With the regular season concluded, it is time to look back on the best players at every position. Picking a starting lineup on each side of the ball is always tough and some worthy names are always bound to miss out. With that said, here is our All-Pro Team for the 2022 NFL season.
QB – Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs
Second Team: Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills
What more can be said about Mahomes? Despite losing one of the game’s greatest receivers in the offseason, he managed to put up some historically impressive numbers. His 5,251 passing yards led the NFL and marked the fourth highest total in a single season in NFL history. He also managed to lead the league in passing touchdowns (41), QBR (77.6), and EPA per dropback (0.302).
RB – Josh Jacobs, Las Vegas Raiders
Second Team: Nick Chubb, Cleveland Browns
Jacobs entered the 2022 season with plenty to prove and boy did he prove his doubters wrong. He led the NFL with 1,653 rushing yards, the most by a Raiders running back since Marcus Allen in 1985. A massive 70% of that total yardage came after contact. Jacobs also logged a league-leading 90 forced missed tackles, which is the most by a player in a single season since charting began in 2006.
WR – Tyreek Hill, Miami Dolphins
Second Team: Stefon Diggs, Buffalo Bills
Hill has been just as dominant for the Dolphins as he was with Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs. He set career-high marks in receptions (119) and yardage (1,710), both of which ranked second across the NFL. He showed great hands too, with a drop rate of just 3.3%. Perhaps the most impressive number is his 3.20 yards per route run. This is a historically impressive number, and is easily the best mark by any receiver since charting began in 2006.
WR – Justin Jefferson, Minnesota Vikings
Second Team: AJ Brown, Philadelphia Eagles
This is Jefferson’s third season in the NFL and it is the third time he has made our All-Pro team. The Vikings receiver has been the key piece on their offense all year and led the NFL with 1,809 receiving yards. He also led all receivers with 22 contested receptions, which makes his seven drops on 135 catchable targets all the more impressive. His 2.62 yards per route run ranked second in the NFL and he posted a 108.8 passer rating when targeted.
FLEX – Davante Adams, Las Vegas Raiders
Second Team: Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco 49ers
Adams was one of the league’s best receivers in Green Bay and he has continued to produce at an elite level on his new team. He finished the season with 1,516 yards on his 100 receptions, with a career-high 15.2 yards per catch. He also led all receivers with nine touchdowns of 20+ air yards. 66% of Adams’ catches went for a first down, which ranked 11th amongst wide receivers.
TE – Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs
Second Team: George Kittle, San Francisco 49ers
Kelce might have turned 33 this season but the Chiefs legend shows no signs of slowing down. He led all tight ends in receptions (110), yards (1,338), and touchdowns (12). That makes him the first tight end to do so since Jimmy Graham in 2013. His 110 receptions is also tied for the second most at the position in NFL history. Kelce ranked second at the position in yards per route run and led all tight ends with an incredible 24 forced missed tackles.
LT – Trent Williams, San Francisco 49ers
Second Team: Christian Darrisaw, Minnesota Vikings
Williams is seemingly another of the NFL’s ageless wonders and is still playing elite football at 34. He has been a huge part of the 49ers’ offensive success once again, whether that be as a run blocker or a pass protector. Williams has given up a single sack on his 466 pass blocking snaps all year and is allowing a pressure on just 1.8% of his pass blocking snaps. He also led all offensive linemen with a 93.5 PFF run blocking grade.
LG – Joel Bitonio, Cleveland Browns
Second Team: Joe Thuney, Kansas City Chiefs
You won’t find a more dominant left guard in football than Bitonio. He is a key part of the engine room along the Browns offensive line that keeps their excellent rushing attack going. His 84.5 PFF run blocking grade led all left guards and ranked fifth amongst interior linemen this season. He also showed out in pass protection, allowing a single sack on his 667 pass blocking snaps.
C – Jason Kelce, Philadelphia Eagles
Second Team: Creed Humphrey, Kansas City Chiefs
Kelce continues to be one of the game’s very best centers and he has been excellent for the Eagles this season. He still showcases his tremendous athleticism, which makes him a nightmare for opponents in the running game. His 89.0 PFF run blocking grade ranks second amongst centers. He has been exceptional in pass protection too, not allowing a sack and giving up a pressure on just 0.9% of pass blocking snaps.
RG – Chris Lindstrom, Atlanta Falcons
Second Team: Michael Onwenu, New England Patriots
The Falcons have been a bit of a rollercoaster this season, but Lindstrom has been consistently reliable in the trenches. He has earned a reputation as an outstanding run blocker since entering the league in 2019 and continued to build on that this year, earning the highest run blocking grade of all interior linemen. He also gave up a paltry nine pressures on 517 pass blocking snaps.
RT – Tristan Wirfs, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Second Team: Lane Johnson, Philadelphia Eagles
This is the third time Wirfs has made my All-Pro team in as many years. Whilst he has been solid as a run blocker, his production as a pass blocker this season has been nothing short of extraordinary. Wirfs has given up just five pressures on his 626 pass blocking snaps this season. That has resulted in him giving up a pressure rate of just 0.6%. This is the lowest of any tackle since charting began in 2006.
IDL – Chris Jones, Kansas City Chiefs
Second Team: Aaron Donald, Los Angeles Rams
It feels like this was the year that the torch for the best interior linemen was passed on from Aaron Donald. Jones has been outstanding for the Chiefs and put up numbers that any edge rusher would be proud of, let alone an interior lineman. He led the position with 15 sacks and 77 pressures. That pressures figure would rank fifth across the entire NFL. Jones also led all interior linemen with a 20.2% pass rush win rate this season.
