The Seattle Seahawks have a legitimate star along their defensive line, and he is starting to finally get recognized. Although he was snubbed for the Pro Bowl ( a point of frustration for everyone ), Seahawks defensive end Leonard Williams has been named NFC Defensive Player of the Month for December/January.

One of the best players on the Seattle Seahawks this year has easily been Leonard Williams, who is coming off a contract extension this past offseason. He topped off the great season with being the player defensive player in the entire NFC in the last month of the regular season.

Seattle Seahawks defensive lineman Leonard Williams was rewarded for a season-ending tear that capped a dominant 11-sack campaign.