Who are the top 10 interior defensive linemen in the NFL going into 2020?

Here are the top 10 interior defensive linemen in the NFL right now.

9. Akiem Hicks

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Early in his career, Hicks didn’t look like anything special when he was playing for the Saints. He became a stud after signing with the Bears in 2016, though. Since then, Hicks has totaled 24 sacks and 58 quarterback hits in 53 games for Chicago. He missed most of the 2019 season (11 games) due to an elbow injury, but we anticipate he’ll bounce back.