#50: Trent Williams, Offensive tackle, Washington Redskins:
Williams has been a bastion of consistency for the Redskins over the past decade. Despite health concerns limiting him to fewer than 16 games in every season since 2013, Williams has made seven consecutive Pro Bowls as a left tackle. Despite only playing 13 games in 2018, it was enough to secure a seventh consecutive Pro Bowl bid. Williams was absent during the game that saw Alex Smith break his leg and miss the remainder of the season, a fact which many Redskins fans will point out. Williams will be critical in protecting any quarterback that the Redskins put on the field.
#49: Davante Adams, Wide receiver, Green Bay Packers:
After a relatively slow start to his career which saw him go two seasons without getting 1,000 total receiving yards or even five touchdowns, Adams has established himself as a premier threat in the NFL. After two good seasons with more than 70 catches and around 900 to 950 yards and double-digit touchdowns, Adams exploded onto the scene with a 111 catch, 1,386 yard and 13 touchdown season in 2018. Adams is now a go-to weapon for Aaron Rodgers, and he is poised to have yet another Pro Bowl-caliber season in 2019.
#48: Geno Atkins, Defensive tackle, Cincinnati Bengals:
One of the more underrated Iron Men in the NFL, Atkins has played in 137 of a possible 144 games in his career, only losing seven games during the 2013 season. Without 2013, Atkins has rattled off seven Pro Bowl appearances and a pair of All-Pro selections at defensive tackle. 2018 saw Atkins have his most sacks in a season since 2015, recording 10 and bringing his total for his career to 71. Atkins must stay at a high level of play to help the Bengals remain out of the cellar in the AFC North.
#47: Calais Campbell, EDGE, Jacksonville Jaguars:
Despite joining Jacksonville just before his 31st birthday, Campbell has been a tremendous boon to the Jacksonville defense. Over the course of two seasons, Campbell has registered 25 total sacks, two Pro Bowl nods, an All-Pro selection in 2017, and general destruction to offensive lines of the AFC. While Jacksonville took a step back in 2018, Campbell will lead the line into 2019, a unit that looks to return to the playoffs after a one-year hiatus.
#46: Ryan Ramczyk, Offensive tackle, New Orleans Saints:
Ramczyk has been a very strong right tackle for the Saints over the course of his two seasons in the NFL where he has only missed one start from 36 total games. While he has not been acknowledged with a Pro Bowl or All-Pro selection yet, Ramczyk should be in line for one in 2019 and beyond. A former Wisconsin Badger, Ramczyk has done a phenomenal job of defending the right side of the offensive line, protecting Drew Brees from pressures and providing some running lanes for the likes of Alvin Kamara and Mark Ingram to work through.
#45: Xavien Howard, Cornerback, Miami Dolphins:
The 2016 second-round pick out of Baylor had an incredibly productive 2018 campaign for the Dolphins. Howard established himself as a Pro Bowler while tying the league-leader in interceptions with seven. He also defensed 12 passes. Howard was rewarded with a hefty payday by the Dolphins as they looked to lock up their shutdown corner for the next five seasons. On a team without a lot of talent, Howard leads a very strong secondary.
#44: Chandler Jones, EDGE, Arizona Cardinals:
Jones has been a consistent pass rush option for the Patriots and Cardinals over his seven-year career. He has recorded double-digit sacks in five seasons, including each of the last four. A two-time Pro Bowler and one-time All-Pro, Jones had a high watermark of 17 sacks in 2017. While he was slightly under productive last season, recording only 13 sacks, Jones should look to bounce back and post another 15-plus sack season in 2019.
#43: George Kittle, Tight end, San Francisco 49ers:
Kittle had an explosive campaign in 2018, recording a tight end record 1,377 yards and five touchdowns for a lowly 49ers team. While Kittle could be passed off as a one-year wonder, his head coach, Kyle Shanahan, comes from the same offense that let Shannon Sharpe run wild for the Denver Broncos on two Super Bowl-winning rosters. Kittle might not replicate his dominance after the catch as he did in 2018, but he should be an effective player in 2019, cementing his status as a top-three tight end in the NFL.
#42: Todd Gurley, Running back, Los Angeles Rams:
Gurley feels a little bit too low at 42, but he has had just one completely healthy season. While 2017 probably shouldn’t be counted against him because he was so dominant in 15 games at the Rams could afford to rest him on week 17, it still is a game that he did not contribute in. Gurley has major injury concerns moving into 2019 and beyond due to arthritis in his knee. Despite leading the NFL in total touchdowns into the last two seasons, Gurley’s prime might be closing due to the injury bug. After posting 2,000 years from scrimmage in 2017, Gurley slipped slightly, mainly due to fewer rushes and targets in just 14 games.
#41: Terron Armstead, Offensive tackle, New Orleans Saints:
The left tackle for the Saints, Armstead has struggled to stay healthy throughout his career. In six seasons, Armstead has played 16 games in exactly zero of them. Despite this messy bill of health, Armstead has produced in his appearances on the field, earning an All-Pro berth in 2018 despite only playing in 10 games. For the Saints to continue their high level of success, Armstead must be on the field for the majority of snaps and must play 16 games in the season. Armstead has missed a total of 36 games in six seasons.
