Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter has piled up 14.5 sacks over the last two seasons. In 2019, he became the youngest player in NFL history to reach 50 career sacks.
Even so, in Pro Football Focus’ edge defender rankings heading into the 2020 season, Hunter ranks 10th, which seems a bit low.
Here’s what Sam Monson wrote about Hunter:
Hunter is one of the most physically gifted edge rushers in the league, and while he has always been racking up the sacks, last season was the first time he really matched that with a high volume of pressure and a down-to-down consistency that saw his overall PFF grade jump more than 10 grading points from his previous best.
When looking at this list, you’re reminded of just how many good edge rushers there are in the NFL, so maybe 10 is about right.
Hunter, only 25, will have even more attention on him in 2020 with the loss of Everson Griffen in free agency.
Last season, Hunter ranked as PFF’s seventh-best edge rusher.
