito Washington Redskins
3 Art Donovan Baltimore Colts
4 Bob Toneff San Francisco 49ers
5 Don Colo Cleveland Browns
6 Tom Scott Philadelphia Eagles
7 Norm Willey Philadelphia Eagles
8 Bud McFadin Los Angeles Rams
9 Ray Krouse New York Giants
10 Bob Gain Cleveland Browns
11 Gino Marchetti Baltimore Colts
12 Paul Miller Los Angeles Rams
13 Carlton Massey Cleveland Browns
14 John Martinkovic Green Bay Packers
15 Volney Peters Washington Redskins
16 Clay Matthews Sr. San Francisco 49ers
17 Sonny Gandee Detroit Lions
18 Bill Forester Green Bay Packers
19 Bill Bishop Chicago Bears
20 Bob Miller Detroit Lions
   
Rnk 1956 Team
1 Bill George Chicago Bears
2 Rosey Grier New York Giants
3 Andy Robustelli New York Giants
4 Gene Brito Washington Redskins
5 Les Richter Los Angeles Rams
6 Art Donovan Baltimore Colts
7 Ernie Stautner Pittsburgh Steelers
8 Ray Krouse Detroit Lions
9 Bob Miller Detroit Lions
10 Gino Marchetti Baltimore Colts
11 John Martinkovic Green Bay Packers
12 Bud McFadin Los Angeles Rams
13 Don Colo Cleveland Browns
14 Len Ford Cleveland Browns
15 Tom Scott Philadelphia Eagles
16 Dale Dodrill Pittsburgh Steelers
17 Ed Meadows Chicago Bears
18 Jim Weatherall Philadelphia Eagles
19 Leo Nomellini San Francisco 49ers
20 Paul Miller Los Angeles Rams
   
Rnk 1957 Team
1 Gino Marchetti Baltimore Colts
2 Leo Nomellini San Francisco 49ers
3 Art Donovan Baltimore Colts
4 Gene Brito Washington Redskins
5 Les Richter Los Angeles Rams
6 Bob Gain Cleveland Browns
7 Don Colo Cleveland Browns
8 Ed Henke San Francisco 49ers
9 Ernie Stautner Pittsburgh Steelers
10 Andy Robustelli New York Giants
11 Dave Hanner Green Bay Packers
12 Bill Quinlan Cleveland Browns
13 Dick Modzelewski New York Giants
14 Doug Atkins Chicago Bears
15 Len Ford Cleveland Browns
16 Darris McCord Detroit Lions
17 Tom Scott Philadelphia Eagles
18 Leo Sugar Chicago Cardinals
19 Art Hauser Los Angeles Rams
20 Bill Herchman San Francisco 49ers
   
Rnk 1958 Team
1 Gino Marchetti Baltimore Colts
2 Andy Robustelli New York Giants
3 Ernie Stautner Pittsburgh Steelers
4 Gene Lipscomb Baltimore Colts
5 Doug Atkins Chicago Bears
6 Bob Gain Cleveland Browns
7 Art Donovan Baltimore Colts
8 Fred Williams Chicago Bears
9 Gene Brito Washington Redskins
10 Rosey Grier New York Giants
11 Lou Michaels Los Angeles Rams
12 Don Colo Cleveland Browns
13 Leo Sugar Chicago Cardinals
14 Don Joyce Baltimore Colts
15 Tom Scott Philadelphia Eagles
16 Leo Nomellini San Francisco 49ers
17 Bill Bishop Chicago Bears
18 Bob Toneff San Francisco 49ers
19 Joe Lewis Pittsburgh Steelers
20 Bill Herchman San Francisco 49ers
   
Rnk 1959 Team
1 Gene Lipscomb Baltimore Colts
2 Andy Robustelli New York Giants
3 Gino Marchetti Baltimore Colts
4 Leo Nomellini San Francisco 49ers
5 Bob Toneff Washington Redskins
6 Dave Hanner Green Bay Packers
7 Alex Karras Detroit Lions
8 Doug Atkins Chicago Bears
9 Jess Richardson Philadelphia Eagles
10 Ernie Stautner Pittsburgh Steelers
11 George Tarasovic Pittsburgh Steelers
12 Jim Katcavage New York Giants
13 Lou Michaels Los Angeles Rams
14 Rosey Grier New York Giants
15 Frank Fuller Chicago Cardinals
16 Marion Campbell Philadelphia Eagles
17 Lamar Lundy Los Angeles Rams
18 Fred Williams Chicago Bears
19 Dick Modzelewski New York Giants
20 Ed Henke San Francisco 49ers
   
Rnk 1960 Team
1 Henry Jordan Green Bay Packers
2 Alex Karras Detroit Lions
3 Andy Robustelli New York Giants
4 Gino Marchetti Baltimore Colts
5 Bob Gain Cleveland Browns
6 Gene Lipscomb Baltimore Colts
7 Doug Atkins Chicago Bears
8 Marion Campbell Philadelphia Eagles
9 Bill Quinlan Green Bay Packers
10 Bob Toneff Washington Redskins
11 Frank Fuller St. Louis Cardinals
12 Leo Nomellini San Francisco 49ers
13 Rosey Grier New York Giants
14 John Paluck Washington Redskins
15 Art Donovan Baltimore Colts
16 Ernie Stautner Pittsburgh Steelers
17 Jess Richardson Philadelphia Eagles
18 Ordell Braase Baltimore Colts
19 Charlie Krueger San Francisco 49ers
20 Gene Brito Los Angeles Rams
   
Rnk 1961 Team
1 Jim Katcavage New York Giants
2 Alex Karras Detroit Lions
3 Gino Marchetti Baltimore Colts
4 Henry Jordan Green Bay Packers
5 Ernie Stautner Pittsburgh Steelers
6 Bob Toneff Washington Redskins
7 Andy Robustelli New York Giants
8 Dick Modzelewski New York Giants
9 Doug Atkins Chicago Bears
10 Jess Richardson Philadelphia Eagles
11 Gene Lipscomb Pittsburgh Steelers
12 Roger Brown Detroit Lions
13 Rosey Grier New York Giants
14 Bob Gain Cleveland Browns
15 Leo Nomellini San Francisco 49ers
16 Leo Sugar Philadelphia Eagles
17 Don Healy Dallas Cowboys
18 Jim Marshall Minnesota Vikings
19 Joe Robb St. Louis Cardinals
20 Dave Hanner Green Bay Packers
   
Rnk 1962 Team
1 Roger Brown Detroit Lions
2 Willie Davis Green Bay Packers
3 Henry Jordan Green Bay Packers
4 Gino Marchetti Baltimore Colts
5 Alex Karras Detroit Lions
6 Doug Atkins Chicago Bears
7 Jim Katcavage New York Giants
8 Rosey Grier New York Giants
9 Bill Glass Cleveland Browns
10 Bob Toneff Washington Redskins
11 Andy Robustelli New York Giants
12 Bob Gain Cleveland Browns
13 Leo Nomellini San Francisco 49ers
14 Lou Michaels Pittsburgh Steelers
15 Merlin Olsen Los Angeles Rams
16 Bob Lilly Dallas Cowboys
17 Gene Lipscomb Pittsburgh Steelers
18 Sam F. Williams Detroit Lions
19 Ed O'Bradovich Chicago Bears
20 Earl Leggett Chicago Bears
   
Rnk 1963 Team
1 Henry Jordan Green Bay Packers
2 Jim Katcavage New York Giants
3 Doug Atkins Chicago Bears
4 Roger Brown Detroit Lions
5 Gino Marchetti Baltimore Colts
6 Dick Modzelewski New York Giants
7 Rosey Grier Los Angeles Rams
8 Bill Glass Cleveland Browns
9 Bob Gain Cleveland Browns
10 Willie Davis Green Bay Packers
11 Luke Owens St. Louis Cardinals
12 Merlin Olsen Los Angeles Rams
13 John LoVetere New York Giants
14 Lou Michaels Pittsburgh Steelers
15 Joe Krupa Pittsburgh Steelers
16 Joe Rutgens Washington Redskins
17 Don Hultz Minnesota Vikings
18 Jim Marshall Minnesota Vikings
19 Daniel Colchico San Francisco 49ers
20 Darris McCord Detroit Lions
   
