Judon has recorded at least 35 pressures in each of the last five 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. 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. Readers impact was felt in the run game, where he ranked in the 92nd percentile among qualifying interior defensive linemen in PFF run-defense grade last season. 100 snaps). He ranks in the 66th percentile of all qualifiers at the position in PFF pass-rushing grade since 2020 compared to the 14th percentile across the first three years of his career. 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. Hargrave developed into a strong all-around nose tackle in four seasons with the Steelers, but he was still somewhat of a rotational player who operated behind, . wasnt a fluke, as his 75 quarterback pressures during the 2021 regular season were a top-five mark among all edge rushers. 1 spot: San Francisco is allowing the lowest EPA per play mark (-.229) in the NFL through five weeks. J.J. Watt is still in the fold as an impact player up front, as his 18.3% pass-rush win rate when healthy last season ranked fifth among all interior defensive linemen with at least 100 pass-rushing snaps, but staying healthy has been the issue for Watt as he enters his 12th NFL season. 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. 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. The other big addition to a defensive front that ranked 30th in PFF grade in 2021 was. The Texans lost one of their primary edge defenders during the 2021 season (. His 91.8 PFF run defense grade is the best in the league, and he registered 27 defensive stops as well as two forced fumbles this season. 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). Tuitts potential return is one of the more underrated storylines for the Steelers entering the 2022 season. to lean on as the cornerstones of its front. . 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. Philadelphia added, is beginning to establish himself as one of the best, young interior defensive linemen in the NFL, as his 62 quarterback pressures in 2021 ranked fifth at the position. Hell be joined next season by one of the premier sack artists in the league over the past decade Chandler Jones. Osa Odighizuwa who recorded 38 pressures as a rookie last season could step up in his second season out of UCLA. Once the Bills' secondary gets healthier, this might be the best defense from top to bottom in the NFL. The Browns did add Perrion Winfrey in the draft, but he doesnt profile as the interior run stuffer that this roster needs. Instead, Williams took a step back with a performance more reminiscent of his rookie season, struggling to progress in Robert Salehs first year as head coach. But the strength of this group is the defensive line, led by Nick Bosa and Arik Armstead. Hes going to thrive there. And Carolina needs those younger players to step up if the team wants to improve on its 5-12 record from last season. 8. PFF is a little bit lower on both Landry and Dupree than Tennessee is given the size of their recently signed contracts, but both are still productive players who can capitalize on the interior push from Simmons and Autry. An NFL offensive line is a "sum of the parts" proposition. 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. FTN's Dan Fornek ranks all 32 NFL offensive lines heading into the 2022 NFL season. RDEF: PFF Grade for Run Defense. 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 interior was bolstered by some familiar faces to Brandon Staley Sebastian Joseph-Day and Morgan Fox along with Austin Johnson from the New York Giants. And thats before considering, Cox is younger than the two players above him in this tier, but he has shown more signs of decline than Watt and Campbell over the past two seasons. That came just one year after the. 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. During the 2020 season, those two ranked seventh and eighth respectively in PFFs wins above replacement (. And there were few more disappointing performances than Washingtons defense ending the 2021 campaign ranked 27th in yards allowed per play (5.7). The run defense is easily the weakness on the Eagles defense. one of the established veterans on the interior is coming off by far the worst season of his NFL career (40.6 PFF grade in 2021). COV: PFF Grade for Defensive Coverage against Receivers. Ramsey is, by far, the league's best cornerback in run support . Injuries. 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. The interior was bolstered by some familiar faces to Brandon Staley . Cleveland will be lucky to sniff close to the same level of play on their interior, as its defensive tackles collectively earned the fifth-lowest grade of any group in the league last season. 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). Teams. Any list of the best young interior defensive linemen in the NFL is going to have Simmons name near the top. The 6-foot-3 defensive back allowed just a 77.0 QB rating when targeted this season with an 85.7 PFF coverage grade and just 7.5 yards per catch allowed. His 74.0 PFF pass-rushing grade in 2021 was the highest of his three-year career, as were his 43 quarterback pressures. Since he was drafted in 2018, only the. The Chicago Bears wrapped their 2022 season with a 3-14 record and a 10-game losing streak. Hunter appeared in just seven games in 2021 (torn pectoral muscle) after missing the entire 2020 season with a herniated disc. The Chicago Bears wrapped their 2022 season with a 3-14 record and a 10-game losing streak. San Francisco 49ers (vs. Seahawks) 3. The Broncos are battling some injuries in the secondary and to Gregory, but this is still one of the best units in the NFL. The Rams and Buccaneers defensive fronts have undergone some changes since those performances, but both still profile as elite units entering the 2022 season. Cox is younger than the two players above him in this tier, but he has shown more signs of decline than Watt and Campbell over the past two seasons. 