Miller’s quarterback pressure production dipped a bit, but he still finished with 64 on 506 pass-rush snaps. Brown's 2018 season has flown under the radar somewhat, but that doesn't make it any less impressive. His 89.5 overall grade this season ranked seventh among all edge defenders in the NFL, and his 66 total pressures were good for 13th. The Cincinnati grad turned Philadelphia legend led all centers in run-blocking grade (80.6) while ranking second behind Oakland's Rodney Hudson in pass-blocking grade (88.0). Woods dropped only two balls on 88 catchable targets, tying for the 14th-best drop rate (2.3%) out of 108 players at the position. Rushing Leader: Ezekiel Elliott, 1434 Yds. Buffalo Bills rank 31st in Pro Football Focus' 2018 pass-rush rankings. We’ll be seeing his name on this list for years to come. However, Pro Football Focus (PFF) recently recognized cornerback Byron Jones as "one of the NFL's best cornerbacks in 2018." His 115 catchable targets without a drop not only set the PFF record, but it also crushed the previous record of 60 held by Randall Cobb that he set back in 2016. Eighty-one cornerbacks allowed more first downs in their coverage this season. AP Defensive Player of the Year: Aaron Donald. As one of the league’s premier playmakers in coverage, Hyde didn’t disappoint in 2018. Watson made the best of one of the NFL’s worst offensive lines en route to a playoff berth, and that can’t be overstated. There once was legitimate questions about whether Andrew Luck would ever play football again, but Luck answered those questions firmly with a tumultuous comeback season. The defining mark of his rookie year was his propensity to find and flow to the ball carrier, as he was the first to make contact with the opposing ball carrier on 15.1% of his defensive snaps. He logged a whopping 20 combined pass breakups and interceptions on the year and allowed a paltry 66.6 passer rating on throws into his coverage. Kevin Byard was a run-stopping force in his third year as a pro, as he finished with the second-best run defense grade (89.0) among safeties. … PFF hands out draft grades for all 32 teams after the 2021 NFL Draft. McKinney’s 81.3 overall grade ranked ninth at the position, while his 89.2 run defense grade listed at third-best, behind only All-Pro’s Luke Kuechly and Bobby Wagner. Brandon Graham had yet another great year as the Eagles’ premier pass-rusher. Adam Thielen cemented himself as a hands-down number one wide receiver in 2018. Robert Woods had a career-year in 2018 as the Rams’ best pass-catcher. See the list here. Mitchell Schwartz had the highest-graded year of his career in 2018. Brady finished the 2018 season with his sixth Super Bowl title and his fourth consecutive elite grade, making him the only quarterback in the NFL to record grades of 90.0 or more in each season since 2015. Bobby Wagner, who finished the season as our highest-graded off-ball linebacker, took efficient tackling to the next level in 2018. In-depth analysis and PFF metrics for NFL quarterbacks from the 2020 season. His pass-rush grade of 86.7 was good for the fifth-highest leaguewide, and his 9.6 pass-rush productivity was seventh-best. As usual, he was a force as a pass rusher and generated 59 total pressures on the year, the fifth-most among players at the position. Pro Football Focus' 20 highest-ranked players of 2018. Listed as a defensive tackle on the Los Angeles Rams' roster, he also played a total of 338 snaps at left or right defensive end last season, per Pro Football Focus. Jones ended the 2018 campaign with yet another elite overall grade (90.9), making him the only wideout in the league who has earned this distinction for four consecutive years. Goff finished the 2018 regular season ranked fourth among quarterbacks with a passer rating of 117.1 from a clean pocket, while his 23 big-time throws (our-highest graded throws) from a clean pocket were the sixth-most among players at the position. He ended the year with 27 run stops – fifth-most among defensive tackles – and a run-defense grade of 91.1 that ranked seventh among all interior defenders. He gained an average of 2.26 yards per route run, ranking 12th at the position. While the PFF production grades are used to fuel the process, our analysts are hard at work deciphering each player's strengths and weaknesses while looking for added context for … Brown allowed just 21 quarterback pressures from his 501 pass-blocking snaps on the year and surrendered just six combined sacks and hits. His 49 big-time throws were six more than anyone else in the NFL, and he also broke PFF’s single-season deep passing yardage record with 1,514 yards on passes of 20 or more yards downfield- and that’s with three dropped deep balls on the year. AP Offensive Rookie of the Year: Saquon Barkley. In a tremendous season, Goldman was at his best against the run, where he racked up 27 run stops from 211 run-defense snaps. In addition to his work in the ground game, he was also a weapon in the Chargers' passing attack; Gordon averaged 2.04 yards per route run through 17 weeks, which was the fifth-best mark at the position. Barkley is followed in running back rankings by Alvin Kamara (31st; New Orleans Saints), Christian McCaffrey (38th; Carolina Panthers) and Melvin Gordon (62nd; Los Angeles Chargers). Among running backs with at least 60 targets, McCaffrey’s receiving grade of 89.3 ranked first in the NFL. Dee Ford had a breakout year in his fifth season as a pro, the first season in which he earned an overall grade higher than 65.0. A run-stopping force on the interior of the Patriots' defensive line, the seventh-year veteran racked up 30 defensive stops against the run en route to an elite run-defense grade of 91.1. On top of that, his passer rating of 125.6 on play action also ranked third, and of course, we can’t forget about his deep ball, as he finished with a passer rating of 128.1 on throws 20+ yards downfield – second among all quarterbacks. One of the more impressive turnarounds in recent memory, the Colts offensive line went from complete liability to more than an adequate unit, and the play of Quenton Nelson had a lot to do with that. 