2018 Was A Great Year In Sports: These Athletes Stood Above The Rest

20. Aaron Donald — Los Angeles Rams

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The year began with Donald being named The Associated Press Defensive Player of the Year. As the 2018 season nears an end, he very well could be down for a repeat. Donald led the NFL with 20 ½ sacks and also forced four fumbles for a Rams team that has a Super Bowl title in its sights.