The Most Feared Player of the Modern NFL

[@BlackFlagsMatter]

Thanks for the memories AD 💙

[@DeeboSamuelLikesGuys]

HOF 2029

[@MikeyB540]

A DT being named the #1 player in the league is insane

[@DJ_Drawings]

As crazy as it is he still deserves it

[@Cynsham]

And the insane part was that it was near impossible to argue against him being ranked that high. AD was absolutely incredible

[@collintheshots9265]

Alan Page chuckles

[@Mma-basement-215]

Seriously

[@projectc.j.j3310]

Why

[@alexhanson6327]

He's certainly the greatest living DT with 10 fully functioning fingers

[@StarkRavingSports]

interesting phrasing

[@josephthecavemanacaccia815]

@@StarkRavingSports JPP

[@tim.noonan]

@@josephthecavemanacaccia815That’s nice that you’re giving JPP his flowers but it’s not really a debate lol

[@andrewkelly1337]

Wasn't JPP edge​@@josephthecavemanacaccia815

[@Madman33-nv8ht]

I’d say he’s the greatest living DT with two legs, two eyes, and two arms

[@jordonvh91]

He is definitely the LT of his generation. An absolute freak physically, exceptional technically and a ice cold killer mindset on the field.

[@TheTEN24]

This dude was insane, still surprised he already called it a career but you can’t blame the man .

[@fri9875]

Like you said, as a lifelong ram fan who remembers AD getting drafted, i fully get it. Let him walk off on top, healthy, to go live his life. Hopefully we still get to see him around the team in the future, but he gave us more than we coulda asked for. Give it time, like 10+ years for the recency bias to go away, and the respect for this man will be on another planet, people dont understand just how good he really was.

[@Wully2K]

Glad I got to watch his first couple seasons in person. AD is an all-time great. Definitely the greatest D-lineman of the 21st century so far.

[@airbornedaddy7576]

You forgot about JJ that fast, eh? AD never could touch that. Not even in the same group. Not as a DL or as a person.

[@DiegoSanchez-y2q]

@@airbornedaddy7576 Donald played at 95% the level of prime JJ Watt but he did it for twice as long. The best ability is availability

[@shanecowhey3227]

@@airbornedaddy7576AD I’m afraid to say was much better than jj, he was the best defensive player every year but what happens to every great player, they get voters fatigue, no one wants to vote for someone 3.4 years in a row cause their doing the same thing

[@lucluong6928]

I am so happy that he retired as a Rams without wearing any other team jersey.

[@evolution_________________181]

Any and every fan feels the same way ❤ we love AD

[@steelrain1313]

😤

[@willterry5839]

The QB yelling oh my gosh was great haha

[@zachwwwwwwwosofkd12949]

As a lifelong bengals fan he lives rent free in my head

[@journeyproud]

The Seahawks website I follow made a post in rejoice at his retirement for not having to play him twice a year anymore. That’s how good he is.

[@isaacnation4116]

This man could’ve been given MVP in 2018 and I think nobody would’ve really argued.

[@melrams9293]

He got double and triple team his whole career never seen it before….. 💛💙

[@patrickfoley7081]

Vince Wilfork was an elite interior lineman with terrible stats because all he did was eat up 2-3 lineman at a time. Richard Seymour was a DE with terrible stats that ate up 2-3 blockers every play. Donald is one of the greatest at the position, but y'all got short memories.

[@andrewkelly1337]

​@@patrickfoley7081 "yeh these guys with no stats got double and triple teamed a lot so AD with his insane stats while being double and triple teamed a lot doesn't mean much" I think we can identify the broken brain pretty easily

[@Tzar_Marc]

😭😭😭😭

[@jonnyblayze5149]

​@@andrewkelly1337yeah, its yours. Nobody said anything about stats or not being good or ANYTHING but never seen that before when obviously we have........sorry broken brain, try again kid.

[@bretchampion1037]

10:45 Ramsey fell down and Chase was wide open. Thank god for Donald saving the game.

[@rokumaygo7134]

All OL in the NFL…” Ma the bad man is gone” 😂

[@armychowmein8021]

Greatest DT ever.

[@dabbingtoast7743]

Crazy to think that if he had started his rookie year and not gotten injured in the 2022-2023 season he would've probably been on the All-Pro Team *every single year he was in the NFL.*

[@j.d.1001]

Teams are glad that they don't have to play against him anymore ... that's how good he is.