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. Kansas Citys edge defenders collectively rank 28th in PFF grade since 2020. The Jadeveon Clowney re-signing was a necessary move for the Browns, both for the disruption he causes in the passing game and his ability to defend the run at a high level. He's developed into a strong three-down linebacker who can win at every level; meanwhile, the Giants' 35.2 cumulative grade at off-ball linebacker in 2022 ranked 31st. The Panthers have an extremely young group along the defensive line. 7) New England Patriots. The strides that Wilkins made in his third NFL season last year seemed to fly under the radar. Kansas Citys edge defenders collectively rank 28th in PFF grade since 2020. Defense Edge Defender: Myles Garrett, Cleveland Browns (92.6) An already special talent who just had his best season to date, Garrett earned a career-high 93.5 pass-rush grade in 2022. 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. During the 2020 season, those two ranked seventh and eighth respectively in PFFs wins above replacement (WAR) metric. Hes joined by veterans, Houston will also be looking for more out of 2020 second-round pick. The addition of rookie Tyler Smith to replace the departed Connor Williams should bolster the left side. The 49ers have allowed the fewest points per game (12.2) and are No. Theres plenty of reason to believe Barmore could place much higher on this list at this time next year. Miami does have an interesting group to send at quarterbacks off the edge (Emmanuel Ogbah, Melvin Ingram III, Jaelan Phillips and Andrew Van Ginkel), but its strength lies in the interior duo of Christian Wilkins and Zach Sieler, both of whom performed at a high level in 2021, earning PFF grades above 80.0 last season. The Texans lost one of their primary edge defenders during the 2021 season (Jacob Martin), but theyre still likely in better shape entering 2022. It pulls together any defensive lineman who spends the majority of their snaps lined up between the tackles. Note: These rankings include 3-4 outside linebackers who fall under the edge defender label. have had a more efficient run defense by expected points added per play than the Buccaneers. Both have 19 pressures and 80.0-plus pass-rushing grades through five weeks. . His length and explosiveness complicate matters for opposing offensive lines, with his 45 combined sacks and quarterback hits over the past two seasons ranking fourth among all interior defensive linemen. Jacksonville Jaguars Nathan Ray. 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. Thats been a consistent theme throughout much of his career. , the No. Carr's top 15 offensive player rankings at the midway point of the 2022 NFL season. 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). . His 48 quarterback pressures as a rookie were over 10 more than any other rookie interior defensive lineman in the last five seasons. ut its difficult to see where the pressure off the edge is going to come from in 2022. has a career PFF pass-rushing grade below 70.0, leaving it up to one of Seattles young edge rushers such as. PFF.com. 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. Its difficult to imagine that his ability to defend the run wasnt a driving factor in the Chargers desire to trade for him this offseason. The Broncos' defense is the only reason the team has had any success this season. 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. From a defensive angle, Philadelphia ranks 17th in the NFL with 121.7 rushing yards given up per game. . 1, was picked as having the ninth-best defensive line by PFF. 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 . Atlanta took some steps to make things better this offseason by bringing in Lorenzo Carter and Arnold Ebiketie on the edge but relying on a second-round rookie and a fifth-year edge rusher who has never earned a PFF pass-rushing grade above 62.0 as the top two options at the position still isnt a spot you want to be in as a defense. However, there isnt a ton of proven, high-level NFL talent. 100 snaps) Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports Top 6 RB Derrick Henry: 85.9 TE Chig Okonkwo: 75.4 QB Ryan Tannehill: 74.9 WR Treylon Burks: 74.1 C Ben Jones: 72.6 TE Austin. 2022 NFL defensive line rankings: Los Angeles Rams take top spot, Tampa Bay Buccaneers land at No. Highsmith saw his pass-rushing efficiency decrease in 2021 while doubling his snap count from 459 as a rookie to 910 last season. But they did land the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft, which is just one reason why this . Key: Red text = weakest link 1. Houston will also be looking for more out of 2020 second-round pick Ross Blacklock on the interior. 