NFL Top 100 Players of 2022 is the twelfth season in the NFL Top 100 series. It premiered on August 14, 2022 and concluded on August 28, 2022. Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady was the number one player for the fourth and final time.[1]
| NFL Top 100 Players of 2022 | |
|---|---|
| Season 2022 | |
.jpg) Tom Brady, the number 1 ranked player | |
| Release | |
| Original network | NFL Network |
| Original release | August 14 – August 28, 2022 |
| Season chronology | |
Episode list
edit| Episode
No. |
Air date | Numbers
revealed |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 14 | 100–91 |
| 2 | 90–81 | |
| 3 | 80–71 | |
| 4 | 70–61 | |
| 5 | 60–51 | |
| 6 | August 21 | 50–41 |
| 7 | 40–31 | |
| 8 | 30–21 | |
| 9 | August 28 | 20–11 |
| 10 | 10–6 | |
| 11 | 5–1 |
The list
edit| Rank | Player | Position | 2021 team | 2022 team | Rank change | Reference | Year accomplishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Brady | Quarterback | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |  6
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[1] |
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| 2 | Aaron Donald | Defensive tackle | Los Angeles Rams |  0
|
[2] |
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| 3 | Aaron Rodgers | Quarterback | Green Bay Packers | 0
|
[3] |
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| 4 | Cooper Kupp | Wide receiver | Los Angeles Rams | NR | [4] |
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| 5 | Jonathan Taylor | Running back | Indianapolis Colts | NR | [5] |
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| 6 | T. J. Watt | Outside linebacker | Pittsburgh Steelers | 3
|
[6] |
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| 7 | Davante Adams | Wide receiver | Green Bay Packers | Las Vegas Raiders |  1
|
[7] |
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| 8 | Patrick Mahomes | Quarterback | Kansas City Chiefs | 7
|
[8] |
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| 9 | Jalen Ramsey | Cornerback | Los Angeles Rams | 4
|
[9] |
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| 10 | Travis Kelce | Tight end | Kansas City Chiefs | 5
|
[10] |
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| 11 | Myles Garrett | Defensive end | Cleveland Browns | 5
|
[11] |
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| 12 | Derrick Henry | Running back | Tennessee Titans | 8
|
[12] |
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| 13 | Josh Allen | Quarterback | Buffalo Bills | 3
|
[13] |
| |
| 14 | Trent Williams | Offensive tackle | San Francisco 49ers | 28
|
[14] |
| |
| 15 | Tyreek Hill | Wide receiver | Kansas City Chiefs | Miami Dolphins | 0
|
[15] |
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| 16 | Micah Parsons | Linebacker | Dallas Cowboys | NR | [16] |
| |
| 17 | Justin Jefferson | Wide receiver | Minnesota Vikings | 36
|
[17] |
| |
| 18 | Darius Shaquille Leonard | Linebacker | Indianapolis Colts | 19
|
[18] |
| |
| 19 | Deebo Samuel | Wide receiver | San Francisco 49ers | NR | [19] |
| |
| 20 | J. C. Jackson | Cornerback | New England Patriots | Los Angeles Chargers | 29
|
[20] |
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| 21 | Joe Burrow | Quarterback | Cincinnati Bengals | NR | [21] |
| |
| 22 | George Kittle | Tight end | San Francisco 49ers | 28
|
[22] |
| |
| 23 | Trevon Diggs | Cornerback | Dallas Cowboys | NR | [23] |
| |
| 24 | Ja'Marr Chase | Wide receiver | Cincinnati Bengals | NR | [24] |
| |
| 25 | Nick Bosa | Defensive end | San Francisco 49ers | NR | [25] |
| |
| 26 | Stefon Diggs | Wide receiver | Buffalo Bills | 15
|
[26] |
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| 27 | Matthew Stafford | Quarterback | Los Angeles Rams | NR | [27] |
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| 28 | Quenton Nelson | Guard | Indianapolis Colts | 5
|
[28] |
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| 29 | Bobby Wagner | Middle linebacker | Seattle Seahawks | Los Angeles Rams | 4
