Derrick Brown holds the highest PFF grade among all Panthers

The numbers usually don't tell how effective a defensive tackle can be. But they do about Derrick Brown, who has a 2022 season ahead.

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The 2020 first round pick has grown into his own and truly occupied the middle of the Carolina Panthers trench this year.

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And it shows on the traditional stat sheet -- as he's up to a career-high 48 tackles through just 10 games.

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In the less traditional category, Brown shines on the scale of pro football focus. He currently has a team-high 89.5 overall grade

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which ranks eighth among all interior defenders and (so far) first among any NFC South defender.

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This is a marked improvement from the previous two years, where Brown graded at 61.0 in 2020 and 64.4 in 2021

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His development has been a huge boon to the Panthers defense which has been a huge strength for the team and a part of it. holistic identity.

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If he can continue his All Pro-caliber season with the help of some friends, the Panthers may be able to get back in the NFC South race.

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