Ndamukong Suh named to Detroit Lions' top defensive players team
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 3:42 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Pro Football Focus has named Ndamukong Suh to the Detroit Lions' top defensive players team over the last 20 years. Suh, who played for the Lions from 2010 to 2014, is recognized for his dominance, contributing 36 sacks during his tenure. Current Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson also ranks among the top defenders along with Ezekiel Ansah. The selection reflects the Lions' overall defensive performance, which has varied significantly over the years. PFF acknowledges the impressive nature of both the offense and defense despite the team's struggles in the early years of the evaluation period.
- •Ndamukong Suh played for the Lions from 2010 to 2014.
- •He recorded 36 sacks in five seasons with the team.
- •Aidan Hutchinson and Ezekiel Ansah are also recognized as top defenders.
- •The Lions won NFC North titles in the 2023 and 2024 seasons.
- •The team's defense has been inconsistent over the past 20 years.
- 3:42 PMYahoo Sports — “Nightmare”: PFF Stunningly Names Ndamukong Suh to the Detroit Lions Top Defensive Players Team Over the Last 20 Years
"Over the last 20 seasons, the Detroit Lions defense has been hit or miss. Detroit has made the playoffs a few times and have also won the NFC North titles during the 2023 and 2024 NFL seasons as well. The Lions best defensive player on the roster at the moment is defensive end Aidan Hutchinson. […] The post “Nightmare”: PFF Stunningly Names Ndamukong Suh to the Detroit Lions Top Defensive Players Team Over the Last 20 Years appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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