#60: Harrison Smith, Safety, Minnesota Vikings:
The man affectionately known as Harry the Hitman has been wreaking havoc on opposing offenses for a long time as the centerfielder in the Minnesota Vikings defense. While he may not have as much upside as the young and up-and-coming safeties in the NFL, Smith has been a tremendous asset for the Vikings over the course of his seven-year career. A 2017 All-Pro, Smith has made the Pro Bowl in each of the last four seasons and has recorded a total of 20 interceptions in his career.
#59: Adam Thielen, Wide receiver, Minnesota Vikings:
Thielen had a breakout campaign in 2018. The former Minnesota State standout recorded career-highs across the board, hauling in 113 catches, 1,373 yards, and nine touchdowns. Now a two-time Pro Bowler, Thielen looks to hook up with Stefon Diggs and dominate the NFC North. Thielen had one of the greatest runs by an individual receiver in the history of the league after he recorded a 100-yard game in each of his first eight starts during the season. During the last half of the season, Thielen cooled off, recording only one 100-yard game, however.
#58: David DeCastro, Offensive guard, Pittsburgh Steelers:
David DeCastro has been a stalwart on the Pittsburgh offensive line since his first season as a starter in 2013. Since then, DeCastro has started in 92 of a possible 96 games for the Steelers. DeCastro is now a four-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro at offensive guard. DeCastro has been critical in engineering good running offenses with the likes of Le’Veon Bell and James Conner as well as providing protection for Ben Roethlisberger.
#57: Malcolm Jenkins, Safety, Philadelphia Eagles:
Jenkins has been an elite level safety for nearly a decade now. After recording his first Pro Bowl in 2015, Jenkins added another Pro Bowl appearance in 2017 and 2018 while helping the Eagles to back-to-back playoff berths. Similar to Harrison Smith, Jenkins no longer has the upside of the young safeties in the NFL, but he can still perform at the highest level. In 2018, Jenkins recorded one interception and eight pass defenses as well as 97 tackles, the second-most of his career.
#56: Keenan Allen, Wide receiver, Los Angeles Chargers:
Since the Chargers moved to Los Angeles, Keenan Allen has been an incredibly gifted player. Playing in all 32 games, Allen has hauled in 199 passes for 2,589 yards and 12 touchdowns. Allen was named a Pro Bowler after both seasons. Moving into 2019, the loss of Tyrell Williams could increase the target share for Allen slightly, but Mike Williams likely consumes the targets that Tyrell Williams loses. Entering just his age 27 season, Allen will look for his fourth career 1,000-yard campaign.
#55: Lane Johnson, Offensive tackle, Philadelphia Eagles
Johnson has been tremendous for the Eagles over the course of his six years in Philadelphia. An All-Pro in 2017, Johnson added his second Pro Bowl nod in 2018 at right tackle. A major catalyst for the Super Bowl-winning Eagles, Johnson has fueled a strong offensive line alongside the likes of Jason Kelce and Jason Peters. Johnson has a serious argument of being the best right tackle in the NFL, and he has been as good as it gets over the last two seasons.
#54: Earl Thomas, Safety, Baltimore Ravens:
Besides his rookie season, Thomas has made the Pro Bowl roster in every season that he was healthy for more than 12 games. A three-time All-Pro and six-time Pro Bowler, Thomas joins the Ravens after a strong, yet short, 2018 season with the Seahawks. In just four games, Thomas intercepted three passes and defensed five others. While his best days might be behind him, Thomas will certainly have a strong impact in the Raven secondary as he replaces Eric Weddle.
#53: Tyreek Hill, Wide receiver, Kansas City Chiefs:
On the field, Hill is as explosive of an athlete as the NFL has ever seen. In just three seasons, Hill has been an All-Pro returner and All-Pro offensive player. He has scored a total of 34 touchdowns, including 14 last season. In 2018, Hill blossomed into an amazing receiver, recording 87 catches, 1,479 yards, and 12 touchdowns while helping the Chiefs to a one seed in the AFC. Hill averaged a robust 17 yards per catch and systematically crushed defenses.
#52: Chris Harris, Cornerback, Denver Broncos:
Harris is as consistent as it gets in the NFL. A Pro Bowler the last five seasons, Harris has stifled opposing wide receivers in Denver’s No Fly Zone. Leading an elite secondary in Super Bowl 50, Harris and the Broncos captured the Super Bowl. In 2018, Harris suffered a broken leg near the end of the season which caused him to miss the final four games for the Broncos. Similar to Earl Thomas, his best days may be behind him, but Harris should still be a high-level corner in 2019.
#51: Damon Harrison, Defensive tackle, Detroit Lions:
Harrison owns one particular part of football. He is an elite run stopper on the interior of any defensive line. During his time with the Jets, Giants, and Lions, Harrison has been clogging the middle with his 6-foot-3, 353-pound frame. Despite only being recognized with one All-Pro selection and zero Pro Bowl nods, Snacks Harrison has been an elite level player for his entire career.
