Yes, you heard that right. DeMarcus Lawrence should be one of the top candidates to win this year’s Defensive Player of the Year award. Since coming into the league in 2013, Lawrence has registered 29 sacks in just 26 starts. Lawrence has dealt with his fair share of injuries, and even dealt with a suspension in 2016. Since serving said suspension, Lawrence has recorded 21 sacks in 29 games.
Dating back to the start of last season, here are the stats of five of the best defensive ends in the NFL.
On some occasions, stats lie.