While the 2016 NFL free agent class may not be as star-studded as in previous offseasons, there is depth and playmakers on both sides of the ball that can push teams over the top.

1. Von Miller, LB, Denver Broncos: The MVP of Super Bowl 50 had an outstanding Super Bowl performance putting pressure on both Cam Newton and the Panthers’ offensive line. Miller had five tackles and 2.5 sacks giving the top free agent in this year’s class yet another element to add to his resume. Miller had another All-Pro and Pro Bowl season as he did what he does best in getting to the quarterback as well as any player in the NFL. He had 11 sacks to go along with 35 combined tackles and four forced fumbles. If you thought this was an outstanding season for Miller, let’s not forget in 2014, where he had 14 sacks after missing the last seven games and postseason due to injury.

Miller’s impact on the Broncos' defense was huge this season as they were ranked first in the NFL in sacks with 52 and only gave up 83.6 yards per game on the ground, third best in the league. 

2. Eric Berry, FS, Kansas City Chiefs: After fighting Hodgkin’s disease, Berry came back better than ever and helped the Chiefs reach the playoffs. In the regular season, Berry complied 61 combined tackles, two interceptions and had an interception in the postseason against Texans in the wildcard round.

Berry is the heart and soul of the Chiefs' defense and the numbers show that. Kansas City’s passing defense was second in the NFL in completion percentage, only allowing opposing teams’ quarterbacks to only complete 57.5-percent of their passes. Then, when it came to rushing defense, the Chiefs held opposing teams’ running backs to only 98.2 rushing yards per game, which was good for eighth in the NFL. Berry is only 27-years-old and is the one of the faces of the Chiefs franchise and should definitely get paid well. According to Spotrac, Berry’s calculated market value is a five-year deal worth $41 million at his current age. When Eric Weddle was 26 years old, he signed a similar deal (five-year, $40 million). Then, a couple of offseasons ago, Earl Thomas signed a four-year deal worth $40 million with the Seahawks. 

3. Eric Weddle, FS, San Diego Chargers: Weddle will be one of the most sought after free safeties and defensive players on the market even at the age of 31. Weddle is also a player likely to leave his incumbent team.

Weddle only had 53 tackles, six pass deflections and a half of a sack this season. This is a far cry from what he did in 2014, where he was a tackling machine with 91 tackles to go along eight pass deflections, two forced fumbles and an interception. 

4. Muhammad Wilkerson, DE, New York Jets: The New York Jets were one of the surprise stories of the 2015 season as Todd Bowles led to them to a 10-win season behind a ferocious defensive line. One of the leaders on that defensive line, the Jets cannot afford to let Wilkerson go. The 30th overall pick of 2011 NFL Draft has been a playmaker on New York’s defensive line and had a breakout 2015 season. 

Wilkerson posted a career-high 12 sacks to go with 39 tackles, seven pass deflections and three forced fumbles. In the grand scheme of things, Wilkerson helped the Jets’ rushing defense hold opposing teams’ running backs to only 83.4 yards per game, which was second best in the NFL.  

5. Josh Norman, CB, Carolina Panthers: Norman burst onto the scene in 2015 as one of the game’s best cornerbacks. 

Norman, who was drafted in the fifth round of the 2012 NFL Draft, was the best corner in the league this season. He had a career-high four interceptions, in which two were returned for touchdowns as he was matched up with the opposing teams’ best wide receiver every week.

The Coastal Carolina product helped the Panthers’ pass defense to a number one overall ranking in interceptions with 24 and forced opposing quarterbacks to only complete 60.0-percent of their passes. The question that the Panthers are now faced with is should they pay Norman top cornerback money based off a breakout 2015 season? 

6. Alshon Jeffery, WR, Chicago Bears: Jeffery is another guy on this list, who will not be changing his address anytime soon. It’s just a matter of how much the Bears will pay him. Jeffery is the number one wide receiver in Chicago, especially after the departure of Brandon Marshall last offseason. 

While White did not play a single snap this season, Jeffery dealt with nagging injuries that only allowed him to play in nine games. Despite Jeffery only playing in nine games, he was the Bears’ leading receiver with 807 receiving yards for 54 receptions and four touchdowns. He also led in targets with 94, the next closest player was tight end Martellus Bennett with 80 targets.

Ryan Pace and John Fox know how much Jeffery means to the Bears’ offense and Jay Cutler. For the Bears to be successful, they need Jeffery as the depth behind him is poor. 

7. Ryan Fitzpatrick, QB New York Jets: Before the 2015 season began, it looked as if Ryan Fitzpatrick was going to be the backup to Geno Smith. But Smith suffered a broken jaw and Fitzpatrick became the starter and led the Jets to a 10-win season.

Fitzpatrick proved to the NFL that he can be a starting quarterback as he had a career year, throwing for 3,905 yards, 31 touchdowns, and 15 interceptions. He also had two fourth quarter comebacks and three game-winning drives this season. Brandon Marshall made it clear this offseason that he wants Fitzpatrick back as the starter and no one else. 

8. Matt Forte, RB, Chicago Bears: Matt Forte is one of the players on the list that will be playing for a new team in 2016. The 30-year-old back had a down year in 2015 with only 898 rushing yards and four touchdowns. The previous three seasons, Forte had 1,000 plus rushing yards. Not only is he a force in the running game but he has been one of the NFL's best receiving running backs.  

Forte’s calculated market value right now is a three-year deal worth $22 million, which is an average annual salary of $7.4 million. Now, it is feasible for Forte to get that much money but I think it will be lower than that as he saw Frank Gore last offseason get a three-year, $12 million deal. Gore isn’t a threat out of the backfield like Forte, so that’s why he will get more than $12 million. 

9. Kirk Cousins, QB Washington Redskins: - The quarterback who coined the phrase “You Like That” and led Washington to a playoff berth and division title has been handed the quarterback job. 

Cousins played fantastic in 2015 despite being a full-time starter for the first time in his career. He completed 69.8-percent of his passes, while throwing for 4,166 yards, 29 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions. Just like Fitzpatrick, Cousins had two fourth quarter comebacks and three game-winning drives. 

Cousins carried his regular season momentum into the wildcard round of the playoffs, playing solid against the Green Bay Packers. Against the Packers, he completed 63.0-percent of his passes, while throwing for 329 yards and a touchdown.  

The franchise tag makes complete sense for Washington as Cousins has only had one season of success. You have to see how he performs next season to see if he is the franchise quarterback or if you have to go in another direction. One mistake that Washington doesn’t want to make is what the Chiefs did a few years ago, giving Matt Cassel a colossal six-year, $63 million deal after he had one good season with New England.

10. Brock Osweiler, QB, Denver Broncos: Rounding out the top 10 free agents list is a quarterback who could be the heir apparent to Peyton Manning or could go somewhere else in free agency. 

This season, Osweiler stepped in for an injured Manning and did a fantastic job helping Denver win the AFC West. In seven games this season, Osweiler’s record was 5-2 and he had a quarterback rating of 86.4. He also completed 61.8-percent of his passes, while throwing for 1,967 yards, 10 touchdowns and six interceptions. You can also credit Osweiler with two fourth quarter comebacks and two game-winning drives.

Is what Osweiler did in seven games, enough of a snapshot to give him a long-term deal? According to Spotrac, Osweiler’s calculated market value is a very friendly four-year deal worth $41 million, which would be an easy decision for John Elway and the Broncos.