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PFF's exclusive metrics provide matchup previews, position rankings, grades, and snap counts. Passing Leader: Ben Roethlisberger, 5129 Yds. If that doesn't tell you all you need to know about how well he performed compared to his peers, I don't know what will. However, what sets Flowers apart is his versatility along the defensive line. Watt ended the 2018 regular season with at least three quarterback pressures in 14 straight games, which is the longest active streak by four games. His 90.3 overall grade ranked inside the top-five among edge defenders this season with his 90.0 pass rush grade coming in at third overall. Jones ended the year with 113 catches for 1677 receiving yards from 573 snaps in route. Peterson has been a model of consistency since day one; he's one of five cornerbacks who have allowed a sub-100.0 passer rating for eight straight seasons, and he joins Chris Harris Jr. and Desmond Trufant as the only three corners who have allowed less than a yard per coverage snap for four consecutive seasons. All told, Callahan allowed a passer rating of just 78.9 on throws into his slot coverage, good for seventh among players at the position. His 873 yards after the catch were also 200 more than we’ve ever seen from a tight end before. Ford led all edge defenders with 77 total pressures (45 hurries, 17 hits, 15 sacks). Jordan Hicks (80.7) 6. He finished with an overall grade of 88.0, ranking eighth among wide receivers. Robey-Coleman's 2018 season was once again good enough to put him among the very best slot cornerbacks in the league. Pro Football Focus gives the highest grades for Eagles in 2018 1. Including playoffs, Lockett hauled in 17 of his 22 targets from deep passes for 638 receiving yards – the second-most among receivers. Among all quarterbacks, the number-one overall draft pick’s big-time throw rate of 7.3 percent ranked third-best for the year. Jones' ascent to the upper echelon of interior defenders has been incredible and judging by his most recent performance; he's only getting better. His 52.5% catch rate allowed was the seventh-best in the league this season, and his 22.5% forced incompletion rate was third-best. Pro Football Focus roster rankings 2018: 49ers run defense ranked 28th - Niners Nation PFF ranks 49ers run defense at 28th heading into the 2018 season The … Even though he ended the year without an interception, he generated 11 pass breakups, and his coverage grade of 80.4 ranked 13th among cornerbacks who logged 300 or more snaps this season. Despite being somewhat limited for much of the year, the fifth-year guard still lined up on over 1,000 snaps and posted the second-highest overall grade at the position at 78.6. Smith-Schuster has become one of the premier personalities and brands in the league just two years into his career. He allowed only 25 total pressures (18 hurries, three hits, four sacks) on 691 pass-blocking snaps. PFF's Big Board for the 2021 NFL Draft offers three-year player grades, combine measurables, position rankings, and in-depth player analysis for all of the top draft prospects. Simply put, Jackson’s body of work across his 589 coverage snaps this year has been some of the best that we’ve ever seen from a safety. Thomas continued his emergence as one of the best wideouts in the league with his best season to date. Mayfield finished with the eighth-best overall grade among quarterbacks this season at 84.5, but it was his accuracy and his ability to push the ball downfield that made his debut season special. This list is based solely on 2018 play. 2 tight end but expect the rising stud to make his presence felt when given the opportunity in 2018. PFF brings you data-driven NFL rankings, stats, and player grades for every team and player in the National Football League. The star pass rusher ended the year ranked second among edge defenders with an elite overall grade of 90.7, and despite missing games through injury and despite being game-planned for more than any other edge defender in the league, he still racked up 73 total pressures and six forced fumbles. 250+ three-page scouting profiles - advanced stats, 3-year grades, player comps, combine data and Senior Bowl grades - for the 2021 draft class. He finished the regular season with the fifth-highest coverage grade (86.0) and fourth-highest overall grade (85.1) among players at the position. The highest graded EDGE since 2018 has been named Khalil Mack by Pro Football Focus. 250+ three-page scouting profiles - advanced stats, 3-year grades, player comps, combine data and Senior Bowl grades - for the 2021 draft class. Three trades went down on Day 1 of the 2021 NFL Draft, and PFF's Timo Riske delves into each one to determine the winners and losers based on the value of the swapped picks. Hill also demonstrated his versatility by averaging 8.1 yards per attempt on 23 rushing attempts. Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NFL player performance data. Yanda battled back from his 2017 ankle injury to log the most snaps among guards in the 2018 regular season at 1,162. Flowers was unblockable for most of the year. Nothing that happened in previous years or may happen in the future is accounted for. Aaron Rodgers is quietly coming off yet another great season in the NFL, finishing with the sixth-best overall grade (89.7) out of 39 qualifying quarterbacks. The league’s preeminent slot cornerback at the moment, King simply doesn’t allow many first downs. Goldman capped off a career year in Chicago with an overall grade of 89.2 – almost 15 points higher than his previous career best. Ramczyk led all offensive linemen by receiving a negative grade on just 6.9 percent of his run-block attempts, and for his dominance in the running game, he earned PFF’s 2018 Run Blocker of the Year honors. He allowed a catch rate of 53.7 and passer rating of 70.7 to transform the Browns' secondary. Green in 2014. He allowed an 81.9 passer rating when targeted in coverage with 10 combined pass breakups and interceptions. Hunter has been remarkably consistent in each of his four seasons with the Vikings in terms of PFF grade. After yet another dominant season and Super Bowl run with the Rams, Suh finished the year with an 83.0 overall grade, third-highest of his career. In his 14 regular-season games, Jackson’s performance in coverage earned a coverage grade of 94.7 which not only led all defensive players in the NFL this year, but it’s tied for the best mark ever recorded by a safety in the PFF era (2006-present). Jason Kelce (83.5) 5. Jordan ended the year with a fifth-ranked 89.9 overall grade, his third straight grade of 89.0 or higher. New England shadowed receivers more than any other team in the NFL this season, and it was often Gilmore’s job to take away the other team’s top receiving threat. Yes, there is the talk. His overall grade of 82.7 was good for fifth among all offensive tackles in the NFL through the regular season, and as always, the All-Pro was as solid as they come in pass protection where he allowed 33 total pressures from 601 pass-blocking snaps. There are 16 players currently on the Colts' roster who had their best season in 2018 according to PFF. Fresh off of his Super Bowl LIII victory with the Patriots, McCourty makes the list after his ninth straight season logging 1,000 or more snaps at his safety position. The PFF Big Board is our final look at the top 250 players available for the 2018 NFL Draft. PFF's Big Board for the 2021 NFL Draft offers three-year player grades, combine measurables, position rankings, and in-depth player analysis for all of the top draft prospects. Nelson was a stud in pass protection, leading the team in pass-blocking grade while allowing just 23 pressures on a whopping 730 pass-blocking snaps. He earned an overall grade of 94.0 this year, the third-best single-season mark of the PFF era (2006-present) and to top off a campaign that had him mentioned as a sure-fire MVP candidate for most of the year; he broke the PFF record for single-season adjusted completion percentage. The Los Angeles Chargers took tackle Rashawn Slater with their first-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, further solidifying an offensive line that plagued them in 2020. The folks over at Pro Football Focus have put together their list of the top 101 players from the 2018 season.. Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen appears at No. PFF's draft grades for all 32 first-round picks of the 2021 NFL Draft. Including the postseason, he earned the fourth-highest overall grade among guards at 75.2, allowing just 15 total pressures and zero sacks. David Bakhtiari just completed his third-straight season with the best pass-blocking grade (93.6) among offensive tackles. Treyvon Hester (87.3) 4. By David Fucillo @davidfucillo Jul 19, 2018, 11:35am PDT Simply put, there hasn’t been a more consistent performer at the left tackle position than Whitworth, and at age 37, Whitworth continued his premier play this season. When lined up in the slot, Adams gained an average of 2.42 yards per route run, tying for fifth out of 72 qualifying pass-catchers. En route to an overall grade of 88.6 and receiving grade of 90.4 – both ranking second at the position – Kelce hauled in 113 receptions for 1,467 yards, the most among tight ends. In his sixth season, he finished as the sixth-highest graded player at the position with an overall grade of 76.0 and a 79.5 receiving grade. On 718 total plays in the regular season, he lined up inside, over the center or either guard position, on 24.5 percent of his snaps. The second-year edge defender ranked 13th among edge defenders with an 87.0 grade, and he was one of only two defensive linemen to register over 1,000 snaps. The addition of Brown at left tackle has made the world of difference for a Seattle offensive line that finished the season ranked 17th in pass-blocking efficiency after finishing 29th in 2017. Ertz finished his record-setting 2018 season with the most ever receptions by a tight end, with 116 on 154 total targets. Since 2018 Khalil Mack has 30 sacks. He ultimately came up short in the biggest game of his career, but his season-long (for the most part) performance should be more