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NFL Power Rankings 2019: Best players by jersey number

By Randy Gurzi

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - FEBRUARY 03: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots speaks to Aaron Donald #99 of the Los Angeles Rams in the fourth quarter during Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 03, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - FEBRUARY 03: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots speaks to Aaron Donald #99 of the Los Angeles Rams in the fourth quarter during Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 03, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /
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PITTSBURGH, PA – OCTOBER 18: Cameron Heyward #97 of the Pittsburgh Steelers wears eye black with the words ‘Iron Head’ on them in honor of his late father during the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Heinz Field on October 18, 2015 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Heyward was fined last week by the NFL for wearing the same message on his eye black. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA – OCTOBER 18: Cameron Heyward #97 of the Pittsburgh Steelers wears eye black with the words ‘Iron Head’ on them in honor of his late father during the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Heinz Field on October 18, 2015 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Heyward was fined last week by the NFL for wearing the same message on his eye black. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images) /

97. Cameron Heyward, DE, Pittsburgh Steelers

The son of former NFL fullback Craig “Ironhead” Heyward, Cameron Heyward was selected in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Just like his father, the younger Heyward is beloved for his tough approach to the game and has become one of the best defensive linemen in the NFL.

The 6-foot-5, 295-pound Heyward worked his way into the Steelers starting lineup over time and became the leader of their front seven. He has 316 career tackles and 45 sacks — with a career-high 12 coming in 2017.

98. Damon Harrison, DT, Detroit Lions

Assuming Trey Flowers has to change numbers now that he joined the Detroit Lions, the honor of being the best to wear No. 98 goes to his new teammate Damon Harrison. “Snacks” was traded to the Lions last season after spending the past few seasons with the New York Giants. The 353-pound nose tackle is a monster against the run and is coming off a campaign that saw him record 81 tackles and 3.5 sacks while splitting time with two franchises.

99. Aaron Donald, DT, Los Angeles Rams

Originally looked at as a player who may be too small to play defensive tackle in the NFL, Aaron Donald has proven all his doubters wrong. Not only did he become an early day one pick, but he’s now known as the best interior pass rusher in the game.

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No. 99 of the Los Angeles Rams also received a mammoth contract extension just ahead of the 2018 season. He agreed to a six-year, $135 million deal and was the highest paid defensive player in the NFL — until Khalil Mack followed with his new deal.

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