|
[29] |
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| 30 | Joey Bosa | Defensive end | Los Angeles Chargers | 2
|
[30] |
| |
| 31 | Dalvin Cook | Running back | Minnesota Vikings | 11
|
[31] |
| |
| 32 | Mark Andrews | Tight end | Baltimore Ravens | NR | [32] |
| |
| 33 | Nick Chubb | Running back | Cleveland Browns | 7
|
[33] |
| |
| 34 | Kevin Byard | Safety | Tennessee Titans | NR | [34] |
| |
| 35 | Keenan Allen | Wide receiver | Los Angeles Chargers | 20
|
[35] |
| |
| 36 | Lamar Jackson | Quarterback | Baltimore Ravens | 12
|
[36] |
| |
| 37 | DeAndre Hopkins | Wide receiver | Arizona Cardinals | 29
|
[37] |
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| 38 | Joe Mixon | Running back | Cincinnati Bengals | NR | [38] |
| |
| 39 | Chris Jones | Defensive tackle | Kansas City Chiefs | 5
|
[39] |
| |
| 40 | Justin Herbert | Quarterback | Los Angeles Chargers | 16
|
[40] |
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| 41 | Tristan Wirfs | Offensive tackle | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 48
|
[41] |
| |
| 42 | Cameron Heyward | Defensive tackle | Pittsburgh Steelers | 15
|
[42] |
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| 43 | Derwin James | Strong safety | Los Angeles Chargers | NR | [43] |
| |
| 44 | Dak Prescott | Quarterback | Dallas Cowboys | NR | [44] |
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| 45 | Jordan Poyer | Strong safety | Buffalo Bills | NR | [45] |
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| 46 | Austin Ekeler | Running back | Los Angeles Chargers | NR | [46] |
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| 47 | Fred Warner | Middle linebacker | San Francisco 49ers | 26
|
[47] |
| |
| 48 | Robert Quinn | Defensive end | Chicago Bears | Chicago Bears / Philadelphia Eagles | NR | [48] |
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| 49 | De'Vondre Campbell | Linebacker | Green Bay Packers | NR | [49] |
| |
| 50 | Micah Hyde | Free safety | Buffalo Bills | NR | [50] |
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| 51 | Alvin Kamara | Running back | New Orleans Saints | 37
|
[51] |
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| 52 | Matthew Judon | Linebacker | New England Patriots | NR | [52] |
| |
| 53 | Mike Evans | Wide receiver | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 5
|
[53] |
| |
| 54 | Jeffery Simmons | Defensive tackle | Tennessee Titans | 24
|
[54] |
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| 55 | Joel Bitonio | Guard | Cleveland Browns | NR | [55] |
| |
| 56 | Xavien Howard | Cornerback | Miami Dolphins | 39
|
[56] |
| |
| 57 | Kyler Murray | Quarterback | Arizona Cardinals | 18
|
[57] |
| |
| 58 | Darren Waller | Tight end | Las Vegas Raiders | 23
|
[58] |
| |
| 59 | Maxx Crosby | Defensive end | Las Vegas Raiders | NR | [59] |
| |
| 60 | Corey Linsley | Center | Los Angeles Chargers | 0
|
[60] |
| |
| 61 | Russell Wilson | Quarterback | Seattle Seahawks | Denver Broncos | 49
|
[61] |
|
| 62 | Chandler Jones | Defensive end | Arizona Cardinals | Las Vegas Raiders | NR | [62] |
|
| 63 | Jaylen Waddle | Wide receiver | Miami Dolphins | NR | [63] |
| |
| 64 | Devin White | Linebacker | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 36
|
[64] |
| |
| 65 | Derek Carr | Quarterback | Las Vegas Raiders | NR | [65] |
| |
| 66 | DeForest Buckner | Defensive tackle | Indianapolis Colts | 39
|
[66] |
| |
| 67 | Budda Baker | Safety | Arizona Cardinals | 48
|
[67] |
| |
| 68 | Zack Martin | Guard | Dallas Cowboys | 17
|
[68] |
| |
| 69 | Cameron Jordan | Defensive end | New Orleans Saints | 23
|
[69] |
| |
| 70 | Tyrann Mathieu | Safety | Kansas City Chiefs | New Orleans Saints | 12
|
[70] |
|
| 71 | Jason Kelce | Center | Philadelphia Eagles | 21
|
[71] |
| |
| 72 | Quandre Diggs | Free safety | Seattle Seahawks | 5
|
[72] |
| |
| 73 | Cordarrelle Patterson | Running back | Atlanta Falcons | NR | [73] |
| |
| 74 | Demario Davis | Inside linebacker | New Orleans Saints | 10