[@OriginalAK21]

Everyone always talks about the double and triple teams… for me I’ve never seen an offense get the ball out of their quarterbacks hands faster than playing AD

[@MIKELIN8]

Did you know that Donald didn't have a single sack in games played against the Eagles? Since Donald and Jason Kelce both retired this off-season they'll be eligible to go into the Hall of Fame together. Two greats.

[@vinnytucks87]

Kelce explained why. They doubled and tripled him on every play. They respected him way too much to allow him a 1-1.

[@andrewkelly1337]

​@@vinnytucks87 They doubled and tripled *and* got lucky tbh

[@justsayin8700]

We already know and know why. That’s old news

[@brandonfouts4074]

most feared with so many rules against defense, well Done Donald.

[@markmarfo150]

As a hawk fan I can finally say we actually have a chance now hats off to sir you gave us no hope

[@justinmaitland7335]

I think Deacon could acknowledge this man's talent, and be proud it's a ram.

[@johnnyboyjohns2930]

Facts. Thank you, Aaron Donald 😤💪👊🔥🔥🔥 It was a privilege and honor to watch you play and lead my Rams to the Lombardi 🏆 God bless you and your family. Enjoy retirement and Canton 😎🤙🏾🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@darklord1366]

Aaron Donald was one of the greats. As a packers fan I respect the hell outta him. Rams had a good one with Donald. Enjoy retirement Aaron. You’ve earned it!

[@Hatedvarii]

My favorite player of all time sad to see ya retire AD but you’ve solidified your greatness 💙

[@mendelgeisinsky3225]

Did I hear "DeJaveon Clowney"?

[@thomastempleman2029]

I learned early on you couldn’t be mad at this man’s dominance. You just had to accept it was gonna happen to your team, like some taboo field condition

[@CaptainDee419]

Well done dude! Great vid. Sundays will not be the same

[@vladimirjackson1272]

I have to give Jeff Fisher some love! HE is the man who wanted Aaron Donald and pushed for the Rams to draft him! Others in the organization were skeptical cause he was so-called undersized! Jeff is more known for how bad we were during his tenure as a Ram, but he got 1 thing right! He saw what was bottled up into that undersized ball of muscle that IS THE Aaron Donald!

[@ImGonnasayit]

Best defensive player ever arguably

[@patrickcarrillo714]

This dude is literally a Defensive God it's either him or Lawrence Taylor as the greatest defensive players in NFL history end of story I'm so happy that he played his entire career on my favorite team as well

[@garrettcatalana94]

It’s a rarity in sports to have your favorite team have an all-time great player during the peak of their powers. Like you, I’m a life-long Rams fan, but too young to remember the GSOT Rams, so most of my life growing up they were bad/mediocre. Since AD showed up, it’s like a brand new franchise. Will never take for granted watching him dominate on defense, week after week, like only a handful of players in league history have. Just so lucky this legend played every down with the horns on his helmet. Thank you AD, for everything. Get that #99 in the rafters. Like you said, the greatest Ram ever.

[@Laotzu819]

Great job. Thanks. Correct. AD is one of one.

[@irlzy]

This is a great love letter! Gonna miss you AD!

[@robertprueter3292]

Justice for the STL Rams and those lovely uniforms

[@pointman3672]

With the halo music….imma cry again 😭

[@vladimirjackson1272]

I have been a Rams fan for 43 years and have watched all games that I wasn't at in person! Aaron Donald is the greatest individual Rams player there has ever been!

[@Renegade-kf8fp]

Top 15 overall nfl player to ever play

[@tombyrne9003]

Period

[@JONATHANV-l1l]

DIEHARD RAM FAN??? MERLIN OLSON WENT TO 14 STRAIGHT PRO BOWLS IN 14 SEASONS.

[@azza50jaffa]

Well done on the video dude thankyou

[@derekkeenan5917]

Great video, dude.

[@MrJroc3307]

As a Rams fan I remember them making the playoffs at 8-8 with Sam Bradford as Qb. But there will NEVER EVER be another AD and he got what I wanted for my favorite team…a Super Bowl. Definitely gonna miss seeing 99 out on the field next season and I hope Cobie turner learned a lot from the GOAT!!!

[@sportsfanatic123]

Sam Bradford never made the playoffs. If ur referring to an 8-8 playoff berth, thats the Marc Bulger era in 2004. Hopefully Kobie Turner can fill in that hole

[@him1016]

Lol the Halo music in the background

[@KL4life]

Great show bro keep em coming im a subbed fan now 💯

[@Mattgrant2]

You had me right up until he said he was the best St. Louis ram. That distinction goes to either Kurt Warner or Marshall Faulk. But Aaron Donald is the greatest LA ram ever.

