New England Patriots defensive lineman Christian Barmore is keeping receipts after being snubbed in ESPN’s recent top-10 defensive tackle rankings.
The rankings were compiled by ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler from the votes of executives, coaches and scouts. Barmore did receive an honorable mention, but he was not included in the top 10.
This snub comes on the heels of a career-season where Barmore dominated on the defensive front with 64 tackles, 8.5 sacks, six pass deflections and one forced fumble.
That performance netted him a four-year deal worth upwards of $92 million, which is the largest non-Tom Brady contract in franchise history. The 24-year-old standout defender had a simple response to the defensive tackle rankings.
— Christian Barmore (@chris_barmore) July 9, 2024
One NFC scout compared Barmore’s game to Kansas City Chiefs defensive star Chris Jones, who was ranked No. 1 on the list.
“A run-stopper with sack production and big upside. Can rush from the inside. Has some Chris Jones to him,” the NFC scout said, via Fowler.
That comparison could come back to haunt anyone who overlooked Barmore on this list.
