The 2023 NFL season will kick off Sept. 7, and that implies it’s while for our annual rating of the league’s summit 100 gamers. What are we able to be expecting from the sport’s ideal this season? And the way do they stack up towards each and every alternative?

To assemble our listing, we requested a panel of dozens of ESPN NFL professionals to price gamers in response to efficiency expectancies for the 2023 season as when put next with their friends. Emphasis was once positioned only at the next season and predicting possible greatness, in lieu than hour efficiency, profession résumé or positional price. That suggests long-term accidents and suspensions performed an element, which is why Jalen Ramsey, as an example, is lacking (out with a left meniscus damage). And from the ones scores, we had been ready to rank the most productive of the most productive, 1 to 100.

The San Francisco 49ers top this 12 months with 8 gamers at the listing. Thirty-one franchises are represented in all, with simply the Arizona Cardinals bobbing up scale down. Two-thirds of extreme 12 months’s summit 100 returned for some other look. Relating to positions, vast receiver ruled (once more), with 21 making the listing. Quarterbacks (12) and edge defenders (14) additionally had been smartly represented. Six gamers getting into their Age 2 season cracked the listing, and the common pace of the gamers featured is 27. And the one who made the largest leap from extreme 12 months? It’s a operating again at Negative. 10 general.

For each and every participant, our NFL Community journalists weighed in with a 2023 outlook next requested a participant, professor or government from across the league what makes the participant so dominant. ESPN Stats & Knowledge additionally equipped a signature statistic to grasp, and fiction analyst Mike Clay projected a stat series for this next season. Right here’s the total listing, founding with the Chiefs’ megastar signal-caller, who’s on summit for a fourth directly season.

Bounce to impressive participant:
Aaron Rodgers | Myles Garrett | Saquon Barkley
Jaire Alexander | CeeDee Lamb | Lane Johnson

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QB | Chiefs
Future: 27
2022 rank: 1

Sure, that is Mahomes’ fourth directly 12 months being ranked Negative. 1 on this ballot. In 2022, he led the Chiefs to their moment Tremendous Bowl win within the hour 4 seasons, and he changed into the primary participant to win league MVP and a Tremendous Bowl in the similar season since Kurt Warner in 1999. This 12 months, Mahomes is tasked with a fresh offensive coordinator (Matt Nagy) and overcoming the retirement of the workforce’s summit vast receiver (JuJu Smith-Schuster) — once more. However neither has been a condition for him sooner than. He gained MVP awards the extreme while the Chiefs modified coordinators (2018) and nearest buying and selling Tyreek Hill (2022). — Adam Teicher

Signature stat: Mahomes led the NFL in passing yards (5,250), landing passes (41) and General QBR (78) en path to profitable his moment NFL MVP. He’s the primary participant to top in all 3 divisions in a season since Peyton Manning in 2013.

What they’re announcing: “I don’t know that there’s really a way to quantify [Mahomes’ skill set] financially, and no matter what he makes over his career, I’m sure one way or another he’ll be underpaid.” — Chiefs chairman Clark Hunt

2023 projection: 4,688 passing yards, 39 TDs, 11 INTs (333 yards/3 TDs rushing)

WR | Vikings
Age: 24
2022 rank: 7

Jefferson has surpassed a significant statistical milestone in each of his first three NFL seasons, moving from 1,400 receiving yards to 1,600 to 1,800. That makes his 2023 goal clear and within reach. If he hits 2,000 receiving yards, he’ll break the NFL regular-season record held by Calvin Johnson (1,964). — Kevin Seifert

Signature stat: Jefferson has the most receiving yards (4,825) by a player in his first three seasons in NFL history. Randy Moss (4,163) is second.

What they are saying: “There’s sure varieties of gamers you need round. Gamers who love soccer, are admirable at soccer, put together their teammates higher, have that profitable spirit. I’ll by no means disregard after I first talked to him, after I first met him; he simply mentioned profitable, and that’s all you need round you.” — Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah

2023 projection: 116 receptions, 1,498 yards, 9 TDs (23 yards rushing)

QB | Eagles
Age: 25
2022 rank: NR

Coach Nick Sirianni said he has seen Hurts take his game to another level this offseason, specifically with his accuracy and decision-making. That seems hard to believe at first glance considering Hurts is coming off an MVP-caliber campaign in which he established a new franchise record with 4,461 total yards. But greater familiarity with the offensive system and the playmakers around him, led by wideouts A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith, could mean even bigger things for Hurts in 2023. — Tim McManus

Signature stat: Hurts is the only quarterback in NFL history with multiple seasons of at least 10 rushing touchdowns and 750 rushing yards. And in 2022, his 10 touchdowns on passes of 25-plus yards downfield tied for the second most in a season since 2006, when ESPN began tracking air yards. The only player with more is Drew Brees in 2013 (13).

What they are saying: “The primary couple days [of camp], I certainly felt like he was once on some other stage … making it glance simple. After all, I’d love to peer him jerk some other step as a result of that implies all of us jerk some other step.” — Brown

2023 projection: 3,511 passing yards, 22 TDs, 10 INTs (670 yards/12 TDs rushing)

QB | Bengals
Age: 26
2022 rank: 26

Burrow’s game has made huge leaps over the course of his first three NFL seasons. Last year, he finished a career-high 10th in Total QBR. While he has dealt with a strained right calf during the preseason, the Bengals believe Burrow will continue to ascend and keep Cincinnati in Super Bowl contention. — Ben Baby

Signature stat: Burrow’s 68.2% career completion rate is the best by any player in his first three seasons in NFL history (minimum 500 attempts). He also has 12 touchdowns of 50-plus yards, which is tied with Dan Marino and Fran Tarkenton for the most all time in a player’s first three seasons.

What they are saying: “He continues to develop. With enjoy comes knowledge. I believe you notice the ones issues rising in him. It’s at all times a steadiness between a hyper-competitive man who desires to play games each and every play games just like the Tremendous Bowl relies on it and with the ability to jerk a step again and spot the larger image.” — Bengals quarterbacks coach Dan Pitcher

2023 projection: 4,503 passing yards, 33 TDs, 12 INTs (255 yards/5 TDs rushing)

WR | Bengals
Age: 23
2022 rank: 14

Chase has been a Pro Bowl selection in each of his first two campaigns. Teams sought to double-team him last year and tilt coverage toward stopping Chase, so expect the Bengals to get the ball to Chase out of various formations and alignments and take advantage of the speed and power that makes him one of the NFL’s best wide receivers. — Ben Baby

Signature stat: Even after missing five games last season with a hip injury, Chase still managed to record his second straight 1,000-yard season, bringing his career receiving yards total to 2,501. Chase became the fifth player in NFL history to record 2,500 receiving yards in the first two seasons of a career — joining Justin Jefferson (3,016), Odell Beckham Jr. (2,755), Randy Moss (2,726) and Bill Groman (2,648).

What they are saying: “When he will get the ball, his run nearest the catch is like not anything I’ve ever detectable. That and the way he lofty issues the ball over any form of defender. Anyone that traces up towards him, I were given my cash on Chase.” — Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins

2023 projection: 102 receptions, 1,454 yards, 11 TDs (21 yards rushing)

EDGE | Cowboys
Age: 24
2022 rank: 12

Parsons has finished as the runner-up in Defensive Player of the Year voting in each of his first two seasons, and there is nothing to say he won’t be even better in 2023. He has been unblockable during training camp, giving future Hall of Famer Tyron Smith fits in practice. While Parsons is predominantly an edge player, the Cowboys will continue to move him around the defense to create matchups and keep offenses guessing. — Todd Archer

Signature stat: Parsons has nine multiple-sack games through his first two seasons in the NFL, which is tied for the most by any player since individual sacks became an official stat in 1982. He is one of three players with at least 13.0 sacks in each of his first two NFL seasons over that span, alongside Aldon Smith and Reggie White.

What they are saying: “His ability has gotten higher and more potent, which is now going to permit him to put together extra performs. So the bodily presents have at all times been there to overcome anyone inside of or beat them off the threshold, however now we’re including the ability a part of it. That’s the way you stage up — and the way do you move from being an skillful participant to the perfect participant? That’s the margin to crack by way of to the then ceiling.” — Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn

2023 projection: 11 sacks, 61 tackles, 2 forced fumbles

QB | Bills
Age: 27
2022 rank: 5

Allen enters his second season under offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey with some new additions to the offense, including rookie tight end Dalton Kincaid. Last season, Allen became the first player in NFL history to reach 25 passing touchdowns and five rushing touchdowns in three consecutive seasons, a trend that should continue despite Allen trying to limit the hits he takes. — Alaina Getzenberg

Signature stat: Allen has a combined 176 passing and rushing touchdowns since entering the league in 2018, trailing only Patrick Mahomes (206) over that span. A big reason for that is his success running the ball; Allen has 38 career rushing touchdowns, tied for the ninth most in the NFL over that time — and first among QBs.

What they are saying: “He, I believe, in point of fact enjoys and is undervalued for the psychological facet of the sport as a result of everyone sees the bodily characteristics. So I believe simply that psychological piece for him is one thing that we price a bundle and we need to see keep growing.” — Dorsey

2023 projection: 4,182 passing yards, 31 TDs, 13 INTs (628 yards/6 TDs rushing)

DT | Rams
Age: 32
2022 rank: 2

The three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year is facing a challenge in his 10th campaign, as he prepares to anchor a defense of newcomers. Coming off season-ending ankle surgery, Donald — who last season boasted a 20.3% pass rush win rate (PRWR) versus double-teams (ranked fourth) — must prepare to again become the focal point of opponents’ game plans. — Lindsey Thiry

Signature stat: Donald has been double-teamed 1,797 times since the start of 2017, more than any other player, according to ESPN’s metrics powered by NFL Next Gen Stats. He still managed 75.0 sacks in that span, second to only T.J. Watt, who had 2.5 more sacks despite being double-teamed roughly one-sixth of the time Donald was over that span (338 times).

What they are saying: “The admirable ones by no means get complacent. There’s at all times issues that you’ll be able to take a look at. No person has upper requirements for Aaron than he does of himself. And I believe that’s a separator.” — Rams professor Sean McVay

2023 projection: 74 tackles, 10 sacks

EDGE | 49ers
Age: 25
2022 rank: 15

What can Bosa, who led the NFL with 18.5 sacks on his way to Defensive Player of the Year honors, do for an encore? It’s hard to imagine there are many ways for him to improve, but small details like hand placement and leveraging blocks can be the difference between 18.5 sacks and pushing for the single-season record of 22.5. Bosa is currently holding out for a new contract, but a deal is expected to get done. — Nick Wagoner

Signature stat: Bosa is the only 49ers player with multiple 15-sack seasons since 1982, when the stat became official. Since his rookie season (2019), the 49ers’ defense has a 48% pass rush win rate with him on the field. With him off the field, the Niners’ defense has defeated its blocks within 2.5 seconds only 37% of the time.

