Between Lawrence. 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). made his push for the NFLs elite edge rusher tier with a breakout third season out of Eastern Michigan in 2021. 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. could allow the team to rotate Cox more and keep him fresh. , New York is putting together an intriguing collection of talent along its defensive front. 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. Both have 19 pressures and 80.0-plus pass-rushing grades through five weeks. Hicks is a strong late addition for the Buccaneers if he can stay on the field. Their pass rush has been incredible, as Bradley Chubb and Randy Gregory are off to the best start of their careers. However, Tuitt recorded 71 quarterback pressures (second-most among interior defensive linemen) the last time he saw the field in 2020. Staying healthy has been the difficult part for Davenport with missed time in each of his first four seasons. 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 . Pro vs. college PFF grades for every R1 edge since 2017 with reference lines for where Hutchinson, Thibodeaux and Walker would fall pic.twitter.com/74pKXIDz8G, Ben Linsey (@PFF_Linsey) April 25, 2022. 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. Highsmith saw his pass-rushing efficiency decrease in 2021 while doubling his snap count from 459 as a rookie to 910 last season. 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. might actually be the best player on the defensive line entering 2022. 1, was picked as having the ninth-best defensive line by PFF. 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. 2022 NFL defensive line rankings: Los Angeles Rams take top spot, Tampa Bay Buccaneers land at No. Since he was drafted in 2018, only the. Odds. . The Patriots tend to be one of the more reliable units from season to season - top-12 DST since 2018 - and 2022 is no different. 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. 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. Browns struggling despite on-paper talent:A formidable pass rush hasn't been enough to balance out a shaky secondary. He was still excellent particularly as a pass-protector but Lindstrom was a dominant force in the run game for the Falcons. 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. And those pressures are backed up by an 18.5% pass-rush win rate that also ranks fourth in the NFL. Previous Season. 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 Tennessee Volunteer missed his rookie season in 2020 with injury, but he recorded 36 quarterback pressures in a rotational role last year. garnering a run-blocking grade of 84.2 from PFF, . Narrowing that focus to just the last five years, Jordan ranks first among edge defenders in snaps played (4,826) and fourth in PFF grade (92.0). FPts: The number of fantasy points that our model predicts a player will score this season, based on the selected scoring system. The Rams defense should continue to be able to count on elite play from Donald on nearly every defensive snap, creating opportunities for Leonard Floyd, AShawn Robinson, Greg Gaines and Justin Hollins in 2022. There was a graphic that was shared last week by a PFF . It seems strange to say for a team with a reigning two-time MVP at quarterback, but the Packers could lean on their defense in 2022. There are several younger players, such as Greg Rousseau and A.J. Cleveland Browns (vs. Quinn is fresh off a second-team All Pro appearance in 2021, but his 69.9 PFF grade (34th among 108 qualifying edge defenders) indicates that there were more deserving players for that accolade. However, the Eagles have done a nice job of continuing to add depth and create a deep rotation this offseason. 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. 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). 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. Jones isnt the same reliable run defender that Cameron Heyward is, but hes the most disruptive interior pass-rusher in the NFL outside of Aaron Donald. That puts a lot of pressure on rookie George Karlaftis to hit the ground running, particularly after letting Melvin Ingram III leave for Miami in free agency. These athletes are called upon to be run-stuffing defensive linemen on some downs, and hybrid cornerbacks on others. addition gives the Buccaneers another wrecking ball on the interior to pair with, . 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. Gary developing into the player who the Packers drafted him to be in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft while playing alongside returners like. Prior to 2021, Jarrett rattled off four straight years with 80.0-plus PFF grades with the Falcons and established himself as one of the best all-around interior defensive linemen in the NFL. as they transition to a new scheme under Ed Donatell. And Carolina needs those younger players to step up if the team wants to improve on its 5-12 record from last season. However, theres reason to believe Aidan Hutchinson, the No. wasnt a fluke, as his 75 quarterback pressures during the 2021 regular season were a top-five mark among all edge rushers. 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. "49ers receiver Deebo Samuel and Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf put on a show Saturday," PFF staff wrote in their game recap. . The defensive tackle position remains the weak point of the unit after combining for a 33.1 PFF run-defense grade in 2021 (30th out of 32 teams). S Ryan Neal, Seattle Seahawks Jarrett fell off slightly from that level in 2021, but he still profiles as Atlanta's only defensive lineman who offenses have to worry about. Martin earned an above-average pass-rushing grade in true pass-rush situations in an expanded role last season for Houston, and Johnson is an edge setter who wins with his length and leverage in the run game. He played over 1,200 defensive snaps through the 2021 regular season and the Rams postseason run, and his 6,995 regular-season defensive snaps since 2014 are more than any other interior defensive lineman in the NFL. Injuries. And Jonathan Allen might actually be the best player on the defensive line entering 2022. The defensive tackle position remains the weak point of the unit after combining for a 33.1 PFF run-defense grade in 2021 (30th out of 32 teams). The downside is that neither is able to come back at full health and remain on the field. Those two groups played a massive part in their teams success. Theres plenty of reason to believe Barmore could place much higher on this list at this time next year. 3 - Terrell Lewis, OLB: 46.1. