in PFF’s pass-rush productivity.
Adam Butler, Raiders (31): From 2017 through 2023, Butler started 12 games. In 2024, he started 16 games and recorded five sacks, eight tackles for losses and 10 quarterback hits. It was his fourth season of at least four sacks. Of 93 defensive tackles with 200 pass-rushing snaps, he ranked 63rd in PFF’s PRP and 60th in pass-rush win rate.
Mike Pennel, Chiefs (34): Pennel started his career with the Packers in 2014. He’s forged a strong career because he’s so stout against the run. In 17 games (seven starts) in 2024, he had three sacks – he had just two during his first 10 seasons – and three tackles for losses.
Draft Reclamation
Javon Kinlaw, Jets (27): A first-round pick in 2020, Kinlaw started 16 games during his final three seasons with the 49ers but started all 17 for the Jets in 2024. He had career highs with 4.5 sacks, 40 tackles and five tackles for losses. Out of 93 defensive tackles with 200 pass-rushing snaps, he ranked 38th in PFF’s PRP and 28th in pass-rush win rate.
Wild Card
Levi Onwuzurike, Lions (27): A second-round pick in 2021, Onwuzurike played in 16 games with 10 starts and recorded 1.5 sacks, one tackle for loss and 13 quarterback hits. Out of 93 defensive tackles with 200 pass-rushing snaps, he ranked 17th in PFF’s PRP and 13th in pass-rush win rate. Critically, he sat out the entire 2022 season following spinal-fusion surgery. Based on youth and talent, he’ll be one of highest-paid defensive tackles this offseason, even though he has only 3.5 sacks and four TFLs in 42 games