Rnk 1964 Team
1 Henry Jordan Green Bay Packers
2 Bob Lilly Dallas Cowboys
3 Gino Marchetti Baltimore Colts
4 Willie Davis Green Bay Packers
5 Lionel Aldridge Green Bay Packers
6 Bill Glass Cleveland Browns
7 Jim Katcavage New York Giants
8 Floyd Peters Philadelphia Eagles
9 Merlin Olsen Los Angeles Rams
10 Roger Brown Detroit Lions
11 John Paluck Washington Redskins
12 Alex Karras Detroit Lions
13 Deacon Jones Los Angeles Rams
14 Jim Marshall Minnesota Vikings
15 John Baker Pittsburgh Steelers
16 Doug Atkins Chicago Bears
17 Dick Modzelewski Cleveland Browns
18 Charlie Krueger San Francisco 49ers
19 Carl Eller Minnesota Vikings
20 Paul Wiggin Cleveland Browns
   
Rnk 1965 Team
1 Bob Lilly Dallas Cowboys
2 Willie Davis Green Bay Packers
3 Alex Karras Detroit Lions
4 Deacon Jones Los Angeles Rams
5 Roger Brown Detroit Lions
6 Doug Atkins Chicago Bears
7 Bill Glass Cleveland Browns
8 John Baker Pittsburgh Steelers
9 Merlin Olsen Los Angeles Rams
10 Sam Silas St. Louis Cardinals
11 Charlie Krueger San Francisco 49ers
12 Ordell Braase Baltimore Colts
13 George Andrie Dallas Cowboys
14 Joe Rutgens Washington Redskins
15 Paul Wiggin Cleveland Browns
16 Don Brumm St. Louis Cardinals
17 Billy Ray Smith Sr. Baltimore Colts
18 Clark Miller San Francisco 49ers
19 Earl Leggett Chicago Bears
20 Carl Eller Minnesota Vikings
   
Rnk 1966 Team
1 Deacon Jones Los Angeles Rams
2 Merlin Olsen Los Angeles Rams
3 Willie Davis Green Bay Packers
4 Bob Lilly Dallas Cowboys
5 Ben McGee Pittsburgh Steelers
6 Floyd Peters Philadelphia Eagles
7 Jim Katcavage New York Giants
8 Roger Brown Detroit Lions
9 Alex Karras Detroit Lions
10 George Andrie Dallas Cowboys
11 Joe Robb St. Louis Cardinals
12 Ordell Braase Baltimore Colts
13 Henry Jordan Green Bay Packers
14 Chuck Walker St. Louis Cardinals
15 Ed O'Bradovich Chicago Bears
16 Paul Wiggin Cleveland Browns
17 Bill Glass Cleveland Browns
18 Carl Eller Minnesota Vikings
19 Lamar Lundy Los Angeles Rams
20 Fred D. Miller Baltimore Colts
   
Rnk 1967 Team
1 Deacon Jones Los Angeles Rams
2 Merlin Olsen Los Angeles Rams
3 Bob Lilly Dallas Cowboys
4 Willie Davis Green Bay Packers
5 Bill Glass Cleveland Browns
6 Alex Karras Detroit Lions
7 Floyd Peters Philadelphia Eagles
8 George Andrie Dallas Cowboys
9 Fred D. Miller Baltimore Colts
10 Ordell Braase Baltimore Colts
11 Carl Eller Minnesota Vikings
12 Chuck Walker St. Louis Cardinals
13 Lamar Lundy Los Angeles Rams
14 Henry Jordan Green Bay Packers
15 Paul Wiggin Cleveland Browns
16 Roger Brown Los Angeles Rams
17 Walter Johnson Cleveland Browns
18 Larry Hand Detroit Lions
19 Frank Cornish III Chicago Bears
20 Jethro Pugh Dallas Cowboys
   
Rnk 1968 Team
1 Bob Lilly Dallas Cowboys
2 Carl Eller Minnesota Vikings
3 Merlin Olsen Los Angeles Rams
4 Deacon Jones Los Angeles Rams
5 Bob Lurtsema New York Giants
6 George Andrie Dallas Cowboys
7 Alex Karras Detroit Lions
8 Doug Atkins New Orleans Saints
9 Walter Johnson Cleveland Browns
10 Alan Page Minnesota Vikings
11 Fred D. Miller Baltimore Colts
12 Jim Marshall Minnesota Vikings
13 Billy Ray Smith Sr. Baltimore Colts
14 Bubba Smith Baltimore Colts
15 Jethro Pugh Dallas Cowboys
16 Don Brumm St. Louis Cardinals
17 Ben McGee Pittsburgh Steelers
18 Bob Rowe St. Louis Cardinals
19 Larry Cole Dallas Cowboys
20 Bill Glass Cleveland Browns
   
Rnk 1969 Team
1 Chuck Walker St. Louis Cardinals
2 Bob Lilly Dallas Cowboys
3 Ron Snidow Cleveland Browns
4 Alan Page Minnesota Vikings
5 Deacon Jones Los Angeles Rams
6 Carl Eller Minnesota Vikings
7 George Andrie Dallas Cowboys
8 Mean Joe Greene Pittsburgh Steelers
9 Merlin Olsen Los Angeles Rams
10 Alex Karras Detroit Lions
11 Claude Humphrey Atlanta Falcons
12 Jim Marshall Minnesota Vikings
13 Jack Gregory Cleveland Browns
14 Walter Johnson Cleveland Browns
15 Tim Rossovich Philadelphia Eagles
16 Gary Larsen Minnesota Vikings
17 Fred D. Miller Baltimore Colts
18 Roland Lakes San Francisco 49ers
19 Bob Rowe St. Louis Cardinals
20 Larry Cole Dallas Cowboys
   
Rnk 1970 Team
1 Alan Page Minnesota Vikings
2 Carl Eller Minnesota Vikings
3 Merlin Olsen Los Angeles Rams
4 Rich Jackson Denver Broncos
5 John Elliott New York Jets
6 Deacon Jones Los Angeles Rams
7 Claude Humphrey Atlanta Falcons
8 Bubba Smith Baltimore Colts
9 Buck Buchanan Kansas City Chiefs
10 Mean Joe Greene Pittsburgh Steelers
11 Tom Keating Oakland Raiders
12 Aaron Brown Kansas City Chiefs
13 Larry Hand Detroit Lions
14 Charlie Krueger San Francisco 49ers
15 Jack Gregory Cleveland Browns
16 Bob Lilly Dallas Cowboys
17 Jerry Mays Kansas City Chiefs
18 Manny Fernandez Miami Dolphins
19 Gary Larsen Minnesota Vikings
20 Royce Berry Cincinnati Bengals
   
Rnk 1971 Team
1 Alan Page Minnesota Vikings
2 Bob Lilly Dallas Cowboys
3 Bubba Smith Baltimore Colts
4 Carl Eller Minnesota Vikings
5 Mean Joe Greene Pittsburgh Steelers
6 Aaron Brown Kansas City Chiefs
7 Bill Stanfill Miami Dolphins
8 Buck Buchanan Kansas City Chiefs
9 Manny Fernandez Miami Dolphins
10 Claude Humphrey Atlanta Falcons
11 Elvin Bethea Houston Oilers
12 Mike Reid Cincinnati Bengals
13 Coy Bacon Los Angeles Rams
14 Jim Marshall Minnesota Vikings
15 Cedrick Hardman San Francisco 49ers
16 Curley Culp Kansas City Chiefs
17 Merlin Olsen Los Angeles Rams
18 Robert E. Brown Green Bay Packers
19 Billy Newsome Baltimore Colts
20 L.C. Greenwood Pittsburgh Steelers
   
Rnk 1972 Team
1 Claude Humphrey Atlanta Falcons
2 Bill Stanfill Miami Dolphins
3 Mean Joe Greene Pittsburgh Steelers
4 Mike Reid Cincinnati Bengals
5 Elvin Bethea Houston Oilers
6 Dwight White Pittsburgh Steelers
7 Vern Den Herder Miami Dolphins
8 Bob Lilly Dallas Cowboys
9 Carl Eller Minnesota Vikings
10 Alan Page Minnesota Vikings
11 Jack Gregory New York Giants
12 John Zook Atlanta Falcons
13 Verlon Biggs Washington Redskins
14 Deacon Jones San Diego Chargers
15 Larry Hand Detroit Lions
16 Manny Fernandez Miami Dolphins
17 Robert E. Brown Green Bay Packers
18 Coy Bacon Los Angeles Rams
19 Merlin Olsen Los Angeles Rams
20 Paul Smith Denver Broncos
   