What they are saying: “It’s the particular people which might be keen to do [the extra work] to get a tiny portion higher, to jerk their duel to the entire then stage. And next you’re speaking about guys that input the Corridor of Repute. The blokes which might be keen to often, 12 months in and 12 months out, paintings your butt off hour in and hour out to only get a tiny portion higher. And that’s the place Bosa’s at at the moment.” — 49ers defensive line coach Kris Kocurek

2023 projection: 61 tackles, 13 sacks

RB | 49ers
Age: 27
2022 rank: 71

When McCaffrey stepped into the 49ers’ starting lineup in Week 8 after being acquired from Carolina, the Niners’ offense took off. With McCaffrey as the focal point, San Francisco was third in scoring and expected points added and seventh in yards per game, going 12-1 with him in the backfield. Now he gets a full offseason to absorb coach Kyle Shanahan’s offense, and the Niners will be able to dream up new ways to use McCaffrey. That combination, fueled by McCaffrey’s relentless approach, has him positioned for another big season, if not his best yet. — Nick Wagoner

Signature stat: Since his debut in 2017, McCaffrey has averaged 113.1 scrimmage yards per game, the most in the NFL. Only three other players have an average over 100 in that span (Jonathan Taylor, Alvin Kamara and Derrick Henry).

What they are saying: “Being right here for a 12 months, you’ll be able to’t backup however to recover when you find yourself as intentional and planned as he’s. … I might by no means put a ceiling on what he can do. I believe you’ll be able to at all times recover, however he’s trending within the the right direction.” — 49ers assistant coach Anthony Lynn

2023 projection: 873 rushing yards, 7 TDs (547 yards/3 TDs receiving)

QB | Chargers
Age: 25
2022 rank: 11

With a blockbuster five-year, $262.5 million extension in hand, Herbert is continuing to grow into a leadership position as the franchise quarterback. New offensive coordinator Kellen Moore is intent on creating an explosive offense that exploits Herbert’s arm strength and the plethora of playmakers surrounding him. With the signal-caller entering his fourth season, teammates say Herbert is taking greater command of his unit and is quicker to read and dissect a defense. — Lindsey Thiry

Signature stat: Herbert’s 14,089 passing yards are the most through a player’s first three seasons in NFL history. And his 94 passing touchdowns in those first three seasons rank second most in NFL history, behind only Dan Marino (98).

What they are saying: “He’s far more relaxed. He’s replacing performs on the series of scrimmage, placing guys in spots, he’s vocal. This man’s relaxed.” — Chargers wideout Keenan Allen

2023 projection: 4,305 passing yards, 30 TDs, 11 INTs (202 yards/1 TD rushing)

TE | Chiefs
Age: 33
2022 rank: 17

Kelce had one of his best seasons in 2022, and he has a championship to show for it. His game is based more on instincts than speed, so if anyone can play well into his 30s, it’s Kelce. He led the tight end position in catches (110), yards (1,338) and TDs (12) last season. — Adam Teicher

Signature stat: Kelce is a four-time first-team All-Pro selection. He has the most seasons with 1,000 receiving yards by a tight end (seven), and no other player at that position in NFL history has more than four such seasons.

What they are saying: “He’s simply smarter as a participant. He’s simply persisted to conform and be even higher as a decent stop.” — Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes

2023 projection: 101 receptions, 1,145 yards, 10 TDs

EDGE | Browns
Future: 27
2022 rank: 9

Fresh coordinator Jim Schwartz is revamping the Browns’ protection. He has already stated he’ll be bringing at least 5 pass-rushers on each and every unwell, and that would assemble extra playmaking alternatives for Garrett, who has needed to face the best possible double-team price (25.3%) of any edge rusher over the hour 3 seasons. — Jake Trotter

Signature stat: In 2022, Garrett’s 16 sacks had been fix with Haason Reddick for moment maximum within the NFL — trailing best Nick Bosa (18.5). Garrett additionally had 16 sacks in 2021, making him the second one participant within the hour 30 years to have 16-plus sacks in back-to-back seasons (J.J. Watt, 2014-15).

What they’re announcing: “The defensive line in [Schwartz’s] system, they’re the engine. … It starts with the D-line wreaking havoc with a premium on pass-rush ability, and that fits Myles to a T. We think we have the best pass-rusher in the league. This is tailor-made … a match made in heaven.” — Browns common supervisor Andrew Berry

2023 projection: 61 tackles, 13 sacks

CB | Jets
Future: 23
2022 rank: NR

Gardner’s 2022 season was once historical, as he changed into the primary rookie nook to put together first-team All-Professional since Ronnie Lott in 1981. Oh, yeah, he gained NFL Defensive Rookie of the Age too. Gardner added muscle to his 6-foot-3 body, which must permit him to be extra bodily within the run duel. He additionally desires to support his takeaway abilities, as he best had two interceptions in his debut marketing campaign. — Lavish Cimini

Signature stat: Gardner is one in all six inexperienced persons to safeguard 20 passes in one season over the hour two decades.

What they’re announcing: “He’s a guy that’s even more hungry to learn every release, every tendency, by every formation, every pre-snap indicator. He’s a guy that has this insane athletic profile. [He’s] not only long but fast and quick … and now his brain is starting to catch up with his athleticism, and that’s a scary combination.” — Jets defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich

2023 projection: 74 tackles, 3 sacks

EDGE | Steelers
Future: 28
2022 rank: 6

A pectoral damage within the first duel of the 2022 season sidelined Watt for seven contests and restricted his manufacturing to five.5 sacks nearest a Defensive Participant of the Age marketing campaign in 2021, however Watt is wholesome and again to his familiar method getting into his 7th season. The Steelers’ move shoot recorded simply 8 sacks in seven video games with out Watt extreme season. As soon as he returned, they racked up 28 over the overall 9 video games. — Brooke Pryor

Signature stat: Watt has accumulated 77.5 sacks since getting into the NFL in 2017, probably the most through any participant over that span. He additionally has the fifth-highest move shoot win price amongst edge rushers because the metric was once presented in 2017, defeating his blocks inside of 2.5 seconds 25% of the while.

What they’re announcing: “It’s his IQ of the game. Of course, he’s a freak athlete and all the physical traits you can have, but he just has such a smart IQ of the game that helps him make the plays that others can’t make.” — Steelers outdoor linebacker Alex Highsmith

2023 projection: 68 tackles, 11 sacks

WR | Dolphins
Future: 29
2022 rank: 24

Hill eager profession highs in catches (119) and receiving yards (1,710) in his first season in Miami. Remarkably, Hill stated he didn’t even absolutely snatch the Dolphins’ offense extreme season, getting through principally on intuition, route-running skill and velocity. He’s aiming for two,000 yards in 2023, and if everybody extra wholesome, it may not be so outlandish of a objective. — Marcel Louis-Jacques

Signature stat: Hill led the league with 3.3 yards in step with path extreme season. He was once the one participant over 3 yards.

What they’re announcing: “He’s definitely one of the most athletic athletes in the whole world. Everyday going against him is going to make everybody better.” — Dolphins cornerback Eli Apple

2023 projection: 104 receptions, 1,346 yards, 8 TDs (49 yards/1 TD dashing)

EDGE | Chargers
Future: 28
2022 rank: 19

Later spending 12 video games on injured store convalescing from groin surgical procedure next handing over a disappointing efficiency in a playoff loss, Bosa is fiercely progressive to turn out that he must stay a number of the league’s maximum feared pass-rushers. Bosa, enjoying reverse Khalil Mack, will try to summit the ten.5 sacks he produced in 2021. — Lindsey Thiry

Signature stat: Since getting into the league in 2017, Bosa’s 24.3% move shoot win price is the fourth ideal amongst edge rushers over that span. The ones move shoot wins have created 13 interceptions, fix for the second one maximum over that span, in step with ESPN Analytics/NFL After Gen Stats.

What they’re announcing: “He has some of the best hands in the NFL, which is kind of what he’s famous for; but to set those hands up, you have to really establish power. It’s going to help you in the run game and in the pass game. He’s feeling as good as he ever has.” — Chargers professor Brandon Staley

2023 projection: 58 tackles, 11 sacks

OT | 49ers
Future: 35
2022 rank: 16

At 35, Williams doesn’t appear to be slowing unwell. He earned a moment consecutive All-Professional bid and his tenth Professional Bowl nod in 2022, completing thirteenth amongst tackles in move ban win price. In spite of that, Niners offensive series professor Chris Foerster believes there may be nonetheless room for him to be even higher in 2023, which is why he’s pushing Williams to incline extra on methodology in lieu than natural ability. — Nick Wagoner

Signature stat: Williams’ 10 Professional Bowl alternatives are fix for probably the most amongst lively gamers with Aaron Rodgers and specialist Matthew Slater. Moreover, Williams has been named first-team All-Professional in each and every of the hour two seasons and ranks 9th amongst certified offensive tackles in move ban win price (92.3%) over that span.

What they’re announcing: “He’s a big football junkie. He knows about all the players in the league, and he loves football. He loves this stuff. And that’s what’s helped him too, is he just wants to be really good. … He wants to do things well and in the right way, and he’s always looking at himself really critically to see how can I be a little bit better?” — Foerster

WR | Eagles
Future: 26
2022 rank: 44

Given the on-field chemistry between Brown and Jalen Hurts — who name each and every alternative ideal buddies — it’s simple to disregard they’ve best been teammates for a 12 months. In spite of that newness, Brown eager private bests in receptions (88) and receiving yards (1,496) era tying his profession lofty in receiving touchdowns (11). The Hurts-Brown connection has been computerized this summer season. — Tim McManus

Signature stat: Brown leads the NFL in receiving yards in step with goal since getting into the league in 2019 (10.2). He has been exceptional on contested catches too; his 12 touchdowns on passes into tight home windows since 2019 are probably the most within the NFL, consistent with NFL After Gen Stats.

What they’re announcing: “It’s hard to say he’s getting quicker, but he is. He’s in and out of his breaks quicker, which helps you create more separation, which is going to help you get more yards after the catch, which is going to help the quarterback throw you the ball more.” — Eagles professor Nick Sirianni

2023 projection: 74 receptions, 1,127 yards, 7 TDs

QB | Ravens
Future: 26
2022 rank: 42

Jackson has his ideal prospect to go back to his 2019 NFL MVP method with a fresh promise, a fresh offensive coordinator in Todd Monken and a fresh vast receiver workforce, which options Odell Beckham Jr. Since 2018, the Ravens are 45-16 (.738) with Jackson as their starter and 8-13 (.380) when he hasn’t performed. — Jamison Hensley

Signature stat: Jackson is the one participant in NFL historical past to throw 25 touchdowns and shoot for 1,000 yards in a season, doing so two times (2019, 2020).

What they’re announcing: “He wants to be great. He wants to be elite. I do not see a guy that signed a contract and said, ‘OK, I’ve arrived.'” — Monken

2023 projection: 3,358 passing yards, 25 TDs, 12 INTs (922 yards/5 TDs dashing)

WR | Expenses
Future: 29
2022 rank: 22

So long as he extra the cloudless Negative. 1 receiver within the Expenses’ offense, there’s minute to forbid Diggs from attaining a fourth directly season of no less than 1,200 yards. Later conversations with Josh Allen concerning the offense escalated all through minicamp, Diggs and his QB now seem at the similar web page and able for some other tremendous 12 months. — Alaina Getzenberg

Signature stat: Diggs is one in all 5 gamers in NFL historical past to report seasons with 100 receptions and 1,000 receiving yards with a couple of franchises (Tyreek Hill, DeAndre Hopkins, Davante Adams and Brandon Marshall).