IDL – Dexter Lawrence, New York Giants
Second Team: Quinnen Williams, New York Jets
Players like Lawrence are rare. As a 6’4″ and 342 lbs nose tackle, he is predictably excellent against the run. He logged 28 run stops this season, which ranked ninth amongst interior linemen. What you might not expect is his prowess as a pass rusher. Lawrence finished the season with 63 pressures, second only to Chris Jones amongst interior linemen. His 19.1% pass rush win rate also ranked second.
EDGE – Nick Bosa, San Francisco 49ers
Second Team: Micah Parsons, Dallas Cowboys
The word “unblockable” comes to mind when talking about Nick Bosa. He led the NFL with an incredible 90 pressures on his 508 pass rushing snaps. He has logged 49 combined sacks and hits and the gap between him and second place is as big as the gap between second place and 15th. Bosa also ranked sixth in defensive stops and has forced two fumbles.
EDGE – Maxx Crosby, Las Vegas Raiders
Second Team: Myles Garrett, Cleveland Browns
Crosby has been a consistently disruptive presence in the trenches for the Raiders yet again this year. He has racked up an impressive 81 pressures on his 650 pass rushing snaps, whilst also leading all defensive linemen with 57 defensive stops. The next best edge rusher had 44. Crosby’s ability to maintain this production whilst playing an incredible volume of snaps (he played 129 more than any other defensive lineman) is nothing short of phenomenal.
LB – Bobby Wagner, Los Angeles Rams
Second Team: TJ Edwards, Philadelphia Eagles
This was a hugely disappointing season for the Rams, but Wagner was a bright light on an otherwise gloomy team. He looked legitimately impressive in every aspect of the game. Wagner logged just four missed tackles on his 141 attempts, giving him a miss rate of just 2.9%. He also managed two interceptions and three pass breakups on his 48 targets. Wagner even showed up as a pass rusher, with 20 pressures on 112 pass rushing snaps.
LB – Fred Warner, San Francisco 49ers
Second Team: Lavonte David, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Warner continues to be the foundation upon which this 49ers defense is built. Everyone knows how effective he is in coverage, and that has showed up again this season. Warner has six forced incompletions, which is the third most at the position this season. He also quietly been a very effective run defender for the 49ers. His 10.4% run stop rate ranks sixth amongst linebackers.
CB – Sauce Gardner, New York Jets
Second Team: Tyson Campbell, Jacksonville Jaguars
Gardner feels like a lock for Defensive Rookie of the Year and for good reason. He has allowed a completion rate of just 45.2% all season. He also leads the entire NFL with 16 forced incompletions and with a passer rating allowed of 52.5. Perhaps most impressive is the fact that Gardner has given up just 54 yards in man coverage all season. He looks like he could become the first rookie cornerback to be an All-Pro since Ronnie Lott in 1981.
CB – Patrick Surtain II, Denver Broncos
Second Team: Charvarius Ward, San Francisco 49ers
Surtain had a great 2022 season and continues to establish himself as one of the game’s brightest young defensive back talents. He has become a true lockdown corner for the Broncos, allowing a completion rate of just 58.6% and contributing nine forced incompletions. He also finished the season with a passer rating allowed of just 82.9. Surtain allowed 20 yards or less in 10 games this season.
S – Ryan Neal, Seattle Seahawks
Second Team: Tyrann Mathieu, New Orleans Saints
Neal might not be a name familiar to many NFL fans, but Jamal Adam’s injury allowed him to have a breakout 2022 season for the Seahawks. He was a versatile piece of the defense, spending time in the box, in the slot, and as a free safety. His best play came in coverage, where he gave up a paltry 179 yards on his 40 targets. Neal allowed just 7.5 yards per reception, the lowest total amongst safeties with 20+ targets. He also had seven forced incompletions and allowed a passer rating of just 77.0.
S – Minkah Fitzpatrick, Pittsburgh Steelers
Second Team: Kamren Curl, Washington Commanders
Fitzpatrick has been a star ever since he entered the league and this season was no exception. His ability to be a difference maker against both the run and pass sets him apart from plenty of other safeties. He was PFF’s 10th highest graded run defending safety and missed just 10 tackles on his 104 attempts this season. He also led the position with 10 forced incompletions and led the entire NFL with six interceptions.
FLEX – Derwin James, Los Angeles Chargers
Second Team: Jalen Ramsey, Los Angeles Rams
The ultimate swiss army knife on defense was back at it again this year. James was the skeleton key for Brandon Staley’s defense, spending time in the box, in the slot, as a deep safety, as a boundary corner, and even on the defensive line. He produced six forced incompletions on 46 targets and allowed a passer rating of just 68.8. James also had an impressive 27 defensive stops, four sacks, and two forced fumbles.
K – Daniel Carlson, Las Vegas Raiders
Second Team: Brett Maher, Dallas Cowboys
It doesn’t feel like there is much of a contest with this one. Carlson converted a very impressive 91.9% of his field goals this season. His ability to consistently drill them from deep was what set him apart from most other kickers. Carlson had a league-high 11 successful field goals of 50+ yards, setting a new NFL record in the process.
P – Tommy Townsend, Kansas City Chiefs
Second Team: Ryan Stonehouse, Tennessee Titans
Townsend wasn’t often required by virtue of the Chiefs’ dominant offense, but when they called upon him he was excellent. He led the NFL with 45.6 net yards per attempt. He also logged the second highest hang time amongst punters this season. Townsend also led all punters in EPA per play.
KR – Keisean Nixon, Green Bay Packers
Second Team: Nyheim Hines, Buffalo Bills
Nixon became the returner the Packers have been waiting for for years. He averaged an impressive 28.8 yards per kickoff return and was the only returner in the league to put up over 1,000 kickoff return yards. He was also one of just four players to return a kickoff for a touchdown. Nixon was also very effective as a punt returner, averaging 12.7 yards per return.