On Tuesday, the football analytics site Pro Football Focus published its 2021 rankings for defensive linemen — starting with Ben Linsey’s article about the top 32 interior defenders. Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald topped the list — followed by the expected Kansas City Chiefs player.
2. Chris Jones, Kansas City Chiefs
Jones has comfortably been the second-best interior pass rusher in the league behind Donald over the past three seasons. He’s earned 90.0-plus pass-rushing grades in every year since 2018, and his 92.8 pass-rushing grade last season placed him second among all defenders.