Top 10 NFL Defensive Player of the Year Candidates
2021-22 NFL DPOY Award
The Award Ceremony
The 2021-22 NFL DPOY award was handed out Thursday, February 10, at the NFL Honors.
The award went to T.J. Watt of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Watt had an incredible season, recording 22.5 sacks, 39 tackles for loss, and 5 forced fumbles. He was a major factor in the Steelers' success this season, and he is a deserving winner of the DPOY award.
Other Candidates
Here are the other players who were in the top 10 for the DPOY award:
- Myles Garrett, Cleveland Browns
- Nick Bosa, San Francisco 49ers
- Aaron Donald, Los Angeles Rams
- Micah Parsons, Dallas Cowboys
- Trevon Diggs, Dallas Cowboys
- J.C. Jackson, New England Patriots
- Justin Simmons, Denver Broncos
- Fred Warner, San Francisco 49ers
- Taven Bryan, Jacksonville Jaguars
These players all had great seasons, and they were all deserving of consideration for the DPOY award. However, Watt was the clear winner, and he is a deserving champion.
Conclusion
The NFL Defensive Player of the Year award is one of the most prestigious awards in the NFL. It is given to the player who is considered to be the best defensive player in the league. T.J. Watt is a deserving winner of the award, and he is a player who has the potential to be one of the best defensive players in NFL history.
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