[@michaelrogers4285]

GOAT at Defensive Tackle, we'll definitely miss him.

[@edkolbe1850]

Penei Sewell wanted that smoke 😆

[@Vdonald09]

As lions fan and Donald is my cuz agree. Go green go white

[@derekrau8236]

I’m a Cardinals fan and the biggest addition they made to there O-line was Aaron Donald retiring

[@micaiahstice4444]

What about Derrick Thomas for the KC Chiefs?? The oversized coyote for a mascot? Even NeilSmith was fairly dominant in that time that still holds true today!

[@chrisylink]

Thanks for the memories king 🏆

[@DaVictonator]

He was just built different first ballot Hall Of Famer for sure

[@ard1894]

He did all that while being double, triple and quadruple teamed. WOW! Image if he was not triple & quadruple teamed. Those numbers would have astronomical!

[@TheNineteenthLetter]

8:13 They forced him out of the league with them double, triple, and quadruple teams, plus other fruitty touches that the refs weren't seeing and calling so dude got fed up📌

[@goldteethpoohproductions2707]

I have Warren Sapp as the greatest DT but but...... I won't debate anybody who has Donald cuz he was very special..

[@georgemartinez4476]

Even Warren Sapp said Donald was better them him

[@tombyrne9003]

I mean even most Bucs fans wouldn’t make this argument. I agree Sapp is the 2nd best DT of all time but it’s not even close

[@DiegoSanchez-y2q]

Warren Sapp actually said on the rich eisen show that Donald is above him

[@PILLAGINGJUST4FUN]

True blood Raider fan here and even I know Donald is the best DT and top 5 defensive players ever.

[@koreystewart9317]

this felt like an emplemon vid I had to keep checking to see wtf I was listening to

[@StarkRavingSports]

do we have a treat for you kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWmmn6yXabibe9E

[@koreystewart9317]

@@StarkRavingSports oh i’m already tapped in 💯 I just thought there was a collar I didn’t know about. great vid

[@jamaljackson3496]

Good video but I caught that “dajaveon” clowney 😂

[@Recovery305]

Came to the comments for this lol. Nice spoonerism.

[@Toko_Saia]

Nah this man deserved the retirement. After wining a Super Bowl, what else could you prove? You will always be the 🐐

[@MarkCzmic420]

Great video about the 🐐 of DT

[@CannabutterMD]

nobody is happier to hear this than Russell Wilson

[@relaxgaming8872]

As long as there’s an nfl. There will be another AD maybe not anytime soon but there will come a time when another generational talent like him emerges.

[@DiegoSanchez-y2q]

Yeah it always happens. There was never going to be another Reggie White until Aaron Donald showed up, for example.

[@Cheetosboy12354]

He played til 43 for me in madden damn

[@petersnodgrass6568]

Jalen Carter has a chance to be discussed in ADs stratosphere by the end of his career

[@ironrain1178]

Felt weird at the beginning not seeing him get doable teamed.

[@icetredotnet6473]

I’m gonna miss him

[@yoeyzz8137]

AD was a literal RAM

[@TheJudasrising86]

I wAnted him to be a bear so bad

[@thefunnfl3909]

Die hard fan too man

[@spadecheck8874]

I'm not a Rams fan but Aron Donald is a beast.

[@peterbisset-c2o]

still so upset Love Donald , loving our Rammies!!!

[@iwishiwaschrismacavoy8116]

If you know how recruit star ratings work its not a surprise at all he wasnt a 5 star. The biggest knock on Donald has always been that hes undersized for the position. A lot of emphasis is put on guys being ideal nfl size and speed for their rankings.

[@Cynsham]

The ratings are a pretty unreliable ranking system. How many guys have we seen become one of, if not the greatest at their position and they didn’t fit the “traditional mold” for their position or they were low draft picks/undrafted? Tom Brady, John Randle, Aaron Donald, Kurt Warner, Warren Moon, Night Train Lane, Antonio Gates, Adam Vinatieri, etc

[@alfonsocalderon-eh9yw]

this could make a grown man cry

[@jonnyblayze5149]

Not a real grown man🤨

[@briankorbelik2873]

Aaton Donald is a great derewnsive tackel, no doubt. Better than Merlin Olsen?! Did you ever see Merlin Olsen play. I did.

