Breaking down 7 Cowboys players on PFF’s Top 101 list
2. Micah Parsons, LB – No. 10
2021 Snaps: 960 | 2021 PFF Grade: 89.7
What can you say about Micah Parsons that hasn’t already been said? He has been compared to names like Lawrence Taylor, DeMarcus Ware, and many other NFL legends in just one year in the league. This rookie made an immediate impact on his team and helped carry the defense at just 22 years old. His ability to play multiple positions on the defense makes him an incredibly valuable player, and he is just getting started. Parsons has already taken home hardware such as the Butkus Award, AP Defensive Rookie of the Year, PFWA Defensive Player of the Year, and much more. This high ranking is just one of many accolades he will take into 2022.
3. Tyron Smith, OT – No. 28
2021 Snaps: 754 | 2021 PFF Grade: 91.9
Smith is another Cowboy who made the Pro Bowl this year. The ten-year veteran is still one of the best tackles in the game despite his age and injuries. Even though injuries caused him to only play 11 games, when he was on the field, he was dominant. Smith only allowed 17 pressures on 515 pass-blocking snaps.
5 highest-graded #Cowboys for the 2021 season, according to @PFF:
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1. Zack Martin (93.7
2. DeMarcus Lawrence (90.9)
3. Tyron Smith (90.6)
4. Micah Parsons (88.2)
5. Tony Pollard (85.9) pic.twitter.com/Rcb8w4a1sR
Who’s around him on the list? He’s impressively above Jalen Ramsey (29), Nick Bosa (31), and Travis Kelce (32), and he’s just below Ja’Marr Chase (26), Justin Herbert (25), and Von Miller (24).