My Remaining 2022 Top 10 NFL Position Lists

From left to right: Joey Bosa, Myles Garrett, and Aaron Donald
(Photo credit: Sporting News Canada)

In my latest post, I explained my reasoning behind my 2022 top 10 NFL QB list. As the regular season is quickly approaching, I decided to reveal my remaining top 10 lists for other positions. Because each position outside of QB is being listed, there will not be an explanation for each player. If you would like an explanation for a certain position/positions, please let me know in the comments below. Without further ado, here are my top 10 lists for each NFL position (except QB).

Running Backs

1. Jonathan Taylor (Indianapolis Colts)

2. Derrick Henry (Tennessee Titans)

3. Christian McCaffrey (Carolina Panthers)

4. Dalvin Cook (Minnesota Vikings)

5. Alvin Kamara (New Orleans Saints)

6. Nick Chubb (Cleveland Browns)

7. Austin Ekeler (Los Angeles Chargers)

8. Joe Mixon (Cincinnati Bengals)

9. Najee Harris (Pittsburgh Steelers)

10. Aaron Jones (Green Bay Packers)

Other Players Considered: Javonte Williams, Denver Broncos; Kareem Hunt, Cleveland Browns

Wide Receivers

1. Davante Adams (Las Vegas Raiders)

2. Cooper Kupp (Los Angeles Rams)

3. Justin Jefferson (Minnesota Vikings)

4. Stefon Diggs (Buffalo Bills)

5. Deebo Samuel (San Francisco 49ers)

6. Ja’Marr Chase (Cincinnati Bengals)

7. Tyreek Hill (Miami Dolphins)

8. DeAndre Hopkins (Arizona Cardinals)

9. Keenan Allen (Los Angeles Chargers)

10. Terry McLaurin (Washington Commanders)

Other Players Considered: D.K. Metcalf, Seattle Seahawks; A.J. Brown, Philadelphia Eagles; CeeDee Lamb, Dallas Cowboys; Mike Evans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tight Ends

1. Travis Kelce (Kansas City Chiefs)

2. Darren Waller (Las Vegas Raiders)

3. George Kittle (San Francisco 49ers)

4. Mark Andrews (Baltimore Ravens)

5. T.J. Hockenson (Detroit Lions)

6. Kyle Pitts (Atlanta Falcons)

7. Dawson Knox (Buffalo Bills)

8. Dalton Schultz (Dallas Cowboys)

9. Dallas Goedert (Philadelphia Eagles)

10. Hunter Henry (New England Patriots)

Other Player Considered: Pat Freiermuth, Pittsburgh Steelers

Offensive Tackles

1. David Bakhtiari (Green Bay Packers)

2. Trent Williams (San Francisco 49ers)

3. Tristan Wirfs (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

4. Orlando Brown Jr. (Kansas City Chiefs)

5. Ryan Ramczyk (New Orleans Saints)

6. Ronnie Stanley (Baltimore Ravens)

7. Tyron Smith (Dallas Cowboys)

8. Rashawn Slater (Los Angeles Chargers)

9. Lane Johnson (Philadelphia Eagles)

10. Jake Matthews (Atlanta Falcons)

Other Players Considered: Laremy Tunsil, Houston Texans; Terron Armstead, Miami Dolphins; Taylor Decker, Detroit Lions

