How Good Was Aaron Donald Actually?

How Good Was Aaron Donald Actually?
When we talk about the greatest NFL players of all time, we usually only look at the offensive players. Tom Brady, Jerry Rice, maybe Mahomes soon. But what they do on that side of the ball, Aaron Donald does on the other. Or is his impact even more than that? At the very least, Donald is one of the best defensive tackles to exist. But does he have a case for best defensive player ever, and, if you think about it, could he even be the best football player ever… period?
In today's video, we look at How Good Was Aaron Donald Actually?
Aaron Donald, the Rams' defensive powerhouse, dominated the field with his unmatched skills showcased in highlights, sacks, and career-defining moments. Whether it's his intense workouts, impeccable footwork, or game-winning plays, Aaron Donald proved himself as the GOAT time and again. From OTAs to the Super Bowl, his relentless drive and MVP-worthy performances make every game a spectacle. Even in retirement, his legacy lives on through film breakdowns, mic'd up moments, and new videos, solidifying his status as one of the greatest of all time.
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[@Ronnocck]

Aaron Donald career sacks:111. Tom Brady career sacks:0.

[@TheGridironYT]

Facts

[@LouieOcean.]

Not true. I seen Tom Brady sack himself at least 10 times

[@_Shonuff_]

Tom Brady can’t sack since he’s a QB but if you’re saying Donald never sacked Brady… check again

[@dakrusha]

@@_Shonuff_ joke flew right past you

[@Killacam1992]

@@dakrusha😂🤣

[@blakebrown84]

Aaron Donald was absolutely a beast to be a Los Angeles Rams legend. It’s the only team he has ever played for. He is regarded as one of the greatest defensive tackles of all-time. His impact on the field has been nothing short of remarkable. He has earned Defensive Player of the Year honors three times. He is a 10-time Pro Bowler. He has a career of 111 sacks, a total of 176 tackles for losses and has delivered 260 hits on opposing quarterbacks. He is an unstoppable force on the field with a combination of speed and power makes him nearly impossible for linemen to block. He strikes fear into quarterbacks, linemen, and running backs alike. His ability to beat blocks in under half a second is awe-inspiring. He is a once-in-a-generation type of player because he was lighter than most defensive tackles in the league. He was a Super Bowl winner after beating the Cincinnati Bengals. Nobody can deny that he is a great player, so the players have fear him for a reason. He’ll forever be a legend and will make it to the Hall of Fame when his career is over.🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈

[@TheGridironYT]

Best defensive player ever?

[@hermanpreet13]

His career is over

[@blackstallion21487]

@@TheGridironYTyou could agree he is

[@hexagonstudios5601]

Never ask this question to a Seahawks fan. He brought fear to an entire generation of Seahawks fans.

[@TheGridironYT]

😂😂

[@juanscott7130]

I know right let's stick together

[@feynmanschwingere_mc2270]

He was doubled team on almost 50% of his career snaps, tripled teamed on 15% of his career snaps, meaning he was single-covered on only 35% (or less) of his snaps and STILL put up MONSTER numbers. That's INSANE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Aaaron Donald really might be the greatest defensive player ever, he's up there with LT and Reggie White.

[@TheGridironYT]

Tru that

[@raymondlee546]

I've been a Rams fan since the 70's so I might be a bit biased 🙂but the BEST defensive player EVA - no doubt about it!!

[@TheGridironYT]

💯💯💯💯

[@FalseOracle617]

Jack Youngblood might be my favorite Ram ever though

[@juanscott7130]

Shanny hand

[@masterchaoss]

Greatest Ram ever and definitely the Defensive goat!

[@TheGridironYT]

💯💯💯💯

[@samcaldwell5135]

AD...........................A blessed player and took full advantage of opposing OFFENSES............Thank GOD for AD !!!!

