1. J.J. Watt, DE, Texans
By the age of 27, Watt has done something that only Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor has done in NFL history and that is winning three NFL Defensive Player of the Year awards.
2. Aaron Rodgers, QB, Packers
Rodgers threw for 31 touchdowns and just eight interceptions. That’s a good year for anyone not named Aaron Rodgers or Tom Brady.
3. Rob Gronkowski, TE, Patriots
Gronkowski is the only tight end in NFL history to post three seasons of 1,000 yards receiving and 10-plus touchdowns 2011, 2014, 2015.
4. Antonio Brown, WR, Steelers
Brown reached a new stratosphere after posting an NFL-record 265 catches over two seasons. He has crossed over from one of the game’s best receivers to undeniably one of the league’s best at any position.
5. Von Miller, OLB, Broncos
And as his postseason run showed, even after 60 sacks in 72 games, he’s still an ascending player.
6. Tom Brady, QB, Patriots
The two-time NFL MVP 2007, 2010 is 194-60 in regular-season and playoff games.
7. Luke Kuechly, ILB, Panthers
All Kuechly has done is lead the NFL in tackles 620 since entering the league in 2012 and win the NFL Defensive Player of the Year award in 2013.
8. Aaron Donald, DT, Rams
Donald has racked up 20 sacks in his first two seasons in the NFL, both of which ended with an invite to the Pro Bowl, and he is widely considered the NFL’s best interior pass-rusher.
9. Julio Jones, WR, Falcons
The 6-foot-3, 220-pound Jones has the combination of size and speed that makes him nearly unstoppable. His 1,871 receiving yards last season, the second-highest total in NFL history, proves the point
10. Cam Newton, QB, Panthers
Newton’s size and ability to be a threat as a runner and passer has allowed to 2015 NFL MVP to redefine the quarterback position.
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