What they’re announcing: “He’s got so much, like, route craft. He’s able to create space, able to get open. He has the ability to really do whatever he wants to do. So, I think that makes him a great receiver, because he’s just so crafty and he’s able to create space, he’s fast and he’s got great agility, as well.” — Expenses cornerback Dane Jackson

2023 projection: 98 receptions, 1,206 yards, 8 TDs

WR | Raiders
Future: 30
2022 rank: 10

Adams is getting into a transition 12 months as a result of he has had best two quarterbacks since graduating highschool in 2011 (Derek Carr at Fresno Climate, Aaron Rodgers with the Packers and Carr once more extreme season with Las Vegas). Hi, Jimmy Garoppolo, who isn’t particularly recognized for deep passes, which might put together it hardened for Adams to copy extreme season’s career-high moderate of 15.2 yards in step with catch. Nonetheless, the three-time first-team All-Professional wideout extra one of the vital greatest blackmails within the league and must be one in all Garoppolo’s ideal buddies beneath duress. — Paul Gutierrez

Signature stat: Adams has 87 profession receiving touchdowns, greater than any alternative participant since he made his NFL debut in 2014. Closing season, he had 8 landing catches on passes 25-plus yards downfield, which is probably the most in a season since ESPN started monitoring wind yards in 2006.

What they’re announcing: “Tae is a unique receiver, how quick he is, how it gets in and out of things. And really, how he sees the game is pretty unique. So, we’re getting there. I think we’re off to a good start.” — Garoppolo

2023 projection: 96 receptions, 1,479 yards, 7 TDs (12 yards dashing)

LB | 49ers
Future: 26
2022 rank: 25

Warner returned to his All-Professional method in 2022 nearest a 2021 season that fell under the lofty same old he in the past eager for himself. However era he was once constantly fruitful in protection and tackling, his objective is to proceed so as to add extra scatter performs to his résumé. He has a blended 4 interceptions and fumble medications over the hour two seasons, so linebacker professor Johnny Holland has him juggling sooner than each and every follow as a method to support Warner’s hand-eye coordination and get his fingers on extra footballs in 2023. — Nick Wagoner

Signature stat: Warner is one in all two gamers with no less than 110 tackles in each and every of the hour 5 seasons (Bobby Wagner). In 2022, Warner held opposing quarterbacks to a 56% finishing touch price because the then defender in protection, the third-best mark amongst linebackers with no less than 20 goals (NFL After Gen Stats).

What they’re announcing: “I call him artificial intelligence because he’s a machine. … I’ve got to be creative and figure out a way, how do I make Fred a better player? I have to be creative every day for him.” — Holland

2023 projection: 137 tackles, 1 sack, 1 INT

CB | Packers
Future: 26
2022 rank: 34

Alexander is without doubt one of the maximum assured gamers within the NFL without reference to place. However while you put somebody that assured at cornerback, it’s most often getting to be a display. And this season, Alexander believes he’ll be assigned to defend Negative. 1 receivers extra regularly than extreme season, when it took about 1/2 the marketing campaign to persuade defensive coordinator Joe Barry to significance him that means. — Rob Demovsky

Signature stat: Alexander had 5 interceptions extreme season, doubling his profession overall. The mark is fix for probably the most in a season through a Packers participant over the hour 10 seasons.

What they’re announcing: “I think Ja sometimes says things just so he knows, ‘Hey, this is what’s going on this week.’ Sometimes I’m like, ‘Oh, God, I can’t believe he said that.’ But whatever guys need to get it going and crank it up. But I tell you what, he backed it up, and he’s been playing really good ball.” — Barry

2023 projection: 67 tackles, 3 INTs

WR | Rams
Future: 30
2022 rank: 4

Kupp spent the overall 8 video games of the 2022 marketing campaign sidelined nearest present process surgical procedure to fix a lofty ankle sprain and was once slowed all through the preseason as a result of a hamstring damage. Then again, the Rams stay constructive that during his 7th NFL season, Kupp will go back to method as one of the vital league’s summit receivers. Kupp will top a tender place workforce and once more be quarterback Matthew Stafford’s go-to goal. — Lindsey Thiry

Signature stat: Since getting into the league in 2017, Kupp has 508 receptions in 80 profession video games. That’s the second-most receptions throughout the first 80 video games of a profession in NFL historical past (Michael Thomas, 526).

What they’re announcing: “Cooper is the ultimate professional. … Before every game, I’ve always talked to him because of the way we bonded there; and now, the chance to be around him, watch him lead and watch him conduct himself on a daily basis, it’s awesome. He’s had the production his whole career; it’s only gotten better.” — Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur

2023 projection: 122 receptions, 1,432 yards, 6 TDs (67 yards dashing)

RB | Browns
Future: 27
2022 rank: 47

The Browns are revamping their offense round quarterback Deshaun Watson, going from tight-end-heavy schemes to a extra wide-open assault. That would assemble much more operating lanes for Chubb, who averaged a whopping 6.1 yards in step with perform of three-receiver units extreme season (moment ideal within the league amongst backs). Chubb additionally must get considerably extra alternatives to catch passes out of the backfield. — Jake Trotter

Signature stat: Chubb has in a bind for 1,000 yards in each and every of the hour 4 seasons, fix with Jim Brown for the longest streak in Browns historical past. Chubb’s profession 5.2 yards in step with shoot moderate is the second one ideal in NFL historical past nearest Jamaal Charles’ 5.4 (minimal of one,000 rushes).

What they’re announcing: “He’s a big part of this offense, and we know that. So, we’re going to continue to feature him and do what he’s great at. He’s going to embrace his role and be able to do everything, catch passes, run the ball and do things that he probably hasn’t done before.” — Watson

2023 projection: 1,238 dashing yards, 9 TDs (274 yards/1 TD receiving)

DT | Chiefs
Future: 29
2022 rank: 40

Jones’ coaching camp holdout clouds the outlook for reasonable expectancies this season. However there’s refuse thriller about his affect when he’s within the lineup. His move shoot win price of 21% was once moment amongst inside linemen extreme season. — Adam Teicher

Signature stat: Jones fix his profession lofty with 15.5 sacks extreme season. He’s the one number one defensive take on to report a couple of seasons with no less than 15.0 sacks because the stat changed into legit in 1982.

What they’re announcing: “He can make a big difference in a lot of things, and he can be disruptive in the run game too.” — Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo

2023 projection: 48 tackles, 9 sacks

QB | Jaguars
Age: 23
2022 rank: NR

Lawrence is in his second season in coach Doug Pederson’s offense and has had more input this offseason in shaping how it looks. Not only does Lawrence have all his playmakers back from last season — when the unit ranked 10th in scoring and yards per game — but the Jaguars have added wide receiver Calvin Ridley. — Michael DiRocco

Signature stat: After completing less than 60% of his passes during his 2021 rookie campaign, Lawrence raised his completion rate to 66% last season. His 6.7-point increase in completion rate from 2021 to 2022 was the best in the NFL among quarterbacks with at least 100 passes over both seasons.

What they are saying: “The largest factor that I’ve detectable with Trevor, now occurring two years, from the place we had him a 12 months in the past within the offseason to nowadays, simply his self assurance is improbable. It’s off the charts.” — Pederson

2023 projection: 3,895 passing yards, 26 TDs, 13 INTs (305 yards/4 TDs rushing)

QB | Jets
Age: 39
2022 rank: 3

He is 39 and coming off his worst statistical season, but Rodgers seems rejuvenated by his new team and new surroundings. He also is excited about being reunited with offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett; Rodgers won his third and fourth MVP awards when Hackett was on the staff in Green Bay. Rodgers still throws a great ball, but the question is whether he still moves well enough to buy time. If everything clicks, he could be the Jets’ first 4,000-yard passer since Joe Namath in 1967. — Rich Cimini

Signature stat: Rodgers has logged five seasons with at least 4,000 passing yards and no more than five interceptions; all other players in NFL history have combined for three such seasons.

What they are saying: “He’s a professor that may nonetheless play games soccer.” — Jets coach Robert Saleh

2023 projection: 4,016 passing yards, 28 TDs, 10 INTs (110 yards/1 TD rushing)

TE | 49ers
Age: 29
2022 rank: 38

For the first time in years, Kittle entered the offseason not having to wait for an injury to heal or spend time recovering from some sort of minor procedure. It has allowed him to begin preparing to play without any sort of restriction, and Kittle said this is the best he has felt in a long time. What’s more, Kittle will have a chance to build on the chemistry he had with quarterback Brock Purdy down the stretch in 2022, when Kittle caught seven touchdown passes in the final four regular-season games. — Nick Wagoner

Signature stat: Kittle leads all tight ends in regular-season games with multiple receiving touchdowns since 2021 at five. Since entering the NFL in 2017, 55% of Kittle’s receiving yards have come after the catch, the second-highest mark in the NFL among 84 tight ends and wide receivers with at least 200 catches over that span.

What they are saying: “I believe [entering the offseason healthy] simply way he can maximize his possible. I don’t know what the ceiling is. I’m excited to determine, however there are not any boundaries at the moment, which is thrilling.” — 49ers tight ends coach Brian Fleury

2023 projection: 61 receptions, 716 yards, 5 TDs

G | Cowboys
Age: 32
2022 rank: 41

Martin will turn 33 in November and remains one of the best interior linemen — if not the best — in the game. He has as many Pro Bowl appearances as holding penalties in his career (eight). He has been named a first-team All-Pro six times, and only Hall of Famers Randy White and Bob Lilly have more such honors in team history. Martin has the strength to handle power rushers and the physical skills to manage quicker rushers with a balance that rarely sees him on the ground. After a brief holdout, Martin enters 2023 with a reworked contract. — Todd Archer

Signature stat: Martin finished 2022 with the third-highest pass block win rate among guards, sustaining his blocks for 2.5 seconds 96% of the time.

What they are saying: “You simply take a look at the best way he trains, the best way he prepares, his coaching is summit notch. He’s tremendous constant. How a lot he can pay it ahead, he is helping the younger guys. Has skillful relationships during the development. And alternative than that, when he places his hand within the farmland, he’s in point of fact just right. He simply does the whole thing proper.” — Cowboys professor Mike McCarthy

DT | 49ers
Age: 30
2022 rank: NR

In search of a way to return their defensive line to its 2019 level of dominance, the 49ers shocked the league by spending big on Hargrave in the opening minutes of free agency. Hargrave’s fit is obvious: He slots in alongside Nick Bosa to form one of the league’s best pass-rushing duos. In 2022, Niners defensive tackles generated a combined 59 pressures, fourth fewest in the league. Hargrave alone posted 53, and his nine sacks when lined up as a defensive tackle were the most in the league last season. With Bosa and Arik Armstead next to him, Hargrave should have plenty more chances to wreak havoc in 2023. — Nick Wagoner

Signature stat: Hargrave defeated his block within 2.5 seconds 18% of the time when lined up as a defensive tackle, the second-highest mark in the NFL after Chris Jones (22%).

What they are saying: “Crowd don’t in point of fact understand how just right he’s general. I think he isn’t relatively mentioned within the Aaron Donald, summit echelon, Chris Jones. However I think he performed like that extreme 12 months and during his profession. So having him and Arik inside of must be nice-looking amusing.” — Bosa

2023 projection: 57 tackles, 7 sacks

WR | Cowboys
Age: 24
2022 rank: 32

His receptions, yards and touchdowns have increased every season in his first three years, topping out at 107 catches for 1,359 yards and nine touchdowns in 2022. Only Michael Irvin (111) and Jason Witten (110) have had more receptions in a season for the Cowboys. Lamb has proved worthy of the famed Cowboys’ No. 88 and being called a No. 1 receiver, and he believes there is more for him to accomplish. “Be expecting a bundle,” he said when asked about the numbers he can put up in 2023. — Todd Archer

Signature stat: Last season, Lamb accounted for 30% of Dallas’ receptions; only Tyreek Hill accounted for a higher team percentage (32% for the Dolphins).