Rnk 1973 Team
1 Claude Humphrey Atlanta Falcons
2 Mean Joe Greene Pittsburgh Steelers
3 Alan Page Minnesota Vikings
4 Carl Eller Minnesota Vikings
5 Dwight White Pittsburgh Steelers
6 L.C. Greenwood Pittsburgh Steelers
7 Paul Smith Denver Broncos
8 Bill Stanfill Miami Dolphins
9 Mike Reid Cincinnati Bengals
10 Merlin Olsen Los Angeles Rams
11 Bob Lilly Dallas Cowboys
12 Elvin Bethea Houston Oilers
13 Jack Youngblood Los Angeles Rams
14 John Zook Atlanta Falcons
15 Diron Talbert Washington Redskins
16 Manny Fernandez Miami Dolphins
17 Wally Chambers Chicago Bears
18 Jerry Sherk Cleveland Browns
19 Fred Dryer Los Angeles Rams
20 Verlon Biggs Washington Redskins
   
Rnk 1974 Team
1 Mean Joe Greene Pittsburgh Steelers
2 L.C. Greenwood Pittsburgh Steelers
3 Alan Page Minnesota Vikings
4 Jack Youngblood Los Angeles Rams
5 Otis Sistrunk Oakland Raiders
6 Elvin Bethea Houston Oilers
7 Art Thoms Oakland Raiders
8 Claude Humphrey Atlanta Falcons
9 Mike Reid Cincinnati Bengals
10 Wally Chambers Chicago Bears
11 Bill Stanfill Miami Dolphins
12 John Mendenhall New York Giants
13 Fred Dryer Los Angeles Rams
14 Larry Brooks Los Angeles Rams
15 Carl Eller Minnesota Vikings
16 Dwight White Pittsburgh Steelers
17 Merlin Olsen Los Angeles Rams
18 Ernie Holmes Pittsburgh Steelers
19 Jerry Sherk Cleveland Browns
20 Diron Talbert Washington Redskins
   
Rnk 1975 Team
1 Curley Culp Houston Oilers
2 Jack Youngblood Los Angeles Rams
3 Alan Page Minnesota Vikings
4 L.C. Greenwood Pittsburgh Steelers
5 Fred Dryer Los Angeles Rams
6 Carl Eller Minnesota Vikings
7 Jerry Sherk Cleveland Browns
8 John Dutton Baltimore Colts
9 Cedrick Hardman San Francisco 49ers
10 Dwight White Pittsburgh Steelers
11 Otis Sistrunk Oakland Raiders
12 Wally Chambers Chicago Bears
13 Mean Joe Greene Pittsburgh Steelers
14 Herb Orvis Detroit Lions
15 Merlin Olsen Los Angeles Rams
16 Ernie Holmes Pittsburgh Steelers
17 Elvin Bethea Houston Oilers
18 Fred Cook Baltimore Colts
19 John Matuszak Kansas City Chiefs
20 Mike McCoy Green Bay Packers
   
Rnk 1976 Team
1 Jerry Sherk Cleveland Browns
2 Jack Youngblood Los Angeles Rams
3 Wally Chambers Chicago Bears
4 John Dutton Baltimore Colts
5 Coy Bacon Cincinnati Bengals
6 Curley Culp Houston Oilers
7 Tommy Hart San Francisco 49ers
8 Alan Page Minnesota Vikings
9 Joe Ehrmann Baltimore Colts
10 Mean Joe Greene Pittsburgh Steelers
11 Cleveland Elam San Francisco 49ers
12 Fred Cook Baltimore Colts
13 Claude Humphrey Atlanta Falcons
14 Harvey Martin Dallas Cowboys
15 Larry Brooks Los Angeles Rams
16 L.C. Greenwood Pittsburgh Steelers
17 Dave Gallagher New York Giants
18 Joe Jones Cleveland Browns
19 Mike Hartenstine Chicago Bears
20 Mike McCoy Green Bay Packers
   
Rnk 1977 Team
1 Lyle Alzado Denver Broncos
2 Harvey Martin Dallas Cowboys
3 Cleveland Elam San Francisco 49ers
4 Mean Joe Greene Pittsburgh Steelers
5 Curley Culp Houston Oilers
6 Randy White Dallas Cowboys
7 Alan Page Minnesota Vikings
8 Fred Cook Baltimore Colts
9 Jack Youngblood Los Angeles Rams
10 Larry Brooks Los Angeles Rams
11 Coy Bacon Cincinnati Bengals
12 Louie Kelcher San Diego Chargers
13 Claude Humphrey Atlanta Falcons
14 Mike Barnes Baltimore Colts
15 Dave Pear Tampa Bay Buccaneers
16 Lee Roy Selmon Tampa Bay Buccaneers
17 Rubin Carter Denver Broncos
18 John Dutton Baltimore Colts
19 Fred Dean San Diego Chargers
20 Bob Pollard New Orleans Saints
   
Rnk 1978 Team
1 Louie Kelcher San Diego Chargers
2 Al Baker Detroit Lions
3 Jack Youngblood Los Angeles Rams
4 Randy White Dallas Cowboys
5 Mean Joe Greene Pittsburgh Steelers
6 Elvin Bethea Houston Oilers
7 Lyle Alzado Denver Broncos
8 L.C. Greenwood Pittsburgh Steelers
9 Larry Brooks Los Angeles Rams
10 Lee Roy Selmon Tampa Bay Buccaneers
11 Curley Culp Houston Oilers
12 Dave Pear Tampa Bay Buccaneers
13 Joe Klecko New York Jets
14 Too Tall Jones Dallas Cowboys
15 Doug English Detroit Lions
16 Ezra Johnson Green Bay Packers
17 Cody Jones Los Angeles Rams
18 Harvey Martin Dallas Cowboys
19 Bob Baumhower Miami Dolphins
20 Bill Gregory Seattle Seahawks
   
Rnk 1979 Team
1 Lee Roy Selmon Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2 Jack Youngblood Los Angeles Rams
3 Larry Brooks Los Angeles Rams
4 Randy White Dallas Cowboys
5 Wilbur Young San Diego Chargers
6 Charlie Johnson (1952) Philadelphia Eagles
7 Al Baker Detroit Lions
8 Bob Baumhower Miami Dolphins
9 Lyle Alzado Cleveland Browns
10 Harvey Martin Dallas Cowboys
11 Fred Dean San Diego Chargers
12 Mean Joe Greene Pittsburgh Steelers
13 L.C. Greenwood Pittsburgh Steelers
14 Gary Johnson San Diego Chargers
15 Art Still Kansas City Chiefs
16 Curley Culp Houston Oilers
17 Joe Klecko New York Jets
18 Elvin Bethea Houston Oilers
19 Carl Hairston Philadelphia Eagles
20 Dave Butz Washington Redskins
   
Rnk 1980 Team
1 Charlie Johnson (1952) Philadelphia Eagles
2 Gary Johnson San Diego Chargers
3 Lyle Alzado Cleveland Browns
4 Fred Dean San Diego Chargers
5 Alan Page Chicago Bears
6 Carl Hairston Philadelphia Eagles
7 Lee Roy Selmon Tampa Bay Buccaneers
8 Louie Kelcher San Diego Chargers
9 Art Still Kansas City Chiefs
10 Dan Hampton Chicago Bears
11 Fred Smerlas Buffalo Bills
12 Jack Youngblood Los Angeles Rams
13 Randy White Dallas Cowboys
14 Ben Williams Buffalo Bills
15 Larry Brooks Los Angeles Rams
16 Reggie Kinlaw Oakland Raiders
17 Al Baker Detroit Lions
18 Julius Adams New England Patriots
19 Bob Baumhower Miami Dolphins
20 Larry Cole Dallas Cowboys
   
