Myles Garrett stood out in a season full of outstanding defensive lineman performances.
Garrett has been almost unstoppable and was chosen by The Associated Press as the best defensive lineman in the NFL. He can hurdle opponents to stop a field goal, outmuscle them with deft cross-over maneuvers, or simply overwhelm them with strength.
The top five defensive linemen were chosen by a panel of nine AP Pro Football Writers based on their standing as of Week 8. Ten points were awarded for first place votes. The points awarded for placing second through fifth were 5, 3, 2, and 1.
Garrett was one of three players named on all nine ballots, getting five of the first-place votes and moved from fifth in the preseason poll to first. T.J. Watt and Micah Parsons were also named on all nine ballots and got two first-place votes each, with Watt coming in second and preseason winner Parsons third.
Aaron Donald came in fourth and Nick Bosa was fifth.
