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Aaron Donald: Steelers’ T.J. Watt is the best defensive player in the NFL

Pitt legend and future Pro Football Hall of Famer Aaron Donald announced his retirement earlier this offseason.

Over the last decade, Donald has put together one of the most impressive portfolios in the history of the NFL, and was largely recognized as the best defensive player in football.

The three-time Defensive Player of the Year joined the Green Light Podcast with Chris Long where he was asked who he believes the best defensive player in the league is.

“I think it’s T.J. Watt,” Donald said. “You talk about a guy that’s consistent [and] been doing it year in, year out consistently that’s gonna get you 15 sacks, 13 sacks, 22 sacks- consistent.