The Las Vegas Raiders made a huge splash in free agency this offseason with the signing of defensive lineman Christian Wilkins, who will bolster their defensive front in a big way.
Wilkins, who is widely considered one of the best in the business at his position, was recently asked to name his top interior defensive lineman during an appearance on the "Third and Long" podcast.
In no particular order, Wilkins' list was as follows:
Dexter Lawrence, New York Giants
Jeffery Simmons, Tennessee Titans
DeForest Buckner, Indianapolis Colts
Chris Jones, Kansas City Chiefs
Quinnen Williams, New York Jets
Arik Armstead, Jacksonville Jaguars
𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧: Christian Wilkins listed his top interior defensive lineman in the #NFL:
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- Dexter Lawrence
- Jeffery Simmons
- Deforest Buckner
- Chris Jones
- Quinnen Williams
- Arik Armstead
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Wilkins prefaced his list by mentioning Los Angeles Rams great and future Hall of Famer, Aaron Donald, who retired recently. The Raiders D-lineman made sure to note that it was Donald and then everyone else when he was still active.
Wilkins inked a massive four-year, $110 million deal this offseason to join the Raiders. Per Over the Cap, the deal ranks second in the NFL in total value, annual average, total guaranteed and fully guaranteed, with Jones besting him in each category.