Expert Rankings

Joseph Haggan on Aug 15: Aidan Hutchinson gets some incredible disrespect even though he was in the talks for the #1 overall pick in the 2022 draft. He has the talent to be a Nick Bosa type defender. He thrives in all facets and his floor is just as high as his ceiling which is why i have him ranked so high, even as a rookie.

Joseph Haggan on Aug 15: Aaron Donald is and has been the best defender in the NFL over the past 8 years. He is still the top DT in any format. The only reason he falls this low in my rankings is due to them being dynasty. He threatened retirement before the start of the season, and his future is murky at best. That is the only reason he is this low.

Joseph Haggan on Aug 15: Buckner is still an elite DT, but when all DL are grouped together, he drops a bit in my rankings. In DT only, he is a top 5, in DL he is lower. His 7 sacks form 2021 scare me a bit, as his pass rushing has declined some since he left the 49ers. His run defense is still elite, though his 9.5 sacks in 2020 is likely his best case ceiling. To enter the top 30 conversation I need double digit sack potential.

Joseph Haggan on Aug 10: Montez Sweat has routinely outproduced Chase young, yet still regularly ranked lower. He has produced more sacks per game, tackles per game, as well as pressures over their careers and is only 25 years old. He should be ranked ahead of Young.