My Top 10 Players of 2016 (Part 1)

Hi, I did this same list at the end of last year and now I'm doing it again. Here are my top 10 players of the year but part 1 so players ten through six, the next post will be 5 through 1. I will also write which player was at the rank last year so at 10 for example I would write who is 10 this year and who was 10 last year. Here it is:

10. Janoris Jenkins, CB, Giants:
Statline: 3 interceptions, 18 passes defended, 44 tackles:
In my opinion, Jenkins rose from a CB2 on the Rams to the best cornerback in the league on the Giants. I loved watching him play and he lands on my top 10 players. People may think someone like Richard Sherman or Patrick Peterson was the best corner in the league, that can be their opinion but mine is Jenkins was the best. He turned Big Blue's defense from second worst in the league in 2015, to top 5 this season. Jenkins did need some help from people like Olivier Vernon, Landon Collins, and Damon Harrison but he really did convert this defense. He is an ELITE corner and I'm excited to
see him in year 2 with the Giants.
No. 10 Last Year: Tyler Lockett, WR, Seahawks

9. Julio Jones, WR, Falcons:
Statline: 1409 yards, 6 TDs, 83 receptions:
Julio Jones isn't my no. 1 ranked receiver going into next season, but he was THE best receiver in the league last season in my opinion. Jones exploded this year and helped QB Matt Ryan win MVP. His 15 yards per catch is insane. That pretty much means everytime he catches the ball, the team moves at least 15 yards. Thats a first down and then half another first down. Jones is so tall that any ball is easy for him to catch. Even though the Falcons blew a huge lead in the Super Bowl, Jones made some spectacular catches that everyone forgot about just because of Julian Edleman's catch. Jones was the best receiver in the league last season and spot 9 seems just right.
No. 9 Last Year: Eric Berry, S, Chiefs

8. Derek Carr, QB, Raiders:
Statline: 3937 yards, 28 TDs, 6 interceptions:
Carr had his best season yet of his career and had a shot at MVP. Sadly he suffered a season ending injury in the 2nd to last week of the season which ruined his chances at the award and his teams chances at a playoff run. Carr looked like an elite QB for the first time in his career and his team really benefitted. Carr was an MVP candidate like I said and his play of the year was actually a drive, in overtime against the Buccaneers he lead his team on a dangerous path to finally the win. Carr became a great player last year and comes in at spot 8!
No. 8 Last Year: Rob Gronkowski, TE, Patriots

7. Landon Collins, S, Giants:
Statline: 5 interceptions, 100 tackles, 4 sacks, 1 TD:
Landon Collins in year 1 was a whole different player than year 2 Landon Collins. In year 1, Collins looked like a huge draft bust that the Giants had drafted way too early. Now he looks like he should have been drafted a LOT higher. Landon Collins became an elite player in 2016 and the best safety in football. He made in my opinion, THE play of the year. He picked off a pass and then juked at least 5 guys, broke tackles and made his way from the half field mark to the endzone. His 5 interceptions were tied for 5th most in the league. That was pretty good. 100 single tackles is an amazing stat and the fact he got off 4 sacks when you are the farthest back position on defense is pretty good. Landon Collins was a top 10 player in the league this year. He lands at 7 on my yearly list. Watch Collins play https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cEXuNyBUJA
of the year:
No. 7 Last Year: Larry Fitzgerald, WR, Cardinals

6. Khalil Mack, LB/DE, Raiders:
Statline: 11 sacks, 5 forced fumbles, 3 fumble recoveries, 1 interception:
This seasons defensive player of the year lands at no. 6 on my top 10 players of the year list. 'Sack' Mack had one of the craziest defensive seasons we have ever seen. He played 2 positions and was the first player ever to go all-pro in 2 positions! Thats crazy! All-pro is a list of players that get voted on at the best at their positions and they get named all-pro and that means Mack is one of the best at both of his positions. Mack caused a lot of damage with 11 sacks and 5 forced fumbles. He even had an interception. He can really do it all and thats what you need to see from the defensive player of the year. While he was the defensive player of the year, he isn't the highest ranked defensive player on my list. I will post the top 5 part of my list tomorrow and see who is ranked above him.
No. 6 Last Year: Von Miller, LB, Broncos

Thanks for reading and make sure to stay tuned for my TOP 5 PLAYERS OF THE YEAR post probably tomorrow and find out who cracks my top 5.

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