Who can break the sack record?

By: Jake Rajala

There are many cream-of-the crop pass rushers in the league today. Yet, there hasn’t been a face that can beat the sack record – which is 22.5 sacks – held by Michael Strahan and T.J. Watt. With that said, I’m going to untwine five faces that could break the record in 2025.

Trey Hendrickson

All Trey Hendrickson did last season was register a league-leading 17.5 sacks. Hendrickson has been like fine wine, as he’s improved with age. He cracked his first first-team All-Pro nod last season. Hendrickson had 6.5 sacks against his division foes last season. It should be noted that the Browns ranked 31st in sacks allowed last season and the Steelers ranked 25th in sacks allowed.

Micah Parsons

Micah Parsons is arguably the most gifted defender in the league. Parsons missed four games last season, yet he registered 12 sacks! He has unveiled 13 sacks in three of his four seasons. The Boys also moved on from Mike Zimmer, who did a terrible job with the Boys defense last season.

Danielle Hunter

Danielle Hunter is the most underrated edge rusher in the league. If it wasn’t for injuries, he would be seen as one of the best pass rushers over the past few seasons. Hunter had 16.5 sacks in 2023 and then 12 sacks last season. It should also be noted that he plays in one of the weakest divisions in the league!

Myles Garrett

This list wouldn’t make much sense if Myles Garrett was left out. Garrett is still 29 years old, so he could have a DPOY-caliber season ahead. He has recorded at least 14 sacks in the past four seasons. He notched five sacks against his division foes last season.

T.J. Watt

I’m a tad hesitant about T.J. Watt being 30 years old and coming off his worst season. Nonetheless, I can give him a one-off, as he’s been so prolific (19 sacks in 2023). I’m also worried about the Steelers passing attack. They may not force foes to pass the ball much, so that will certainly affect Watt’s pass rush production.