Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller was named to the NFL’s 2010s All-Decade Team this week. NFL.com’s Adam Rank took praise for Miller a step further, declaring him the second-best player of the decade.
Miller is ranked No. 2 on Rank’s list of the top players of the decade, behind only quarterback Tom Brady. Miller is ranked higher than star defender Aaron Donald (No. 3), J.J. Watt (No. 4) and Luke Kuechly (No. 5).
“The Broncos’ edge rusher finished the decade with seven All-Pro selections (three first-team honors), a league-leading 106 sacks and a Defensive Rookie of the Year award,” Rank wrote. “Most importantly, though, he won a Super Bowl MVP award (in Super Bowl 50).”
Miller has plenty of accolades but he is yet to win a Defensive Player of the Year award. Miller has 18/1 odds to take home DPOY honors this season. Even if he doesn’t manage to ever win that award, Miller will likely be viewed as a lock for the Pro Football Hall of Fame when he retires.