3 - Terrell Lewis, OLB: 46.1. Donalds brilliance has been well documented, but his durability is an underrated aspect of his game. . The only reason Allen isnt higher than eighth is that he hasnt had quite the same impact against the run. D.J. Here is PFF's All-Pro from the 2022 NFL regular season. On snaps where Parsons is lined up on the edge opposite Demarcus Lawrence, thats one of the best edge tandems in the league. Through the first half of the season, Tampa Bay ranks 5th in the NFL in scoring defense, only allowing opponents 18.3 points per game. The Seahawks have a few starting-caliber pieces on the interior between. Taylor is the most likely player to step up. And those pressures are backed up by an 18.5% pass-rush win rate that also ranks fourth in the NFL. That group includes a five-technique like, who spends time both inside and outside of the tackles, and players who are more of true nose tackles in the mold of, Jones isnt the same reliable run defender that, is, but hes the most disruptive interior pass-rusher in the NFL outside of. However, Pittsburgh still has a top-three interior defensive lineman and top-three edge defender on the roster, as. Previous Season. Penn State is one of three schools with two of PFF's 15 highest-graded freshmen in 2022. . is still in the fold as an impact player up front, as his 18.3% pass-rush win rate when healthy last season ranked fifth among all interior defensive linemen with at least 100 pass-rushing snaps, but staying healthy has been the issue for Watt as he enters his 12th NFL season. A 60.0 is considered average, meaning all four rookies were above average on the season in PFF's eyes. He had improved his overall PFF grade from 67.4 as a rookie in 2019 to 81.4 in 2020, and last season was primed to be the year that the former No. Wilkins PFF grade and positional rank by season 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. Maxx Crosby made his push for the NFLs elite edge rusher tier with a breakout third season out of Eastern Michigan in 2021. However, Buffalo also added DaQuan Jones and Tim Settle to its interior defensive line. Its reasonable to bank on some regression in 2021, starting with better health at defensive end, where, combined to miss 15 games in 2021. The recently added Matt Ioannidis qualifies as a veteran at 28 years old. Expectations were sky-high for Washingtons defensive line and defense overall entering last season. Hes joined by veterans Jerry Hughes (34 in August) and Mario Addison (35 in September) alongside Jonathan Greenard. . Allens 18.5% pass-rush win rate since 2020 ranks fourth among all qualifying interior defensive linemen. It still stands out as a group with potential entering the 2022 season, though. 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. Highest @PFF_College grades by a R1 edge taken in the last 5 years: 1. comes over with new head coach Matt Eberflus from Indianapolis after earning PFF grades between 60.0 and 67.0 in each of the last four seasons for the Colts. The Eagles' addition of, to a defensive tackle rotation that already included. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports. The. is the defensive tackle on the Raiders roster with the highest 2021 PFF grade at just 61.3 overall. That group includes a five-technique like J.J. Watt, who spends time both inside and outside of the tackles, and players who are more of true nose tackles in the mold of Grover Stewart or Greg Gaines. picks and power rankings. It is the default for leagues hosted on ESPN. Parsons 23.4% pass-rush win rate when lined up outside the tackle in 2022 ranked fourth among all players with at least 100 snaps in such alignments, trailing only Maxx Crosby, Rashan Gary and Myles Garrett. to the edge defender rotation. Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NFL player performance data. He also had a career-best 12 tackles for loss and tied his high for tackles with 55 to receive a 77.7 grade in run defense. His 19.7% pass-rush win rate since 2020 ranks third at the position, behind only Aaron Donald and Chris Jones. 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.". 3 - Terrell Lewis, OLB: 46.1. 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. Hes also been a highly productive interior pass-rusher on a per-snap basis. Tuitt and Heyward are a very difficult duo to contend with on the inside. Hes been one of the more consistent run defenders in the NFL over the past few years, regardless of position. 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. Tampa Bay will be relying on Hicks staying healthy and second-year edge rusher Joe Tryon-Shoyinka stepping forward in an increased role, but it still have Vea and Shaquil Barrett to lean on as the cornerstones of its front. Tampa Bay will be relying on Hicks staying healthy and second-year edge rusher, stepping forward in an increased role, but it still have Vea and. The Falcons had the unenviable distinction of having the only defensive line in the league to grade below 50.0 as a unit in 2022. Rushing Leader, 1653 Yds. Jones has recorded a 17.8% pass-rush win rate since he was drafted in 2016. made his push for the NFLs elite edge rusher tier with a breakout third season out of Eastern Michigan in 2021. SPEC: PFF Grade for Misc . Barmores rookie season wasnt perfect, but he was already a more productive pass-rusher than any other rookie defensive tackle drafted in the past five years. The former first-round pick out of Clemson graded out in the 80th percentile on "true" pass rushes last season compared to the 29th percentile across his first two NFL seasons. The former second-round pick out of Notre Dame missed the entire 2021 season as he dealt with a knee injury and the tragic loss of his brother in a hit-and-run accident. Entering the 2022 NFL season, we projected and ranked the top defenses in the NFL according to offseason personnel movements and overall finishes from 2021. Barrett, meanwhile, ranks first among all edge rushers in quarterback pressures since joining the Buccaneers in 2019 (232). 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. 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. Not a member? 