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft, which is just one reason why this . On snaps where Parsons is lined up on the edge opposite. is on the roster, as hes the most reliably elite performer in the NFL. Staying healthy has been the difficult part for Davenport with missed time in each of his first four seasons. on the interior. 3. 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. Cameron Jordan 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. 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. 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. It pulls together any defensive lineman who spends the majority of their snaps lined up between the tackles. Jones recorded a PFF pass-rushing grade above 84.0 in four of his six seasons with the Cardinals. 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. 3 - Terrell Lewis, OLB: 46.1. Hes joined by veterans Jerry Hughes (34 in August) and Mario Addison (35 in September) alongside Jonathan Greenard. 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. Los Angeles Rams (vs. The three highest-graded seasons of his career all came in the past three years. The only thing holding the Raiders down in these rankings is one of the weaker interior defensive lines in the NFL. 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. Lawrence is a massive, 340-plus-pound presence on the interior who isnt just a run stuffer. 8). A 33-year-old, is the star acquisition, fresh off a postseason run where he led all defenders in PFF pass-rushing grade. 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. Teams like. PFF's exclusive metrics provide matchup previews, position rankings, grades, and snap counts. 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. PFF offense grade: 75.8. 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. PFF's exclusive metrics provide matchup previews, position rankings, grades, and snap counts. 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). 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. The Rams and Buccaneers defensive fronts have undergone some changes since those performances, but both still profile as elite units entering the 2022 season. Hes joined on the Saints defensive line by, (22nd on PFFs interior defensive line rankings) and. His 19.7% pass-rush win rate since 2020 ranks third at the position, behind only. With Javon Kinlaw yet to establish himself as an above-average starter on the interior, defensive tackle stands out as the one potential weak point of this unit. It's Week 14, and while some team defenses are living up to the hype, others have fallen short or exceeded expectations. The Panthers have an extremely young group along the defensive line. Its reasonable to bank on some regression in 2021, starting with better health at defensive end, where Chase Young and Montez Sweat combined to miss 15 games in 2021. He should once again anchor the strength of Pittsburghs roster a top-tier defensive front. Dallas ranks second in sacks (20) and is led by superstar edge defender Micah Parsons. Bilal Nichols is the defensive tackle on the Raiders roster with the highest 2021 PFF grade at just 61.3 overall. And thats before considering T.J. Watts presence on the edge. Here is PFF's All-Pro from the 2022 NFL regular season. And those pressures are backed up by an 18.5% pass-rush win rate that also ranks fourth in the NFL. Dallas ranks second in sacks (20) and is led by superstar edge defender, The Broncos' defense is the only reason the team has had any success this season. The Green Bay Packers turned some heads when they selected defensive players with both of their first-round picks in the 2022 NFL draft.. This season, we will be keeping track of PFF's offensive line rankings as well as highlighting the biggest weak-link player and their upcoming opponent to identify any obvious matchup advantage one way or the other. Allen didnt get off to the fastest start to his NFL career, but he has quietly developed into an impactful interior pass-rusher over the past two seasons. 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 other big addition to a defensive front that ranked 30th in PFF grade in 2021 was. 100 snaps). Both should help bolster their run defense alongside Calais Campbell and Justin Madubuike. On defense, the Eagles rank 14th in third-down defense, giving up a 38.6% third-down rate. has been a force for the Chiefs since he was drafted in 2016. Barmore, in particular, has an opportunity for a big 2022 season. Osa Odighizuwa who recorded 38 pressures as a rookie last season could step up in his second season out of UCLA. Williams registered a career-high 12 sacks, 28 QB hits and 31 pressures earning an 84.1 pass-rush grade. 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. Despite the buccaneers having a disappointing start to the 2022 NFL season, they still have a top-10 defense. RDEF: PFF Grade for Run Defense. Kansas Citys edge defenders collectively rank 28th in PFF grade since 2020. 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. Teams Pac-12 Colorado USC SEC Alabama Arkansas Auburn Florida Georgia LSU Tennessee Texas A&M Big Ten Iowa Michigan. The Khalil MackJoey Bosa pairing on the edge is the best in the NFL if both players can remain healthy. On the interior. Nick Bosa: 94.73. 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. "Each finished with . 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. The Bucs rank two spots higher than the Cowboys in passing with a DVOA of 17.9%, 11th overall. The recently added Matt Ioannidis qualifies as a veteran at 28 years old. That came just one year after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers swarmed Patrick Mahomes repeatedly in Super Bowl LV, pressuring him on 31 of his 56 dropbacks (55%). 