NFC West: Ranking the top five pass rushers in the division

GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 03: Defensive end Aaron Donald #99 of the Los Angeles Rams reacts after a tackle against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of the NFL game at the University of Phoenix Stadium on December 3, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. The Rams defeated the Cardinals 32-16. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

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HOUSTON, TX – DECEMBER 10: Tom Savage #3 of the Houston Texans avoids a tackle by DeForest Buckner #99 of the San Francisco 49ers in the first quarter at NRG Stadium on December 10, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) /

4. DeForest Buckner, San Francisco 49ers

DeForest Buckner is a terrifying presence on the San Francisco 49ers’ defensive line.

At 6-foot-7, 300 pounds, Buckner is a mountain of a man with incredibly long arms and very good athleticism for his size.

He’s able to apply pressure to quarterbacks simply by lining up in the defensive formation.

Can you imagine his 34.5-inch arms coming at you after the snap?

Throwing the ball past Buckner is like trying to throw with a tree bearing down on you.

Pro Football Focus credited him with 29 hurries, 19 hits, and four sacks on the quarterback in 2017. That led to him receiving their second-best pass rush grade for any defensive interior player.

The sky is the limit for Buckner, whose skills are very special for his position.

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