What they are saying: “I believe CeeDee in that first 12 months will have had a few balls that were given clear of him, however alternative than that, I by no means had any doubts about him. I’ve detectable a bundle of greats move by way of. I’ve detectable Jordy [Nelson], Greg Jennings, Davante Adams; it’s only a herbal development. … I believe he has been very constant in his climb.” — Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy

2023 projection: 97 receptions, 1,211 yards, 6 TDs (59 yards rushing)

CB | Broncos
Age: 23
2022 rank: 65

Surtain has the rare combination of size, length, speed and composure when he plays. He gives Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph plenty of options in coverage, and many DCs around the league believe having a player like Surtain at cornerback is the first building block to a great defense. — Jeff Legwold

Signature stat: Surtain is one of four players to have picked off Patrick Mahomes multiple times (including playoffs), along with Justin Simmons (three), Josey Jewell (two) and Tashaun Gipson Sr. (two).

What they are saying: “Pat has the whole thing you need: velocity, field, judgement, physicality. And put that together with his want to recover, to check his craft and his strategy to the whole thing. That’s simply particular.” — Joseph

2023 projection: 63 tackles, 2 INTs

EDGE | Raiders
Future: 25
2022 rank: 67

That is Crosby’s workforce now. With nine-year founding quarterback Derek Carr long past, the relentless Crosby — who’s coming off a career-high 12.5 sacks, a league-high 22 tackles for a loss and his moment Professional Bowl — has develop into the Silver and Lightless’s headman, chief through instance in coaching camp. Whether or not he was once giving rookie tight stop Michael Mayer a hardened while in drills or exhorting all the workforce in exhibition video games from the sideline, Crosby stated he’s ill of shedding and plans on being the most productive edge rusher within the duel. — Paul Gutierrez

Signature stat: Negative participant has burdened the quarterback extra over the hour 3 seasons than Crosby (177), now not even Aaron Donald (149). Crosby’s 37.5 sacks are probably the most through a Raider by way of 66 profession video games since 1995.

What they’re announcing: “He’s a problem to deal with. He’s a menace. So, it’s fun actually being on the other side of the field, just hearing his motor, hearing him talk to people, and I’m just watching it.” — Raiders defensive stop Chandler Jones

2023 projection: 81 tackles, 11 sacks

WR | Commanders
Future: 27
2022 rank: 48

McLaurin established himself as a top-10 receiver in 2022, rating tenth in receiving yards (1,191) and 6th in yards in step with catch (15.5). He ranks thirteenth in receiving yards since getting into the NFL in 2019, in spite of enjoying with 10 other founding quarterbacks. McLaurin did a bundle of his harm in the second one 1/2 of video games extreme season when Washington wanted him maximum: He was once 0.33 within the NFL with 737 yards in the second one 1/2, and he stuck 3 of his 5 landing passes and 43 of his 77 receptions nearest halftime. — John Keim

Signature stat: McLaurin is the primary Washington participant to report 3 consecutive seasons with 75 receptions and 1,000 receiving yards.

What they’re announcing: “I love Terry. He’s an awesome competitor. It’s just so much fun to go out there knowing I have a guy, no matter who’s covering him, he’s going to get open and he’s going to make a play. It makes my job so much easier.” — Commanders quarterback Sam Howell

2023 projection: 74 receptions, 997 yards, 4 TDs (25 yards dashing)

S | Steelers
Future: 26
2022 rank: 23

The summit protection at the listing, Fitzpatrick is a pressure in Pittsburgh’s secondary. A 12 months in the past, he recorded a career-best six interceptions, together with a pick-six of Joe Burrow at the quarterback’s first move try of the season. Steelers brass are unclear to match him to Corridor of Famer Troy Polamalu, however with Fitzpatrick’s calmness demeanor coupled together with his game-changing ability, there are open parallels to one of the vital Steelers’ all-time greats. — Brooke Pryor

Signature stat: Fitzpatrick is fix for the fifth-most interceptions (19) and has probably the most defensive touchdowns (5) within the NFL since his debut in 2018.

What they’re announcing: “Everything that Minkah is right now is what I thought he would become. … Minkah’s just more quiet. Stephon Gilmore was that way. He and Minkah remind me of each other. They don’t talk a whole lot, lead by example.” — Steelers secondary professor Grady Brown

2023 projection: 105 tackles, 1 sack, 4 INTs

QB | Cowboys
Future: 30
2022 rank: 39

Prescott is getting into his 8th season because the Cowboys’ starter and nonetheless has one thing to turn out. Most commonly, that he can ship a Tremendous Bowl, however now additionally proving that his 15 interceptions, fix for the league top in spite of enjoying in simply 12 video games, had been an anomaly in 2023. He’ll have a fresh playcaller (Mike McCarthy) and a tweaked gadget for the primary while in his profession. However for the primary while since 2019, Prescott didn’t need to rehab from a postseason surgical procedure, and he believes his frame is at its height at pace 30. — Todd Archer

Signature stat: Prescott is the one quarterback in NFC East historical past to report 24,000 passing yards within the first seven years of his profession.

What they’re announcing: “I’ll never get into comparing, but one thing I say about Dak is just the way he’s able to lead. I talked to some of the guys about that the other day. Leading, you just can’t fake it. And the way that he leads is so authentic. You’ll follow that man anywhere. So that alone right there is the No. 1 key, in my opinion, you got to have from a quarterback. He has that and more.” — Cowboys vast receiver Brandin Chefs

2023 projection: 4,094 passing yards, 26 TDs, 13 INTs (242 yards/3 TDs dashing)

RB | Giants
Future: 26
2022 rank: NR

Barkley was once in spite of everything wholesome extreme season, and he appears to be like even higher this summer season. He is also progressive to construct era on the lookout for a fresh promise. The base series is each time he has been at the area in his profession, he has produced. The Professional Bowler performed 80.2% of the offensive snaps extreme season, maximum amongst operating backs. — Jordan Raanan

Signature stat: Since getting into the league in 2018, Barkley is the one participant to report a couple of seasons with 1,300 shoot yards, 50 receptions and 10 scrimmage touchdowns.

What they’re announcing: “I mean, I think Christian McCaffrey is a great route runner, but I think Saquon might be the best. He’s got speed. He’s got shiftiness. His wiggle is really good. He’s just a dominant player.” — Giants linebacker Bobby Okereke

2023 projection: 1,006 dashing yards, 8 TDs (430 yards/2 TDs receiving)

DT | Jets
Future: 25
2022 rank: NR

Williams established himself as one of the vital premier inside defenders within the league extreme season, recording a career-high 12 sacks and making first-team All-Professional. He cashed in with a four-year, $96 million promise extension. Encore? Already an elite pass-rusher, Williams nonetheless has room to support towards the run. That suggests defeating a gradual vitamin of double-teams. — Lavish Cimini

Signature stat: Williams had 12.0 sacks extreme season nearest having 13.0 in his earlier two seasons blended. And he led the NFL with 7.5 sacks era being double-teamed.

What they’re announcing: “He really wants to be considered the best tackle in the league, and I think he has an opportunity to do that.” — Jets defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich

2023 projection: 59 tackles, 7 sacks

EDGE | Eagles
Future: 28
2022 rank: NR

Reddick has eager the private objective of registering 20-plus sacks this season. It sounds apparently far-fetched — till you imagine he got here up only a half-sack shy of that quantity between the habitual season (16) and playoffs (3.5) a season in the past. Recognize has been a protracted while coming, however he now needs to be regarded as one of the vital elite edge rushers within the duel getting into the 2023 marketing campaign. — Tim McManus

Signature stat: Reddick’s 27.5% move shoot win price extreme season was once the second one best possible within the NFL.

What they’re announcing: “I really watch him in film, and now I’ve got an up close look and I’m watching his reps every day, just trying to make sure my reps match his reps.” — Eagles edge rusher Nolan Smith

2023 projection: 52 tackles, 10 sacks

OT | Eagles
Future: 33
2022 rank: NR

Johnson hasn’t yielded a sack since While 11 of the 2020 season. It’s hardened to get extra dominant than that. Untouched off his fourth Professional Bowl variety and recovered from surgical procedure to fix a torn adductor, the 33-year-old has been locking unwell his facet of the area all summer season. — Tim McManus

Signature stat: Johnson has led all certified tackles in move ban win price because the get started of 2020 (94.8%).

What they’re announcing: “He frustrates you a lot because you think you know [what he’s going to do], and the next thing you know, he’ll switch it up on you. That’s what I can respect with Lane.” — Eagles defensive stop Brandon Graham

WR | Jets
Future: 23
2022 rank: NR

In spite of the workforce’s struggles at quarterback, Wilson had 83 receptions for 1,103 yards and gained NFL Offensive Rookie of the Age. Believe what he may just do with Aaron Rodgers throwing him the ball. Wilson is a clean path runner with elite frame keep an eye on and the power to switch path on a dime. There’s in point of fact refuse illness in his duel. All he wishes is extra enjoy in studying protection and defenders. — Lavish Cimini

Signature stat: Wilson was once one in all two inexperienced persons with greater than 1,000 receiving yards in 2022. He changed into the primary Jets receiver with 1,000 receiving yards since 2015.

What they’re announcing: “I told him I used to have a rule with Davante [Adams], where I’d give Davante a little extra tick because I know if I did that, he’s going to get open. I have to give that to Garrett too.” — Rodgers

2023 projection: 83 receptions, 1,133 yards, 9 TDs (24 yards dashing)

WR | 49ers
Future: 27
2022 rank: 28

Later losing from 1,770 scrimmage yards and 14 overall touchdowns in 2021 to 864 and 5, Samuel lamented his “awful” 2022 season, vowing to go back to the All-Professional ranges he reached two years in the past. He spent the offseason chopping weight in hopes of returning quicker and with extra wiggle, as professor Kyle Shanahan famous that he had “never had grown man send me so many shirtless pictures.” Samuel is progressive, and there’s plethora of trust a number of the Niners that he’ll go back to method in 2023 as opposing defenses choose their poison amongst San Francisco’s many goals. — Nick Wagoner

Signature stat: Samuel is the one receiver in NFL historical past to report no less than 10 dashing touchdowns and 10 receiving touchdowns inside of his first 5 seasons.

What they’re announcing: “His awful could be somebody else’s best. … Deebo expects more from himself, and he knows the type of player that he needs to be for us to have a successful year. From the moment he got back, he was ready to go, because he knows what time it is.” — 49ers vast receivers professor Leonard Hankerson

2023 projection: 61 receptions, 874 yards, 5 TDs (220 yards/2 TDs dashing)

QB | Dolphins
Future: 25
2022 rank: NR

Tagovailoa enters some other season of unsureness — however now not as a result of his play games. The fourth-year quarterback proved extreme season he can play games at an MVP stage on this offensive gadget. The one query too much is whether or not he can keep up for a 17-game season, which he has been not able to do in his first 3 years with the Dolphins. He’s in the second one 12 months of the similar offensive gadget for the primary while in his profession, relationship again to school, and his teammates say the extra in his command of the offense is distinguishable. — Marcel Louis-Jacques

Signature stat: Tagovailoa had the best possible General QBR (99) and finishing touch proportion (54%) on passes of 20-plus yards downfield in 2022.

