If you love pass rushers, it is a great time to be an NFL fan. It seems that every team has a player who excels at getting after the quarterback. It is an absolute must in the league. The standard for pass rushers since 2017 has been Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt.
No player in the NFL has had more sacks than Watt since the Steelers drafted him in the first round of the 2017 NFL draft. Here is how the top 10 break down.
1 - T.J. Watt, Pittsburgh Steelers
Even after missing seven games in 2022, Watt is the top pass rusher in the NFL since joining the league. Watt 77.5 sacks in just 87 games.
2 - Aaron Donald, Los Angeles Rams
The things Donald does as an interior pass rusher have never been seen before. Donald has 75.0 in 90 games as a defensive tackle
3 - Myles Garrett, Cleveland Browns
Garrett is the last guy in the top tier of pass rushers since 2017 with 74.5 sacks in 84 games.
4 - Cameron Jordan, New Orleans Saints
Jordan is among the standard when it comes to pass-rushing interior defensive linemen. Jordan has 69.0 sacks in 96 games.
5 - Chandler Jones, Las Vegas Raiders
It feels like Chandler Jones has been sacking quarterbacks forever but he isn’t slowing down. Jones has 65.0 sacks in just 83 games.
6 - Chris Jones, Kansas City Chiefs
Jones has quickly established himself as one of the top interior defensive linemen in the NFL. Jones has 63.0 sacks in 91 games.
7 - Matthew Judon, New England Patriots
The Steelers saw plenty of Judon during his time with the Baltimore Ravens. Judon has 58.5 sacks in 96 games.
8 - Yannick Ngakoue, free agent
It is remarkable to think a player like Ngakoue is currently a free agent with 57.0 sacks in 94 games since 2017.
9 - Khalil Mack, Los Angeles Chargers
The former first-round pick continues to play well despite being 32 years old. Mack has played in 86 games and has 54.5 sacks.
10 - Cameron Heyward, Pittsburgh Steelers
Watt’s teammate continues to defy his age and improve. Heyward has 53.5 sacks in 96 games.
