New York Jets safety Jamal Adams was voted the best player at his position in the NFL by more than 50 league executives, coaches, scouts and players polled by ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
One NFC executive showered Adams with praise, saying, "He's the second-best defensive player in football," with only Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald ahead of him.
Adams finished first in the voting, but he was followed closely by Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith in second, Minkah Fitzpatrick of the Pittsburgh Steelers in third and Derwin James of the Los Angeles Chargers in fourth.