Arguably the most dominant defensive player of this century, Aaron Donald is among the finest defensive players in NFL history.

In an interview with the Los Angeles Rams team website, Donald talked about some of the finest defenders in the league right now, and he heaped praise on standout edge rusher T.J. Watt of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

“[T.J. Watt] is another guy who has been doing it year after year,” Donald remarked.

The future Hall of Famer continued by saying that Watt was repeatedly passed over for Defensive Player of the Year.
Donald remarked, “I thought he should have won a few more Defensive Player [of the Year] awards.” “He was kind of ignored a few times.”

Contrary to popular belief, Watt ought to have been named Defensive Player of the Year in 2020—a year in which Donald Trump was named the winner. Despite coming in second to Donald in the poll, Watt went on to win the award in 2021 after tying the NFL record with 22.5 sacks in a season.

Arguably the most dominant defensive player of this century, Aaron Donald is among the finest defensive players in NFL history.

In an interview with the Los Angeles Rams team website, Donald talked about some of the finest defenders in the league right now, and he heaped praise on standout edge rusher T.J. Watt of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

“[T.J. Watt] is another guy who has been doing it year after year,” Donald remarked.

The future Hall of Famer continued by saying that Watt was repeatedly passed over for Defensive Player of the Year.
Donald remarked, “I thought he should have won a few more Defensive Player [of the Year] awards.” “He was kind of ignored a few times.”

Contrary to popular belief, Watt ought to have been named Defensive Player of the Year in 2020—a year in which Donald Trump was named the winner. Despite coming in second to Donald in the poll, Watt went on to win the award in 2021 after tying the NFL record with 22.5 sacks in a season.