On February 1, the NFL will announce the Defensive Player of the Year at their NFL Honors. The Pittsburgh Steelers are hoping outside linebacker T.J. Watt will bring home the trophy. But if you think the league is going to just hand Watt the title your fandom is showing. This is a crowded class and could be an incredibly close vote.
Here’s how the contenders break down.
Steelers LB T.J. Watt
Watt finished the season with 55 total tackles, 13.5 sacks, 14 tackles for loss, 36 quarterback hits, 2 interceptions and 8 forced fumbles. He was the star of a very good Steelers defense and elevated the play of everyone around him.