Rnk 1981 Team
1 Gary Johnson San Diego Chargers
2 Charlie Johnson (1952) Philadelphia Eagles
3 Joe Klecko New York Jets
4 Randy White Dallas Cowboys
5 Bob Baumhower Miami Dolphins
6 Doug English Detroit Lions
7 Too Tall Jones Dallas Cowboys
8 Mark Gastineau New York Jets
9 Fred Smerlas Buffalo Bills
10 Ben Williams Buffalo Bills
11 Don L. Smith Atlanta Falcons
12 Carl Hairston Philadelphia Eagles
13 Mike Butler Green Bay Packers
14 Louie Kelcher San Diego Chargers
15 Eddie Edwards Cincinnati Bengals
16 Lee Roy Selmon Tampa Bay Buccaneers
17 Art Still Kansas City Chiefs
18 Al C. Harris Chicago Bears
19 David Logan Tampa Bay Buccaneers
20 Manu Tuiasosopo Seattle Seahawks
   
Rnk 1982 Team
1 Too Tall Jones Dallas Cowboys
2 Doug English Detroit Lions
3 Fred Smerlas Buffalo Bills
4 Mark Gastineau New York Jets
5 Randy White Dallas Cowboys
6 Doug Martin Minnesota Vikings
7 Dan Hampton Chicago Bears
8 Lyle Alzado Los Angeles Raiders
9 Bob Baumhower Miami Dolphins
10 Dennis Harrison Philadelphia Eagles
11 Ben Williams Buffalo Bills
12 Harvey Martin Dallas Cowboys
13 Art Still Kansas City Chiefs
14 Gary Johnson San Diego Chargers
15 Lee Roy Selmon Tampa Bay Buccaneers
16 Dexter Manley Washington Redskins
17 Curtis Greer St. Louis Cardinals
18 Al Baker Detroit Lions
19 Don L. Smith Atlanta Falcons
20 Jesse Baker Houston Oilers
   
Rnk 1983 Team
1 Mark Gastineau New York Jets
2 Doug Betters Miami Dolphins
3 Randy White Dallas Cowboys
4 Dave Butz Washington Redskins
5 Bob Baumhower Miami Dolphins
6 Howie Long Los Angeles Raiders
7 David Logan Tampa Bay Buccaneers
8 Doug English Detroit Lions
9 William H. Gay Detroit Lions
10 Too Tall Jones Dallas Cowboys
11 Joe Klecko New York Jets
12 Fred Smerlas Buffalo Bills
13 Jacob Green Seattle Seahawks
14 Lee Roy Selmon Tampa Bay Buccaneers
15 Fred Dean San Francisco 49ers
16 Dwaine Board San Francisco 49ers
17 Al Baker St. Louis Cardinals
18 Ezra Johnson Green Bay Packers
19 Curtis Greer St. Louis Cardinals
20 Mike Hartenstine Chicago Bears
   
Rnk 1984 Team
1 Mark Gastineau New York Jets
2 Joe Nash Seattle Seahawks
3 Howie Long Los Angeles Raiders
4 Dan Hampton Chicago Bears
5 Randy White Dallas Cowboys
6 Jacob Green Seattle Seahawks
7 Richard Dent Chicago Bears
8 Lee Roy Selmon Tampa Bay Buccaneers
9 David Logan Tampa Bay Buccaneers
10 Jeff Bryant Seattle Seahawks
11 Art Still Kansas City Chiefs
12 Curtis Greer St. Louis Cardinals
13 Jack Youngblood Los Angeles Rams
14 Bob Baumhower Miami Dolphins
15 Doug English Detroit Lions
16 Dave Butz Washington Redskins
17 Gary Dunn Pittsburgh Steelers
18 Bruce Clark New Orleans Saints
19 Joe Klecko New York Jets
20 Rulon Jones Denver Broncos
   
Rnk 1985 Team
1 Richard Dent Chicago Bears
2 Steve McMichael Chicago Bears
3 Randy White Dallas Cowboys
4 Howie Long Los Angeles Raiders
5 Joe Klecko New York Jets
6 Leonard Marshall New York Giants
7 Rulon Jones Denver Broncos
8 Mark Gastineau New York Jets
9 Bob Golic Cleveland Browns
10 Jacob Green Seattle Seahawks
11 Too Tall Jones Dallas Cowboys
12 Dan Hampton Chicago Bears
13 Joe Nash Seattle Seahawks
14 Michael Carter San Francisco 49ers
15 Jim Jeffcoat Dallas Cowboys
16 William H. Gay Detroit Lions
17 Greg Brown Philadelphia Eagles
18 Charles Mann Washington Redskins
19 Jeff Bryant Seattle Seahawks
20 Dexter Manley Washington Redskins
   
Rnk 1986 Team
1 Dexter Manley Washington Redskins
2 Reggie White Philadelphia Eagles
3 Rulon Jones Denver Broncos
4 Bill Pickel Los Angeles Raiders
5 Dan Hampton Chicago Bears
6 Steve McMichael Chicago Bears
7 Art Still Kansas City Chiefs
8 Bill Maas Kansas City Chiefs
9 Howie Long Los Angeles Raiders
10 Jim Burt New York Giants
11 Michael Carter San Francisco 49ers
12 Leonard Marshall New York Giants
13 Lee Williams San Diego Chargers
14 Bruce Smith Buffalo Bills
15 Keith Millard Minnesota Vikings
16 Rick Bryan Atlanta Falcons
17 Bob Golic Cleveland Browns
18 Joe Klecko New York Jets
19 Jacob Green Seattle Seahawks
20 Brent Williams New England Patriots
   
Rnk 1987 Team
1 Reggie White Philadelphia Eagles
2 Bruce Smith Buffalo Bills
3 Steve McMichael Chicago Bears
4 Michael Carter San Francisco 49ers
5 Jacob Green Seattle Seahawks
6 Chris Doleman Minnesota Vikings
7 Bill Maas Kansas City Chiefs
8 Carl Hairston Cleveland Browns
9 Charles Mann Washington Redskins
10 Rulon Jones Denver Broncos
11 Dexter Manley Washington Redskins
12 Tim Krumrie Cincinnati Bengals
13 Keith Millard Minnesota Vikings
14 Howie Long Los Angeles Raiders
15 Bob Golic Cleveland Browns
16 Too Tall Jones Dallas Cowboys
17 Richard Dent Chicago Bears
18 Bruce Clark New Orleans Saints
19 Jim Jeffcoat Dallas Cowboys
20 Randy White Dallas Cowboys
   
Rnk 1988 Team
1 Reggie White Philadelphia Eagles
2 Keith Millard Minnesota Vikings
3 Tim Krumrie Cincinnati Bengals
4 Bruce Smith Buffalo Bills
5 Ray Childress Houston Oilers
6 Dan Hampton Chicago Bears
7 Michael Carter San Francisco 49ers
8 Fred Smerlas Buffalo Bills
9 Richard Dent Chicago Bears
10 Greg Townsend Los Angeles Raiders
11 Freddie Joe Nunn Phoenix Cardinals
12 Steve McMichael Chicago Bears
13 Lee Williams San Diego Chargers
14 Chris Doleman Minnesota Vikings
15 Brian Sochia Miami Dolphins
16 Charles Mann Washington Redskins
17 Jacob Green Seattle Seahawks
18 Clyde Simmons Philadelphia Eagles
19 Danny Noonan Dallas Cowboys
20 Marty Lyons New York Jets
   
Rnk 1989 Team
1 Chris Doleman Minnesota Vikings
2 Keith Millard Minnesota Vikings
3 Reggie White Philadelphia Eagles
4 Michael Dean Perry Cleveland Browns
5 Jerry Ball Detroit Lions
6 Lee Williams San Diego Chargers
7 Bruce Smith Buffalo Bills
8 Greg Kragen Denver Broncos
9 Clyde Simmons Philadelphia Eagles
10 Jerome Brown Philadelphia Eagles
11 Charles Mann Washington Redskins
12 Tony Casillas Atlanta Falcons
13 Ray Childress Houston Oilers
14 Fred Smerlas Buffalo Bills
15 Howie Long Los Angeles Raiders
16 Jim Jeffcoat Dallas Cowboys
17 Henry Thomas Minnesota Vikings
18 Frank Warren New Orleans Saints
19 Richard Dent Chicago Bears
20 Jon Hand Indianapolis Colts
   
