Players can see the top 10 defensive linemen in Madden 23 below and the rest of the ratings on EA's website. Ranking the 2022 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Now, let's get to 2021 -- another dominant year for Donald. The second-year Tennessee Titan and long time Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end continues to play at a high level despite missing six games last season. He was the only defensive tackle with double-digit sacks in 2021, while also ranking first amongst interior linemen in tackles, tackles for loss, and second in quarterback hits. Watt's greatness deserves more than just a few paragraphs. Where the things you see in every game are so absurd that you have to laugh about how opposing offenses game plan for him. 2022 NFL Defensive Line Rankings 2022 NFL Draft He's just the fifth player to lead the league in sacks, tackles for loss, and quarterback hits in a season -- joiningDeMarcus Ware, J.J. Watt,Chandler Jones, andAaron Donald. A top-five finisher in NFL Defensive Player of the Year voting seven consecutive seasons, Donald also already has a Super Bowl championship -- along with 6.5 sacks and 17 quarterback hits in 10 postseason games. Watt finished his 2021 season leading the league in sacks, quarterback hits (39) and fumble recoveries (three). But they still have a great opportunity to make a legitimate Super Bowl run this season. Corner Jaire Alexander, who missed most of last season with a shoulder injury, is a rock star -- and he's paid like it. In short, the core is legit. NFL defensive player rankings 2022. The veteran David and rising youngster Devin White (fourth in tackles over the past two seasons) form a dynamic linebacking duo. But there are defenses poised to make a real difference this year. The Vikings pulled off the biggest comeback in NFL history last week, but the Next Gen Stats analytics team says it wasn't the most improbable comeback of the season. The NFL is blessed with a transitional group of defensive linemen in today's era. Let's take a look 1. He's still performing at an All-Pro level into his 30s. 2021 stats: 4 sacks, 33 total tackles, 5 tackles for loss, 12 QB hits, 3 passes defended, forced fumble, 23. Fan Rankings is a registered trademark of Fan Rankings LLC. Bosa and Mack, who have both averaged over nine sacks per season in their NFL careers, are one of the most formidable pass-rushing tandems in the league, while Jackson (22 picks over the past three seasons) is the play-making corner this team has craved. Denzel Ward got paid this offseason, and he'll anchor a truly talented defensive backfield filled with playmakers like Greg Newsome II, Greedy Williams and Grant Delpit. He also has the most sacks by any No. BUF OLB #40. The stats may not show it, but Vea continues to play at a high level.