JJ Watt has been the runaway choice for Defensive Player of the Year the past two seasons. However, the last player to win the award not named Watt was Luke Kuechly. Is the Carolina Panthers' linebacker set to take the award back in 2016?
There is no question the Carolina Panthers have one of the best linebackers in the game today in Luke Kuechly. The former Top 10 pick has been excellent since stepping on the NFL field and has racked up awards and accolades over that time from NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year, three Pro Bowl selections, three First-Team All-Pro selections.