Rnk 1990 Team
1 Bruce Smith Buffalo Bills
2 Reggie White Philadelphia Eagles
3 Michael Dean Perry Cleveland Browns
4 Jerome Brown Philadelphia Eagles
5 Richard Dent Chicago Bears
6 Dan Saleaumua Kansas City Chiefs
7 Greg Townsend Los Angeles Raiders
8 Ray Childress Houston Oilers
9 Jerry Ball Detroit Lions
10 Howie Long Los Angeles Raiders
11 Jeff Cross Miami Dolphins
12 Chris Doleman Minnesota Vikings
13 Kevin Fagan San Francisco 49ers
14 Alvin Wright Los Angeles Rams
15 Erik Howard New York Giants
16 Al Noga Minnesota Vikings
17 Clyde Simmons Philadelphia Eagles
18 Dennis Byrd New York Jets
19 Jacob Green Seattle Seahawks
20 Sean Jones Houston Oilers
   
Rnk 1991 Team
1 Clyde Simmons Philadelphia Eagles
2 Reggie White Philadelphia Eagles
3 Jerome Brown Philadelphia Eagles
4 Jerry Ball Detroit Lions
5 William Fuller Houston Oilers
6 Greg Townsend Los Angeles Raiders
7 Michael Dean Perry Cleveland Browns
8 Ray Childress Houston Oilers
9 Greg Kragen Denver Broncos
10 Steve McMichael Chicago Bears
11 Charles Mann Washington Redskins
12 Jeff Lageman New York Jets
13 Cortez Kennedy Seattle Seahawks
14 Neil Smith Kansas City Chiefs
15 Henry Thomas Minnesota Vikings
16 James A. Jones Cleveland Browns
17 Richard Dent Chicago Bears
18 Jacob Green Seattle Seahawks
19 Chris Doleman Minnesota Vikings
20 Leonard Marshall New York Giants
   
Rnk 1992 Team
1 Chris Doleman Minnesota Vikings
2 Clyde Simmons Philadelphia Eagles
3 Ray Childress Houston Oilers
4 Cortez Kennedy Seattle Seahawks
5 Reggie White Philadelphia Eagles
6 Leslie O'Neal San Diego Chargers
7 Bruce Smith Buffalo Bills
8 Henry Thomas Minnesota Vikings
9 Pierce Holt San Francisco 49ers
10 Michael Dean Perry Cleveland Browns
11 Neil Smith Kansas City Chiefs
12 Wayne Martin New Orleans Saints
13 Greg Kragen Denver Broncos
14 Howie Long Los Angeles Raiders
15 Santana Dotson Tampa Bay Buccaneers
16 Steve McMichael Chicago Bears
17 Rob Burnett Cleveland Browns
18 John Randle Minnesota Vikings
19 William Fuller Houston Oilers
20 Al Noga Minnesota Vikings
   
Rnk 1993 Team
1 Neil Smith Kansas City Chiefs
2 Bruce Smith Buffalo Bills
3 John Randle Minnesota Vikings
4 Cortez Kennedy Seattle Seahawks
5 Ray Childress Houston Oilers
6 Reggie White Green Bay Packers
7 Chris Doleman Minnesota Vikings
8 Richard Dent Chicago Bears
9 Sean Gilbert Los Angeles Rams
10 Michael Dean Perry Cleveland Browns
11 Henry Thomas Minnesota Vikings
12 Sean Jones Houston Oilers
13 Leslie O'Neal San Diego Chargers
14 Howie Long Los Angeles Raiders
15 Russell Maryland Dallas Cowboys
16 Trace Armstrong Chicago Bears
17 Keith Hamilton New York Giants
18 Andy Harmon Philadelphia Eagles
19 Jeff Cross Miami Dolphins
20 Rob Burnett Cleveland Browns
   
Rnk 1994 Team
1 John Randle Minnesota Vikings
2 Charles Haley Dallas Cowboys
3 Bruce Smith Buffalo Bills
4 Cortez Kennedy Seattle Seahawks
5 Leslie O'Neal San Diego Chargers
6 Chester McGlockton Los Angeles Raiders
7 Reggie White Green Bay Packers
8 Dana Stubblefield San Francisco 49ers
9 Leon Lett Dallas Cowboys
10 Michael Dean Perry Cleveland Browns
11 Sean Jones Green Bay Packers
12 William Fuller Philadelphia Eagles
13 Rob Burnett Cleveland Browns
14 Neil Smith Kansas City Chiefs
15 Henry Thomas Minnesota Vikings
16 Tim Bowens Miami Dolphins
17 Wayne Martin New Orleans Saints
18 Andy Harmon Philadelphia Eagles
19 Chris Mims San Diego Chargers
20 James E. Harris Minnesota Vikings
   
Rnk 1995 Team
1 Chester McGlockton Oakland Raiders
2 Bruce Smith Buffalo Bills
3 John Randle Minnesota Vikings
4 Reggie White Green Bay Packers
5 Neil Smith Kansas City Chiefs
6 Dan Saleaumua Kansas City Chiefs
7 William Fuller Philadelphia Eagles
8 Dana Stubblefield San Francisco 49ers
9 Eric Swann Arizona Cardinals
10 Sean Jones Green Bay Packers
11 Pat Swilling Oakland Raiders
12 Leslie O'Neal San Diego Chargers
13 Ray Seals Pittsburgh Steelers
14 Andy Harmon Philadelphia Eagles
15 Cortez Kennedy Seattle Seahawks
16 Charles Haley Dallas Cowboys
17 Michael Dean Perry Denver Broncos
18 Chris Doleman Atlanta Falcons
19 Clyde Simmons Arizona Cardinals
20 Tony Bennett Indianapolis Colts
   
Rnk 1996 Team
1 Bryant Young San Francisco 49ers
2 Bruce Smith Buffalo Bills
3 Alfred Williams Denver Broncos
4 John Randle Minnesota Vikings
5 Reggie White Green Bay Packers
6 Tony Tolbert Dallas Cowboys
7 Chester McGlockton Oakland Raiders
8 Cortez Kennedy Seattle Seahawks
9 William Fuller Philadelphia Eagles
10 Simeon Rice Arizona Cardinals
11 Michael Sinclair Seattle Seahawks
12 Eric Swann Arizona Cardinals
13 Neil Smith Kansas City Chiefs
14 Michael Dean Perry Denver Broncos
15 John Jurkovic Jacksonville Jaguars
16 Dana Stubblefield San Francisco 49ers
17 Willie McGinest New England Patriots
18 Chris Doleman San Francisco 49ers
19 Mike Mamula Philadelphia Eagles
20 Robert Porcher Detroit Lions
   
Rnk 1997 Team
1 John Randle Minnesota Vikings
2 Michael Strahan New York Giants
3 Dana Stubblefield San Francisco 49ers
4 Bruce Smith Buffalo Bills
5 Michael Sinclair Seattle Seahawks
6 Robert Porcher Detroit Lions
7 Chuck Smith Atlanta Falcons
8 Warren Sapp Tampa Bay Buccaneers
9 Ted Washington Jr. Buffalo Bills
10 Joel Steed Pittsburgh Steelers
11 Reggie White Green Bay Packers
12 Neil Smith Denver Broncos
13 Chris Doleman San Francisco 49ers
14 Chester McGlockton Oakland Raiders
15 Gabe Wilkins Green Bay Packers
16 Leslie O'Neal St. Louis Rams
17 Lester Archambeau Atlanta Falcons
18 Albert Fontenot Indianapolis Colts
19 Alfred Williams Denver Broncos
20 Keith Hamilton New York Giants
   
Rnk 1998 Team
1 Michael Strahan New York Giants
2 Reggie White Green Bay Packers
3 John Randle Minnesota Vikings
4 Darrell Russell Oakland Raiders
5 Michael Sinclair Seattle Seahawks
6 Michael McCrary Baltimore Ravens
7 Warren Sapp Tampa Bay Buccaneers
8 Ted Washington Jr. Buffalo Bills
9 Bryant Young San Francisco 49ers
10 Bruce Smith Buffalo Bills
11 La'Roi Glover New Orleans Saints
12 Joe Johnson New Orleans Saints
13 Cortez Kennedy Seattle Seahawks
14 Leon Lett Dallas Cowboys
15 Tim Bowens Miami Dolphins
16 Chuck Smith Atlanta Falcons
17 Chris Doleman San Francisco 49ers
18 Simeon Rice Arizona Cardinals
19 Lance Johnstone Oakland Raiders
20 Phil Hansen Buffalo Bills
   