|
[74] |
| |
| 75 | Antoine Winfield Jr. | Free safety | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NR | [75] |
| |
| 76 | Brian Burns | Defensive end | Carolina Panthers | NR | [76] |
| |
| 77 | Darius Slay | Cornerback | Philadelphia Eagles | NR | [77] |
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| 78 | Trey Hendrickson | Defensive end | Cincinnati Bengals | 5
|
[78] |
| |
| 79 | Rashawn Slater | Offensive tackle | Los Angeles Chargers | NR | [79] |
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| 80 | James Conner | Running back | Arizona Cardinals | NR | [80] |
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| 81 | Justin Simmons | Free safety | Denver Broncos | 36
|
[81] |
| |
| 82 | Kenny Moore II | Cornerback | Indianapolis Colts | NR | [82] |
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| 83 | Wyatt Teller | Guard | Cleveland Browns | NR | [83] |
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| 84 | Roquan Smith | Inside linebacker | Chicago Bears | Chicago Bears / Baltimore Ravens | NR | [84] |
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| 85 | Mac Jones | Quarterback | New England Patriots | NR | [85] |
| |
| 86 | Shaquil Barrett | Outside linebacker | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 2
|
[86] |
| |
| 87 | Denzel Ward | Cornerback | Cleveland Browns | NR | [87] |
| |
| 88 | Jonathan Allen | Defensive tackle | Washington Commanders | NR | [88] |
| |
| 89 | Marshon Lattimore | Cornerback | New Orleans Saints | 3
|
[89] |
| |
| 90 | Odell Beckham Jr. | Wide receiver | Cleveland Browns / Los Angeles Rams | Free Agent | NR | [90] |
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| 91 | Kyle Pitts | Tight end | Atlanta Falcons | NR | [91] |
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| 92 | Tyron Smith | Offensive tackle | Dallas Cowboys | NR | [92] |
| |
| 93 | Von Miller | Linebacker | Denver Broncos / Los Angeles Rams | Buffalo Bills | NR | [93] |
|
| 94 | Justin Tucker | Placekicker | Baltimore Ravens | NR | [94] |
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| 95 | CeeDee Lamb | Wide receiver | Dallas Cowboys | NR | [95] |
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| 96 | Jimmie Ward | Free safety | San Francisco 49ers | NR | [96] |
| |
| 97 | Leonard Williams | Defensive end | New York Giants | 13
|
[97] |
| |
| 98 | David Montgomery | Running back | Chicago Bears | NR | [98] |
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| 99 | Kirk Cousins | Quarterback | Minnesota Vikings | NR | [99] |
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| 100 | Kyle Juszczyk | Fullback | San Francisco 49ers | 3
|
[100] |
| |
Sources
editReception
editAndrew Whitworth, former Tackle for the Los Angeles Rams, criticized the list and its voting process, calling it a "joke" and "content filler".[5] Kyle Shanahan, coach of the San Francisco 49ers, said that he doesn't pay attention to it.[6] Myles Garrett, All-Pro defensive end for the Cleveland Browns, said that he should be ranked first, but also noted that he does not vote.[7]
References
edit- ^ "2022 NFL Top 100". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
- ^ Cameneker, Jacob (6 February 2022). "NFL Pro Bowl rosters 2022: Here's a full list of selections, alternates, coaches for AFC & NFC teams". www.sportingnews.com. Retrieved 2022-08-29.
- ^ Buller-Russ, Aaron (2022-01-14). "NFL All-Pro team announced: Davante Adams, T.J. Watt lead the way". sportsnaut.com. Retrieved 2022-08-29.
- ^ "Parsons 2021 Rookie of the Year; All-Rookie Team | PFWA". 2022-01-25. Retrieved 2022-08-29.
- ^ Borelli, Matt (2022-08-20). "Rams News: Andrew Whitworth Criticizes NFL Top 100 Voting". Rams Newswire (Press release). Retrieved 2022-08-29.
- ^ Papke, Grey (2022-08-25). "Kyle Shanahan has funny reaction to NFL Top 100 list". Larry Brown Sports. Retrieved 2022-08-29.
- ^ Smith, Michael (2022-08-24). "Myles Garrett: I think I should be No. 1 on NFL's Top 100 players". ProFootballTalk. Retrieved 2022-08-29.