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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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – OCTOBER 18: Dexter Lawrence #97 of the New York Giants pressures Kyle Allen #8 of the Washington Football Team as he’s unable to convert a two-point play at MetLife Stadium on October 18, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) /

5) DL Dexter Lawrence

75.8 Pro Football Focus overall grade

Chosen No. 17 overall in the 2019 NFL Draft, Dexter Lawrence might be the best overall pick of the Gettleman era.

Lawrence, 6-foot-4 and 342 pounds, is freakishly athletic for a player his size.

The Giants chose Lawrence in hopes he would anchor the defensive line as its top run-stuffer, and he’s been as advertised with a 66.5 run-stopping grade and 14 stops in 150 run-defense snaps. However, Lawrence has exceeded expectations as a pass-rusher, producing 4.5 career sacks, including two this season, 13 pressures, and nine hurries.

Defensive line might be the most talented position group on the Giants’ roster, and Lawrence is a significant reason why.

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Matt Lombardo is the site expert for GMenHQ, and writes Between The Hash Marks each Wednesday for FanSided. Follow Matt on Twitter: @MattLombardoNFL.

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