Raiders' Christian Wilkins names his top 6 interior defensive linemen in NFL

Raiders’ Christian Wilkins names his top 6 interior defensive linemen in NFL

The Las Vegas Raiders made a huge splash in free agency this offseason with the signing of defensive lineman Christian Wilkins, who will bolster their defensive front in a big way.

Wilkins, who is widely considered one of the best in the business at his position, was recently asked to name his top interior defensive lineman during an appearance on the “Third and Long” podcast.

In no particular order, Wilkins’ list was as follows:

Dexter Lawrence, New York Giants

Jeffery Simmons, Tennessee Titans

DeForest Buckner, Indianapolis Colts

Chris Jones, Kansas City Chiefs

Quinnen Williams, New York Jets

Arik Armstead, Jacksonville Jaguars

Wilkins prefaced his list by mentioning Los Angeles Rams great and future Hall of Famer, Aaron Donald, who retired recently. The Raiders D-lineman made sure to note that it was Donald and then everyone else when he was still active.

Wilkins inked a massive four-year, $110 million deal this offseason to join the Raiders. Per Over the Cap, the deal ranks second in the NFL in total value, annual average, total guaranteed and fully guaranteed, with Jones besting him in each category.