Legends / DT
Brian Young
DT · peak era-adjusted rating 85
Ratings here are z-scores against every DT of the same season, weighted toward impact plays, scaled 60–99. No hand-tuning, no vibes — the same model rates all 16,000+ player-seasons in the game.
Elite seasons
852006 · New Orleans Saints
36 def tackles · 6 def sacks · 16 def qb hits · 1 def pass defended
822001 · Los Angeles Rams
33 def tackles · 10 def tackles for loss · 1 def fumbles forced · 6.5 def sacks · 6 def qb hits · 1 def interceptions
752004 · New Orleans Saints
40 def tackles · 2 def sacks
742003 · Los Angeles Rams
27 def tackles · 3 def fumbles forced · 3 def sacks · 2 def pass defended
732005 · New Orleans Saints
38 def tackles
732007 · New Orleans Saints
16 def tackles · 1 def fumbles forced · 3 def sacks · 5 def qb hits · 1 def pass defended
722002 · Los Angeles Rams
25 def tackles · 3 def tackles for loss · 2 def sacks · 3 def qb hits · 2 def pass defended