[@breadking8]

I really wish we had magical capabilities to bring NFL rules back to like the early 90s and bring all time teams into play (whichever team you made the biggest impact on you are there, it would be fun to watch those games because most teams would be stacked and all close with eachother.

[@camdenharper7244]

Do yourself a favor and look at Donald's peak vs JJ watts. They are almost exactly the same..

[@FicCreator27]

Yep. And Donald’s lasted way longer

[@DisabledScoobyDoo]

@@FicCreator27TJs in his prime still. What are you talking about 😂

[@irlzy]

JJ Watt prime was for 3 years only. AD has a higher peak prime and lasted for 10 straight seasons. GOAT

[@DisabledScoobyDoo]

@@irlzy to say Tj isn’t still in his prime is crazy. He literally led the league in sacks while being hurt for a few games

[@chrisroberts8625]

@@DisabledScoobyDoo He clearly said JJ not TJ can you read

[@Lamilton82828]

Ad playing in the acc must of been a nightmare

[@81quiroz]

I’m excited to see him join his old coach to recruit players for USC to help scare some people

[@71Jupiter]

Pittsburgh blood ..bunch crazy ninjas

[@yujuandouglas7891]

I played football and personally I think if Warren Sapp in a 3-4 defense it would be the same numbers or better

[@DiegoSanchez-y2q]

Sapp said himself that Donald is better than him

[@wheattt1]

I thought you were a New York fan? Or is that someone else

[@chrishoang63]

also the league gotten soft so we will never seen an impact player like that where defensive player can make big hits that can change the game like AD did

[@realtalk5931]

Why did he retire?

[@andygreeley5196]

no doubt he has some of the most stats of all time.

[@brianrhodes1987]

If your a rams this is a sad day The rest off the league thank goodness

[@dandailydigitalAI]

The last of the great STL Rams

[@BenEnlet29]

I had no idea he ran a 4.6 Jesus Christ 😮

[@patrickfoley7081]

8 minutes in and I haven't heard Warren Sapp's name. Who was a massive inside d-lineman with freak athleticism that got after the qb. Weird you missed on the best comparison to Donald. I'm gonna keep watching, but c'mon man. You're usually on the spot with these.

[@ripharambe4796]

fooball

[@ripharambe4796]

i should have said foobaw

[@julielobo200sx]

GOAT.

[@spinybox]

Absolutely dominant player. Glad he's out of the NFC West.

[@kaminsod4077]

My only gripe with him was his tendency to choke dudes when he got double teamed. Like bro you're an all time DT, why you gotta due bullshit like that? Other than that yeah he's my #2 best defensive player (Super Bowl era) all time just behind Laurence Taylor.

[@hornejames3860]

It was the Giants being stupid taking Erick flowes

[@ThePadi94]

He is the best player in the history of the sport!

[@wwpjd28]

I was surprised that you didn’t mention JJ Watt in this. To me, his start to a career was more dominant and incredible than anyone I’ve ever seen, probably including Donald. It sucks that injuries stopped that trajectory - he seemed destined to break so many records. Donald is a freak though. Insane player and easily top 5 all time pass rusher.

[@nabeelhussain3556]

JJ Watt is a DE, the fact that AD's stats are being compared to his as a DT is what makes Aaron Donald better lol

[@wwpjd28]

@@nabeelhussain3556 My memory may be off, but wasn't JJ a 3-4 DE most of his career, which is mostly equivalent to what Donald has played mostly.

[@eternitysquiregaming5573]

Donald and JJ definitely played in different positions. Even if listed in the same role

[@wizardspacecow8365]

not just best DT best defensive player ever

[@drucartier2164]

A lot of people wanted the smoke

[@jonnyblayze5149]

He revolutionized the defensive game? No, he didnt.

[@DiegoSanchez-y2q]

Yeah, he did. Completely shifted how GMs see the DT position

[@booradley6832]

"He revolutionized the defensive game" No, no he did not. He exemplified it played at a very high level and will be known as a gold standard example yes. But he did not do something like Floosbury (high jump 'flop') or Gogolach (Soccer style football kicking) where the sport has to be measured in a pre and post their involvement era. Nothing about him fundamentally changed the way that any aspect of the game way played, aka "revolutionizing" it. One of the best of all time (measuring across eras is inaccurate and unfair) but I just dont like seeing that terminology thrown around where it doesn't apply so often.

[@bigbankheadz]

Jalen Carter is Next