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. 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. . Hunter appeared in just seven games in 2021 (torn pectoral muscle) after missing the entire 2020 season with a herniated disc. on the edge. The Eagles' addition of, to a defensive tackle rotation that already included. 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. . who recorded 38 pressures as a rookie last season could step up in his second season out of UCLA. to keep this from being one of the worst units in the league again next season. 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, . They only rank 17th in run defense, give up an average of 122.6 yards per game, and underperform when DT Jordan Davis is out of the lineup. The Broncos' defense is the only reason the team has had any success this season. makes this a formidable unit entering next season. 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. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft, which is just one reason why this . Reader ranked in the 92nd percentile of all qualifying interior defensive linemen in PFF run-defense grade on a per-snap basis in 2021. Glendale, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron. PFF.com. 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. 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 . Additionally, Williams was named PFFs 2022 second team All-Pro. Premium Stats. Smith is also coming off just 37 defensive snaps last season, dealing with a back injury of his own. The only thing holding the Raiders down in these rankings is one of the weaker interior defensive lines in the NFL. The 49ers have one of the deeper edge rotations in the league with. Expectations were sky-high for Washingtons defensive line and defense overall entering last season. proved last season that his 2020 breakout with the. Jacksonville Jaguars Nathan Ray. qualifies as a veteran at 28 years old. Highest @PFF_College grades by a R1 edge taken in the last 5 years: 1. 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. Reader a seventh-year, 347-pound defensive tackle out of Clemson isnt the flashiest player at the position. 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. 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). Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. 8. 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. Tuitt and Heyward are a very difficult duo to contend with on the inside. 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 addition of rookie Tyler Smith to replace the departed Connor Williams should bolster the left side. Martin earned an above-average pass-rushing grade in true pass-rush situations in an expanded role last season for Houston, and Johnson is an edge setter who wins with his length and leverage in the run game. Health has been one of the bigger concerns for the 32-year-old Hicks, who played over 400 defensive snaps just once in the past three seasons. QB Mitch Trubisky: 76.6 (356 snaps) QB Kenny Pickett: 75.5 (804 snaps) Before I get into everything, here comes the rant. 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. Veas combination of size, strength and athleticism gives him a unique skill set at the position. It wouldnt be surprising to see Barmore build on that rookie performance with a big 2022 season. Taylor is the most likely player to step up. Denver will pose problems for their two first opponents: Seattle and Houston. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports. Gross-Matos has played fewer than 400 defensive snaps in each of his first two seasons with 20 or fewer quarterback pressures both years. 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. The backbone of Philadelphias defensive line for years a 31-year-old Fletcher Cox and 34-year-old Brandon Graham is aging. The soon-to-be 25-year-old ranks 12th in, 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. performing at a high level in their first and second NFL seasons, respectively. . 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. Key: Red text = weakest link 1. His 48 quarterback pressures as a rookie were over 10 more than any other rookie interior defensive lineman in the last five seasons. Allens 18.5% pass-rush win rate since 2020 ranks fourth among all qualifying interior defensive linemen. is the defensive tackle on the Raiders roster with the highest 2021 PFF grade at just 61.3 overall. . 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. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports. It still stands out as a group with potential entering the 2022 season, though. 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, its hard not to notice the impact that a healthy Reader had on Cincinnatis defense last season after he missed much of his first year with the team due to injury. Philadelphia Eagles (No Change from Week 14) Projected Week 15 Starters: LT Jordan Mailata Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports. Beyond the occasional pass-rush rep, Long earned a career-high 76.2 overall grade in 2022 with an 89.0 run defense grade that ranked fifth among off-ball linebackers. 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). , who the Bills will be looking to take a leap, but its a well-rounded unit overall. As he displayed at the combine, Davis is a truly unique athlete for his size who can single-handedly change a run defense with his power and the way he can hold the point of attack on the interior. Skip to main content Skip to navigation Menu The . 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. The Browns are in a similar boat to Las Vegas. Allens 18.5% pass-rush win rate since 2020 ranks fourth among all qualifying interior defensive linemen. Taylor is the most likely player to step up. losses put more pressure on third-year edge defender. 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 Cam Heyward and Stephon Tuitt. Theyve got an incredible pass rush, and theyve done it without several key players on the defensive line. . However, Jones hasnt gotten much help from his teammates on the edge in recent years. 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