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Chris Jones is one of the most underrated defensive tackles in the NFL. His impact on the field is second to none. His production gets overlooked because of players like Aaron Donald who is a defensive beast in his own right. Ever since he entered the league, Jones has made five pro bowls, two First-Team All-Pro, and three Second-Team All-Pro teams. He had decent seasons until he exploded in 2022. Jones was ranked third in the Defensive Player of the Year award and the all-pro tackle tied a career high with 15.5 sacks in 2022. This tied for fourth in the league and led all defensive interior linemen.

Last season, Jones was overlooked by many voters. PFF (Pro Football Focus) credited him with 77 total pressures and a pass-rushing grade of 92.2 which was the second-best in the league, only behind Dexter Lawrence. Quarterbacks have a hard time escaping Jones’ defensive presence and many players like Colts’ running back Jonathan Taylor have stated that he “hates,” matching up against Jones.

Jones was ranked as the 10th best player in the 2023 top 100 players’ rankings. When we talk about his skillset, Jones is a force of nature who is immovable and unstoppable at times. He bulldozes through offensive linemen and his quick first step often leaves them flatfooted. However, there is more to his game than just being a brute force. He is a highly skilled player who is adept at using leverage and hand techniques to overpower his opponents. He can also anticipate plays while reacting with excellent instincts. This makes him a matchup nightmare for all the offensive coordinators across the league.

Jones’s defense is also overshadowed due to the Chiefs’ offense, not to mention the obvious in Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce who take the majority of the spotlight. The team’s offense gets the majority of the praise but not enough is said about the defensive side of the field. Jones is the defensive anchor who allows linebackers and defensive backs to roam free and make plays.

The big-time impact player signed a new 5-year deal with the Chiefs that is set to keep him in Kansas City for until the end of the 2028-29 season at which time he would have turned 34 years old.

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