On the interior. The three highest-graded seasons of his career all came in the past three years. 3. Lawsons return from injury is accompanied by the addition of first-round pick Jermaine Johnson II and free-agent acquisition Jacob Martin to the edge defender rotation. The other big addition to a defensive front that ranked 30th in PFF grade in 2021 was. A 33-year-old Von Miller is the star acquisition, fresh off a postseason run where he led all defenders in PFF pass-rushing grade. 3. The interior was bolstered by some familiar faces to Brandon Staley . Hutchinson dropping to 2 is a big W for Detroit. DEF: PFF Grade for Defense. The backbone of Philadelphias defensive line for years a 31-year-old Fletcher Cox and 34-year-old Brandon Graham is aging. . In each of the past seven seasons, Williams recorded at least 700 defensive snaps and at least 45 quarterback pressures. TE Tommy Tremble: 49.5 *Minimum of 100 offensive snaps Donalds brilliance has been well documented, but his durability is an underrated aspect of his game. Bills, Cowboys round out top three: A banged-up Bills secondary is still performing well, and an elite Cowboys defensive line is posing problems for opposing offensive lines. FTN's Dan Fornek ranks all 32 NFL offensive lines heading into the 2022 NFL season. If the Broncos can turn things around this season, it'll likely be due to their defense continuing to hold opponents under 17 points per game. Minnesotas defensive line could have some volatility based on the health of their starting edge duo of, General manager Brandon Beane and company have continuously poured resources into their defensive line in recent offseasons, and that didnt change this year. WR Robbie Anderson: 52.0 20. They also lead the league in EPA allowed per passing play, at -0.225. The downside is that neither is able to come back at full health and remain on the field. Reader was acquired from the Houston Texans during the previous offseason, but last year was his first full season in Cincinnati after missing time due to injury in 2020. This was a typical season from Harris, who will be a free agent this offseason. Taylor is the most likely player to step up. Jacksonville has invested a lot of resources into the edge defender position with first-round picks spent on Josh Allen, KLavon Chaisson and Travon Walker in the last four offseasons. Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. Detroit has potential up front with a myriad of young, recent draft picks such as Levi Onwuzurike, Alim McNeill, Aidan Hutchinson, Josh Paschal and Julian Okwara. 2 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, can hit the ground running. 49ers take No. After posting a 92.7 PFF grade from 2014 to 2019 (third among qualifying interior defensive linemen), Cox has earned just a 73.3 overall grade since 2020 (30th). Gross-Matos has played fewer than 400 defensive snaps in each of his first two seasons with 20 or fewer quarterback pressures both years. S Ryan Neal, Seattle Seahawks His 48 quarterback pressures as a rookie were over 10 more than any other rookie interior defensive lineman in the last five seasons. The 318-pound defensive tackle was one of the positions best run defenders across the 2019 and 2020 seasons but took a step back with the Jets last year (57.3 PFF run-defense grade). Cincinnatis defensive line, like much of its defense, has been shaped by free agency over the last two-to-three offseasons. Team Defense Share & Export 3 overall pick lept into the elite tier at the position. . The Chicago Bears wrapped their 2022 season with a 3-14 record and a 10-game losing streak. The upside, however, is two of the more impactful edge rushers in the NFL threatening offenses on a down-by-down basis. Bengals tumble down to 28th despite win streak: Amid the loss of La'el Collins to a knee injury, the Bengals' offensive line drops four spots from last week's ranking. The Akiem Hicks addition gives the Buccaneers another wrecking ball on the interior to pair with Vita Vea. losses put more pressure on third-year edge defender. Perhaps the most disappointing aspect of the 2022 Rams was the failure of the team to replace Von Miller and run into the season with Terrell Lewis and Justin Hollins . San Francisco 49ers (2) Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports. Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. The Rams and Buccaneers defensive fronts have undergone some changes since those performances, but both still profile as elite units entering the 2022 season. They open up against Miami and . He has the combination of athletic traits and college production that typically translates to NFL success. Highsmith saw his pass-rushing efficiency decrease in 2021 while doubling his snap count from 459 as a rookie to 910 last season. , who the Bills will be looking to take a leap, but its a well-rounded unit overall. It remains to be seen how much he can add as a rookie at a position where both production and athleticism matter when projecting to the NFL. The Green Bay Packers turned some heads when they selected defensive players with both of their first-round picks in the 2022 NFL draft.. The Bucs rank two spots higher than the Cowboys in passing with a DVOA of 17.9%, 11th overall. 1 spot: San Francisco is allowing the lowest EPA per play mark (-.229) in the NFL through five weeks. Ford emerged onto the scene as an undrafted free agent in 2018, grading out extremely well (90.3 PFF grade) in a limited role. The unit bounced back last year, holding down Top-5 marks in nearly every blocking metric. during the previous offseason, but last year was his first full season in Cincinnati after missing time due to injury in 2020. Glendale, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron. Judon has recorded at least 35 pressures in each of the last five seasons. It pulls together any defensive lineman who spends the majority of their snaps lined up between the tackles. He ranks second at the position in PFFs WAR metric over the last six seasons, trailing only. position rankings . Indianapolis is going to rely on its front four to generate pressure in Gus Bradleys new scheme, as no defense blitzed less than Bradleys Chargers when he was defensive coordinator from 2017 to 2020 (16%), and the same was true for the, The Colts have the players up front to get pressure with four rushers, especially after, ranks fourth among interior defensive linemen in combined sacks and quarterback hits (45) since joining the Colts in 2020, and 2021 first-round pick. . is as consistently productive an edge defender as youll find, as he defends both the run and pass at a high level while missing very little time in New Orleans over the last decade. repeatedly in Super Bowl LV, pressuring him on 31 of his 56 dropbacks (55%). In an expanded role across two seasons with the Eagles, though, he has emerged as one of the better interior pass-rushers in the league. His 91.9 PFF pass-rushing grade last season trailed only Myles Garrett at the position, and no defender recorded more quarterback pressures than Crosby did over the course of the regular season. The only reason Allen isnt higher than eighth is that he hasnt had quite the same impact against the run. 12. The Browns are in a similar boat to Las Vegas. Denver Broncos (vs. Texans) 4. Over the past two seasons in Baltimore, he has graded out in the 85th percentile of all players in PFF pass-rushing grade and the 97th percentile in PFF run-defense grade on a per-snap basis. Theyve got an incredible pass rush, and theyve done it without several key players on the defensive line. Buffalo Bills (vs. Titans) The best of the best, either with. However, Jones hasnt gotten much help from his teammates on the edge in recent years. . PRSH: PFF Grade for Pass Rush. The 49ers have allowed the fewest points per game (12.2) and are No. He came away from the 2021 campaign with PFF run-defense and pass-rush grades north of 75.0 and an 84.9 overall mark. In an expanded role across two seasons with the Eagles, though, he has emerged as one of the better interior pass-rushers in the league. Philadelphia added Jordan Davis and Haason Reddick this offseason while also bringing back Derek Barnett in free agency. Wilkins was one of the best run defenders at the position in 2021, but where he made the biggest stride was as a pass-rusher. The Cowboys ranking depends on how you classify Micah Parsons, as hell likely split his time between off-ball and edge alignments again in 2022, just as he did during his rookie season. But they did land the No. Smith is also coming off just 37 defensive snaps last season, dealing with a back injury of his own. makes this a formidable unit entering next season. Hes going to thrive there. September 18, 2022; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers safety Tashaun Gipson Sr. (31) celebrates after intercepting the football against the Seattle Seahawks during the second quarter at Levi's Stadium. will not be in that competition coming off a 2021 season where he ranked seventh at the position in PFF grade, as hes one of the best all-around edge defenders in the NFL. in the last four offseasons. Bonitto will likely be limited to a designated pass-rusher role early on, but he also stood out as one of the more efficient pass-rushers on a per-snap basis at the college level. proved last season that his 2020 breakout with the. Hell be joined next season by one of the premier sack artists in the league over the past decade Chandler Jones. 