What they’re announcing: “Last year, he was a great leader. This year, you can just see the confidence keep growing. He’s just taking control of the whole offense, of the whole team. He’s making sure guys respect him, as we’ve been respecting him.” — Dolphins offensive lineman Robert Jones

2023 projection: 3,918 passing yards, 26 TDs, 12 INTs (140 yards/2 TDs dashing)

CB | Dolphins
Future: 30
2022 rank: 29

Howard was once a Professional Bowler once more in 2022, despite the fact that comfortable tissue accidents hampered his play games. Now absolutely wholesome, Howard is ready to remind any non-believers that he’s nonetheless a Negative. 1 cornerback on this league. The longest-tenured wave Dolphins participant will to find himself in a common function all through the primary a part of the season, with Jalen Ramsey sidelined and a rotation of corners at the alternative facet of him. — Marcel Louis-Jacques

Signature stat: Howard leads the NFL in interceptions since getting into the league in 2016 (28).

What they’re announcing: “It didn’t take me long being here to understand what he means to the rest of the players. There’s something to be said about when you do something at an elite level, you get notoriety from it. And then you continue to do it, people don’t really … have the option to show up and [say], ‘Maybe I don’t feel like being good today.’ — Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel

2023 projection: 53 tackles, 2 INTs

TE | Ravens
Age: 27
2022 rank: 33

Even with the Ravens’ new wide receivers, Andrews will remain quarterback Lamar Jackson’s go-to because of his ability to get open and his reliability. He’s the NFL’s second most productive tight end behind Kansas City’s Travis Kelce. Since 2019, Andrews ranks second only to Kelce in catches (258), receiving yards (3,238) and touchdown catches (26). — Jamison Hensley

Signature stat: Andrews has tallied 2,204 receiving yards over the past two seasons — that’s the most in a two-season span in Ravens franchise history.

What they are saying: “The bodily ability is nice-looking cloudless, however what I see is the competitiveness. He’s a pit bull competitor. He in point of fact is, and that’s what I admire about him probably the most.” — Ravens coach John Harbaugh

2023 projection: 73 receptions, 866 yards, 7 TDs (18 yards rushing)

DT | Giants
Age: 25
2022 rank: NR

He was dominant last season after defensive line coach Andre Patterson and coordinator Wink Martindale decided to make him a nose tackle. Centers can’t guard him one-on-one. Hence the career high 7.5 sacks and his 28 quarterback hits (second among defensive linemen). The Giants signed him to a $90 million deal expecting even more in Year 2. — Jordan Raanan

Signature stat: The Giants allowed 4.9 yards per rush with Lawrence on the field last season. They allowed 6.2 yards per rush with him off the field.

What they are saying: “They’ve some studs at the inside of. 97 is a premiere participant and must most certainly get some extra popularity for the power that he has. Speaking with our inside 3, they believe he’s one of the vital summit guys within the league needless to say. And he performed in point of fact smartly for them.” — Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (last season)

2023 projection: 72 tackles, 6 sacks

OT | Texans
Age: 29
2022 rank: 75

Tunsil has been a Pro Bowler, has helped get teams to the playoffs, was drafted in the first round and became the highest-paid player at his position twice. But he hasn’t achieved All-Pro honors, which he wants badly. The missing accolade has him motivated for 2023. — DJ Bien-Aime

Signature stat: Tunsil played a full season for the first time in 2022. He was one of 17 players with over 1,000 snaps at tackle.

What they are saying: “If you wish to be a admirable offense, you were given to have a admirable protector on the left take on place, and that’s what Laremy supplies for us.” — Texans professor DeMeco Ryans

WR | Dolphins
Age: 24
2022 rank: 74

Waddle is nobody’s second option. He set career highs with 1,356 receiving yards and eight touchdowns last season, marking two straight 1,000-yard seasons to begin his NFL career. Playing opposite Tyreek Hill opens things up for him, but make no mistake, Waddle is one of the better receivers in the league. — Marcel Louis-Jacques

Signature stat: Waddle finished 10th among all players in yards after catch (537) in 2022, but was first in YAC over expectation (212).

What they are saying: “When he will get the ball in his fingers, he’s long past. He’s were given the mindset as soon as he will get the ball in his fingers to jerk it to the home. It’s one thing you notice relatively a little bit. He’s carried out an excellent task around the board.” — Dolphins wide receivers coach Wes Welker

2023 projection: 83 receptions, 1,085 yards, 6 TDs (25 yards rushing)

OT | Buccaneers
Age: 24
2022 rank: 36

Wirfs has kicked off his career with bucket list accolades: a Super Bowl with Tom Brady his rookie season, first-team All-Pro in his second and second-team All-Pro in his third — along with two Pro Bowls. But now he moves to the starting left tackle position; he played there just four games at Iowa and has never played it as a pro. — Jenna Laine

Signature stat: Wirfs ranks in the top 10 in pass block win rate (91%) and run block win rate (74%) among linemen with at least 3,000 offensive snaps played since 2020.

What they are saying: “Trainer Joe [Gilbert] advised me, ‘I’m really not getting to assist you to fail.’ It’s admirable having him push me each and every step of the best way. I attempt to not let anyone unwell and do the most productive I will. They consider me they usually put me on this place. I need to move in the market and do the most productive that I will and display that I will do it.” — Wirfs

WR | Seahawks
Age: 25
2022 rank: 51

After falling to pick No. 64 in 2019 because of questions about his health and route running, Metcalf hasn’t missed a game. Jaxon Smith-Njigba could cut into his targets in 2023, but he could also create more one-on-one matchups for the often double-teamed Metcalf. — Brady Henderson

Signature stat: Metcalf has 4,218 receiving yards through his first four seasons.

What they are saying: “He’s the most productive receiver I’ve ever been round that took the ways from follow into the sport. Like if we ran a stutter-hinge as opposed to Patrick Peterson, the way it took a peek walk-through, the way it took a peek a person duration, the way it took a peek workforce is strictly the way it seemed towards Arizona.” — Seahawks wide receivers coach Sanjay Lal

2023 projection: 78 receptions, 1,017 yards, 8 TDs

EDGE | Bengals
Age: 28
2022 rank: 72

While the sacks weren’t always there for Hendrickson in 2022, he was among the NFL’s best edge rushers when it came to pass rush win rate (24.1%). Cincinnati gave Hendrickson a one-year extension and believes that he will be capable of producing at an elite level for defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo’s unit. — Ben Baby

Signature stat: Hendrickson is the only defensive lineman to record 20-plus QB hits in each of the past three seasons.

What they are saying: “I believe he works at his craft. While you see Trey within the hallway, don’t achieve out to shake his hand. He would possibly cross-chop you. He would possibly swipe your fingers unwell. He at all times works at his craft. He has a just right depth about it.” — Bengals defensive line coach Marion Hobby

2023 projection: 32 tackles, 8 sacks

EDGE | Panthers
Age: 25
2022 rank: 94

Outside linebackers typically thrive in 3-4 schemes, particularly those involving senior defensive consultant Dom Capers. Burns had a career-high 12.5 sacks last season as an end, and his 38 career sacks are second only to Nick Bosa for players drafted since in 2019. Now he’s in a scheme where his ability to wreak havoc on quarterbacks will be at a premium. Playing for a new deal also is an incentive as he enters his fifth season. Despite ongoing negotiations, Burns never thought twice about sitting out, because he sees his potential in this defense. The cost of re-signing him will surely grow. — David Newton

Signature stat: Burns is one of four players with at least nine sacks in each of the past three seasons, along with Myles Garrett, Leonard Floyd and Haason Reddick.

What they are saying: “I roughly really feel like what we’ve were given going is larger than — I don’t need to say it’s larger than my person targets, as a result of the ones topic, in fact — however I think like what we’ve were given development is larger than that. … And I think like I’m a key piece to what we wish to get carried out.” — Burns

2023 projection: 63 tackles, 10 sacks

LB | Ravens
Age: 26
2022 rank: 97

He’s the Ravens’ best leader in the middle since Hall of Fame linebacker Ray Lewis. There’s a reason why team officials refer to him as “a pressure multiplier.” After acquiring Smith at midseason last year, the Ravens gave up the second-fewest points (14.6) and the third-fewest yards (288.8) for the rest of the season. — Jamison Hensley

Signature stat: Smith, who was traded from the Bears to the Ravens last season, is the only player in the past 30 years to make at least 80 tackles each for two different teams in the same season.

What they are saying: “He spearheads the rate. He selections up [the defense] very rapid, he makes it appear really easy, and I believe the blokes practice that top. If he’s going, and he’s rocking and rolling, next the blokes fall in series, next issues simply occur a minute extra seamlessly.” — Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald

2023 projection: 167 tackles, 2 sacks, 1 INT

OT | Giants
Age: 24
2022 rank: NR

His pass block win rate has jumped dramatically every season, from 81.0% as a rookie to 92.6% in 2022 when he earned second-team All-Pro honors. Thomas has become a lockdown left tackle who will be protecting Daniel Jones for years to come now that he’s under contract for the next seven seasons. — Jordan Raanan

Signature stat: Thomas has a 78.8% run block win rate as a tackle since the start of 2020 — which is the seventh best in the NFL in that span.

What they are saying: “He’s an incredible participant. He is going about it the proper means. He works his tail off. He’s ready, tremendous intriguing, is aware of precisely what to do and next brings alternative guys along side him. So, he’s a plenty a part of this offense, plenty a part of this workforce.” — Jones

WR | Eagles
Age: 24
2022 rank: NR

Smith had a career high in receiving yards (1,196) while sharing targets with fellow standouts A.J. Brown and Dallas Goedert. At 24 years old, Smith is just entering his prime and could be in line for a monster season. — Tim McManus

Signature stat: Smith’s 95 catches in 2022 are the most in a season by an Eagles receiver in franchise history.

What they are saying: “He’s were given all of the equipment, so I advised him it ain’t getting to be remaining longer sooner than we’re getting to be announcing Smitty is the most productive receiver within the league, needless to say.” — Eagles cornerback Darius Slay

2023 projection: 79 receptions, 1,012 yards, 6 TDs

DT | Titans
Age: 26
2022 rank: 92

Simmons has been among the top interior defensive linemen, ranking top seven in pressures, sacks, run stop win rate and batted passes in the past two seasons. The return of Harold Landry III and free agent addition Arden Key should help reduce the number of double-teams Simmons faces when rushing the passer. — Turron Davenport

Signature stat: Simmons was double-teamed on 319 pass rushes last season, the second-most in the NFL. He has tallied 16.0 sacks over the past two seasons.

What they are saying: “That man is only a entire participant. He has a in point of fact tough bull shoot and his quickness will miracle you when blocking off him.” — Titans right guard Daniel Brunskill

2023 projection: 62 tackles, 7 sacks

WR | Bengals
Age: 24
2022 rank: 84

Higgins took a big leap in 2022. He improved as a route runner and did a better job of setting up defenders in order to gain separation, according to teammate Ja’Marr Chase. Higgins has racked up more than 3,000 yards in his first three NFL seasons. The final year of his rookie deal could be his biggest yet. — Ben Baby

Signature stat: Higgins has three straight seasons with at least five receiving touchdowns, the longest Bengals streak since A.J. Green in 2015.

What they are saying: “It’s been just right observing him develop, observing him recover on the issues he wasn’t just right at after I first got here in and next observing him play games to his strengths.” — Chase

2023 projection: 81 receptions, 1,048 yards, 7 TDs

S | Chargers
Age: 27
2022 rank: 43

A hard-hitting safety, James is a proven playmaker across the defense with the ability to line up in the secondary, in the box or even at the line of scrimmage. Watch for coach Brandon Staley to continue to trust James to make big plays when needed, which could allow him the opportunity to improve on his career-best four sacks from last season. — Lindsey Thiry

Signature stat: Among 50 defensive backs with at least 40 pass rushes over the past two seasons, James recorded the highest pressure percentage at 31.6% and was credited with a pressure on 18 of 57 pass rushes, per ESPN tracking.

