Fansided

2015 Pro Bowl Roster: 5 Biggest Snubs

By Josh Sanchez

January 26, 2014; Honolulu, HI, USA; A general view of the 2014 Pro Bowl logo at Aloha Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
January 26, 2014; Honolulu, HI, USA; A general view of the 2014 Pro Bowl logo at Aloha Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
4 of 6
Next

3. DeAndre Levy, linebacker, Detroit Lions

Nov 9, 2014; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions outside linebacker DeAndre Levy (54) before the game against the Miami Dolphins at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 9, 2014; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions outside linebacker DeAndre Levy (54) before the game against the Miami Dolphins at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports /

What really hurt DeAndre Levy is the lack of attention he receives. Of course, playing behind a player of Ndamukong Suh’s caliber will do that.

Levy is a versatile linebacker with the speed to fly all over the field and hang with tight ends, while having an impressive nose for the football.

In 2014, Levy has racked up an incredible 140 tackles — which ranks third in the NFL and is only five behind the NFL leader, Luke Kuechly — 2.5 sacks and an interception, as he emerges as a true leader for the Detroit Lions’ defense.

When you look at the outside linebackers who made the list, it is hard to argue Justin Houston and Von Miller making the squad, but Levy likely deserved the nod over players like Clay Matthews and Tamba Hali. Levy has been more consistent than Elvis Dumervil throughout the season, as well.

Next: No. 2: Fletcher Cox, Eagles

Home/Detroit Lions