The tackling machine is the heart and soul of the Panthers' fantastic defense, which has ranked in the top 10 in each of Kuechly's four NFL seasons. A three-time first-team All-Pro -- who also has Defensive Rookie of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year awards on the mantel -- Kuechly is a bona fide star. And his name and game went to another level this past year, in Carolina's 15-1 campaign. Kuechly had a pair of pick-sixes in the playoffs, because that's who he is.