What they are saying: “His instincts. He has one thing that you’ll be able to’t professor. The best way he performs, the best way he thinks, he’s intriguing.” — Chargers cornerback J.C. Jackson

2023 projection: 122 tackles, 1 sack, 2 INTs

WR | Lions
Age: 23
2022 rank: NR

Since entering the league in 2021, St. Brown has a 1% drop rate (three drops in 265 targets) which is the lowest among all players with 200-plus targets in that span. He’s back for Year 3 and hungrier than ever after making his first Pro Bowl appearance last season. Already viewed as one of the most reliable receivers in the league, St. Brown is looking to take his game to an even higher level in 2023. — Eric Woodyard

Signature stat: St. Brown has 196 career catches, tied with Justin Jefferson and Michael Thomas for the most in a player’s first two seasons in NFL history.

What they are saying: “You’ll be able to see he’s a person on a undertaking with how he works. He’s coming for one thing this 12 months.” — Lions wide receiver Josh Reynolds

2023 projection: 95 receptions, 1,047 yards, 6 TDs (64 yards/1 TD rushing)

DT | Colts
Age: 29
2022 rank: 62

Buckner is the engine that drives the Colts’ defense, providing a rare combination of size, length and power that offensive fronts struggle to contend with. He also has proven to be one of the toughest players in the league, fighting through numerous painful injuries in his career to miss just one game due to injury in seven seasons. — Stephen Holder

Signature stat: Buckner has recorded 24.5 sacks in three seasons with the Colts. It’s the most sacks by a Colts player in a three-season span since Robert Mathis had 26.5 from 2013 to 2015.

What they are saying: “A bundle of items he does, you’ll be able to’t train it. Simply from his stature (6-foot-7) to his skill to overpower guys in entrance him, it’s a bundle of recognize to him as a result of he will get a bundle of double-teams. That’s one thing he fights by way of to nonetheless put together performs.” — Colts cornerback Kenny Moore II

2023 projection: 69 tackles, 6 sacks

WR | Saints
Age: 23
2022 rank: NR

Olave hit the 1,000-yard receiving mark despite missing two games, and he did that with an uncertain quarterback situation last year. A healthy Michael Thomas could take away some targets, but the addition of veteran quarterback Derek Carr could make the two a formidable duo in Olave’s second season. — Katherine Terrell

Signature stat: In 2022, Olave became one of three Saints rookies with 1,000 receiving yards in franchise history.

What they are saying: “I’m simply selecting up at the lingo, now not having to be told the playbook … simply figuring out the whole thing in and out at the offense. I think like the sport is coming more uncomplicated to me.” — Olave

2023 projection: 77 receptions, 1,127 yards, 5 TDs

DT | Commanders
Age: 28
2022 rank: NR

Allen has become a strong leader on Washington’s defense and remains one of the Commanders’ best players. Ironically there were concerns before 2017 about his durability due to some shoulder issues, but he has played all but two games over the past four years. And over the past two years, he’s tied for first with 26 tackles for a loss — and it’s why he has made consecutive Pro Bowls. — John Keim

Signature stat: Allen applied the first pressure on 29 plays as tackle in 2022 — which tied for sixth most in the NFL.

What they are saying: “If in case you have guys like [Allen] who may also be disruptive and get into the ones creases and get vertical temporarily, it is helping the remainder of the move shoot. It is helping the protection and forces the quarterback to put together some selections a minute bit faster. It cleans up a bundle of items for a bundle of nation.” — Commanders coach Ron Rivera

2023 projection: 72 tackles, 6 sacks

RB | Raiders
Age: 25
2022 rank: NR

Now that the Raiders’ first-team All-Pro running back is back in the fold after signing his adjusted franchise tag worth as much as $12 million with per-game bonuses, two questions remain. First, how long will it take Jacobs to get into football shape, and second, how happy is Jacobs with his reworked one-year deal? There is a thin line between rest and rust, and Jacobs — who sat out the entire offseason program, training camp and exhibition season — last took a hit Jan. 7. But whenever Jacobs is ready for a full workload, coach Josh McDaniels will be happy to ride his every-down back again. — Paul Gutierrez

Signature stat: Jacobs ran for 1,653 yards in 2022, the second most in a season in Raiders history (Marcus Allen had 1,759 in 1985).

What they are saying: “I don’t assume somebody is like Josh within the league. I believe Josh is one in all a type. … Josh can run you over or juke you out. … It’s cool enjoying for guys like that as a result of you understand for those who i’m free up a hollow and he will get to the protection, 9 instances out of 10, he’s getting to run him over and rating.” — Raiders offensive lineman Jermaine Eluemunor

2023 projection: 1,159 rushing yards, 9 TDs (309 yards/1 TD receiving)

OT | Bengals
Age: 27
2022 rank: NR

Cincinnati didn’t blink when it had the chance to sign Brown to a four-year deal in free agency. He ranked 18th in pass block win rate as a tackle in 2022 (91.8%). The Bengals are confident the former Pro Bowler will be able to secure Joe Burrow’s blindside. — Ben Baby

Signature stat: No offensive lineman has taken more snaps (4,819) over the past four seasons (including playoffs) than Brown.

What they are saying: “His measurement, primary, sticks out to you. He’s were given just right athleticism, makes use of his field in point of fact smartly, however he’s a in point of fact intriguing participant as smartly, so he’s were given a bundle of items going for him that I believe have allowed him to achieve success.” — Bengals professor Zac Taylor

EDGE | Lions
Age: 23
2022 rank: NR

Hutchinson is coming off a stellar rookie season in which he led all rookies with 9.5 sacks while also racking up 52 total tackles and three interceptions. He also tied for the most quarterback hurries (37) among rookies in 2022 with Kansas City’s George Karlaftis. — Eric Woodyard

Signature stat: Myles Garrett was the only edge rusher double-teamed at a higher rate than Hutchinson (29.6%) last season.

What they are saying: “My targets are for those who consider the best possible accolades you’ll be able to get in soccer, that’s what I’m going for.” — Hutchinson

2023 projection: 55 tackles, 9 sacks

CB | Bills
Age: 28
2022 rank: 88

White has put together a full offseason of work and is over a year and a half removed from tearing the ACL in his left knee. After playing only six games last season, the 2019 All-Pro has put in significant work to try to regain his pre-injury form. He’s part of a Bills secondary with safety Micah Hyde also returning from a neck injury. — Alaina Getzenberg

Signature stat: Since entering the league in 2017, White has held opposing quarterbacks to a 65.3 passer rating as the nearest defender, which is the sixth-best mark among backs with 200 targets, according to NFL Next Gen Stats.

What they are saying: “It’s a psychological problem, on occasion up to a bodily problem [coming off a torn ACL] when it comes to simply the resiliency it takes to hour nearest hour nearest hour, now not best get your self able to play games, but in addition proceed to rehab your knee and he’s been steadfast in his method.” — Bills coach Sean McDermott

2023 projection: 71 tackles, 2 INTs

S | Broncos
Age: 29
2022 rank: 57

Simmons has been a mainstay, playing 100% of the Denver defense’s snaps in four consecutive seasons. He is durable, productive, a three-time second-team All-Pro selection and a leader in the locker room and in the community. — Jeff Legwold

Signature stat: Simmons has 27 interceptions since entering the league in 2016, tied for the second most in the NFL — trailing only Xavien Howard (28).

What they are saying: “Superior communicator, and he’s somebody this is at all times in the proper spot. He’s savvy and intriguing — his soccer IQ is nice-looking uncommon.” — Broncos coach Sean Payton

2023 projection: 93 tackles, 3 INTs

DT | Commanders
Age: 26
2022 rank: NR

Payne entered last season in the final year of his contract with many believing it was his last in Washington. Then he produced a huge year in 2022, and the Commanders rewarded him with an even bigger four-year contract with $45 million guaranteed. The 2018 first-round pick has combined with Jonathan Allen to form one of the best interior duos in the NFL. — John Keim

Signature stat: Payne had 11.5 sacks last season, twice as many as any other season in his career.

What they are saying: “I do know they’re most certainly going to observe an entire bunch of movie on me and attempt to fasten up the issues that I care to do smartly probably the most. However I were given some fresh stuff that I’ve been running on and I additionally will depend on one of the most ancient stuff that I used to be doing to backup me put together some performs. So long as I simply convey the depth and accumulation a lofty motor, I will nonetheless put together a bundle of performs.” — Payne

2023 projection: 66 tackles, 7 sacks

CB | Eagles
Age: 32
2022 rank: NR

Slay was named to his fifth Pro Bowl last season and was voted team captain for the first time in his career while playing a key role for one of the most productive secondaries in football. Slay hinted that he might not play too much longer, but he continues to perform at a high level. — Tim McManus

Signature stat: Since his rookie year in 2013, Slay has 133 passes defended, 22 more than anyone else in the NFL.

What they are saying: “He’s one of the vital ideal leaders I’ve ever been round. Probably the most ideal.” — Eagles cornerback Avonte Maddox

2023 projection: 62 tackles, 2 INTs

OT | Lions
Age: 22
2022 rank: NR

There’s a reason the Lions selected Sewell as the No. 7 overall pick in the 2021 draft. Viewed as a foundational part of the offense, Sewell has lived up to the hype, surrendering only 1.5 sacks in 2022 en route to earning his first Pro Bowl selection. The 6-foot-5, 335-pound offensive tackle was part of an O-line that helped the Lions become a top-five offense last season. — Eric Woodyard

Signature stat: Sewell and Jake Matthews allowed the fewest sacks (three) among tackles with at least 1,000 snaps played last season.

What they are saying: “He’s our understructure. He’s a type of pillars that we discuss. However I cruel he’s one thing else. He’s a person on a undertaking. I think like we’re a workforce on a undertaking, however he’s a person on a undertaking, and also you discuss being stressed proper, a man that is available in each and every hour, places within the paintings and he’s were given such a lot skill, however he’s were given the proper angle too and I believe that’s what makes him unhealthy for those who’re the opponent.” — Lions professor Dan Campbell

OT | Saints
Age: 29
2022 rank: 37

Ramczyk was an All-Pro in 2018, 2019 and 2020, but hasn’t made the list since knee problems limited him to 10 games in the 2021 season. Ramczyk played in 16 games last season, but the Saints have been cautious with him, giving him plenty of veteran rest days throughout the offseason. If he stays healthy, he’ll be the anchor on the Saints’ offensive line. — Katherine Terrell

Signature stat: Ramczyk allowed one sack in the final seven games of 2022. He led all tackles in pass block win rate in 2021 (95%).

What they are saying: “I’m at the similar program as I used to be extreme 12 months. I believe what I did extreme 12 months was once advisable. My knee felt just right throughout the 12 months. So I believe if we will simply keep on that path, it’ll be just right. … I think general nice-looking just right.” — Ramczyk

OT | Dolphins
Age: 32
2022 rank: 69

He immediately stabilized a middling offensive line en route to another Pro Bowl selection last season. Even a decade into his career, Armstead is clearly one of the best offensive linemen in the league when healthy. After offseason knee surgery kept him out of spring practices, Armstead injured his right leg during joint practices with the Texans this summer, but he plans on being ready for Week 1. — Marcel Louis-Jacques

Signature stat: Armstead has reached four Pro Bowls over the past five seasons.

