New England Patriots sack master Matt Judon No. 52 in NFL Top 100 List
The New England Patriots have some questions at linebacker. Could a guy like Roquan Smith potentially help them?
Sure! But remember folks, the Patriots still have an elite pass rusher by the name of Matthew Judon.
Judon has had quite the tenure so far in New England. He has become one of the most well-liked Patriots on the current roster. The fast edge rusher made the Pro-Bowl in 2021. Now, he’s joining an exclusive list.
Patriots linebacker Matthew Judon has been named to the NFL top 100 list, as voted on by the players. He came in the rankings at No. 52 overall.
Matthew Judon brings a good pass rusher to the New England Patriots
The stats speak for themselves when it comes to the stud linebacker. He had 12.5 sacks last season for the New England Patriots. Overall, he had sixty total tackles on the 2021 season.
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But it isn’t just the sacks or tackles. It’s his ability to stick with running backs. It’s the ability to get around offensive linemen with ease. Plus, he can make an offensive coordinator really key in on him and allow other defensive players the chance to have big games.
Matthew Judon was arguably the biggest free agent pickup in 2021 and he will continue to show it in 2022.
Matthew Judon: a New England Patriots veteran and leader
This will be the second year that Matthew Judon suits up for the New England Patriots. But honestly, it feels like Judon has been putting on a Patriots uniform forever.
This is a guy that has had to fight and claw for everything he’s gotten so far in the NFL. Keep in mind, the talented linebacker didn’t come from a program like Alabama, Clemson, Miami, or Oklahoma. He came from Grand Valley State, a DII program.
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That’s why Judon is such a good leader for this Patriots team. He’s a guy that is a leader for the younger players. We’re already seeing Matt Judon be a mentor to the younger Patriots linebackers and pass rushers. That is the type of veteran presence that you need in that locker room.
While Matt Judon is a greatly talented football player, he is a better leader and a lot of fun to be around. I had the privilege of getting his autograph and asking him how many sacks he’ll have week one against Miami. His response? “We gonna see!” with a huge smile on his face.
That’s just the type of guy Judon is, a fun and smart leader!
The bottom line on Matthew Judon with the New England Patriots
The bottom line is that the former DII standout linebacker is a monster with this Patriots team. He earned that number 52 overall ranking in the NFL top 100 list.
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The Patriots will need Matthew Judon even more in 2022. Especially with the uncertainty of the linebacker position. But I’ll tell you this. A guy like Matt Judon is ready for the challenge. It wouldn’t surprise me if he even flirted with the 15 sack mark this upcoming season. Time will tell!