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Top 5 Defensive Player of the Year Candidates

5. Danielle Hunter EDGE Vikings

Danielle Hunter is by far the most freakish athlete in the NFL right now. The man has "hulk" type definition, but with a shooting guard's height. Hunter has an insane combination of bend, speed, and strength. I've heard different offensive lineman in the NFC North talk about Hunter and they describe him as a straight dog. Someone who can do superhero type of stuff off the line and find a way to get back to the quarterback in a split second. Without Everson Griffen on the other side of Hunter gives more attention to him, but that's how you become great. When you can beat both an offensive tackle and a chip from the running back, you know you're different. I think Hunter is one of the most 

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