Ranking NY Giants' top 5 defensive players through 7 games

Who are NY Giants’ 5 best defensive players through 7 games?

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 29: Dalvin Tomlinson #94 and B.J. Hill #95 of the New York Giants celebrate after they sacked Dwayne Haskins Jr. #7 of the Washington Redskins at MetLife Stadium on September 29, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

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Oct 18, 2020; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Washington Football Team running back J.D. McKissic (41) is tackled by New York Giants defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson (94) during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports /

2) DL Dalvin Tomlinson

79.8 overall Pro Football Focus grade

Tomlinson has been the Giants’ most disruptive defensive lineman for at least the past two seasons, and might be one of the most underrated players at his position across the NFL.

PFF lists Tomlinson as the 14th out of 112 defensive lineman, and whether it’s creating pressure on the quarterback, batting down passes or as a run stopper (where he has a 74 grade), it’s easy to see why.

Tomlinson currently has 30 total tackles, one sack, and has generated 11 quarterback pressures.

In the final year of his contract, Tomlinson might be the top candidate to sign a long-term extension with the Giants by season’s end. If the Giants somehow allow Tomlinson to hit free agency, some team is going to pay a premium, and deservedly so.

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