2022 NFL defensive line rankings: Los Angeles Rams take top spot, Tampa Bay Buccaneers land at No. These rankings were challenging to compile with so much talent at cornerback and safety in the league, but I used a combination of last season's metrics and this offseason's moves to put together these rankings. 5 Glendale, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald (99) celebrates a sack with defensive tackle Marquise Copeland (93) against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half at State Farm Stadium. Thats been a consistent theme throughout much of his career. The Jets defensive line was hamstrung last year by a preseason Carl Lawsons injury and Quinnen Williams failing to build on a strong 2020 campaign. Perhaps the most disappointing aspect of the 2022 Rams was the failure of the team to replace Von Miller and run into the season with Terrell Lewis and Justin Hollins . Arik Armstead is expected to move back to a primarily interior role, where hes been better as a pass rusher than run defender over the last four seasons. Jones recorded a PFF pass-rushing grade above 84.0 in four of his six seasons with the Cardinals. while his 83.0 run-defense grade was in the top 15 for Power . 1 overall for his rare, physical traits and not his track record of college production. hurts this groups outlook entering 2022 and likely puts, back into a similar role to the one he filled in 2021 (69.3 PFF grade on over 750 defensive snaps). 2022 bears 2022 falcons 2022 giants 2022 eagles 2022 commanders 2022 browns 2022 titans 2022 ravens 2022 cowboys 2022 patriots 2022 packers 2022 lions 2022 saints 2022 jaguars 2022 panthers 2022 colts 2022 broncos 2022 cardinals 2022 steelers 2022 bills 2022 49ers 2022 jets 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 401 361 336 329 328 316 304 304 296 285 picks and power rankings. The top-ranked offensive line in 2021 is looking to keep up its excellent work in 2022. Reader ranked in the 92nd percentile of all qualifying interior defensive linemen in PFF run-defense grade on a per-snap basis in 2021. Indianapolis is going to rely on its front four to generate pressure in Gus Bradleys new scheme, as no defense blitzed less than Bradleys Chargers when he was defensive coordinator from 2017 to 2020 (16%), and the same was true for the Las Vegas Raiders under Bradley last season (11%). The soon-to-be 25-year-old ranks 12th in PFFs Wins Above Replacement (WAR) metric among interior defensive linemen since 2020, and hes coming off a 2021 season where his 62 quarterback pressures ranked fifth at the position. Stephon Tuitts retirement hurts this groups outlook entering 2022 and likely puts Chris Wormley back into a similar role to the one he filled in 2021 (69.3 PFF grade on over 750 defensive snaps). Kansas Citys edge defenders collectively rank 28th in PFF grade since 2020. Expectations were sky-high for Washingtons defensive line and defense overall entering last season. Vea has missed some time over that stretch, but hes been a big part of one of the best run defenses in the NFL when on the field. When healthy, hes still one of the most difficult defensive linemen in the league to block. And Carolina needs those younger players to step up if the team wants to improve on its 5-12 record from last season. on the edge. His 19.7% pass-rush win rate since 2020 ranks third at the position, behind only. After yielding 181 rushing yards and three touchdowns to. He ranks second at the position in PFFs WAR metric over the last six seasons, trailing only Aaron Donald among players who have played the vast majority of their snaps on the interior. Tuitts potential return is one of the more underrated storylines for the Steelers entering the 2022 season. There was a graphic that was shared last week by a PFF . In all, 129 interior defensive linemen played at least 250 defensive snaps in 2021 plenty of competition for the top 25 spots on this list. ESPN: ESPN scoring combines PPR with unique kicker and defense scoring. Dallas ranks second in sacks (20) and is led by superstar edge defender Micah Parsons. Baltimore's defensive line appeared to be low on the list, as the talent . . Ojulari does have one of those years under his belt already earning just a 56.9 PFF pass-rush grade despite some success in the pressure column (42). Campbell may be nearing 36 years old, but there's no downswing in sight. What separates Clark from most nose tackles