Byron Jones presents an in-depth look into the 2024 NFL Defensive Rankings, highlighting the top players and units across various defensive positions. This comprehensive analysis dives into the standout cornerbacks, edge rushers, interior defensive linemen, and linebackers of the NFL. Among the top cornerbacks are Sauce Gardner from the New York Jets, Pat Surtain II of the Denver Broncos, and Jalen Ramsey of the Miami Dolphins. The rankings also feature the best secondaries, led by the New York Jets and Miami Dolphins, as well as elite edge rushers like Myles Garrett from the Cleveland Browns and TJ Watt of the Pittsburgh Steelers. This detailed evaluation showcases the defensive prowess of players and teams, offering fans and analysts valuable insights into the upcoming season.
2024 NFL TOP CORNERBACKS
- Sauce Gardner New York Jets
- Pat Surtain II Denver Broncos
- Jalen Ramsey Miami Dolphins
- Charvarius Ward San Francisco 49ers
- Trent McDuffie Kansas City Chiefs
- Jaylon Johnson Chicago Bears
- Devon Witherspoon Seattle Seahawks
- Taron Johnson Buffalo Bills
- Darious Williams Los Angeles Rams
- Michael Carter II New York Jets
- Derek Stingley II Houston Texans
- L’Jarius Sneed Tennessee Titans
- Jaire Alexander Green Bay Packers
- Kendall Fuller Miami Dolphins
- Trevon Diggs Dallas Cowboys
- DJ Reed New York Jets
- Brian Branch Detroit Lions
- Marlon Humprhey Baltimore Ravens
- Rasul Douglas Buffalo Bills
- Jamel Dean Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Denzel Ward Cleveland Browns
- Carlton Davis III Detroit Lions
- Asante Samuels Jr. Los Angeles Chargers
- AJ Terrell Atlanta Falcons
- Greg Newsome II Cleveland Browns
- Stephon Gilmore Dallas Cowboys
- Tariq Woolen Seattle Seahawks
- Tyson Campbell Jacksonville Jaguars
- Jaycee Horn Carolina Panthers
- Joey Porter Jr. Pittsburgh Steelers
- Daron Bland Dallas Cowboys
- Darius Slay Philadelphia Eagles
2024 NFL TOP SECONDARIES
- New York Jets
- Miami Dolphins
- San Francisco 49ers
- Dallas Cowboys
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Seattle Seahawks
- Baltimore Ravens
- Chicago Bears
- New England Patriots
- Cleveland Browns
- Denver Broncos
- Buffalo Bills
- New Orleans Saints
- Green Bay Packers
- Carolina Panthers
- Atlanta Falcons
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Houston Texans
- Tennessee Titans
- Los Angeles Rams
- Detroit Lions
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Minnesota Vikings
- New York Giants
- Jacksonville Jaguars
- Arizona Cardinals
- Indianapolis Colts
- Las Vegas Raiders
- Washington Commanders
2024 NFL TOP EDGE RUSHERS
- Myles Garrett Cleveland
- TJ Watt Pittsburgh Steelers
- Micah Parsons Dallas Cowboys
- Nick Bosa San Francisco 49ers
- Max Crosby Las Vegas Raiders
- DeMarcus Lawrence Dallas Cowboys
- Khalil Mack Los Angeles Chargers
- Josh Allen Jacksonville Jaguars
- Trey Hendrickson Cincinnati Bengals
- Joey Bosa Los Angeles Chargers
- Danielle Hunter Houston Texans
- Za’Darius Smith Cleveland Browns
- Will Anderson Jr. Houston Texans
- Bryce Huff Philadelphia Eagles
- Haason Reddick Philadelphia Eagles
- Alex Highsmith Pittsburgh Steelers
- Brian Burns New York Giants
- Brandon Graham Philadelphia Eagles
- Matthew Judon New England Patriots
- Carl Granderson New Orleans Saints
- Aidan Hutchinson Detroit Lions
- Kayvon Thibodeaux New York Giants
- Josh Sweat Philadelphia Eagles
- Rashan Gary Green Bay Packers
- Montez Sweat Chicago Bears
- Andrew Van Ginkel Minnesota Vikings
- Dallas Turner Atlanta Vikings
- Bradley Chubb Miami Dolphins
- Marcus Davenport Detroit Lions
- Jadeveon Clowney Carolina Panthers
- Jonathan Greenard Minnesota Vikings
- Laiatu Latu Indianapolis Colts
2024 TOP INTERIOR DL
- Chris Jones Kansas City Chiefs
- Dexter Lawrence New York Giants
- Quinnen Williams New York Jets
- Derrick Brown Carolina Panthers
- Jeffrey Simmons Tennessee Titans
- Christian Wilkins Las Vegas Raiders
- Cameron Hayward Pittsburgh Steelers
- Deforest Buckner Indianapolis Colts
- Christian Barmore New England Patriots
- Leonard Williams Seattle Seahawks
- Jalen Carter Philadelphia Eagles
- Justin Madubuike Baltimore Ravens
- DJ Reader Detroit Lions
- Jonathan Allen Washington Commanders
- Alim NcNeil Detroit Lions
- Kobie Turner Los Angeles Rams
- David Onyemata Atlanta Falcons
- Arik Armstead Jacksonville Jaguars
- Zach Sieler Miami Dolphins
- Vita Vea Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Ed Oliver Buffalp Bills
- Osa Odighizuwa Dallas Cowboys
- Daquan Jones Buffalo Bills
- Byron Murphy Seattle Seahawks
- Dalvin Tomlinson Cleveland Browns
- Kenny Clark Green Bay Packers
- Grady Jarrett Atlanta Falcons
- Devonte Wyatt Green Bay Packers
- Sheldon Rankins Cincinnati Bengals
- Grover Stewart Indianapolis Colts
- Daron Payne Washington Commanders
- Braden Fiske Los Angeles Rams
2024 TOP LINEBACKERS
- Fred Warner San Francisco 49ers
- Roquan Smith Baltimore Ravens
- CJ Mosley New York Jets
- Patrick Queen Pittsburgh Steelers
- Demario Davis New Orleans Saints
- Lavonte David Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Matt Milano Buffalo Bills
- Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah Cleveland Browns
- TJ Edwards Chicago Bears
- Bobby Okereke New York Giants
- Tremaine Edwards Chicago Bears
- Quincy Williams New York Jets
- Gremaine Pratt Cincinnati Bengals
- Nick Bolton Kansas City Chiefs
- Drue Tranquill Kansas City Chiefs
