Two Wisconsin Badgers legends make PFF's list of best NFL players from 2000s

The best players in the trenches don't always get the recognition they deserve.

Thankfully, the folks over at PFF take the time to grade every player on every play, even the ones that never touch the ball.

It's fair to disagree with their grades sometimes, but they got it right when they assembled their team of the best NFL players from the 2000s and included Wisconsin Badgers legends Joe Thomas and J.J.

Watt.

Left Tackle: Joe Thomas The NFL has seen plenty of good left tackles over the last 25 years, but it would be hard to put anyone ahead of the Hall of Famer from Brookfield, Wis.

The same is true on the defensive line for future Hall of Famer J.J.

Watt.

Former Los Angeles Ram Aaron Donald is technically ahead of him on the list, but it would be incomplete if Watt wasn't still included in the lineup.

Interior Defender: J.J.

Watt Watt retired after the 2022 season, so he won't be eligible for the Hall of Fame until 2028.

It shouldn't take long for him to get in from there.

His spot on the all 2000s team is strong evidence of that.

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