There was a reason why Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald skyrocketed on this year’s NFL Top 100 list to No. 14 when considering the type of success he had over his first two years in the league.
Expectations were high for the former first-round pick entering the 2016 season, and after decent performances over the first three games, Donald finally displayed the type of performance against the Arizona Cardinals that Rams fans have been waiting for. And thanks to that strong outing, Donald was recognized by the league for his impressive play.
The defensive tackle was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week for Week 4 after recording 1.