Did Jonathan Allen make ESPN's list top 10 interior defensive linemen?
Aaron Donald is the top interior defensive lineman in the NFL. Its not close. Donald is the NFLs top defensive player  and thats not close either. Donald has a strong argument to be called the NFLs best overall player. ESPN recently began a series of lists naming the top 10 players at every position. On the first day, it was edge rushers, and Washingtons Chase Young came in at No. 7 on the list. If he remains healthy, he will only continue to climb that list. Now, its interior defensive linemen. The aforementioned Donald is the clear-cut No. 1, so the list essentially begins at No. 2. Unfortunately, ESPN didnt list Jonathan Allen, Daron Payne, or Matt Ioannidis in its top 10 interior defensive linemen. Allen, however, was the second player listed to receive votes, apparently just missing the top 10. Complete player. Really good technique, plays the run really well, pass well, good locker-room guy  just a good football player.  AFC defensive coach  Those comments about Allen are why he doesnt always get the recognition he deserves. Just a good football player. Thats Allen. He doesnt do anything sexy. He is reliable and consistent. And, hes a leader. He is everything you want to build around. Touchdown Wire recently named its top 11 interior defensive linemen and had Allen ranked No. 9. Regardless of where you slot Allen, he is one of the NFLs best, and he will soon sign a new contract  presumably in Washington  that will pay him as one of the best.