Twice an All-Star with the Coyotes, Keith Yandle was dealt to the Florida Panthers after his second team, the New York Rangers, were concerned that they would not be able to resign the Defenseman when his contract expired after the season.  It worked out well for the Panthers, as they only gave up two middle round picks and they resigned him for four more years.

An offensively gifted blueliner, Yandle became the top Defenseman instantly as soon as he donned Florida gear.  Yandle was not just a good hockey player, he became a modern ironman, setting the record for the most consecutive games played by a Defenseman.  He would score at least 40 Points in his first four years with the Panthers, with a 56-Point year in 2017-18, followed by a career-best 62 Points the year after.

An All-Star in 2019, Yandle joined Philadelphia as a Free Agent, but not before scoring 201 Points in 371 Games with Florida.

2023 Pre-Season Rank #112, 2022 Pre-Season Rank #149, 2021 Pre-Season Rank #146.  Peak Period: 2018-22

A three-time Pro Bowl Selection, Marlon Humphrey has had inconsistent seasons, but when he is on, he is among the best Cornerbacks in the game.  Humphrey’s Ravens are contenders, and if they win it all, with Humphrey adding a Pro Bowl season, it will vault his chances.

2023 Pre-Season Rank #128, 2022 Pre-Season Rank #144, 2021 Pre-Season Rank #145.  Peak Period: 2019-23

Metcalf has emerged as the Seattle Seahawks' top offensive weapon. Thus far, Metcalf has broken 1,000 Yards three times in the air, going to the Pro Bowl twice.  He enters this season with over 5,000 Yards and 43 Touchdowns, and he is a considerable threat to add significant stats this year as the Seahawk’s top weapon.

2023 Pre-Season Rank #92, 2022 Pre-Season Rank #133, 2021 Pre-Season Rank #146.  Peak Period: 2019-23

Smith was a Second-Team All-Pro for two years in a row (2020-21), but as good as he was, the Bears were not, and Smith and Chicago became disenchanted with each other. Chicago traded Smith to the Ravens during the season, and it was by far the best year of his career, with a career-high in Approximate Value (17) and landing a First-Team All-pro. 

Smith followed it with his second First-Team All-pro selection and his third consecutive year with 150-plus Combined Tackles. Moving forward, if Smith can remain the league’s top Middle Linebacker over the next three seasons, this is a Hall of Fame player.