Rnk 1999 Team
1 Kevin Carter St. Louis Rams
2 Jevon Kearse Tennessee Titans
3 Trevor Pryce Denver Broncos
4 Warren Sapp Tampa Bay Buccaneers
5 Tony Brackens Jacksonville Jaguars
6 Robert Porcher Detroit Lions
7 Darrell Russell Oakland Raiders
8 Luther Elliss Detroit Lions
9 Simeon Rice Arizona Cardinals
10 Bryant Young San Francisco 49ers
11 Michael Strahan New York Giants
12 Michael McCrary Baltimore Ravens
13 Cortez Kennedy Seattle Seahawks
14 Grant Wistrom St. Louis Rams
15 John Randle Minnesota Vikings
16 Lance Johnstone Oakland Raiders
17 Willie McGinest New England Patriots
18 Dan Wilkinson Washington Redskins
19 Mike Mamula Philadelphia Eagles
20 Chad Bratzke Indianapolis Colts
   
Rnk 2000 Team
1 Jason Taylor Miami Dolphins
2 La'Roi Glover New Orleans Saints
3 Warren Sapp Tampa Bay Buccaneers
4 Hugh Douglas Philadelphia Eagles
5 Trevor Pryce Denver Broncos
6 Joe Johnson New Orleans Saints
7 Sam Adams Baltimore Ravens
8 Rob Burnett Baltimore Ravens
9 Keith Hamilton New York Giants
10 Marco Coleman Washington Redskins
11 Jevon Kearse Tennessee Titans
12 Ted Washington Jr. Buffalo Bills
13 Luther Elliss Detroit Lions
14 Trace Armstrong Miami Dolphins
15 Michael Strahan New York Giants
16 Tony Brackens Jacksonville Jaguars
17 Darren Howard New Orleans Saints
18 Grant Wistrom St. Louis Rams
19 Bruce Smith Washington Redskins
20 Courtney Brown Cleveland Browns
   
Rnk 2001 Team
1 Michael Strahan New York Giants
2 John Abraham New York Jets
3 Warren Sapp Tampa Bay Buccaneers
4 Ted Washington Jr. Chicago Bears
5 Robert Porcher Detroit Lions
6 Marcellus Wiley San Diego Chargers
7 John Randle Seattle Seahawks
8 Bryant Young San Francisco 49ers
9 Sam Adams Baltimore Ravens
10 Jason Taylor Miami Dolphins
11 Trevor Pryce Denver Broncos
12 La'Roi Glover New Orleans Saints
13 Gary Walker Jacksonville Jaguars
14 Hugh Douglas Philadelphia Eagles
15 Jevon Kearse Tennessee Titans
16 Vonnie Holliday Green Bay Packers
17 Joe Johnson New Orleans Saints
18 Kenard Lang Washington Redskins
19 Phillip Daniels Chicago Bears
20 Shaun Rogers Detroit Lions
   
Rnk 2002 Team
1 Jason Taylor Miami Dolphins
2 Simeon Rice Tampa Bay Buccaneers
3 Warren Sapp Tampa Bay Buccaneers
4 Kris Jenkins Carolina Panthers
5 John Abraham New York Jets
6 Hugh Douglas Philadelphia Eagles
7 Richard Seymour New England Patriots
8 La'Roi Glover Dallas Cowboys
9 Gary Walker Houston Texans
10 Michael Strahan New York Giants
11 Chris Hovan Minnesota Vikings
12 Trevor Pryce Denver Broncos
13 Kevin Carter Tennessee Titans
14 Bryant Young San Francisco 49ers
15 Tim Bowens Miami Dolphins
16 Mike Rucker Carolina Panthers
17 Patrick Kerney Atlanta Falcons
18 Aaron Smith Pittsburgh Steelers
19 Andre Carter San Francisco 49ers
20 Greg Ellis Dallas Cowboys
   
Rnk 2003 Team
1 Michael Strahan New York Giants
2 Richard Seymour New England Patriots
3 Leonard Little St. Louis Rams
4 Kris Jenkins Carolina Panthers
5 Simeon Rice Tampa Bay Buccaneers
6 Adewale Ogunleye Miami Dolphins
7 Marcus Stroud Jacksonville Jaguars
8 La'Roi Glover Dallas Cowboys
9 Dwight Freeney Indianapolis Colts
10 Shaun Ellis New York Jets
11 Mike Rucker Carolina Panthers
12 Willie McGinest New England Patriots
13 Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila Green Bay Packers
14 Corey Simon Philadelphia Eagles
15 Warren Sapp Tampa Bay Buccaneers
16 Casey Hampton Pittsburgh Steelers
17 Jason Taylor Miami Dolphins
18 Pat Williams Buffalo Bills
19 Aaron Schobel Buffalo Bills
20 Charles Grant New Orleans Saints
   
Rnk 2004 Team
1 Julius Peppers Carolina Panthers
2 Kevin Williams Minnesota Vikings
3 Dwight Freeney Indianapolis Colts
4 Richard Seymour New England Patriots
5 Jason Taylor Miami Dolphins
6 Bertrand Berry Arizona Cardinals
7 Roderick Coleman Atlanta Falcons
8 Marcus Stroud Jacksonville Jaguars
9 Patrick Kerney Atlanta Falcons
10 Shaun Rogers Detroit Lions
11 Jamal Williams San Diego Chargers
12 John Henderson Jacksonville Jaguars
13 Aaron Smith Pittsburgh Steelers
14 John Abraham New York Jets
15 La'Roi Glover Dallas Cowboys
16 Sam Adams Buffalo Bills
17 Charles Grant New Orleans Saints
18 Aaron Schobel Buffalo Bills
19 Leonard Little St. Louis Rams
20 Justin Smith Cincinnati Bengals
   
Rnk 2005 Team
1 Osi Umenyiora New York Giants
2 Jamal Williams San Diego Chargers
3 Dwight Freeney Indianapolis Colts
4 Richard Seymour New England Patriots
5 Michael Strahan New York Giants
6 Derrick Burgess Oakland Raiders
7 Roderick Coleman Atlanta Falcons
8 Tommie Harris Chicago Bears
9 Marcus Stroud Jacksonville Jaguars
10 Jason Taylor Miami Dolphins
11 Kyle Vanden Bosch Tennessee Titans
12 Julius Peppers Carolina Panthers
13 Shaun Rogers Detroit Lions
14 Casey Hampton Pittsburgh Steelers
15 La'Roi Glover Dallas Cowboys
16 Aaron Schobel Buffalo Bills
17 Orpheus Roye Cleveland Browns
18 Terrell Suggs Baltimore Ravens
19 Jared Allen Kansas City Chiefs
20 Aaron Kampman Green Bay Packers
   
Rnk 2006 Team
1 Jason Taylor Miami Dolphins
2 Julius Peppers Carolina Panthers
3 Kevin Williams Minnesota Vikings
4 Jamal Williams San Diego Chargers
5 Aaron Kampman Green Bay Packers
6 Aaron Schobel Buffalo Bills
7 John Henderson Jacksonville Jaguars
8 Richard Seymour New England Patriots
9 Terrell Suggs Baltimore Ravens
10 Derrick Burgess Oakland Raiders
11 Will Smith New Orleans Saints
12 Pat Williams Minnesota Vikings
13 Kris Jenkins Carolina Panthers
14 Casey Hampton Pittsburgh Steelers
15 Tommie Harris Chicago Bears
16 Jared Allen Kansas City Chiefs
17 Justin Smith Cincinnati Bengals
18 Ty Warren New England Patriots
19 Bryan Thomas New York Jets
20 Robert Mathis Indianapolis Colts
   
Rnk 2007 Team
1 Jared Allen Kansas City Chiefs
2 Patrick Kerney Seattle Seahawks
3 Kevin Williams Minnesota Vikings
4 Albert Haynesworth Tennessee Titans
5 Mario Williams Houston Texans
6 Aaron Kampman Green Bay Packers
7 Pat Williams Minnesota Vikings
8 Vince Wilfork New England Patriots
9 Jason Taylor Miami Dolphins
10 Trent Cole Philadelphia Eagles
11 Osi Umenyiora New York Giants
12 Kyle Vanden Bosch Tennessee Titans
13 Darnell Dockett Arizona Cardinals
14 Aaron Schobel Buffalo Bills
15 Tommie Harris Chicago Bears
16 Jamal Williams San Diego Chargers
17 Casey Hampton Pittsburgh Steelers
18 Will Smith New Orleans Saints
19 Adewale Ogunleye Chicago Bears
20 Jovan Haye Tampa Bay Buccaneers
   
