Amazing NFL Athletes
Jen Fox overviews her five Freakiest Athletes in the NFL Today.
The NFL recently released its annual “Top 100 Players List” for 2015. Aaron Rodgers, a freak quarterback for the Green Bay Packers, is the top pick.
Rodgers is a two-time MVP winner. His career passer rating is 106, which is decidedly freakish if you consider that no one else in NFL history has had a rating above 98. A few more players are true human marvels in honour of Rodgers's top NFL ranking.
Odell Beckham Jr. (New York Giants)
Wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is a rare oddity, as he can mystify plays. His athletic abilities are almost superhuman. He won the "Best Play" award at the 2015 ESPY Awards for catching a ball in the end zone with only one hand. Blink, and you will miss the moment, but thankfully, caught on tape to be watched repeatedly in slow-motion.
If you are wondering just how good Beckham is, consider Hall of Famer Michael Strahan, who recently called him the most outstanding athlete on Earth. Considering there are no solid NFL players in our solar system (ignoring all the ones on Earth), can it also be assumed that Strahan believes Beckham is the best in our galaxy? All joking aside, Beckham is about as good as it gets.
T.J. Barnes (New York Jets)
Is there something in the water in New York? Freakish athleticism is a mainstay for New York's players, including the biggest lineman in the NFL, T.J. Barnes. Barnes towers at 6-foot-7 and weighs 364 pounds. His immense size makes him an excellent defensive lineman because he is almost impossible to move.
Marcus Mariota (Tennessee Titans)
Mariota is a rookie, but he has already proven himself to be the most athletic quarterback in the NFL. He is a "quick-twitch quarterback," according to NFL.com. He is a freak because he is "able to make off-balance, difficult throws," and he can "uncork throws quickly and without resetting feet when necessary." These abilities and his superhuman speed make Marcus Mariota a true human marvel.
Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks)
The supreme athleticism of quarterback Russell Wilson cannot be denied. The QB's training schedule is rigid, and his dedication to exercise has paid off. Sports contributor Dean Grimes finds Wilson's "ability to convert third downs with scrambles" maddening. And who could disagree? Wilson is quick and nimble and has been in back-to-back Super Bowls for a reason.
What is more freakish about him? His dedication to doing things his way extends beyond the football field. He is engaged to Ciara, but he and the beautiful one-name singer are waiting until marriage to do the deed.
J.J. Watt (Houston Texans)
Watt is not just freakish; he is downright scary in his ability to deflect passes and sack the competition. In a recent ranking of the most terrifying players in the NFL, Athlon Sports suggested the defensive end was not of this world. “Watt crawled from the primordial abyss…to become the gnarliest, scariest player in the most frightening league on the planet.” Perhaps this is due to his superhuman “wingspan,” which stretches 82.5? With his arms outstretched, he can frighten any opposing players.
There is only one way to never miss Watt's terrifyingly awesome on-field behaviour, and that is by subscribing to Direct Ticket, a feature of DirecTV service in Houston that ensures you can watch and record every game.
Conclusion
In terms of freak abilities, every player able to graduate beyond college sports is a freak in their own right. Pro football players have a more rigorous schedule than most and devote their every ability to the game. Although the freakiest players stand out regarding stats and skills, it is essential to acknowledge all the NFL players' dedication, strength, and talents.
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About the Author
Jen Fox is a freelance writer.