League Size: The size of your league can influence position value or scarcity, and should impact your draft strategy (read more here). Reddick, meanwhile, is tied for 15th among edge rushers in quarterback pressures over the last two seasons (99). The Chicago Bears wrapped their 2022 season with a 3-14 record and a 10-game losing streak. Between Lawrence. The Cowboys also rank seventh in expected points added allowed on passing plays, at -0.155. WR Shi Smith: 52.1 19. Tuitt and Heyward are a very difficult duo to contend with on the inside. There are several younger players, such as. The recently added. 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. RDEF: PFF Grade for Run Defense. which is so critical when stopping the run. FPts: The number of fantasy points that our model predicts a player will score this season, based on the selected scoring system. Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NFL player performance data. His 114 quarterback pressures since 2020 are fewer than only. 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 . Lawrence is a massive, 340-plus-pound presence on the interior who isnt just a run stuffer. During the 2020 season, those two ranked seventh and eighth respectively in PFFs wins above replacement (WAR) metric. Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NFL player performance data. has been a force for the Chiefs since he was drafted in 2016. Chris Jones has been a force for the Chiefs since he was drafted in 2016. 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. On snaps where Parsons is lined up on the edge opposite Demarcus Lawrence, thats one of the best edge tandems in the league. 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 Haason Reddick and Morgan Fox losses put more pressure on third-year edge defender Yetur Gross-Matos, alongside Brian Burns and Derrick Brown, to provide a spark. Hes joined by a couple of nice pieces up front in Denico Autry, Bud Dupree and Harold Landry III. 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. performing at a high level in their first and second NFL seasons, respectively. Epenesa, who the Bills will be looking to take a leap, but its a well-rounded unit overall. The Eagles' addition of, to a defensive tackle rotation that already included. 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. Carr's top 15 offensive player rankings at the midway point of the 2022 NFL season. Stats. His 19.7% pass-rush win rate since 2020 ranks third at the position, behind only Aaron Donald and Chris Jones. 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. wasnt a fluke, as his 75 quarterback pressures during the 2021 regular season were a top-five mark among all edge rushers. Staying healthy has been the difficult part for Davenport with missed time in each of his first four seasons. 2 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, can hit the ground running. However, the Eagles have done a nice job of continuing to add depth and create a deep rotation this offseason. Please disable your ad blocker to view the video content. The Khalil MackJoey Bosa pairing on the edge is the best in the NFL if both players can remain healthy. in the last four offseasons. 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. The run defense is easily the weakness on the Eagles defense. The Giants defensive front has a high ceiling, but thats reliant on. 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. . The talent didnt go anywhere, though. The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage . 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. Kansas Citys edge defenders collectively rank 28th in PFF grade since 2020. RUN: PFF Grade for Rushing. 7) New England Patriots. 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. Watt will go down as one of the greatest what-ifs of this generation of NFL players. 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). There are several younger players, such as Greg Rousseau and A.J. Dan Fornek @fornekdf Aug 25, 2022, 2:50 PM EDT Light Mode Now that the NFL draft has concluded, it is time to zoom out and take a look at NFL rosters to figure out the players to target in rookie drafts and upcoming fantasy leagues. What separates Clark from most nose tackles is his pass-rushing impact when hes lined up over center. Browns struggling despite on-paper talent:A formidable pass rush hasn't been enough to balance out a shaky secondary. Bilal Nichols is the defensive tackle on the Raiders roster with the highest 2021 PFF grade at just 61.3 overall. Barrett, meanwhile, ranks first among all edge rushers in quarterback pressures since joining the Buccaneers in 2019 (232). Leonard was a beast in stopping the run, as his 91.1 PFF run defense grade was second among all defenders in 2021-- not just linebackers. 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. 12. 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. But the strength of this group is the defensive line, led by Nick Bosa and Arik Armstead. The upside, however, is two of the more impactful edge rushers in the NFL threatening offenses on a down-by-down basis. 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. Premium Stats. Theyve got an incredible pass rush, and theyve done it without several key players on the defensive line. 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. , thats one of the best edge tandems in the league. 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). . 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. Despite Onyemata missing some time, his 141 quarterback pressures since 2018 are tied for 14th most among all interior defensive linemen. 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. The strides that Wilkins made in his third NFL season last year seemed to fly under the radar. Expectations were sky-high for Washingtons defensive line and defense overall entering last season. The San Francisco 49ers' defense pressured Geno Smith, snuffed the Seahawks' run game and allowed their defensive line to eat all Sunday. 1 in expected points added (EPA) allowed per play. Jets) 2. However, Buffalo also added DaQuan Jones and Tim Settle to its interior defensive line. However, Walker was drafted No. 1 spot: San Francisco is allowing the lowest EPA per play mark (-.229) in the NFL through five weeks. Minnesota will be counting on him to continue to provide interior pressure while also solidifying their run defense alongside free agent acquisition Harrison Phillips as they transition to a new scheme under Ed Donatell. It pulls together any defensive lineman who spends the majority of their snaps lined up between the tackles. 