That flexibility is tremendously valuable to the Dallas defense, but Parsons could take his game to another level if he shows development off the ball in Year 2. Kansas City Chiefs linebacker group ranked as 9th-best in NFL by PFF Teams AFC East Bills Dolphins Jets Patriots AFC North Bengals Browns Ravens Steelers AFC South Colts Jaguars Texans Titans. JaWhaun Bentley is a hard-nosed player like his counterpart Mack Wilson. He subsequently graded out to 76.5 in his first season. 5 overall pick recorded 128 combined tackles, a career-high 18 QB hits in 2021 and earned his first Pro Bowl selection this past season. Vander Esch quietly played some good football in 2022 after signing a one-year flier to return to the Cowboys following a free agency period that didnt pan out as hed hoped. No linebacker recorded more coverage snaps than Warner in all of 2021. Though he's 32 years old, David hasn't taken a major step backwards just yet. Drue Tranquill. Campbells 90.4 tackling grade is his fifth straight such mark above 75.0, and that sure tackling goes a long way in Green Bay. Overall, White has had an incredible start to his career, as he's picked up All-Pro honors, a Pro Bowl bid and a Super Bowl ring in just three years. March 2, 2023 3:21 pm ET. Teams are afraid to throw at Surtain, and he has one of the lowest target totals among . While Parsons proved to be a stud pass-rusher, some had questions about his coverage ability coming into the league. The former No. Micah Parsons this season: 0 TDs allowed in coverage (284 snaps) 88.7 PFF Grade (1st among all LBs) 93.0 pass-rushing grade (Best in NFL) pic.twitter.com/Lq7G9IVzuU. Barr agreed to a pay cut before the 2021 season that also voided the 2022 and 2023 seasons on his five-year extension signed in 2019. Click here to view PFF's full IDP rankings for the 2022 season and tiers for the defensive linemen and defensive backs. 2022 NFL linebacker unit rankings: San Francisco 49ers claim the top spot, Seattle Seahawks crack the top 10 Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers middle linebacker Fred Warner (54) lines up over Green Bay Packers center Josh Myers (71) during the first quarter at Levi's Stadium. While Mike Zimmer is gone, new defensive coordinator Ed Donatell is an experienced coach who can get the most out of Kendricks and this defense as a whole. 6 defense in the league last year, and Smith was a big reason why. Davids 72.3 overall PFF grade is the lowest mark he has posted in a single season since 2016, and Wagners 71.8 was his lowest since 2015. This ranking may be a surprise after the Seahawks lost future Hall of Famer Bobby Wagner in free agency this offseason, but Wagner seemed to be on the downslope of his career. One can make the case that both Wagner and David are still as good as it gets at the linebacker position despite getting up there in age, but each player is coming off a relative down year by their standards, which always brings up the looming specter of decline. This was the last season that the conference used divisions in its football scheduling. Singleton has had quite the career path to this point, finally reaching unrestricted free agency ahead of the 2023 season after entering the NFL as an undrafted free agent of the, in 2015. They also signed linebacker Myles Jack and D-lineman Larry Ogunjobi. Turn on this feature to cross off players during your draft. Still one of the more underrated players in the league, This is a precarious spot for the Packers to be in, even with 2021 All-Pro. Vander Esch earned a 90.0-plus grade in three starts in 2021, including two such outings over the final five weeks. 1 linebacker on this list entering 2022. Brown appeared to be on his way to a strong free agency in the 2021 offseason after three solid seasons as a starter, but he may have been an unfortunate victim of the salary cap drop, as he ultimately agreed to return to the Titans on a one-year, $4.5 million deal. Adam Holt. Just 25, he's on his way. And Davis has been outstanding in all areas since moving to the New Orleans defense. Plenty of well-known 'backers had coverage grades in the 30s this past season. Okereke stepped up in a major way in the absence of fellow off-ball linebacker Shaquille Leonard, with his 72.9 grade ranking 23rd at the position. This is a precarious spot for the Packers to be in, even with 2021 All-Pro DeVondre Campbell back for another season in the same defense he broke out with. This group could rank much higher by the end of next season. Drafting Quay Walker out of Georgia in the first round also helps the Packers' cause. Rounding out the top-tier of linebackers, Lavonte David is likely another surprise player based on where he tends to go in drafts, but dont let the age fool you. 70 & No.71 on PFF's Top-101 players for the 2022 NFL season. He had been one of the more consistent players at the position in the NFL, and so theres a chance he regains his form. The Tennessee Titans are set to sport a talented and exciting inside linebacker duo in 2022 with David Long and Zach Cunningham, but where do they rank as compared to others in the NFL?. Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports. Former Penn State linebacker Micah Parsons just wrapped up his second season in the NFL, and he continues to leave little doubt the Dallas Cowboys made the smart decision using a first-round draft pick on him. It had been three full seasons since his best play, and that best play was nowhere near elite. The rest of 1A should surprise no one, with this group almost filling out the consensus top-five linebackers in ADP terms,. His processing skills took massive steps forward in 2021, causing his grade to jump from 57.1 to 76.3. PFF's exclusive metrics provide matchup previews, position rankings, grades, and snap counts. 1. He ended up making the Pro Bowl by logging a career-high 863 snaps and racking up 121 tackles and 61 defensive stops. This is bizarrely true even when he moves to a defense run by a former New England defensive coach. Jordyn Brooks is an ascending star who will get more snaps this year. Consequently, the list of consistently elite players is far shorter than for other positions, and there is much more volatility in this position group. Meanwhile, David will have to get it there himself, given that the Bucs defense wasnt exactly bereft of talent last season. Still, the. Leonard is another example of how hard it is to earn those elite PFF grades each season, but he is a turnover machine when he is at his best. Sam Monson of PFF recently ranked the top linebackers in the NFL and organized them in tiers. 6 in the NFL in sacks and No. Chenal is going to thrive in man-blitz-heavy schemes. He was not as good a coverage or run-stopping linebacker as he was as a pass rusher, but his talent makes you think he will figure it out shortly. Lloyd can take on blocks, blitz and cover tight ends at a high level, which is why he earned a 90.2 grade this year with above-average grades in every facet. Van Noy also has the complicating factor of being one of the multiple linebackers who only seems to function at a high level within the New England Patriots defense. on Pro Football Focus' Top-100 players of 2022 rankings. However, Georgia wide receiver Kearis Jackson is not ranked in Pro Football Focus' NFL draft big board rankings. February 24, 2023 7:45 am CT. A couple of New Orleans Saints standouts were recognized on the list of the top 101 NFL players of the 2022 season from Pro Football Focus analyst Sam Monson. 2021 PFF grade: 83.5 (N/A). After looking like he might be the next great linebacker earlier in his career, Deion Jones play has fallen off a cliff. His first season in Green Bay produced an overall PFF grade of 85.0 and earned him a $50 million extension, but before that, Campbells PFF grades fell between 49.0 and 69.1 for two different teams. Those traits have allowed him to make a lot of tackles, but tackles are not always good plays for linebackers if they come after a big gain on the ground or because they were out of position in coverage. Click here to view PFFs full IDP rankings for the 2022 season and tiers for the defensive linemen and defensive backs. Defensively, the attrition was less significant; however, one of the unit's leaders did leave in free agency Foye Oluokun. Final Season Stats. Wagner gets a new opportunity on a new team with a lot more talent around him this season, so there is good reason to suspect that his grade might bounce back. Its a rebuilt Jaguars linebacking corps after losing. Asamoah is undersized at 6-foot-1, 228 pounds, but he possesses sideline-to-sideline range. Login or Register Projections: QB | RB | WR | TE | K | DEF | DL | LB | DB Now, it remains to be seen if Campbell can replicate his 2021 campaign, but based off of how he played last year, Campbell deserves a place on this list. Walker had a career year for the Browns in 2021, and his 78.2 PFF coverage grade was the highest of his career. After Warner's monster 2020 campaign, we thought he could be the No. Please try again later. This means zone-heavy coverages and, more specifically, a Cover-2 heavy scheme, which proves to be the most effective coverage at propping up linebacker tackle numbers (as illustrated below). 12 among linebackers in 2021 with a PFF coverage grade of 70 in 295 coverage snaps. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports By Sam Monson May 24, 2022 There's no way he was going to get better, right? They happily scooped up the extremely talented Georgia linebacker. Vander Esch has had an up and down first four years in the NFL, but the talent that made him a first-round pick in 2018 still flashes on occasion and will certainly draw attention. Hes a high-upside player now playing with a future Hall of Famer. his sure hands also need to be highlighted," PFF's Zoltn Buday wrote. Walker is one of the best run-and-hit linebackers in the class. The linebacker position in the game of football is one of the most important. It's like your very own digital cheat sheet. Edwards has posted 75.0 grades or better in two of his three NFL seasons and is one of the more underrated players in the league. Still one of the more underrated players in the league, Demario Davis has been the heartbeat of one of the league's best defenses over the past five seasons. Andersen is a converted running back and quarterback who, in his lone full season at linebacker, racked up an absurd 67 stops. Parsons is versatile, smart and instinctive. White has had four straight seasons with coverage grades above 60.0, which is not an easy feat for an off-ball linebacker in todays NFL against so many hi-lo concepts and the increase in run-pass options putting a ton of stress on the position. