The 20 Best NFL Defensive Player Seasons in the Last 25 Years

13. Warren Sapp, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2002)

Like the man who proceeded him, Warren Sapp was a great pass rusher for many years. In his eighth season of a 13-year career, Sapp tallied 40 tackles and 7.5 sacks. Unconventional for his defensive tackle position, the big man also managed two interceptions in a season in which he recorded an AV of 21.