Why Khalil Mack Should Be Defensive Player of the Year

December 27, 2015   ·   David McCracken   ·   Jump to comments

The 2015 NFL Defensive Player of the Year award may be the tightest race the league has seen in recent memory. With players like J.J. Watt, Aaron Donald, Tyrann Mathieu, Josh Norman and Luke Kuechly all playing at a high level this season, it's difficult to imagine just picking one player for the honor. 
But at the end of the day, when the regular season is all said and done and the playoffs are well underway, one defensive player stands out above the rest.  
And that player is Khalil Mack. 
Currently, Mack leads the NFL with 15 sacks and is also the highest-graded edge defender in the league this season, with a 94.3 rating, which is higher than the likes of Cameron Jordan (94.1), Justin Houston (92.9) and Von Miller (92.2), according to Pro Football Focus.  
His league-leading 15 sacks headline Mack's accomplishments this season, and his skills were on display against the Denver Broncos on Dec. 13 where he recorded a career-h...

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