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. His 19.7% pass-rush win rate since 2020 ranks third at the position, behind only. The former Tennessee Volunteer missed his rookie season in 2020 with injury, but he recorded 36 quarterback pressures in a rotational role last year. who recorded 38 pressures as a rookie last season could step up in his second season out of UCLA. 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. During the 2020 season, those two ranked seventh and eighth respectively in PFFs wins above replacement (. Theyll be leaning heavily on. 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. 6. Oweh had a solid rookie season against both the run and pass, ending the year with a 67.9 PFF grade. The last time Donald recorded a PFF run-defense or pass-rush grade lower than 85.0 was during his rookie season in 2014. . That came just one year after the. PFF offense grade: 75.8. Their pass rush has been incredible, as Bradley Chubb and Randy Gregory are off to the best start of their careers. Philadelphia Eagles (No Change from Week 14) Projected Week 15 Starters: LT Jordan Mailata 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. 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. Any list of the best young interior defensive linemen in the NFL is going to have Simmons name near the top. 3 overall pick lept into the elite tier at the position. 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. QB Mitch Trubisky: 76.6 (356 snaps) QB Kenny Pickett: 75.5 (804 snaps) Before I get into everything, here comes the rant. form a nice foundation on the interior, but the Giants need Thibodeaux and Ojulari to hit to really elevate the unit. 100 snaps). The Broncos are battling some injuries in the secondary and to Gregory, but this is still one of the best units in the NFL. Cincinnatis defensive line, like much of its defense, has been shaped by free agency over the last two-to-three offseasons. 1 in expected points added (EPA) allowed per play. Interpreted as: 2022 worst NFL run defense rankings this regular season Not a member? 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. 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. Discover NFL team overall stats and rankings throughout the season. The 10 best defensive players for the Ducks in 2022 according to PFF? 1 overall for his rare, physical traits and not his track record of college production. In each of the past seven seasons, Williams recorded at least 700 defensive snaps and at least 45 quarterback pressures. Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald (99) celebrates in the fourth quarter during the NFC Championship Game against the San Francisco 49ers at SoFi Stadium. The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage. However, Walker was drafted No. FTN's Dan Fornek ranks all 32 NFL offensive lines heading into the 2022 NFL season. Robert Quinn stands out as the clear star of Chicagos defensive line following their decision to cut ties with Khalil Mack. That's rather promising for the Steelers moving forward on offense, PFF's William Moy . Hes also been a highly productive interior pass-rusher on a per-snap basis. The addition of rookie Tyler Smith to replace the departed Connor Williams should bolster the left side. QB Baker Mayfield: 52.2 18. Ogbonnia Okoronkwo could break out if given an opportunity in a larger role. Oweh had a solid rookie season against both the run and pass, ending the year with a 67.9 PFF grade. Injuries. He has the combination of athletic traits and college production that typically translates to NFL success. 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. 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.". A lot has changed since those initial rankings were posted. 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. D.J. in the draft, but he doesnt profile as the interior run stuffer that this roster needs. Williams registered a career-high 12 sacks, 28 QB hits and 31 pressures earning an 84.1 pass-rush grade. on the interior. Maxx Crosby made his push for the NFLs elite edge rusher tier with a breakout third season out of Eastern Michigan in 2021. 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 Dolphins blitz-heavy approach made possible by talent in the secondary such as Xavien Howard, Byron Jones and Jevon Holland allows them to generate pressure via scheme rather than individual pass-rushing talent. 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. 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. 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. Oweh had a solid rookie season against both the run and pass, ending the year with a 67.9 PFF grade. 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. Jones has recorded a 17.8% pass-rush win rate since he was drafted in 2016. 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. Minnesotas defensive line could have some volatility based on the health of their starting edge duo of Danielle Hunter and ZaDarius Smith. stands out as the clear star of Chicagos defensive line following their decision to cut ties with. 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. 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. 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). Lawsons return from injury is accompanied by the addition of first-round pick. However, Jones hasnt gotten much help from his teammates on the edge in recent years. They boast an elite real-life defense that features the likes of Randy Gregory, Bradley Chubb, and Pat Surtain II. However, Buffalo also added. proved last season that his 2020 breakout with the. Jarretts 93 quarterback pressures since 2020 are over 50 more than any other player on the Falcons roster. On the interior. 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. Joe Burrow was pressured on 18 of his 42 dropbacks (43%) and sacked seven times in Super Bowl LVI against Aaron Donald, Von Miller and the rest of the Los Angeles Rams pass-rush unit. The Browns are in a similar boat to Las Vegas. And Carolina needs those younger players to step up if the team wants to improve on its 5-12 record from last season. However, Jones hasnt gotten much help from his teammates on the edge in recent years. He ranks second at the position in PFFs WAR metric over the last six seasons, trailing only. 2022 NFL defensive line rankings: Los Angeles Rams take top spot, Tampa Bay Buccaneers land at No. 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. Chase Young: 94.82. 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. 