Rnk 2008 Team
1 Justin Tuck New York Giants
2 Jared Allen Minnesota Vikings
3 Kevin Williams Minnesota Vikings
4 Albert Haynesworth Tennessee Titans
5 Julius Peppers Carolina Panthers
6 Mario Williams Houston Texans
7 John Abraham Atlanta Falcons
8 Kris Jenkins New York Jets
9 Haloti Ngata Baltimore Ravens
10 Shaun Rogers Cleveland Browns
11 Jay Ratliff Dallas Cowboys
12 Robert Mathis Indianapolis Colts
13 Dwight Freeney Indianapolis Colts
14 Pat Williams Minnesota Vikings
15 Trent Cole Philadelphia Eagles
16 Justin Smith San Francisco 49ers
17 Shaun Ellis New York Jets
18 Adewale Ogunleye Chicago Bears
19 Aaron Kampman Green Bay Packers
20 Darnell Dockett Arizona Cardinals
   
Rnk 2009 Team
1 Jared Allen Minnesota Vikings
2 Jay Ratliff Dallas Cowboys
3 Kevin Williams Minnesota Vikings
4 Dwight Freeney Indianapolis Colts
5 Darnell Dockett Arizona Cardinals
6 Haloti Ngata Baltimore Ravens
7 Julius Peppers Carolina Panthers
8 Trent Cole Philadelphia Eagles
9 Vince Wilfork New England Patriots
10 Justin Smith San Francisco 49ers
11 Mario Williams Houston Texans
12 Shaun Ellis New York Jets
13 Kyle Vanden Bosch Tennessee Titans
14 Casey Hampton Pittsburgh Steelers
15 Robert Mathis Indianapolis Colts
16 Aaron Schobel Buffalo Bills
17 Andre Carter Washington Redskins
18 Will Smith New Orleans Saints
19 Justin Tuck New York Giants
20 Ray Edwards Minnesota Vikings
   
Rnk 2010 Team
1 Haloti Ngata Baltimore Ravens
2 Julius Peppers Chicago Bears
3 Ndamukong Suh Detroit Lions
4 John Abraham Atlanta Falcons
5 Justin Tuck New York Giants
6 Vince Wilfork New England Patriots
7 Osi Umenyiora New York Giants
8 Dwight Freeney Indianapolis Colts
9 Trent Cole Philadelphia Eagles
10 Kyle Williams Buffalo Bills
11 Justin Smith San Francisco 49ers
12 Jared Allen Minnesota Vikings
13 Jason Babin Tennessee Titans
14 Robert Mathis Indianapolis Colts
15 B.J. Raji Green Bay Packers
16 Jonathan Babineaux Atlanta Falcons
17 Casey Hampton Pittsburgh Steelers
18 Tony Brown Tennessee Titans
19 Darnell Dockett Arizona Cardinals
20 Richard Seymour Oakland Raiders
   
Rnk 2011 Team
1 Jared Allen Minnesota Vikings
2 Justin Smith San Francisco 49ers
3 Haloti Ngata Baltimore Ravens
4 Jason Pierre-Paul New York Giants
5 Geno Atkins Cincinnati Bengals
6 Jason Babin Philadelphia Eagles
7 Vince Wilfork New England Patriots
8 Richard Seymour Oakland Raiders
9 Calais Campbell Arizona Cardinals
10 J.J. Watt Houston Texans
11 Sione Pouha New York Jets
12 Elvis Dumervil Denver Broncos
13 Jay Ratliff Dallas Cowboys
14 Mike Patterson Philadelphia Eagles
15 Ndamukong Suh Detroit Lions
16 B.J. Raji Green Bay Packers
17 Henry Melton Chicago Bears
18 Andre Carter New England Patriots
19 Dwight Freeney Indianapolis Colts
20 Cliff Avril Detroit Lions
   
Rnk 2012 Team
1 J.J. Watt Houston Texans
2 Geno Atkins Cincinnati Bengals
3 Cameron Wake Miami Dolphins
4 Vince Wilfork New England Patriots
5 Justin Smith San Francisco 49ers
6 Julius Peppers Chicago Bears
7 Haloti Ngata Baltimore Ravens
8 Ndamukong Suh Detroit Lions
9 Chris Clemons Seattle Seahawks
10 Jared Allen Minnesota Vikings
11 Gerald McCoy Tampa Bay Buccaneers
12 Henry Melton Chicago Bears
13 Elvis Dumervil Denver Broncos
14 Charles Johnson Carolina Panthers
15 John Abraham Atlanta Falcons
16 Jason Pierre-Paul New York Giants
17 Cameron Jordan New Orleans Saints
18 Muhammad Wilkerson New York Jets
19 Rob Ninkovich New England Patriots
20 Michael Johnson Cincinnati Bengals
   
Rnk 2013 Team
1 Robert Quinn St. Louis Rams
2 J.J. Watt Houston Texans
3 Gerald McCoy Tampa Bay Buccaneers
4 Ndamukong Suh Detroit Lions
5 Greg Hardy Carolina Panthers
6 Dontari Poe Kansas City Chiefs
7 Muhammad Wilkerson New York Jets
8 Jurrell Casey Tennessee Titans
9 Justin Smith San Francisco 49ers
10 Kyle Williams Buffalo Bills
11 Mario Williams Buffalo Bills
12 Jason Hatcher Dallas Cowboys
13 Sheldon Richardson New York Jets
14 Chandler Jones New England Patriots
15 Cameron Jordan New Orleans Saints
16 Carlos Dunlap Cincinnati Bengals
17 Marcell Dareus Buffalo Bills
18 Charles Johnson Carolina Panthers
19 Brandon Mebane Seattle Seahawks
20 Cameron Wake Miami Dolphins
   
Rnk 2014 Team
1 J.J. Watt Houston Texans
2 Ndamukong Suh Detroit Lions
3 Mario Williams Buffalo Bills
4 Marcell Dareus Buffalo Bills
5 Gerald McCoy Tampa Bay Buccaneers
6 Calais Campbell Arizona Cardinals
7 Fletcher Cox Philadelphia Eagles
8 Cameron Wake Miami Dolphins
9 Sheldon Richardson New York Jets
10 Aaron Donald St. Louis Rams
11 Kyle Williams Buffalo Bills
12 Michael Bennett Seattle Seahawks
13 SenDerrick Marks Jacksonville Jaguars
14 Jerry Hughes Buffalo Bills
15 Everson Griffen Minnesota Vikings
16 Robert Quinn St. Louis Rams
17 Muhammad Wilkerson New York Jets
18 DeMarcus Ware Denver Broncos
19 Dontari Poe Kansas City Chiefs
20 Geno Atkins Cincinnati Bengals
   
Rnk 2015 Team
1 J.J. Watt Houston Texans
2 Aaron Donald St. Louis Rams
3 Geno Atkins Cincinnati Bengals
4 Kawann Short Carolina Panthers
5 Fletcher Cox Philadelphia Eagles
6 Muhammad Wilkerson New York Jets
7 Ezekiel Ansah Detroit Lions
8 Calais Campbell Arizona Cardinals
9 Chandler Jones New England Patriots
10 Michael Bennett Seattle Seahawks
11 Olivier Vernon Miami Dolphins
12 Damon Harrison New York Jets
13 Linval Joseph Minnesota Vikings
14 Carlos Dunlap Cincinnati Bengals
15 Cameron Jordan New Orleans Saints
16 Jurrell Casey Tennessee Titans
17 Everson Griffen Minnesota Vikings
18 Gerald McCoy Tampa Bay Buccaneers
19 Malik Jackson Denver Broncos
20 Ndamukong Suh Miami Dolphins
   
Rnk 2016 Team
1 Aaron Donald Los Angeles Rams
2 Khalil Mack Oakland Raiders
3 Damon Harrison New York Giants
4 Ndamukong Suh Miami Dolphins
5 Calais Campbell Arizona Cardinals
6 Gerald McCoy Tampa Bay Buccaneers
7 Fletcher Cox Philadelphia Eagles
8 Geno Atkins Cincinnati Bengals
9 Olivier Vernon New York Giants
10 Brandon Graham Philadelphia Eagles
11 Jadeveon Clowney Houston Texans
12 Cameron Wake Miami Dolphins
13 Cameron Jordan New Orleans Saints
14 Cliff Avril Seattle Seahawks
15 Danielle Hunter Minnesota Vikings
16 Michael Bennett Seattle Seahawks
17 Everson Griffen Minnesota Vikings
18 Joey Bosa San Diego Chargers
19 Carlos Dunlap Cincinnati Bengals
20 Leonard Williams New York Jets
   
