Unlike some of his peers, Peterson rarely has the opportunity to log interceptions and defensed passes but it’s not due to a lack of skill. He is a complete edge defender. Since he came into the NFL in 2013, Bell has put up a resume that has allowed him to set quite a record: No player in NFL history can match his As a pure running back, Bell combines a legendary patience at the line of scrimmage with a whipsaw release to and through the hole when gaps open.

In his first season of a five-year, $46.25 million deal with the Giants after four years with the Jets, "Snacks" set the new standard for run stopping in the league.Harrison's stats aren't that impressive—55 tackles, 31 assists, 2.5 sacks last season—but when you turn on the tape, you see what a wrecking machine he can be. He doesn't have the elite athletic ability or ball-hawk vision to rack up interceptions, though he'll get physical when the ball arrives. With his knee bend, tremendously strong upper body and comprehensive array of hand moves, Campbell has been tough to stop throughout his career, and he'll continue to be just that wherever the Jaguars line him up. He has 27 touchdowns in his first three years, including 12 in 2016. Put into the formation everywhere from the backfield to the wide side as a receiver, Freeman caught 54 passes for 462 yards and two touchdowns in the regular season, adding 1,079 rushing yards and 11 rushing touchdowns on 227 carries.Moreover, Freeman has already shown this kind of production during more than one season in his three-year career—he led the league in rushing touchdowns with 11 in 2015, and was just as dynamic and versatile a rushing and receiving threat in that season.Freeman's role may change a bit under new offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian, but his skill set is good enough, and multifaceted enough, to fit any offense. Rodgers is three passing touchdowns away from 300 for his career, and his 72 interceptions will be by far the lowest total among the Rodgers has done all this with offensive lines that have ranged from pretty good to abysmal, receiver corps that have seen issues with injury and experience, and a series of passing game plans from head coach Mike McCarthy that have been Put simply, Aaron Rodgers is the best player in the NFL right now. Our third-highest-graded strong safety in 2016 consistently scored well above average despite dealing with a young cornerback stable in front of him. One play after Thomas left the field, Cam Newton connected with Ted Ginn on a 55-yard touchdown pass to the deep middle of the field as the Seahawks pass defense struggled to keep up.Last season with Thomas, the Seahawks ranked fifth in Football Outsiders' opponent-adjusted pass defense metrics, per Why is this so? That has just about everything to do with a series of abysmal defenses that have had Brees fighting uphill to play catch-up in just about every game.His stats over the last five years, when the Saints have gone 7-9 four times, bear that out. 25 overall, Frederick comes in as the top center on our list, and for good reason. 1 receiver down the sideline and seam on deep routes.Atlanta's defense has become a strength in recent years, and with Trufant back on the field in 2017, it could be a top-five group. But the 6'7", 333-pound veteran gets by on power, intelligence and an obvious intensity that he brings to every play.The Los Angeles Rams now have that intensity on their offensive line after signing the 35-year-old to a three-year, $33.8 million contract with $15 million guaranteed in March. Rodgers' combination of field-reading, accuracy, mobility and the sheer guts to make throws most quarterbacks couldn't make in their dreams makes him just about impossible to stop when he's on.Rodgers may never recreate the unprecedented greatness of his 2011 season, when he threw 45 touchdowns to six interceptions and led the league with an average of 9.2 yards per attempt, putting up the highest single-season passer rating in NFL history at 122.5. His spike from one to five interceptions came from the freedom he has to utilize his instincts and read the quarterback. McCourty may not be the best pure center fielder or the most intimidating box defender, but he's still excellent in those roles and can play man coverage on tight ends and slot receivers.From Week 1 through the Super Bowl, McCourty's remarkable consistency separated him from the pack.

He is a dominant force in short sets, winning as a powerful drive-blocker at the point of attack. And he's not afraid to play physically at the catch point.Kirkpatrick signed a five-year, $52.5 million contract extension in March, with just $12 million guaranteed and a $7 million signing bonus.

He can beat a corner on a fade or back-shoulder throw with relative ease, but he also allows the quarterback a margin for error by adjusting to underthrown or poorly placed passes, snatching them away from defenders and grasping the ball tightly to prevent it from being batted away. We’re expecting another elite year from him as he helps anchor this superbly talented secondary. Guard Chance Warmack, the No. Still, the production has continued to pile up, and he’s been a model of consistency for the Chiefs. The pass protection aspect of Smith's game is a marvel to watch at times though, as it is rare to watch someone so big and long move the way he does. Like a handful of other players on this list, though, a healthy Lee is someone to be reckoned with. His natural flow and vision in space, coupled with his physicality, make for a coverage linebacker who can shut down the middle of the field.The remainder of Kuechly's career will be dependent on his health. He's going to go down as the best quarterback of all time. Per The 6'1", 263-pound Graham uses his lack of height to get under blockers' pads. Many outside cornerbacks who move to the slot look completely out of place.Then, there's Harris.