Who Are The Best Players In The NFL?
It’s a difficult question to answer, but we compiled a list of the best players in the NFL based on our criteria.
Tom Brady
Tom Brady is undoubtedly one of the best quarterbacks of all time. He has led the New England Patriots to nine Super Bowl appearances, winning six of them. He has also been named the Super Bowl MVP a record five times. In 2007, he was named the NFL’s Most Valuable Player and was selected to the Pro Bowl eleven times.
Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Rodgers is widely considered to be one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. He has led the Green Bay Packers to two Super Bowls, winning one, and has been named the NFL MVP twice. Rodgers is known for his strong arm and accuracy, and he is often considered one of the most talented quarterbacks in the league.
Drew Brees
Drew Brees is widely regarded as one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. He has led the New Orleans Saints to a Super Bowl victory and has been selected to 11 Pro Bowls. He is also the NFL’s all-time leader in passing yards and passing touchdowns.
Khalil Mack
Mack was born in Fort Pierce, Florida. He played college football at the University of Buffalo, and was drafted by the Oakland Raiders fifth overall in the 2014 NFL Draft. He was traded to the Chicago Bears prior to the start of the 2018 season.
Mack is a five-time Pro Bowl selection and four-time first-team All-Pro. He has been named NFL Defensive Player of the Year twice (in 2016 and 2018), becoming the only linebacker ever to win the award multiple times. In 2015, Mack became the first player in NFL history to be named first-team All-Pro at two positions (defensive end and outside linebacker). He has also been voted as the AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year, PFWA NFL Defensive Player of the Year, SN NFL Defensive Player of the Year, and a three time PFF Defensive Player of the Year.
J.J. Watt
At 6’5 and 289 pounds, J.J. Watt is an absolute force to be reckoned with on the defensive line. He’s a three-time Defensive Player of the Year, and was named the NFL’s most valuable player in 2014. In his six NFL seasons, he’s racked up 76 sacks and 279 tackles. He’s also forced 16 fumbles and scored 8 touchdowns. Simply put, J.J. Watt is one of the best defensive players in the NFL today.