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports Unfortunately for Vander Esch, he once again finds himself in the middle of the pack of a deep free-agent group at linebacker, but he should do a bit better this time around. Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Chicago Bears inside linebacker Roquan Smith (58) stares into the backfield during pre-game at Nissan Stadium. Clemson junior Trenton Simpson Simpson had a solid role as a freshman in 2020, totaling 28 tackles with 6.5 tackles for loss and four sacks, in addition to a forced fumble. PFF's exclusive metrics provide matchup previews, position rankings, grades, and snap counts. Alex Anzalone and Chris Board are two depth players who start for the Lions. January 18, 2023 8:22 pm ET. He may be coming off one of his worst statistical seasons in recent memory, but he also missed five games with injury. You don't do what he did in his rookie season if you aren't a star. There may be no better all-around linebacker in the class. Jayron Kearse was a top 10 strong safety by their own metric. PFF themselves had the Cowboys 2021 secondary in the top 10. Projected contract: Two years,$12.5 million ($6.25M per year), $8 million total guaranteed, PFF Free Agency Rank: 139 They spent a lot of money on Roquan Smith at the linebacker spot, [so] why not bring in another Georgia guy?" . Click here for PFF's full list of top 100 free agents. Potentially losing a step or two with age can be negated by elite play recognition and instincts, both of which David has in spades. 2021 PFF grade: 84.3 (2nd of 89). Warner had a transformative effect on the 49ers defense when he became the starter. Pratts 90.1 coverage grade was the best mark in the NFL. He also has 30 quarterback pressures over 135 pass-rush snaps the past three seasons and took a quantum leap in coverage in 2022 en route to a 73.0 grade. Maybe the most volatile position in football, linebackers have seen their worth in the NFL fluctuate over the years. The former third-round pick still has room to grow as a coverage player, but at 6-foot-1 and 235 pounds, he moves well enough in space to not be a liability in coverage. Age: 28. Fred Warner (San Francisco 49ers) earned the top spot and Darius Leonard (Indianapolis Colts). Rankings&Projections |WR/CB Matchup Chart |NFL & NCAA Betting Dashboards | NFL Player Props Tool | NFL & NCAA Power Rankings Hes the complete package for a modern off-ball linebacker. Here are the best available players remaining heading into Day 2 of the 2022 NFL draft. Then there's the added bonus of playing behind Aaron Donald, who draws all the attention at the offensive line, opening up room for the linebackers for clean tackle opportunities. 88 selection in the 2019 NFL Draft. For all the young players' struggles, there are a lot of promising linebackers who have the talent to become elite players at this level. 2021 PFF grade: 64.2 (24th of 89). Here are PFF's top 32 linebackers ahead of the 2021 NFL season. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/reg/free/stories, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. Parsons was the No. In 2021, Davis was given a career-high AV of 15 while again being named an All-Pro after he recorded 105 combined tackles, 13 tackles for loss and three sacks. Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. The Seahawks selected Cody Barton out of Utah with the No. The criteria for making the top tier of IDP linebackers is relatively simple: be an every-down linebacker and play in a linebacker-friendly defense that breeds above-average tackle efficiency for the position. Projected contract: Two years, $18 million ($9M per year, $11.5 million total guaranteed), PFF Free Agency Rank: 55 It was his first season missing fewer than 10% of his tackle opportunities, and he put up an 86.8 overall grade with seven tackles and two defensive stops during a strong playoff run. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | Van Noy has now had stints in Detroit and Miami, but his good PFF grades are almost exclusively reserved for his time in the Patriots defense. Tranquill is coming off a career year in L.A. Linebacker Rankings 2022 NFL Draft Home Positions LB ALL QUARTERBACK RUNNING BACK WIDE RECEIVER TIGHT END OFFENSIVE LINE DEFENSIVE LINE EDGE LINEBACKER DEFENSIVE BACK #1 RANKED - SCOUTING REPORT 17 Nakobe Dean POSITION RANK #1 OUR RATING 90.4 ILB All Scouts Average Overall Rank 20.8 All Scouts Average Position Rank 2 Height Feet 6-0 1 on our list. He at least improved upon his 29.7 grade as a rookie with a 43.5 mark in Year 2. Nevertheless, he is clearly an ascending young player contributing immensely to Tennessees defense that finished first in expected points added per rush allowed on the season. Jack had hovered near 70.0 overall grades before a down 2021 season, and the Steelers will hope that those good years arent behind him. Hes not only straight-line fast, but he also processes and reacts with elite quickness. He has yet to post a sub-70.0 grade, with three out of his four years coming in above 78.0. