50 best players in the AFC East
By Brian Miller
Sheldon Richardson
Dec 7, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) is tackled by New York Jets defensive end Sheldon Richardson (91) during the fourth quarter at TCF Bank Stadium. The Vikings defeated the Jets 30-24 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Sheldon Richardson is yet another New York Jets first round pick. Drafted with the 13th overall selection in the 2013 NFL Draft, Richardson is one of the best defensive lineman in the AFC East.
He earned rookie of the year honors from the Associated Press in 2013 but made his first pro-bowl in 2014. Richardson started all 16 games in 2014 and posted 66 tackles and eight sacks. He will start the 2015 season on league suspension for substance abuse following a marijuana issue. He will miss the first four games.
Pro Bowl (2014)
AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year (2013)
CBS Sports Defensive Rookie of the Year (2013)
Pro Football Focus All-Pro (2014)
NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month
(November 2013)
PFWA NFL All-Rookie Team (2013)
Pro Football Focus All-Rookie Team (2013)
Ranked #55 in the Top 100 Players of 2015
Ranked #94 in the Top 100 Players of 2014