is his pass-rushing impact when hes lined up over center. have had a more efficient run defense by expected points added per play than the Buccaneers. A perfect fit in Seattle's defense, the rookie allowed just a 49.8 passer rating against, the lowest among all corners with least 200 coverage snaps, per Next Gen Stats. Heyward is set to enter his 12th NFL season at 33 years old, but he has only gotten better with age. was pressured on 18 of his 42 dropbacks (43%) and sacked seven times in Super Bowl LVI against, pass-rush unit. Three teams have top 10 offensive and defensive lines, as selected by PFF the Eagles (1 offense, 9 defense), Tampa Bay (4 offense, 5 defense) and Green Bay (5 offense, 3 defense). And thats before considering T.J. Watts presence on the edge. Their pass rush has been incredible, as. Falcons) 5. League Size: The size of your league can influence position value or scarcity, and should impact your draft strategy (read more here). Stats. form a nice foundation on the interior, but the Giants need Thibodeaux and Ojulari to hit to really elevate the unit. Note: These rankings include 3-4 outside linebackers who fall under the edge defender label. Dugger finished 2022 as PFF's eighth-ranked safety. Hes joined on the Saints defensive line by David Onyemata (22nd on PFFs interior defensive line rankings) and Marcus Davenport, who has produced at a high level when healthy (88.8 PFF grade in 2021). garnering a run-blocking grade of 84.2 from PFF, . who recorded 38 pressures as a rookie last season could step up in his second season out of UCLA. The Cowboys ranking depends on how you classify, , as hell likely split his time between off-ball and edge alignments again in 2022, just as he did during his rookie season. Across the past four seasons, no player earned a higher PFF pass-rushing grade from nose tackle alignments than Clark (91.9), and he tallied 14 more pressures from those alignments than any other player in the league since 2018. 2 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, can hit the ground running. Vea ranks among the top-10 interior defensive linemen in pressure rate (11.3%) since 2018, and hes been a big part of Tampa Bays second-ranked run defense in expected points added per play over the last four seasons. Hes joined by veterans Jerry Hughes (34 in August) and Mario Addison (35 in September) alongside Jonathan Greenard. The Browns did add. Oweh had a solid rookie season against both the run and pass, ending the year with a 67.9 PFF grade. WR Shi Smith: 52.1 19. Minnesotas defensive line could have some volatility based on the health of their starting edge duo of Danielle Hunter and ZaDarius Smith. Any list of the best young interior defensive linemen in the NFL is going to have Simmons name near the top. Both Boogie Basham (89.9) and Von Miller (89.2) rank top six among edge defenders in overall PFF grade this season, and Matt Milano (90.4) is the highest-graded off-ball linebacker. RB Damien Harris. Okoronkwos 314 defensive snaps in 2021 marked a career-high, as did his 75.3 PFF pass-rushing grade. He enters the 2022 season as the Ravens top option off the edge and will be relied upon to generate pressure on a defense lacking high-end pass-rushing options. The Seahawks have a few starting-caliber pieces on the interior between Poona Ford, Shelby Harris and Al Woods, but its difficult to see where the pressure off the edge is going to come from in 2022. Those two groups played a massive part in their teams success. The Broncos are battling some injuries in the secondary and to Gregory, but this is still one of the best units in the NFL. Reader a seventh-year, 347-pound defensive tackle out of Clemson isnt the flashiest player at the position. Wagner has a 77.9-plus PFF grade in every facet of play. PFF graded overall performances for each Big Ten team, and here is how they stacked up:. Oweh had a solid rookie season against both the run and pass, ending the year with a 67.9 PFF grade. His 114 quarterback pressures since 2020 are fewer than only. Despite key injuries that kept All-Pro defenders Jaire . Dec 28, 2022 Top five remains unchanged: The Eagles, Ravens, Chiefs, Packers and Falcons remain in their spots as the best offensive lines in the NFL heading into Week 17. The former Tennessee Volunteer missed his rookie season in 2020 with injury, but he recorded 36 quarterback pressures in a rotational role last year. He enters the 2022 season as the Ravens' top option off the edge and will be relied upon to generate pressure on a defense lacking high-end pass-rushing options.". Between Lawrence, Leonard Williams and young edge rushers such as