Patriots
Matthew Judon has recorded 28 sacks over his two seasons with the Patriots.
The 2023 Patriots might need some query marks on the offensive aspect of the ball going into coaching camp. However defensively, New England returns various key contributors who put collectively spectacular 2022 campaigns.
Chief amongst them is exterior linebacker Matt Judon, who tormented opposing offensive strains all season lengthy.
Given his spectacular stat line (15.5 sacks, two pressured fumbles in 17 video games), it comes as little shock that Judon garnered loads of reward from NFL circles in ESPN’s newest positional rankings.
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler compiled a rating of the highest cross rushers within the NFL, searching for the opinion of NFL league executives, coaches, scouts and gamers.
Judon positioned eighth on the listing of the highest NFL cross rushers, incomes the highest spot amongst all AFC East gamers. Buffalo Payments cross rusher Von Miller ranked ninth on the listing.
After averaging 6.9 sacks per season over his first 5 years with the Ravens, Judon has been on a tear since arriving in Foxborough. After becoming a member of the Patriots in 2021, Judon has recorded 28 sacks, whereas additionally posting 58 quarterback hits.
“He has the best traits — now he has the elite manufacturing to match,” an NFL coordinator informed Fowler.
One in all Judon’s teammates may make a compelling case for subsequent 12 months’s listing in Josh Uche. The 24-year-old linebacker had a breakthrough 2022 season with 11.5 sacks over 15 video games.
Right here is the total listing of ESPN’s rankings:
- Nick Bosa, 49ers
- Myles Garrett, Browns
- Micah Parsons, Cowboys
- T.J. Watt, Steelers
- Haason Reddick, Eagles
- Maxx Crosby, Raiders
- Brian Burns, Panthers
- Matthew Judon, Patriots
- Von Miller, Payments
- Joey Bosa, Chargers
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