What they are saying: “He’s a vet. Each while he’s round, you are feeling his presence. He’s at all times speaking. He’s at all times giving recommendation, and he’s some other man that if you wish to have one thing and also you ask him, he’s getting to inform you and he’s getting to be totally truthful. He’s getting to come up with each and every instrument that you wish to have to be admirable as a result of he’s a admirable participant. He’s an important participant.” — Dolphins operating again Jeff Wilson Jr.

DT | 49ers
Age: 29
2022 rank: NR

After four straight healthy seasons, Armstead played only nine regular-season games in 2022 and didn’t have a single sack for the first time in his career. But Armstead is healthy again, and there’s reason to believe his production will be closer to what it was in 2019, when he had a career-best 10 sacks (eight of which came from playing inside). The Niners’ addition of Javon Hargrave gives Armstead the best interior running mate he has had since DeForest Buckner, and with Nick Bosa on the outside, Armstead should get more one-on-one opportunities. — Nick Wagoner

Signature stat: Armstead has 28.5 sacks since entering the league in 2015.

What they are saying: “Towards the tip of the 12 months he began to thread plethora wholesome weeks in combination the place he began to return and next the 12 months was once over. So the offseason he had, how he’s been in coaching camp thus far, he appears to be like wholesome, appears to be like just right. And he’ll be Arik so long as this assists in keeping proceeding.” — 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan

2023 projection: 45 tackles, 4 sacks

WR | Buccaneers
Age: 30
2022 rank: 31

For those concerned Evans may have a drop-off without Tom Brady: He has had nine 1,000-yard seasons with five different starting quarterbacks. The scheme under new offensive coordinator Dave Canales also has him moving around more than he ever has, and this system is more about the scheme getting guys open and less reliant on guys constantly having to win their one-on-one matchups. Even at 30, there has been zero indication of him slowing down this training camp. — Jenna Laine

Signature stat: Evans has never finished a season under 1,000 receiving yards in his career. His streak of nine straight is the longest active streak in the NFL.

What they are saying: “Simply his frame language on the summit of his routes, how pleasant it’s. It’s in contrast to any vast receiver I’ve ever performed with. I get old to how pleasant it’s and simply with the ability to consider and let it move previous and previous. It simply speaks to how admirable he has been constantly 12 months over 12 months with whoever is throwing the ball to him. He’s going to do his task. He’s going to do it at an overly lofty stage. He’s going to put together performs for you.” — Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield

2023 projection: 73 receptions, 1,025 yards, 5 TDs

C | Eagles
Age: 35
2022 rank: NR

Kelce has started 139 consecutive games, which is the second-longest active streak in the NFL. The 35-year-old has contemplated retirement for several offseasons, but with no signs of drop-off in his game, he continues to suit up to the delight of his coaches and teammates. — Tim McManus

Signature stat: Kelce finished the 2022 season with the seventh-highest pass block win rate among offensive linemen with at least 400 snaps at center, sustaining his blocks for at least 2.5 seconds 96% of the time. He also had the third-highest run block win rate among the group (75%).

What they are saying: “He’s carried out such a lot for me already. I’m pumped he’s again. You’ll be able to’t have a greater storage room man, a workforce chief than that.” — Eagles offensive lineman Cam Jurgens

CB | Saints
Age: 27
2022 rank: 27

Lattimore reminded everyone of his value when he had a game-clinching pick-six against the Super Bowl runner-up Eagles in Week 17 after missing 10 games last season. There’s no reason to believe he won’t pick up right where he left off as he slides back into a starting role this year. The one thing that could hold him back? A lack of pass rush up front. — Katherine Terrell

Signature stat: Lattimore has tallied 10-plus passes defended in five of the past six seasons, making him one of six players to do so in that span.

What they are saying: “Bodily, being bodily. I believe that’s a tremendous a part of my duel. Everyone can run. … However being bodily is a part of the sport, tackling, simply being bodily with the receivers. That separates me.” — Lattimore

2023 projection: 70 tackles, 2 INTs

G | Browns
Age: 31
2022 rank: NR

Bitonio was sixth among guards in pass block win rate (95.0%) last season. Though Bitonio can also pave the way in the running game, the five-time Pro Bowler could thrive even more in Cleveland’s new offense — a wide-open passing attack centered around Deshaun Watson. — Jake Trotter

Signature stat: Bitonio is one of four offensive linemen selected to the Pro Bowl in each of the past four seasons, along with Orlando Brown Jr., Quenton Nelson and Jason Kelce.

What they are saying: “Joel’s anyone that’s continuously — in video games, in follow — doing it precisely the best way you need it carried out. He’s a teach-tape participant. He’s carried out it at a lofty stage for an overly lengthy while. I don’t know that there’s many guards that experience the combo of energy, motion abilities, the power to move give protection to. An excessively entire participant and a admirable particular person off the area as smartly. A plenty a part of what we do. A plenty chief for this soccer workforce.” — Browns professor Kevin Stefanski

C | Chiefs
Age: 24
2022 rank: 68

Humphrey was a standout from the time he joined the Chiefs in 2021, and this season he should only continue to improve. He is the youngest of the Chiefs’ starting offensive linemen, but it’s difficult to tell by watching him play. — Adam Teicher

Signature stat: Humphrey ranked second in the NFL with a 98.1% pass block win rate last season.

What they are saying: “Creed was once a readymade heart when he got here in. That’s one of the vital causes he was once ready to step in and do a just right task. He operates like a veteran.” — Chiefs offensive series professor Andy Heck

EDGE | Vikings
Future: 28
2022 rank: NR

Hunter returned from two injury-filled years to dominate extreme season, incomes a elevate for 2023 and giving him a assured trail to isolated company then spring if he desires it. He’ll be extremely progressive this season and able to capitalize at the pass-rush creativity of fresh defensive coordinator Brian Flores. — Kevin Seifert

Signature stat: Hunter led the Vikings with 10.5 sacks extreme season.

What they’re announcing: “I see him fitting in as an every-down player. … He brings an element of, at least from a pass-rush standpoint, an element of, you know you feel good in one-on-one situations, and inevitably if we’re doing well in one-on-one situations, the hope is they add someone else. … But having a player like Danielle, no one’s upset about it.” — Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores

2023 projection: 63 tackles, 10 sacks

CB | Seahawks
Future: 24
2022 rank: NR

The 6-foot-4 Woolen ran a 4.26 within the 40-yard sprint on the 2022 mix and blast onto the NFL scene simply as temporarily. As a fifth-round choose, he made the Professional Bowl nearest intercepting six passes to tied for the league top. It was once best his 0.33 complete season at cornerback (former vast receiver), retirement plethora of room for enlargement in 2023. — Brady Henderson

Signature stat: Woolen’s six interceptions in 2022 had been probably the most through a rookie since 2015.

What they’re announcing: “He’s such a talented athlete. It’s more than that, though. … His days as a receiver haven’t left him. He understands routes and he can feel the routes when they’re happening.” — Seahawks professor Pete Carroll

2023 projection: 63 tackles, 2 INTs

CB | Falcons
Future: 24
2022 rank: 46

Terrell has been the Falcons’ summit nook for years now and extra one of the vital league’s summit defensive backs. He took a minute dip extreme season, partly as a result of he performed a minute extra guy protection than he had within the hour, blended with Atlanta’s persisted pass-rushing struggles. — Michael Rothstein

Signature stat: Terrell allowed the bottom finishing touch proportion (49%) amongst defensive backs over the hour two seasons, consistent with NFL After Gen Stats (minimal 100 goals).

What they’re announcing: “He’s an elite player. His physicality, speed, his hips. As a DB, you got to have good hips, and A.J. has great hips. He’s able to get out of breaks and impact the quarterback with throws and just crazy coverage, man. He’s different.” — Falcons cornerback Dee Alford

2023 projection: 70 tackles, 2 INTs

S | Dolphins
Future: 23
2022 rank: NR

Holland is a type of gamers who most certainly isn’t as extensively referred to as he must be, however he may just develop into a family title this season. Safeties have a historical past of creating beneficial properties beneath Vic Fangio, together with Justin Simmons and Eddie Jackson, and the ball-hawking Holland might be then in series. — Marcel Louis-Jacques

Signature stat: Holland is one in all 4 gamers with 4 interceptions and 4 sacks over the hour two seasons (Derwin James Jr., Roquan Smith and L’Jarius Sneed).

What they’re announcing: “He’s been very impressive. He’s another guy that I really liked in the draft the year he came out, and he hasn’t disappointed one bit. I think he’s a hell of a player and should just get better and better every day, every year.” — Fangio

2023 projection: 93 tackles, 1 sack, 3 INTs

LB | Expenses
Future: 29
2022 rank: NR

Milano is coming off his first All-Professional season and signed a two-year extension in March to stick with the Expenses by way of 2026. He’s a part of a Expenses protection that has led the NFL in yards in step with play games allowed since 2018 (5.0). Occasion there shall be a fresh founding heart linebacker along him, Milano has remained a decent and bodily presence for the Buffalo protection. — Alaina Getzenberg

Signature stat: In 2022, Milano allowed a 68.8 passer ranking because the then defender, in step with NFL After Gen Stats. That’s the second one lowest amongst linebackers (minimal 25 goals), trailing best C.J. Mosley.

What they’re announcing: “Guys want to be Matt Milano. They want to have the success that Matt’s had. So Matt’s success and the way he plays the game and the way he impacts the game in a positive way for us, really speaks louder than anything Matt could ever say.” — Expenses linebackers professor Bobby Babich

2023 projection: 123 tackles, 3 sacks, 2 INTs

EDGE | Giants
Future: 22
2022 rank: NR

His rookie season began slowly with an damage and he completed with 4.0 sacks. However the 2022 Negative. 5 choose nonetheless completed sixteenth amongst edge rushers with a 17.9% move shoot win price. It’s simple to peer the sack quantity leaping considerably with him in higher circumstance and with extra enjoy in his moment season. — Jordan Raanan

Signature stat: Thibodeaux was once the primary Giants rookie with a couple of fumbles pressured and recovered in one season since Jason Pierre-Paul in 2010.

What they’re announcing: “He has that drive to be great and it’s every single day the little details of the game that can make him great, he wants all of it. He wants to attack every single one of those areas.” — Giants outdoor linebackers professor Drew Wilkins

2023 projection: 61 tackles, 7 sacks

OT | Chargers
Future: 24
2022 rank: 52

Slater anticipated to show in a second-year encore coming off a Professional Bowl rookie season however in lieu spent 14 video games in 2022 sidelined nearest rupturing his left biceps tendon. Wholesome once more, Slater is raring to go back to left take on, the place in 2021 he performed a key function in protecting Herbert upright, as he was once sacked best 31 instances (fix for the sixth-fewest sacks allowed within the NFL). — Lindsey Thiry

Signature stat: Slater’s season ended nearest 3 video games extreme season, however he left with out given up a sack in his extreme seven video games relationship again to 2021.

What they’re announcing: “He’s a great player. Strong hands and very disciplined with his outside hand and inside. It’s crazy how he uses his hands.” — Chargers outdoor linebacker Tuli Tuipulotu

RB | Chargers
Future: 28
2022 rank: NR

Ekeler wager on himself over the offseason, soliciting for permission to hunt a business to a company that may signal him to a profitable extension. Then again, refuse marketplace materialized and Ekeler — the NFL’s protecting touchdowns chief (18) — returns to L.A. within the ultimate 12 months of a four-year, $24.5 million promise progressive to turn out he’s decent of a big-time multiyear payday. — Lindsey Thiry

Signature stat: Over the hour two seasons, Ekeler has scored an NFL-best 38 touchdowns. Ekeler ranks 0.33 in each catches (389) and receiving yards (3,448) amongst operating backs because the get started of 2017 — trailing Christian McCaffrey and Alvin Kamara in each divisions.