[@TheGridironYT]

💯💯

[@tucktruck8232]

I really think the NFL QB can take a massive deep breath

[@Gmanski3]

Watch the passing numbers go up crazy against the Rams D next year

[@TheGridironYT]

💯

[@tomasarredondocastaneda4013]

Thank you Aaron Donald ❤ there will never be another like you one of the best to lace them up 💪🏽

[@TheGridironYT]

💯

[@adamgonzales4188]

Rod Woodson a qbs worst nightmare

[@TheGridironYT]

🫨

[@stanleyahkuoi1983]

Defensive goat

[@TheGridironYT]

💯

[@Guttagangboosie102]

I’ve had this discussion more times than I can count. AD is the greatest defensive lineman of all time. First, dudes like LT or Reggie White… they played in an era where offenses were still relying on RBs to pass protect. Offensive line play was waaay different in that era. Donald demands a double or triple team every play. I’m also gonna make the argument Donald is way better at playing the run than any D Linemen I’ve seen. I’m not even gonna talk about Watt. Lol. Dude padded his stats in a weak division without ever showing up in games that mattered

[@TheGridironYT]

Tru AD easily the best defensive lineman. Probably the best defensive player

[@feynmanschwingere_mc2270]

FACTS. AD really might be the GOAT.

[@feynmanschwingere_mc2270]

He was doubled team on almost 50% of his career snaps, thats INSANE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@carriannesorenson1085]

Video suggestion what happened to every nfl team that went 15-1 or better.

[@TheGridironYT]

Ooooo that’s a good one

[@TheGridironYT]

Stay tuned

[@TheGridironYT]

Check out the new vid!

[@InvestBuildEmpower]

Aaron Donald is the ultimate football player. The play he made in the Superbowl was the single most impressive play I have ever seen. He made the biggest play when it had to be made and won the Superbowl for the rams. Big time players make big plays in big games.

[@TheGridironYT]

Tru he came up big in that super bowl

[@johnnyboyjohns2930]

The baddest Man in the valley, period!!! He terrorized anyone that had the pigskin 😂 It was a privilege to watch him work. Enjoy your retirement #99 😎🤙🏾💪🏆🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@TheGridironYT]

💯💯💯💯

[@ThePadi94]

He is the greatest ever!

[@TheGridironYT]

Facts

[@James58Rams]

Greatest defender of all time.

[@TheGridironYT]

Facts

[@juanscott7130]

Thanks your making me blush

[@clintenos]

Let me just say this: real good.

[@TheGridironYT]

💯💯

[@1grandpa654]

There’s two offensive guards I seen block Aaron Donald 1v1 no help, Marshall Yanda, and Zach Martin

[@TheGridironYT]

🫨

[@squanchy2925]

They only had a couple plays blocking him 1v1. No one can consistently block him 1v1.

[@johnnyboyjohns2930]

@@squanchy2925 Facts.

[@user-lr7ky2mt9i]

ANITTA goggins sister of David goggins all makes sense 😮

[@TheGridironYT]

😂 would be hilarious

[@qoreng2274]

Cam Jordan has 115 sacks

[@TheGridironYT]

🫨

[@Cynsham]

he's pretty good at football

[@TheGridironYT]

Entire video in 5 words

[@symaxxt]

he good

[@TheGridironYT]

💯💯

[@symaxxt]

@@TheGridironYT way awesome 👌 🔥

[@Gmanski3]

Better than Reggie white in my opinion

[@user-gj6sg6tj1h]

Brady FEARED 99 that’s how good

[@TheGridironYT]

Tru dat

[@nirvanajaguares]

He a legend, but Mean Joe Greene is still the goat, no?

[@TheGridironYT]

That’s tough if AD top 5 all time

[@erichwentz2866]

That's your opinion, many believe Alan Page and Merlin Olsen were the greatest. Joe Greene is the most overrated DT because he played for the Steelers in the 70s. Joe Greene only had 77 sacks for his career. Played his whole career on a stacked Defensive Line.

[@Cynsham]

There’s so many DT’s that were so great. Joe Greene, Alan Page, Merlin Olsen, Bob Lily, Warren Sapp, Chris Jones looks like he’s going to end up as one of the greatest too.

[@erichwentz2866]

@@Cynsham Anthony Munoz was an Offensive Tackle for Cincinnati Bengals not a DT. I'm not making the statement that Aaron Donald is the greatest. I saying Mean Joe Greene isn't, very over rated he was.

[@squanchy2925]

AD is easily the greatest DT of all time and he's probably top 3-5 overall defender of all time as well. It's really not even all that close tbh. John Randle is probably the closest DT, but still comes up short.

[@juanscott7130]

Naw.see lazy

[@TheGridironYT]

🧢