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Ranking the Top 10 NFL free agents in 2015

By Brad Rowland

Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh (90) against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. The Lions defeated the Bears 20-14. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh (90) against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. The Lions defeated the Bears 20-14. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports /
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Kansas City Chiefs outside linebacker Justin Houston (50) celebrates after a sack against the San Diego Chargers in the first half at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports
Kansas City Chiefs outside linebacker Justin Houston (50) celebrates after a sack against the San Diego Chargers in the first half at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports /

5) Justin Houston, DE/OLB Kansas City Chiefs

Perhaps you have heard of J.J. Watt. The Houston Texans defensive lineman just submitted one of the best individual defensive seasons in NFL history, and with that, he is in real contention for the league’s MVP award.

Justin Houston had more sacks than J.J. Watt.

The former Georgia Bulldog and current Kansas City Chiefs pass-rusher notched 22 sacks for the season, besting Watt by 1.5 in the category, and that is a snapshot at his immense value. In fairness, Houston is much more of a one-dimensional force than Watt, but in the same breath, he certainly isn’t a bad player against the run, and with three consecutive seasons with double-digit sacks, he is a proven commodity at only 25 years old.

Kansas City has its franchise tag available, making it increasingly unlikely that we’ll be able to see a bidding war for Houston, but if he hits the market, the numbers could be comically high.

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