Offensive Guards

1. Quentin Nelson (Indianapolis Colts)

2. Zach Martin (Dallas Cowboys)

3. Joel Bitonio (Cleveland Browns)

4. Wyatt Teller (Cleveland Browns)

5. Shaq Mason (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

6. Trey Smith (Kansas City Chiefs)

7. Joe Thuney (Kansas City Chiefs)

8. Laken Tomlinson (New York Jets)

9. Kevin Zeitler (Baltimore Ravens)

10. James Daniels (Pittsburgh Steelers)

Centers

1. Corey Linsley (Los Angeles Chargers)

2. Ryan Kelly (Indianapolis Colts)

3. Jason Kelce (Philadelphia Eagles)

4. Creed Humphrey (Kansas City Chiefs)

5. Brian Allen (Los Angeles Rams)

6. Mitch Morse (Buffalo Bills)

7. David Andrews (New England Patriots)

8. Rodney Hudson (Arizona Cardinals)

9. Frank Ragnow (Detroit Lions)

10. Bradley Bozeman (Carolina Panthers)

Defensive Linemen

1. Aaron Donald (Los Angeles Rams)

2. Chris Jones (Kansas City Chiefs)

3. DeForest Buckner (Indianapolis Colts)

4. Jeffrey Simmons (Tennessee Titans)

5. Grady Jarrett (Atlanta Falcons)

6. Arik Armstead (San Francisco 49ers)

7. Cameron Heyward (Pittsburgh Steelers)

8. Fletcher Cox (Philadelphia Eagles)

9. Leonard Williams (New York Giants)

10. Jonathan Allen (Washington Commanders)

Pass Rushers

1. Myles Garrett (Cleveland Browns)

2. T.J. Watt (Pittsburgh Steelers)

3. Joey Bosa (Los Angeles Chargers)

4. Nick Bosa (San Francisco 49ers)

5. Chandler Jones (Las Vegas Raiders)

6. Shaquil Barrett (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

7. Cameron Jordan (New Orleans Saints)

8. Matthew Judon (New England Patriots)

9. Maxx Crosby (Las Vegas Raiders)

10. Trey Hendrickson (Cincinnati Bengals)

Other Players Considered: Brian Burns, Carolina Panthers; Khalil Mack, Los Angeles Chargers; Rashan Gary, Green Bay Packers

Linebackers

1. Shaquille Leonard (Indianapolis Colts)

2. Bobby Wagner (Los Angeles Rams)

3. Fred Warner (San Francisco 49ers)

4. Devin White (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

5. Micah Parsons (Dallas Cowboys)

6. Logan Wilson (Cincinnati Bengals)

7. Eric Kendricks (Minnesota Vikings)

8. C.J. Mosley (New York Jets)

9. Shaq Thompson (Carolina Panthers)

10. Roquan Smith (Chicago Bears)

Other Players Considered: Demario Davis, New Orleans Saints; Deion Jones, Atlanta Falcons; Lavonte David, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Cornerbacks

1. Jalen Ramsey (Los Angeles Rams)

2. Jaire Alexander (Green Bay Packers)

3. Tre’Davious White (Buffalo Bills)

4. Xavien Howard (Miami Dolphins)

5. J.C. Jackson (Los Angeles Chargers)

6. Denzel Ward (Cleveland Browns)

7. Marlon Humphrey (Baltimore Ravens)

8. Marshon Lattimore (New Orleans Saints)

9. A.J. Terrell (Atlanta Falcons)

10. Darius Slay (Philadelphia Eagles)

Safeties

1. Tyrann Mathieu (New Orleans Saints)

2. Jessie Bates III (Cincinnati Bengals)

3. Budda Baker (Arizona Cardinals)

4. Minkah Fitzpatrick (Pittsburgh Steelers)

5. Derwin James (Los Angeles Chargers)

6. Kevin Byard (Tennessee Titans)

7. Jordan Poyer (Buffalo Bills)

8. Micah Hyde (Buffalo Bills)

9. Harrison Smith (Minnesota Vikings)

10. Justin Simmons (Denver Broncos)

Kickers

1. Justin Tucker (Baltimore Ravens)

2. Harrison Butker (Kansas City Chiefs)

3. Daniel Carlson (Las Vegas Raiders)

4. Younghoe Koo (Atlanta Falcons)

5. Evan McPherson (Cincinnati Bengals)

6. Tyler Bass (Buffalo Bills)

7. Nick Folk (New England Patriots)

8. Chris Boswell (Pittsburgh Steelers)

9. Matt Gay (Los Angeles Rams)

10. Graham Gano (New York Giants)

Punters

1. Johnny Hekker (Carolina Panthers)

2. A.J. Cole III (Las Vegas Raiders)

3. Bryan Anger (Dallas Cowboys)

4. Michael Dickson (Seattle Seahawks)

5. Tress Way (Washington Commanders)

6. Logan Cooke (Jacksonville Jaguars)

7. Kevin Huber (Cincinnati Bengals)

8. Cameron Johnston (Houston Texans)

9. Sam Martin (Buffalo Bills)

10. Pat O’Donnell (Green Bay Packers)

Other Player Considered: Jake Bailey, New England Patriots

Were there any snubs from these lists? Would you have ordered any of the lists differently? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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