NFL Player Rankings     Updated - 8-13-10

 

 

4-3 DEFENSIVE TACKLE

 

1. KEVIN WILLIAMS, MINNESOTA VIKINGS

-Without a doubt, the premier DT in the NFL. Quick, strong and explosive, he is the complete package.

 

2. PAT WILLIAMS, MINNESOTA VIKINGS

-Still one of the hardest men to move at 39 years old. He is the primary reason the Vikes have finished in the top 2 vs. the rush for 4 straight years.

 

3. TOMMIE HARRIS, CHICAGO BEARS

-Not the dominating force he once was, due to knee injuries, but he can still play at a high level. If he’s healthy in 2010, he could return to form.

 

4. TONY BROWN, TENNESSEE TITANS

-Solid, underrated player. A rock vs. the run and relentless when rushing the passer. Just beginning to receive his just due.

 

5. BRODERICK BUNKLEY, PHILADELPHIA EAGLES

-Strong and athletic. He can get up field and play gap control effectively. A bit inconsistent and under performs at timer.

 

6. JOHN HENDERSON, OAKLAND RAIDERS

-Still a beast when healthy. Back injuries have taken away some of his special qualities, not allowing him to maintain leverage.

 

7. JONATHAN BABINEAUX, ATLANTA FALCONS

-Ultra quick penetrator. He is one of the hardest working DT’s in the game. A bit undersized and gets pushed around at times.

 

8. CHRIS CANTY, NEW YORK GIANTS

-Was injured for much of 2009. When healthy, he can be dominant. Long arms and strong hands.

 

9. CORNELIUS GRIFFIN, FREE AGENT

-Not as quick as he once was, but can still get the job done. Some team is going to get a veteran leader.

 

10. BARRY COFIELD, NEW YORK GIANTS

-Big, no frills type defender. Doesn’t stand out in any one area, but is solid all-around.

 

11. SEDRICK ELLIS, NEW ORLEANS SAINTS

-Stout vs. the run. Not as much of a penetrator as many thought he’d be when drafted. Has the ability to play at a much higher level.

 

12. MIKE PATTERSON, PHILADELPHIA EAGLES

-Steady, consistent player. Very solid vs. the run, can improve as a pass rusher. A bit undersized.

 

13. ERIC FOSTER, INDIANAPOLIS COLTS

-Not the biggest guy, but quite consistent. Terrific hand usage. Gets pushed around too much.

 

14. DOMATA PEKO, CINCINATI BENGALS

-One of the better run stuffers in the NFL. Has to keep his weight under control. Offers little to nothing on pass rush.

 

15. AMOBI OKOYE, HOUSTON TEXANS

-Athletic and quick. Stays dinged up. Inconsistency has not allowed him steady progress.

 

16. TANK JOHNSON, CINCINNATI BENGALS

-Steady veteran. Not a big playmaker, but solid vs. the run and pass. Past off field problems.

 

17. JIMMY KENNEDY, MINNESOTA VIKINGS

-Has resurrected his career in Minnesota. Big, straight line athlete. Strong, but up and down effort.

 

18. FRED ROBBINS, ST. LOUIS RAMS

-Big run stuffer who can push the pocket on pass rush. Will never be a standout. Lunchpail type of guy.

 

19. TANK TYLER, CAROLINA PANTHERS

-Big, strong run stuffer. At times, plays smaller than his size indicates. Highly inconsistent motor.

 

20. BRANDON MEBANE, SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

-Solid in all areas, not a standout in any area. If he can stay healthy, he has a chance to become an upper echelon DT.

 

ROOKIES (WITH THE CHANCE TO CRACK TOP 32)

 

1. NDAMUKONG SUH, DETROIT LIONS

-Best player in the 2010 draft. Big, agile and technically sound. Will start from day one.

 

2. GERALD MCCOY, TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS

-Quick and strong. A bit of a bull in a china shop at times. Violent with his hands. Center piece of rebuilding defense.

 

3. TYSON ALUALU, JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS

-Quick and sudden. Will surprise a lot of people who were shocked by his draft selection.

 

4. BRIAN PRICE, TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS

-Quick off the snap. Very good hand usage for an underclassman. Gets overweight and sluggish at times.