There are many explosive players in the NFL, but only a select few can be considered the top 10. Here is a list of the top 10 explosive players in the NFL, in no specific order:
No. 10: Khalil Mack, Oakland Raiders
Mack has been one of the most dominant defensive players in the NFL since he entered the league in 2014. He’s a three-time Pro Bowler and two-time first-team All-Pro. Mack is also a former Defensive Player of the Year, becoming the first player ever to win that award in both college (University of Buffalo) and the pros.
No. 9: Von Miller, Denver Broncos
Miller is a six-time Pro Bowler and two-time Super Bowl champion. He was named MVP of Super Bowl 50 after recording five tackles, 2.5 sacks and two forced fumbles. Miller is also a three-time first-team All-Pro.
No. 8: Aaron Donald, Los Angeles Rams
Donald is a four-time Pro Bowler and three-time first-team All-Pro. He’s also the 2017 Defensive Player of the Year, becoming the first player ever to win that award in both college (University of Pittsburgh) and the pros.
No. 7: Joey Bosa, Los Angeles Chargers
Bosa is a two-time Pro Bowler and one-time first-team All-Pro. He was named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2016 after recording 10.5 sacks and 19 tackles for loss. Bosa is also the youngest player to ever be named first-team All-Pro.
No. 6: Calais Campbell, Jacksonville Jaguars
Campbell is a nine-time Pro Bowler and two-time first-team All-Pro. He was named the NFL’s Walter Payton Man of the Year in 2018 for his work off the field. Campbell also became the first player in NFL history to record at least 10 sacks and 20 passes defended in a single season.
No. 5: J.J. Watt, Houston Texans
Watt is a six-time Pro Bowler and four-time first-team All-Pro. He’s also a three-time Defensive Player of the Year, which is more than any other player in NFL history. Watt is also the only player in NFL history to have at least 20 sacks and 20 batted passes in a single season.
No. 4: Cameron Jordan, New Orleans Saints
Jordan is a six-time Pro Bowler and two-time first-team All-Pro. He was also named second-team All-Pro twice and third-team All-Pro once. Jordan is the all-time sacks leader for the New Orleans Saints.
No. 3: DeMarcus Lawrence, Dallas Cowboys
Lawrence is a two-time Pro Bowler and two-time first-team All-Pro. He was named the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year in 2018 after recording 19.5 sacks and 25 tackles for loss. Lawrence is also the only player in NFL history to have at least 15 sacks and 15 batted passes in a single season.
No. 2: Luke Kuechly, Carolina Panthers
Kuechly is a seven-time Pro Bowler and five-time first-team All-Pro. He’s also the two-time reigning Defensive Player of the Year. Kuechly has been named to the Pro Bowl in each of his first seven seasons, which is the longest streak by any player in NFL history.
No. 1: Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers
Rodgers is a nine-time Pro Bowler and two-time MVP of the league. He’s also a six-time first-team All-Pro. Rodgers is the only player in NFL history to have at least 4,000 yards passing and 40 touchdowns in a single season. He’s also the only player in NFL history to have a passer rating of over 100 in six consecutive seasons.
These are the top 10 explosive players in the NFL today. They’re all incredibly talented and dangerous athletes who can take over a game at any moment. If you’re an opponent, you definitely don’t want to let any of these players near your quarterback. They can make you pay in a big way. Thanks for reading!