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. PFF's exclusive metrics provide matchup previews, position rankings, grades, and snap counts. to lead the way. 3 - Terrell Lewis, OLB: 46.1. He has the combination of athletic traits and college production that typically translates to NFL success. General manager Brandon Beane and company have continuously poured resources into their defensive line in recent offseasons, and that didnt change this year. 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. Wagner has a 77.9-plus PFF grade in every facet of play. The Cardinals are asking two rookies Cameron Thomas and Myjai Sanders to replace Chandler Jones production on the edge. 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. 1 overall for his rare, physical traits and not his track record of college production. 49ers take No. 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. losses put more pressure on third-year edge defender. These athletes are called upon to be run-stuffing defensive linemen on some downs, and hybrid cornerbacks on others. 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. PFF graded overall performances for each Big Ten team, and here is how they stacked up:. His 89.4 overall grade is his highest of the year. And those pressures are backed up by an 18.5% pass-rush win rate that also ranks fourth in the NFL. They also lead the league in EPA allowed per passing play, at -0.225. 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. 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. 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. The groin injury to Nick Bosa, whose 89.6 PFF grade ranks fifth among 125 qualifying edge defenders, could be a major issue for the 49ers going forward, but this has been the NFLs best defense through five games. NFL team defense stats for 2021-2022 including points against, QBR against, sacks allowed, as well as rushing and passing yards per game allowed. The last two Super Bowls have shown the impact that a dominant defensive front can have on the NFLs biggest stage. Meanwhile, Lawrence ranks tied for second in PFF grade at the position since 2017. made his push for the NFLs elite edge rusher tier with a breakout third season out of Eastern Michigan in 2021. 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. Theyve got an incredible pass rush, and theyve done it without several key players on the defensive line. The three highest-graded seasons of his career all came in the past three years. have had a more efficient run defense by expected points added per play than the Buccaneers. Highest @PFF_College grades by a R1 edge taken in the last 5 years: 1. Odds. His 91.9 PFF pass-rushing grade last season trailed only, at the position, and no defender recorded more quarterback pressures than Crosby did over the course of the regular season. 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. The 49ers have allowed the fewest points per game (12.2) and are No. 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. 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. 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. 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). 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. to keep this from being one of the worst units in the league again next season. 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 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. 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. 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. 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 . Gross-Matos has played fewer than 400 defensive snaps in each of his first two seasons with 20 or fewer quarterback pressures both years. 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. 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. 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. Both. The backbone of Philadelphias defensive line for years a 31-year-old, is aging. 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). The Los Angeles Rams have the fewest carries by a team this season, with 221 rush attempts. 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. Ranking 2022 NFL defenses: Rams, Bills, Saints most likely units to crack the top 10 Who will have a top-10 defense in 2022? Join for FREE Team SF DAL NE BUF PHI NYJ DEN BAL NO TB PIT CIN WAS IND LAC TEN MIA GB LAR HOU SEA CLE KC ARI MIN CAR JAX DET 100 snaps) 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 Hooper: 68.8 Bottom 6 OL . He should once again anchor the strength of Pittsburghs roster a top-tier defensive front. 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. Osa Odighizuwa who recorded 38 pressures as a rookie last season could step up in his second season out of UCLA. 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). Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports. 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. PFF's Highest-Graded Run Defender in Week 11: Florida's Desmond Watson Desmond Watson's forced fumble and rumble was one aspect of the nation's best individual performance on run defense in. on the edge. On defense, the Eagles rank 14th in third-down defense, giving up a 38.6% third-down rate. RB Damien Harris. Denver Broncos (vs. Texans) 4. The 49ers have one of the deeper edge rotations in the league with. San Francisco 49ers (vs. Seahawks) 3. Hes earned his own tier after recording the highest overall PFF grade of any defensive player in each of the past five seasons. 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. 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. Way Too Early 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Six First-Round . Smith is also coming off just 37 defensive snaps last season, dealing with a back injury of his own. The Cowboys just put together back-to-back dominant performances, giving up 20 combined points to the Commanders and the Rams. 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. PFF.com. 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 position rankings . 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. The former Tennessee Volunteer missed his rookie season in 2020 with injury, but he recorded 36 quarterback pressures in a rotational role last year. This group's ceiling hinges on second-year edge defender Odafe Owehs improvement. 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. Veas combination of size, strength and athleticism gives him a unique skill set at the position.

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