To celebrate Shark Week on Discovery, we took a deep dive into a few NFL rosters and came away with four “apex predators” from the NFC East.
Jayden Daniels (QB) Washington Commanders
By definition, apex predators exist at the very top of food chains and play critical roles in their ecosystem. Daniels thrashed the FBS by throwing for 3,812 yards and 40 touchdowns in 2023 with another 1,134 yards and 10 scores on the ground.
As the reigning Heisman Trophy winner and No. 2 pick in this year’s draft, Daniels’ performance will be critical to the Commanders’ success as they look to rebuild in 2024.
Micah Parsons (LB) Dallas Cowboys
Ask anyone who saw the movie “Jaws” during its theatrical release, and they’ll probably tell you they still look for sharks before going into the ocean. Ask an offensive coordinator who they fear on the Cowboys defense, and they’ll definitely say it’s Parsons.
Parsons has averaged 13.5 sacks per year since joining the team as the 12th overall pick in 2021. His 40.5 sacks earned him two All-Pro nods at a cost of 324 yards to opposing offenses.
Still just 25 years old, Parsons shows no signs of slowing down. After going belly-to-belly with a sumo wrestler in 2023, the Cowboys linebacker has been working with boxing instructor Tony Mack this offseason.