Rnk 2017 Team
1 Aaron Donald Los Angeles Rams
2 Calais Campbell Jacksonville Jaguars
3 Cameron Jordan New Orleans Saints
4 Cameron Heyward Pittsburgh Steelers
5 Everson Griffen Minnesota Vikings
6 Demarcus Lawrence Dallas Cowboys
7 Fletcher Cox Philadelphia Eagles
8 Joey Bosa Los Angeles Chargers
9 Geno Atkins Cincinnati Bengals
10 Khalil Mack Oakland Raiders
11 Kawann Short Carolina Panthers
12 Melvin Ingram Los Angeles Chargers
13 Damon Harrison New York Giants
14 Brandon Graham Philadelphia Eagles
15 Ndamukong Suh Miami Dolphins
16 Yannick Ngakoue Jacksonville Jaguars
17 Linval Joseph Minnesota Vikings
18 Jurrell Casey Tennessee Titans
19 Malik Jackson Jacksonville Jaguars
20 Michael Bennett Seattle Seahawks
   
Rnk 2018 Team
1 Aaron Donald Los Angeles Rams
2 J.J. Watt Houston Texans
3 Fletcher Cox Philadelphia Eagles
4 Chris Jones Kansas City Chiefs
5 Akiem Hicks Chicago Bears
6 Danielle Hunter Minnesota Vikings
7 Cameron Jordan New Orleans Saints
8 Myles Garrett Cleveland Browns
9 Demarcus Lawrence Dallas Cowboys
10 DeForest Buckner San Francisco 49ers
11 Jurrell Casey Tennessee Titans
12 Calais Campbell Jacksonville Jaguars
13 Cameron Heyward Pittsburgh Steelers
14 Melvin Ingram Los Angeles Chargers
15 Geno Atkins Cincinnati Bengals
16 Kyle Williams Buffalo Bills
17 Kawann Short Carolina Panthers
18 Brandon Williams Baltimore Ravens
19 Frank Clark Seattle Seahawks
20 Jason Pierre-Paul Tampa Bay Buccaneers
   
Rnk 2019 Team
1 Aaron Donald Los Angeles Rams
2 Cameron Heyward Pittsburgh Steelers
3 Cameron Jordan New Orleans Saints
4 Grady Jarrett Atlanta Falcons
5 DeForest Buckner San Francisco 49ers
6 Chris Jones Kansas City Chiefs
7 Danielle Hunter Minnesota Vikings
8 Nick Bosa San Francisco 49ers
9 Jordan Phillips Buffalo Bills
10 Joey Bosa Los Angeles Chargers
11 Frank Clark Kansas City Chiefs
12 Fletcher Cox Philadelphia Eagles
13 Vita Vea Tampa Bay Buccaneers
14 Calais Campbell Jacksonville Jaguars
15 Everson Griffen Minnesota Vikings
16 Melvin Ingram Los Angeles Chargers
17 Josh Allen (DE) Jacksonville Jaguars
18 Kenny Clark Green Bay Packers
19 Jurrell Casey Tennessee Titans
20 Geno Atkins Cincinnati Bengals
   
Rnk 2020 Team
1 Aaron Donald Los Angeles Rams
2 Myles Garrett Cleveland Browns
3 DeForest Buckner Indianapolis Colts
4 Chris Jones Kansas City Chiefs
5 Cameron Heyward Pittsburgh Steelers
6 Trey Hendrickson New Orleans Saints
7 Leonard Williams New York Giants
8 Grady Jarrett Atlanta Falcons
9 Stephon Tuitt Pittsburgh Steelers
10 Brandon Graham Philadelphia Eagles
11 Cameron Jordan New Orleans Saints
12 Ndamukong Suh Tampa Bay Buccaneers
13 Quinnen Williams New York Jets
14 Chase Young  Washington
15 Joey Bosa Los Angeles Chargers
16 Frank Clark Kansas City Chiefs
17 Fletcher Cox Philadelphia Eagles
18 Calais Campbell Baltimore Ravens
19 J.J. Watt Houston Texans
20 Montez Sweat Washington
   
Rnk 2021 Team
1 Aaron Donald Los Angeles Rams
2 Myles Garrett Cleveland Browns
3 Cameron Heyward Pittsburgh Steelers
4 Jeffery Simmons Tennessee Titans
5 Chris Jones Kansas City Chiefs
6 Maxx Crosby Las Vegas Raiders
7 Nick Bosa San Francisco 49ers
8 DeForest Buckner Indianapolis Colts
9 Jonathan Allen Washington
10 Kenny Clark Green Bay Packers
11 Vita Vea Tampa Bay Buccaneers
12 Cameron Jordan New Orleans Saints
13 Trey Hendrickson Cincinnati Bengals
14 Brian Burns Carolina Panthers
15 Javon Hargrave Philadelphia Eagles
16 Josh Sweat Philadelphia Eagles
17 Frank Clark Kansas City Chiefs
18 Josh Allen (DE) Jacksonville Jaguars
19 Sam Hubbard Cincinnati Bengals
20 Emmanuel Ogbah Miami Dolphins
   
Rnk 2022 Team
1 Nick Bosa San Francisco 49ers
2 Chris Jones Kansas City Chiefs
3 Quinnen Williams New York Jets
4 Dexter Lawrence New York Giants
5 Myles Garrett Cleveland Browns
6 Maxx Crosby Las Vegas Raiders
7 Jeffery Simmons Tennessee Titans
8 Christian Wilkins Miami Dolphins
9 Cameron Heyward Pittsburgh Steelers
10 Jonathan Allen Washington Commanders
11 Aaron Donald Los Angeles Rams
12 Javon Hargrave Philadelphia Eagles
13 Daron Payne Washington Commanders
14 Grady Jarrett Atlanta Falcons
15 Brian Burns Carolina Panthers
16 DeForest Buckner Indianapolis Colts
17 Trey Hendrickson Cincinnati Bengals
18 DeMarcus Lawrence Dallas Cowboys
19 Cameron Jordan New Orleans Saints
20 J.J. Watt Arizona Cardinals
   
Rnk 2023 Team
1 Myles Garrett Cleveland Browns
2 Aaron Donald Los Angeles Rams
3 Chris Jones Kansas City Chiefs
4 Justin Madubuike Baltimore Ravens
5 Dexter Lawrence New York Giants
6 Quinnen Williams New York Jets
7 Maxx Crosby Las Vegas Raiders
8 Derrick Brown Carolina Panthers
9 Trey Hendrickson Cincinnati Bengals
10 Nick Bosa San Francisco 49ers
11 Christian Wilkins Miami Dolphins
12 Ed Oliver Buffalo Bills
13 Christian Barmore New England Patriots
14 DeForest Buckner Indianapolis Colts
15 Jonathan Allen Washington Commanders
16 Jalen Carter Philadelphia Eagles
17 Javon Hargrave San Francisco 49ers
18 Osa Odighizuwa Dallas Cowboys
19 Aidan Hutchinson Detroit Lions
20 Montez Sweat Chicago Bears
   
Rnk 2024 Team
1 Myles Garrett Cleveland Browns
2 Trey Hendrickson Cincinnati Bengals
3 Cameron Heyward Pittsburgh Steelers
4 Chris Jones Kansas City Chiefs
5 Zach Allen Denver Broncos
6 Jalen Carter Philadelphia Eagles
7 Leonard Williams Seattle Seahawks
8 Dexter Lawrence New York Giants
9 Byron Murphy Seattle Seahawks
10 Vita Vea Tampa Bay Buccaneers
11 Danielle Hunter Houston Texans
12 Jeffery Simmons Tennessee Titans
13 Zach Sieler Miami Dolphins
14 Nnamdi Madubuike Baltimore Ravens
15 Kobie Turner Los Angeles Rams
16 Will Anderson Houston Texans
17 Aidan Hutchinson Detroit Lions
18 Nick Bosa San Francisco 49ers
19 Maxx Crosby Las Vegas Raiders
20 Rashan Gary Green Bay Packers

 


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