What they’re announcing: “He’s got tremendous vision. He has a really cool way about him of finding the hole, finding the gap. He has great instincts and I think that’s going to go a long way.” — Chargers offensive coordinator Kellen Moore

2023 projection: 836 dashing yards, 9 TDs (500 yards/3 TDs receiving)

WR | Jaguars
Future: 28
2022 rank: NR

Ridley old his season-long playing postponed to heal up mentally and bodily, and he was once probably the most notable offensive participant in Jaguars coaching camp. He’ll be enjoying along the most productive workforce of playmakers (Christian Kirk, Zay Jones, Evan Engram) of his profession, and that are meant to accumulation defenses from keying on him. — Michael DiRocco

Signature stat: Ridley was once one in all six pass-catchers with 3,000 receiving yards and 25 touchdowns between the 2018 and 2020 seasons.

What they’re announcing: “He just wants to prove that he belongs at the top of this group of receivers across the league. I think that’s important to him.” — Jaguars offensive coordinator Press Taylor

2023 projection: 74 receptions, 918 yards, 6 TDs (25 yards dashing)

WR | Seahawks
Future: 30
2022 rank: NR

Is Lockett the NFL’s maximum underrated vast receiver? Over the hour 5 seasons, his 5,284 receiving yards are 8th maximum at that place, era his 45 receiving touchdowns are fix for fourth. With 4 directly 1,000-yard seasons and best two overlooked video games in that span, he isn’t appearing any indicators of slowing unwell as he approaches his thirty first birthday in September. — Brady Henderson

Signature stat: Since getting into the NFL in 2015, Lockett has 18 touchdowns on passes thrown 30-plus yards downfield (5 got here extreme season) — which is moment within the NFL in the back of Tyreek Hill (24).

What they’re announcing: “He came to camp in the best shape I’ve seen him in five, six years. I can’t remember a year, really, when he was in better condition or [had] better speed early in camp.” — Seahawks professor Pete Carroll

2023 projection: 81 receptions, 876 yards, 5 TDs

QB | Lions
Future: 28
2022 rank: NR

Coming off one in all his ideal seasons in 2022, Goff has a prospect to hold a long-term moment because the Lions’ franchise quarterback. He helped top the Lions to 8 victories over their extreme 10 video games era spearheading a top-five offense extreme season. If he can carry out at a lofty stage once more this season, the Lions have a prospect to put together the playoffs. — Eric Woodyard

Signature stat: Goff completed the 2022 season with 29 passing touchdowns and 7 interceptions, creating a TD/INT ratio of four.1 — the most productive within the NFL and the most productive mark in one season in Lions franchise historical past (min. 250 passes).

What they’re announcing: “I feel like he’s right on track. He’s in his second year in the offense and you know I feel like he’s right where he needs to be. He’s in good place, he’s making big throws. I feel like he’s on top of the protection, and yeah, I feel good, I mean there’s nothing that would tell me he’s not going to have another good year for us.” — Lions professor Dan Campbell

2023 projection: 3,933 passing yards, 24 TDs, 11 INTs (83 yards/2 TDs dashing)

RB | Titans
Future: 29
2022 rank: 61

Henry’s 125.7 yards from scrimmage in step with duel over the hour 4 seasons is the best possible within the NFL, and his skill presentations refuse indicators of slowing unwell. In spite of having the second-most dashing yards (1,538) extreme season, he may just see fewer stacked farmlands with the addition of veteran vast receiver DeAndre Hopkins. — Turron Davenport

Signature stat: Henry has led the league in shoot makes an attempt in 3 of hour 4 seasons, together with 2022. The lofty workload is not any deviating — Henry leads the league in dashing yards (8,335) and dashing touchdowns (78) since getting into the league in 2016, and best Ezekiel Elliott (1,881) has extra rushes than Henry (1,750) in that span.

What they’re announcing: “Defenders still hate tackling him. It’s the way he comes here and puts the work in every day. You see his workouts in the offseason too. Derrick is determined to show that he is still one of the best in the league.” — Titans protection Kevin Byard

2023 projection: 1,367 dashing yards, 9 TDs (285 yards/1 TD receiving)

CB | Ravens
Future: 27
2022 rank: 56

Humphrey continues to put together the case for being the most productive all-around cornerback in franchise historical past. He’s certainly the summit playmaking one. He’s simply one in all 3 Ravens defenders to report double-digit interceptions (12) and compelled fumbles (13) for a profession, becoming a member of Corridor of Repute gamers Ray Lewis and Ed Reed. Sadly for the Ravens, Humphrey is sidelined nearest present process underpinning surgical procedure, and the timetable for his go back is unsure — even though Humphrey desires to be again for While 1. — Jamison Hensley

Signature stat: Humphrey was once one in all 4 gamers with 3 sacks and 3 interceptions extreme season (L’Jarius Sneed, Aidan Hutchinson and Roquan Smith).

What they’re announcing: “He’s an old school guy. He’s got that linebacker mentality. He’s coming up and wants to hit. He’s punching the ball out. You have to be on point wherever Marlon is at, because he’s a great blitzer. He’s the total package. He’s got the speed, power. He’s got all of that.” — Ravens secondary professor Chris Hewitt

2023 projection: 76 tackles, 1 sack, 1 INT

QB | Vikings
Future: 35
2022 rank: 89

Not able to succeed in an assurance on a promise extension this spring, Cousins and the Vikings will head right into a 12 months of reckoning in 2023. Even if he recorded a career-low 49.9 QBR extreme season, Cousins is way more relaxed now in professor Kevin O’Connell’s offense, the place he has been inspired to be competitive and jerk extra dangers than in earlier schemes. — Kevin Seifert

Signature stat: Since 2014, the one quarterbacks with extra game-winning drives within the fourth quarter or time beyond regulation than Cousins (27) are Derek Carr (33) and Matthew Stafford (30).

What they’re announcing: “The whole mission we’ve had since Day 1 with Kirk [is] to have him feel great and optimize his performance to see if he can reach his full potential and play as long as he wants to play. My goal is to make him feel younger every year versus what is typical of people, and that is feeling older each year. And we’ve had a lot of progress with that.” — Cousins’ private efficiency professor Chad Prepare dinner

2023 projection: 4,491 passing yards, 28 TDs, 12 INTs (102 yards/2 TDs dashing)

G | Chiefs
Future: 30
2022 rank: 86

If Patrick Mahomes comes beneath force on a specific play games this season, don’t blame Thuney. He had a move ban win price of 98.9% extreme season to top all NFL linemen. — Adam Teicher

Signature stat: Thuney has the NFL’s 6th best possible move ban win price since getting into the league in 2016 (95.9%).

What they’re announcing: “He’s a super sharp guy. He’s not going to make many mistakes and if he does, he’s not going to make them twice.” — Chiefs offensive line coach Andy Heck

EDGE | Patriots
Age: 31
2022 rank: NR

Judon is the team’s best pass-rusher (28 sacks over the past two seasons) and has also improved as an edge-setter against the run — a key for any outside linebacker in the Patriots’ system. The engine that makes the Patriots’ defense go, teammates also feed off his energy. — Mike Reiss

Signature stat: Judon’s 15.5 sacks in 2022 were the most in a season by a Patriots player since Andre Tippett in 1985 (16.5).

What they are saying: “His motor, he’s at all times on 100 — each and every play games and within the storage room. He has a mentality that no one can mess with him. Any while he’s at the area, you understand a sack is coming.” — Patriots safety Adrian Phillips

2023 projection: 55 tackles, 8 sacks

EDGE | Bills
Age: 34
2022 rank: 73

Despite playing in only 11 games last season, Miller led the Bills in pass rush win rate (23.6%) and tied for the team lead in sacks (eight). His return from ACL surgery to his right knee will be a boost as his impact on the rest of the Bills’ defense is significant both on and off the field. — Alaina Getzenberg

Signature stat: Miller’s 14.5% pressure percentage in 2022 was the fourth best in the NFL.

What they are saying: “He’s a man that for those who’re now not looking to fashion your duel nearest him, I don’t know what you’re doing.” — free agent edge rusher Shane Ray (who was with the Bills during camp)

2023 projection: 21 tackles, 5 sacks

DT | Dolphins
Age: 27
2022 rank: NR

The Dolphins’ captain is one of the league’s premier run defenders. His sack numbers leave a little something to be desired, but Wilkins has a nose for the ball and always seems to be in the vicinity when a play is made. He wants a new contract before the start of the season — and did not participate in team drills at camp in a hold-in attempt — so the ball is now in the Dolphins’ court. — Marcel Louis-Jacques

Signature stat: Wilkins has a 40.8% run stop win rate since entering the NFL in 2019. That’s the highest among defensive lineman in that span.

What they are saying: “Christian’s a dawg. We’d like him. We’d like him to win. There’s refuse query. So he is aware of what he must be able, to be ready. He practices and performs more difficult than anyone I’ve ever detectable. You by no means concern a couple of man like him. We’d like him.” — Dolphins offensive tackle Terron Armstead

2023 projection: 88 tackles, 5 sacks

WR | Bears
Age: 26
2022 rank: 59

The Bears wouldn’t have traded the No. 1 overall pick to the Panthers if they didn’t get Moore in the return package. Moore was brought to Chicago to help quarterback Justin Fields take the next step as a passer. He has shown he can adapt to just about any situation and still produce, having caught passes from eight different quarterbacks in Carolina and recording three straight 1,100-yard seasons. — Courtney Cronin

Signature stat: Moore is the only pass-catcher drafted in 2018 to eclipse 5,000 receiving yards. He also ranks top-10 among wideouts in yards after catch since entering the league (1,821).

What they are saying: “I simply assume while you upload a playmaker like that in your soccer workforce, there’s pleasure. Simply computerized pleasure in the entire development. It doesn’t topic what facet you’re enjoying on as a result of you understand this man is particular and he can put together a bundle of items occur.” — Bears coach Matt Eberflus

2023 projection: 64 receptions, 928 yards, 7 TDs (57 yards rushing)

CB | Cowboys
Age: 24
2022 rank: 78

Since 2020, no cornerback has had more interceptions than Diggs’ 17. He has been to the Pro Bowl each of the past two years, and the Cowboys rewarded him with a $97 million extension to start the offseason. Ball skills cannot be taught. Diggs has them and is still growing at the position since he played wide receiver early in his college career at Alabama. He is a risk-taker, but the Cowboys are willing to live with some of it. With a fierce pass rush, they believe Diggs can have even more opportunities to take the ball away. — Todd Archer

Signature stat: Diggs is one of two players to have at least 15 interceptions and multiple defensive touchdowns over the past three seasons (Xavien Howard).

What they are saying: “I believe the tremendous factor is, you at all times discuss taking the then step and the definition of what the then step seems like. I believe obviously while you take a look at our protection as an entire, while you top the league in a division — in particular takeaways, as we’ve got the extreme two years — while you take a look at the historical past of this league and what that represents, he’s a tremendous a part of it. It’s the power to play games with the next stage of self-discipline and know his alternatives are most certainly getting to be much less. How can he give a contribution within the alternative facets of protection?” — Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy

2023 projection: 60 tackles, 2 INTs

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