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 recorded a PFF pass-rushing grade above 84.0 in four of his six seasons with the Cardinals. Parsons 23.4% pass-rush win rate when lined up outside the tackle in 2022 ranked fourth among all players with at least 100 snaps in such alignments, trailing only. Philadelphia Eagles The Philadelphia Eagles have the best record in football, standing at 12-1. The Rams dont have the same kind of depth particularly on the edge as some of the other teams in this tier, but that matters a whole lot less when. What separates Clark from most nose tackles is his pass-rushing impact when hes lined up over center. His 74.0 PFF pass-rushing grade in 2021 was the highest of his three-year career, as were his 43 quarterback pressures. . He should once again anchor the strength of Pittsburghs roster a top-tier defensive front. Interior defensive line is one of the wider-ranging positional designations in football. The only reason Allen isnt higher than eighth is that he hasnt had quite the same impact against the run. 2022 NFL defensive line rankings: Los Angeles Rams take top spot, Tampa Bay Buccaneers land at No. makes this a formidable unit entering next season. 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. Passing Leader, 5250 Yds. The last time Donald recorded a PFF run-defense or pass-rush grade lower than 85.0 was during his rookie season in 2014. The . Skip to main content Skip to navigation Menu News & Analysis Tools. 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. is looking for a breakout second season as the favorite for the LEO role in Bradleys defense. Since he was drafted in 2018, only the New Orleans Saints have had a more efficient run defense by expected points added per play than the Buccaneers. Baltimore's defensive line appeared to be low on the list, as the talent . On the interior, Justin Jones, Khyiris Tonga, Angelo Blackson and Mario Edwards Jr. will all compete for snaps. Calling Donald elite is doing him a disservice. is never going to crack the elite tier of edge rushers, but he can be relied on to play the run and provide a steady stream of pressure. Philadelphia Eagles (No Change from Week 14) Projected Week 15 Starters: LT Jordan Mailata The Panthers have an extremely young group along the defensive line. PFF's exclusive metrics provide matchup previews, position rankings, grades, and snap counts. was pressured on 18 of his 42 dropbacks (43%) and sacked seven times in Super Bowl LVI against, pass-rush unit. However, Walker was drafted No. Reddick, meanwhile, is tied for 15th among edge rushers in quarterback pressures over the last two seasons (99). The Akiem Hicks addition gives the Buccaneers another wrecking ball on the interior to pair with Vita Vea. TACK: PFF Grade for Tackling. The former Tennessee Volunteer missed his rookie season in 2020 with injury, but he recorded 36 quarterback pressures in a rotational role last year. Our weekly NFL defense rankings are back after a wild offseason that saw plenty of moves shake up where many of the best defenses in football stand heading into the 2022 season. Any list of the best young interior defensive linemen in the NFL is going to have Simmons name near the top. Between the trade compensation and a new contract, it wasnt cheap for the Colts to acquire Buckner, although he has provided plenty of production as return value. Okoronkwos 314 defensive snaps in 2021 marked a career-high, as did his 75.3 PFF pass-rushing grade. 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. His 114 quarterback pressures since 2020 are fewer than only. San Francisco 49ers (2) Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports. 1 in expected points added (EPA) allowed per play. . Both should help bolster their run defense alongside, This group's ceiling hinges on second-year edge defender. The rest of the unit beyond Quinn looks uninspiring on paper. Meanwhile, Lawrence ranks tied for second in PFF grade at the position since 2017. Its reasonable to expect a bounceback season from Williams in 2022. His 25.6% pass-rush win rate was second in the league, behind only Bryce Huff, who played almost 300 fewer pass-rush snaps than Garrett. 8). However, Jones hasnt gotten much help from his teammates on the edge in recent years. Those two groups played a massive part in their teams success. NFL Offensive Line Rankings 2022-23: Eagles Come In At #1 Ahead Of The Season. 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. 1 in expected points added (EPA) allowed per play. Find NFL defense rushing stats by team. Judon has recorded at least 35 pressures in each of the last five seasons. 2 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, can hit the ground running. They also lead the league in EPA allowed per passing play, at -0.225. This was a typical season from Harris, who will be a free agent this offseason. Rashan Gary has improved in each of his last two seasons, making the jump to elite pass-rusher in 2021, as his 26.0% pass-rush win rate trailed only Maxx Crosby last season. Thats no easy task. In each of the past seven seasons, Williams recorded at least 700 defensive snaps and at least 45 quarterback pressures. 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. 2022; 2021; 2020; 2019; 2018; . Theyve got an incredible pass rush, and theyve done it without several key players on the defensive line. 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). What makes the Cowboys unique is their depth on defense they currently have eight players on defense with an overall grade of 69.5 or better (min. 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. PFF's exclusive metrics provide matchup previews, position rankings, grades, and snap counts. 2022 Team DVOA Ratings: Defense | Football Outsiders 2022 Team DVOA Ratings: Defense Updated 01/05/2023 07:06 PM EST Filter DVOA by Week This table explained Members Only Login for FREE access Forgot password? 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 talent didnt go anywhere, though. 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. 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