Kayvon Thibodeaux and Azeez Ojulari, New York is putting together an intriguing collection of talent along its defensive front. While he might not quite be repeating his grading success from his rookie season each year, Ford has still earned PFF grades above 73.0 in each of the past three campaigns. The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage. Smith and Hunter ranked first and second in quarterback pressures back in 2019. The . Theyll be leaning heavily on. A dominant four-year stretch from 2012 to 2015 that included three Defensive Player of the Year trophies was followed by fewer than 500 defensive snaps in three of the next four seasons. The 49ers have one of the deeper edge rotations in the league with Samson Ebukam, Drake Jackson, Charles Omenihu, Kerry Hyder and Kemoko Turay all competing for snaps on the edge. It still doesnt project as one of the best interior defensive lines in the league, but it should be significantly improved compared to last years group. Jones recorded a PFF pass-rushing grade above 84.0 in four of his six seasons with the Cardinals. Dec 17, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Harrison Phillips (97) reacts after making a tackle against the Indianapolis Colts during the fourth quarter at U.S . The Texans lost one of their primary edge defenders during the 2021 season (Jacob Martin), but theyre still likely in better shape entering 2022. The Panthers have an extremely young group along the defensive line. While passing DVOA was relatively close, things get a bit ugly for the Tampa Bay offense in rushing . His 74.0 PFF pass-rushing grade in 2021 was the highest of his three-year career, as were his 43 quarterback pressures. 1 overall for his rare, physical traits and not his track record of college production. *Advanced metrics are from Pro Football Focus (PFF), Football . His 93.1 PFF run-blocking grade was the best of any lineman in the league regardless of position, and he allowed just nine pressures all season in the most run-heavy offense in football. However, Pittsburgh still has a top-three interior defensive lineman and top-three edge defender on the roster, as. last season compared to the 29th percentile across his first two NFL seasons. Hes joined by veterans, Houston will also be looking for more out of 2020 second-round pick. Leonard Williams and Dexter Lawrence form a nice foundation on the interior, but the Giants need Thibodeaux and Ojulari to hit to really elevate the unit. which is so critical when stopping the run. Thibodeaux has ideal pass-rush traits off the edge that led to a 91.5 pass-rushing grade at Oregon in 2021, but it can sometimes take players in the trenches a season or two to find their footing once jumping to the NFL. The. However, Jones hasnt gotten much help from his teammates on the edge in recent years. FPts: The number of fantasy points that our model predicts a player will score this season, based on the selected scoring system. Gregory has played over 500 defensive snaps just once in his NFL career (2018), but hes been an effective pass-rusher for Dallas when on the field over the last two seasons, as his 15% pressure rate since 2020 is a top-10 mark among edge rushers with at least 250 pass-rushing snaps. The Dolphins blitz-heavy approach made possible by talent in the secondary such as, allows them to generate pressure via scheme rather than individual pass-rushing talent. Onyemata missed the early portions of the 2021 season while serving a suspension for violation of the NFLs performance-enhancing drugs policy, but he was the same impactful presence he has been for much of the past five years on their interior defensive line when he returned. Edwards has shown that as much as linebacker is one of the most athletic-traits-driven positions in football, prospects with marginal physical tools can still become solid NFL starters. , both of whom performed at a high level in 2021, earning PFF grades above 80.0 last season. Settle had a limited role behind two entrenched starters in Washington, but hes earned PFF pass-rushing grades north of 72.0 in each of the last two seasons. However, Pittsburgh still has a top-three interior defensive lineman and top-three edge defender on the roster, as T.J. Watt and Cameron Heyward both rank among the top-three players at their respective position in quarterback pressures over the last three seasons while also playing the run at a high level. Myles Garrett has firmly established himself as one of the NFLs most dangerous pass-rushers, earning PFF pass-rushing grades above 90.0 in each of the last three seasons. Blacklock improved his PFF grade from 30.2 as a