Or you could look to Tamba Hali. I see Hali, the pass-rushing sack artist out of Penn State, as the brightest spot in this high-potential defense. He broke out in his 2007 campaign with 59 tackles, two forced fumbles, and 7.5 sacks.
With Dorsey manning the middle to command double teams, Hali will further his progress into becoming one of the premier ends in the league.
4) Michael Griffin, FS, Tennessee Titans
After Griffin spent a lot of time at corner early on in his rookie season, the Titans woke up and put him at free safety, and he never looked back.
He finished his rookie campaign with 54 total tackles, seven pass deflections, and three interceptions.
He is the best player in their secondary now that Adam Jones is in Dallas, and he will continue to prove it in 2008.
But not without the help of his defensive line.
Albert Haynesworth is a force in every sense of the word and is as valuable to his team as any other player in the league. Kyle Vanden Bosch will bring heat off the edge, forcing rushed passes and that should lead to Griffin racking up the INTs.
3) Reggie Bush, RB, New Orleans Saints
He has to be. He has too much talent and help around him to not become a force in the NFL.
Everybody quickly forgot his rookie year, in which he lead all rookies in receptions and his punt return for a touchdown in the NFC Championship game against the Bears.
He was very injury prone last season, which led to a very sub-par sophomore campaign. That won’t continue in 2008.
The Saints have arguably top five talents at quarterback in Drew Brees, tight end in Jeremy Shockey, and wide receiver in Marques Colston. Not to mention that they have one of the best offensive linemen in the NFL in Jammal Brown.
Deuce McAllister is too injury prone to be counted on anymore, and that will leave Bush to help bring the Saints to the Promised Land.
2) Calvin Johnson, WR, Detroit Lions
I had a hard time putting Calvin Johnson on this list for statistical purposes. The Lions are going to try to run the ball as much as they pass, but I doubt that will work, as they will be playing from behind a lot and are made to pass the ball with Roy Williams, Johnson, Shaun McDonald, and Mike Furrey.
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