Who will be the Minnesota Vikings’ best defensive player in 2017?

Oct 23, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Minnesota Vikings middle linebacker Eric Kendricks (54) runs onto the field for action against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. The Philadelphia Eagles won 21-10. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

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Nov 24, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) is sacked by Minnesota Vikings strong safety Andrew Sendejo (34) and defensive end Danielle Hunter (99) during the fourth quarter of a NFL game on Thanksgiving at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports /

Danielle Hunter, DE

It is pretty scary to think that Hunter is still only 22-years-old and that he will already be entering his third season with the Vikings this year. But in 2017, the young defensive end could be in for this best season yet.

Despite not even starting a single game in 2016, Hunter was still able to end the season with 12.5 sacks. This year, he is expected to be a starter and that means he will have plenty more opportunities to bring down the opposing quarterback and create chaos in the offensive backfield.

The sky is the limit for Hunter in 2017.

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