Midseason Report: NFC North's Defensive All-Pro's

The midseason NFC North Defensive All-Pro's:

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Defensive End: Jared Allen, MIN

Allen started slowly for his new team, but he has rebounded nicely with five sacks in his last three games and has seven total. It took a lot for the Vikings to get him, but Allen has proved to be worth every penny. He has also had problems off the field, but no one questions Allen's non-stop motor and elite pass rushing skills. A shoulder injury could hinder his second half.

Defensive End: Aaron Kampman, GB

Speaking of non-stop motor, Kampman might be the definition of it. He has registered a quiet six sacks, and is on his way to his third straight 10-sack season. Kampman uses solid technique and speed to get to the edge on his offensive counterparts. He might be a tad-undersized, but he makes up for it with an all-out demeanor and rugged toughness.

Sorry to: Dewayne White, DET and Alex Brown, CHI

Defensive Tackle: Kevin Williams, MIN

Williams continues to be dominant in the middle of the Viking defense, and has registered seven sacks thus far. He has the rare combination of size (6'5", 320 lbs), athleticism and strength, and demands a double team on every play. Because he is paired with Pat Williams on the Minnesota defensive line, Williams is starting to see more one-on-one matchups, and he is winning the majority of those battles.

Defensive Tackle: Tommie Harris, CHI

I was very tempted to give this slot to Pat Williams, but I gave it to Harris solely on the fact that he has more talent. Williams is a monster of a human being, but Harris is more of an explosive threat. He has back-to-back games with a sack, and is only now getting healthy for the Bears. Harris is a tremendous athlete for his size, and has one of the quickest jumps off the line in the NFL. He also demands a double team every single play, and has been seeing his fair share of them this season.

Sorry to: Pat Williams, MIN and Ryan Pickett, GB

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