Comparing Akeem Ayers and Na'il Diggs Head to Head

Few NFL comparisons generate more debate than Akeem Ayers vs Na'il Diggs. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Na'il Diggs takes 3 categories while Akeem Ayers claims 2, making this one of the closer head to head comparisons at the LB position. Every statistical category matters in a matchup this tight.

Na'il Diggs's Tackles of 674 compared to Akeem Ayers's 323 represents a 108.7% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Akeem Ayers falls 46.2% below the career average of 600 in this category while Na'il Diggs exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Na'il Diggs's edge.

The most competitive category in this matchup is Interceptions, where Akeem Ayers posts 4 against Na'il Diggs's 5 — a gap of just 25%. Akeem Ayers can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 3-2 tally suggests. In any debate, Interceptions is the statistical ammunition for the Akeem Ayers side.

Defensive impact in the NFL is notoriously difficult to quantify. Sacks and tackles capture individual production, but disruption, coverage grades and run-stopping ability paint the complete picture of defensive excellence.

The verdict favors Na'il Diggs — 3 categories to 2 — but Akeem Ayers makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for Akeem Ayers has real statistical ammunition particularly in Interceptions where the gap narrows to just 25%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.