rookie to 50.4 in 2021, but the run game is his biggest area for growth after earning PFF run-defense grades below 40.0 in each of his first two seasons. performing at a high level in their first and second NFL seasons, respectively. . However, Walker was drafted No. From a defensive angle, Philadelphia ranks 17th in the NFL with 121.7 rushing yards given up per game. Discover NFL team overall stats and rankings throughout the season. Thibodeaux has ideal pass-rush traits off the edge that led to a 91.5 pass-rushing grade at Oregon in 2021, but it can sometimes take players in the trenches a season or two to find their footing once jumping to the NFL. Gross-Matos has played fewer than 400 defensive snaps in each of his first two seasons with 20 or fewer quarterback pressures both years. The rest of the unit beyond Quinn looks uninspiring on paper. The only other interior defensive lineman with a pass-rush win rate over 16% in that six-year stretch is Donald (23.3%). His PFF run-defense grade over the last two seasons has been in the 30s, and last season's 47.1 overall grade was the worst of his NFL career. They are slightly worse in expected points added allowed per play than the 49ers, but that also has to do with the fact that the Bills have played better offenses to date. Bilal Nichols is the defensive tackle on the Raiders roster with the highest 2021 PFF grade at just 61.3 overall. to lead the way. on the interior. The Cardinals are asking two rookies Cameron Thomas and Myjai Sanders to replace Chandler Jones production on the edge. Teams that have retained the same players for several seasons will see a bump in our rankings. Taylor is the most likely player to step up. Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NFL player performance data. And Jonathan Allen might actually be the best player on the defensive line entering 2022. as they transition to a new scheme under Ed Donatell. . A lot has changed since those initial rankings were posted. The Broncos did some work to bolster their defensive front entering the 2022 season, but it remains to be seen how Randy Gregory, D.J. Williams looked like a breakout candidate entering the 2021 season. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports. 3 - Terrell Lewis, OLB: 46.1. However, the Eagles have done a nice job of continuing to add depth and create a deep rotation this offseason. the league's best cornerback in run support and the type of passing plays that teams use as an extension of the run game. in the draft, but he doesnt profile as the interior run stuffer that this roster needs. And be sure to check out Kevin Patra's Defensive All . News & Analysis Tools. Jun 16, 2022 4:19 PM EDT The offensive line is arguably the most important position group on any given football team, as a strong offensive line makes life much easier for the quarterback and the . qualifies as a veteran at 28 years old. An NFL offensive line is a "sum of the parts" proposition. RBLK: . Teams Pac-12 Colorado USC SEC Alabama Arkansas Auburn Florida Georgia LSU Tennessee Texas A&M Big Ten Iowa Michigan. Its reasonable to expect a bounceback season from Williams in 2022. PFF's exclusive metrics provide matchup previews, position rankings, grades, and snap counts. There seems to be a perception that Mack isnt elite anymore, but he ranked first at the position in PFF grade in his last healthy season in 2020. to the edge defender rotation. SPEC: PFF Grade for Misc . The recently added. Our win rate metics stack the best run-blocking, run-stopping, pass-protecting and pass-rushing players and teams in the game for the 2022 season. Chase Young: 94.82. CB Sauce Gardner - 88.5. Find NFL defense rushing stats by team. Kansas Citys edge defenders collectively rank 28th in PFF grade since 2020. A few more seasons with that kind of production will erase the under-the-radar label accompanying his name. The only thing holding the Raiders down in these rankings is one of the weaker interior defensive lines in the NFL. The former first-round pick out of Clemson graded out in the 80th percentile on. Since he was drafted in 2018, only the. It almost feels unfair to rank the Bills at No. There seems to be a perception that Mack isnt elite anymore, but he ranked first at the position in PFF grade in his last healthy season in 2020. Jones and Blackson are the most established of that group, but theyve combined for just one season with a PFF grade above 60.0 on at least 250 defensive snaps in 11 combined seasons. is an X-factor for the unit entering his third season out of Charlotte. Overall grades: Offense (min. 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