than enough to give Rams fans hope for the future. Unlock NFL Player Grades, Fantasy & NFL Draft, Unlock Premium Stats, PFF Greenline & DFS, that had him mentioned as a sure-fire MVP candidate for most of the year, PFF record for single-season adjusted completion percentage, Smith overcame those questions emphatically this year, break through the barrier that so many young receivers face, one of the best pass-rushing trios in the NFL. The Chicago Bears, Cleveland Browns and New England Patriots lead the way with A+ grades, while the Green Bay Packers end a forgettable weekend with a C- grade. He joins Danielle Hunter (98) and Harrison Smith (101) as Vikings on the list. Derwin James made a huge impact as a rookie, finishing his first professional season with an overall grade of 88.3, ranking seventh among safeties. In 2018, he finished with a 78.4 overall grade and generated 67 total pressures. This list is created with an “all positions are created equal” mantra. Ramczyk followed up his breakout rookie campaign with yet another premier season at right tackle in 2018. As part of one of the best pass-rushing trios in the NFL, Houston once again did damage to opposing passing attacks. He didn’t allow a sack or a hit until Week 15, and he allowed pressure on just 2.0% of his pass-blocking snaps on the year. There were certainly flashes of dominant play as a rookie, but the consistency wasn’t quite there yet. The Los Angeles Chargers are among the Day 2 winners after snagging Florida State cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. in Round 2 and Tennessee wide receiver Josh Palmer in Round 3. Pro Football Focus is releasing its position rankings for 2021 and, as usual, they are expecting Oklahoma's offense to hum. He finished with the third-highest coverage grade among safeties at 88.6 and finished with five combined pass breakups and interceptions. The top ranked Pro Football Focus tackle is Notre Dame’s Mike McGlinchey, but after him is a group of similarly ranked guys. Akins will play a key part in the 2018 Texans offense as Griffin himself has had concussion issues in the past. He recorded 28 run stops on 283 run-defense snaps, tying for the tenth-best run-stop percentage (9.9%) at the position. Evans had to endure shaky quarterback play this year, but that didn't stop him from producing. The AP offensive rookie of the year led the league with 71 missed tackles forced this year, while his 31 missed tackles after the catch alone would have ranked 20th among all running backs in terms of total missed tackles forced. No player in the PFF era has ever racked up more yards after the catch in a single season than Kittle did in 2018. Miller continued his perfection this season and has now logged grades of 90-plus every year since being drafted in 2011. Brandon Graham (88.1) 3. Instead, we take a look at how guys played relative to what is expected from their position. Philip Rivers had an elite 2018 campaign, as he finished with his first 90-plus overall grade since 2010. The Panthers’ star just added another feather to his cap by being ranked among the league’s top 20 players in 2018 by Pro Football Focus. Teller showed promise as a pass blocker but was a poor run blocker at guard. Receiving Leader: Julio Jones, 1677 Yds. Here, we rank the best available undrafted free agents, pulled from PFF’s final NFL draft big board. PFF grades every pick of the second and third rounds following Day 2 of the 2021 NFL Draft. Russell Wilson dealt serious damage through the air in 2018. Cox ended the year ranked second among interior defenders with an overall grade of 92.5, and his 101 quarterback pressures were the most we’ve ever seen from a defensive tackle not named Donald. Jones was a solid safety in the Cowboys’ secondary, but his transition to corner has propelled him to one of the best secondary players in the NFL. He finished the season ranked third among all quarterbacks in PFF grade at 91.2, while his 34 touchdown passes from a clean pocket were second to only Patrick Mahomes. After missing most of 2017, Odell Beckham Jr. bounced back in 2018 with an elite grade of 90.0, ranking fifth among wide receivers. He didn’t have a single-game grade below 60.0 all season long, and he only had three below 70.0. Plagued by injuries throughout most of his career, Amukamara makes the list with a career-best 81.0 overall grade this season, including playoffs. Not just tight ends – everyone. Kenny Clark has been an absolute force in his short three-year career in the NFL. Pro Football Focus is ranking out position units. Brown ended the year ranked third among linebackers in overall grade (89.2), and he was one of four linebackers to finish the year with a grade of at least 80.0 in both run defense and coverage. His overall grade of 82.9 ranked fifth out of 85 qualifying offensive tackles, and his pass-blocking efficiency rating of 98.1 ranks sixth. When lined up in the slot, Allen gained an average of 1.98 yards per route run, ranking 13th out of 72 qualifying wide receivers. As a PFF first-team All-Pro safety, Adams’ 44 total defensive stops and 22 quarterback pressures were both the most of any safety in the league. Watt was back to his utterly dominant self this year. The second-year cornerback out of Alabama improved on his stellar rookie season with an overall grade of 80.0 in 2018. He gained an average of 1.79 yards per route run, sixth at the position. 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