Hi, today I am doing an updated DROY candidates post. Some quick news that the Broncos name Trevor Siemian starting QB. Here it is:
1. Myles Garrett, DE, Browns:
This is the obvious front runner. When any defender, let alone any non QB is picked no. 1 overall, they likely are the favorite to win the ROY award and its the same here. Garrett is not only a freak athlete but he is a super skilled defensive end. He could be a pro bowler in year 1 and is already a starter. He has a great division of QBs to sack. Watch him also in the sack leader race. This guy has almost everything, making it pretty hard for him to be another Browns bust.
2. Jamal Adams, S, Jets:
The top 2 front runners for DROY are almost the same for everyone. Adams could have been the 2nd best overall player in the draft and somehow he fell 6th to the lucky Jets. Adams has everything it takes to become one of the next great safeties in football. He is a hard hitter, a great athlete, and was just great in college. It also only helps that he is the lone star defender in this teams cornerback/safety room.
3. T.J. Watt, LB, Steelers:
Watt has emerged as a contender for this award so far in this pre-season. In his debut he already had 2 sacks! 2! Thats amazing. He has also been a great tackler this pre-season for the Steelers. I can see him starting and since he is also JJ Watt's brother which can only help and make it a more intriguing story. Watt will be great and avenge the family name and winning DROY would make his hype even bigger!
4. Taco Charlton, DE, Cowboys:
The huge Taco Charlton as the favorite for DROY hype has died down a lot but I still think Charlton has a great shot at the award. Charlton is a great pass rusher on a Cowboys team that has a mediocre pass rush. Charlton could change the mentality and make the Cowboys a great team defense.
5. Marshon Lattimore, CB, Saints:
I thought the Saints may have gotten the biggest steal of round 1. I projected Lattimore, the top CB in the draft, to go no. 3 overall to the Bears. With QBs and WRs flying off the board, the Saints STOLE Lattimore all the way at pick 11. That was quite the steal. Lattimore will give the Saints finally a lockdown corner who will be the immediate star of that defense. Lattimore could lead the league in interceptions in year 1. I can see it.
Other candidates: Malik Hooker S Colts, Soloman Thomas DE 49ers, Obi Melifonwu S Raiders
Thanks for reading!
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