J.J. Watt
J.J. Watt’s career was hampered by injuries. He will not finish in the top 20 all-time in career sacks. As a result, people may wonder why he is ranked among the top ten in this list. Well, one could argue that he had the most dominant four-year stretch of any NFL player, regardless of position. Watt had 69.0 sacks between 2012 and 2015. Unsurprisingly, he was named NFL Defensive Player of the Year three times. Watt was also a five-time First-Team All-Pro pick. His mix of power and quickness was truly impressive before he was hampered by a slew of injuries.
J.J. Watt
Kevin Greene
A fighter. Greene was a player who transcended his athletic abilities to become an all-time great based on his work ethic, toughness, and determination to win at any cost. It’s incredible that he began his college career as a walk-on punter at Auburn before rising to third on the NFL’s all-time sack list (160.0). Greene moved back and forth between defensive end and outside linebacker as his career progressed. He was a three-time first-team All-NFL selection and a member of five Pro Bowl squads.
Kevin Greene
