The Atlanta Falcons couldn’t wait to start spending money last offseason, adding big names like defensive lineman Calais Campbell and safety Jessie Bates III. The team signed a few lesser-known players like linebacker Kaden Elliss and defensive tackle David Onyemata.
Defensively, the team put together a solid season, and those new additions played a major part in that. While we still don’t know if Ryan Nielsen will return as defensive coordinator, the team is now allowing him to interview with other teams.
After looking at the Falcons’ top 10 players on offense, check out the team’s 10 highest-graded defensive players from the 2023 season, according to Pro Football Focus.
1
FS Jessie Bates III: 90.6
2
DT David Onyemata: 83.3
3
DL Calais Campbell: 80.0
4
LB Andre Smith: 75.1
5
LB Kaden Elliss: 75.0
6
CB A.J. Terrell: 74.6
7
LB Nate Landman: 72.0
8
DL Grady Jarrett: 70.1
9
DB Dee Alford: 70.0
10
LB Lorenzo Carter: 67.0
11
Best of the rest
- DL LaCale London: 65.9
- S DeMarcco Hellams: 65.2
- DE Zach Harrison: 63.0
- DL Joe Gaziano: 62.0
