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NFL: Who are the 10 best pass rushers?

By Lyle Graversen

Aug 23, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Brian Hoyer (6) is sacked by St. Louis Rams defensive end Robert Quinn (94) in the first half at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 23, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Brian Hoyer (6) is sacked by St. Louis Rams defensive end Robert Quinn (94) in the first half at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 22, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) sacks Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (3) during the first half of a game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 22, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) sacks Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (3) during the first half of a game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 5 – Cameron Jordan – DE – New Orleans Saints

Cameron Jordan may be one of the most underrated players in the NFL. There are plenty of casual NFL fans that are likely completely unaware of just how dominant of player that Jordan has become. Technically, Jordan is a 3-4 DE which isn’t traditionally a huge pass rushing position (although there is another 3-4 DE still to come on this list).

Jordan still finished fifth in the NFL in sacks with 12.5. However, his sack totals were just the beginning. His 77 combined QB pressures was fifth best on this list and incredibly impressive for a 6’4″ 287 pound defensive lineman. His +31.6 PFF pass rushing grade was the fourth best amongst the players on this list. At only 25 years old, Jordan is another rising star in the NFL and a player that opposing QBs must plan around at all times.

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