After dominating the NFL for a decade, former Los Angeles Rams defensive lineman Aaron Donald is aware of a factor or two about nice defenders.
That’s why when Donald shares his opinion about who might doubtlessly fill his sneakers as a participant that others would think about the subsequent high defensive lineman, folks take discover.
Donald did simply that at present on the “Inexperienced Gentle” podcast, naming Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt as somebody who will dominate the league for the foreseeable future, in a clip posted to Twitter by the podcast.
“For those who discuss a man that’s constant, been doing it year-in, year-out constantly, that’s gonna get you 15 sacks, 13 sacks, d— 22 sacks constant, he’s the man been doing it constantly,” Donald mentioned of Watt.
Aaron Donald on TJ Watt being the Greatest Defensive participant within the NFL:
“For those who discuss a man that’s constant. Been doing it yr in yr out constantly that’s gonna get you 15 sacks 13 sacks rattling 22 sacks constant. His stats be ridiculous each single yr.”#steelers… pic.twitter.com/d9fcRavYpE
— Matthew Luciow (@matthewluciow92) April 5, 2024
“His stats be ridiculous each single yr,” Donald continued about Watt, mentioning each his interceptions and defensive touchdowns as one other measure of the defender’s magnitude on the sphere.
Donald additionally named different defenders that might be probably the most bother for NFL offenses over the subsequent few years.
Along with Watt, Donald praised Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons and Cleveland Browns defensive finish Myles Garrett.
The dialog then turned to the inevitable: is T.J. Watt higher than his brother, former Houston Texans star J.J. Watt?
“It’s loopy that each brothers are top-tier guys,” Donald mentioned, agreeing that each Watt brothers are particular athletes worthy of the excessive reward.
Donald introduced his retirement in March after recording 111 sacks and 542 whole tackles throughout his illustrious profession.
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