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Yes, Davis was a late-bloomer, but not many players can make the impact he does in stopping the run, tackling, rushing the passer and working in coverage. Fred Warner, San Francisco 49ers The 49ers struck gold when they drafted Warner in the third round in 2018. The 1B tier has just as much going for them, with zone-heavy defenses, expected positive tackle efficiency and an every-down roles. Christian Kirksey has not had a season of note since 2016 with the Browns, yet he projects as a starter in this defense once again. That's still a very good grade, but there should be concerns about his age and a potential decline going forward. He also made the absolute most of the occasional blitz, tallying 15 pressures, five sacks and three more quarterback hits on 70 pass-rush snaps. Since entering the league, Warner has 118 or more total tackles in every season and was named First-Team All-Pro in 2020. Milano was a fifth-round draft pick back in 2017 but has dramatically outperformed his first-round teammate. Research past fantasy performance with sortable player stats including PFF-exclusives like aDOT and fantasy points per opportunity. Luckily for the Philadelphia Eagles, he was still available in the third round. Seahawks LB Jordyn Brooks ranked No. What a find he was for the Packers last year. After missing most of the regular season. For all the young players' struggles, there are a lot of promising linebackers who have the talent to become elite players at this level. However, both Mike Williams and Tee Higgins didn't get a whole lot of love and are lower on the list. 2022 NFL Linebacker Rankings 1. Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. Al-Shaair is in line to get paid as a free agent after teammatesFred Warner and Dre Greenlawfind themselves among the 16 highest-paid off-ball linebackers in the NFL. 3 Rams make PFF's top 101 players of 2022 Teams AFC East Bills Dolphins Jets Patriots AFC North Bengals Browns Ravens Steelers AFC South Colts Jaguars Texans Titans AFC West Broncos Chargers. Next to him is the underrated Josh Bynes, who returned to Baltimore in 2021 after one season in Cincinnati. The 2022 Atlantic Coast Conference football season, part of the 2022 NCAA Division I FBS football season, was the 70th season of college football played for the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Muma was one of the most productive defenders in all of college football in 2021, generating 68 total defensive stops, three picks and 21 pressures for the Cowboys. 2021 Snaps: 717 Now that we're at the end of the 2021-22 NFL season, the free agency picture is coming into focus and teams are beginning to identify potential targets to improve their roster weaknesses. 2021 PFF grade: 43.7 (71st of 89). Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. A couple of former Clemson stars made this ranking of the NFL's top wide receivers from the 2022 regular season. 2021 PFF grade: 60.4 (30th of 89). The main contributors to a linebackers IDP success are the volume of defensive snaps combined with playing in zone-heavy defenses, which rack up tackles more efficiently. Patrick Surtain II has been quite literally living up to his name as an elite cornerback and has helped the Denver Broncos maintain their position as a top-tier defense even after trading away their star edge rusher. More Stats. He also registered a fourth-best 79.4 PFF coverage grade among linebackers despite playing a whopping 680 coverage snaps. That 42.0 mark was his first time dropping below 70.0 since 2015. He's a Hall of Famer, no doubt, but the reason he's so high on this list is because he's not done just yet. He was good as a true linebacker, but his ability to play two different roles on any given snap made him special and provided a hybrid ability that caused problems for offenses. Pro Football Focus has finalized the regular season grades for the 2022 NFL season. He has yet to post a sub-70.0 grade, with three out of his four years coming in above 78.0. Josey Jewell and Jonas Griffith should be the starters, with free agent signing Alex Singleton looking for snaps, as well. Bentley improved considerably in his second season as a full-time player, as his 68.1 overall grade was almost 15 points better than his 2020 overall grade. Campbell was one of the big surprises of the 2021 NFL season, as he stepped his game up in a major way for the Green Bay Packers.

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