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Ryan Smith

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The New England Patriots' rebuild continues, while the Washington Commanders' championship window is just getting beginning.

By Ryan Smith Feb 14, 2025 9:50 am EST
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We highlight the best players at every position in Super Bowl 59 between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles.

By Ryan Smith Feb 7, 2025 9:30 am EST
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Jones' 84.6 PFF overall grade in Super Bowls ranks first among all interior defenders with at least 100 snaps in those games since 2006.

By Ryan Smith Jan 31, 2025 9:00 am EST
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With right guard Sam Cosmi sidelined, the Commanders will have to reshuffle their offensive line to handle the Eagles' Jalen Carter.

By Ryan Smith Jan 24, 2025 8:45 am EST Washington Commanders Philadelphia Eagles
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The Rams should look to scheme up more pressure opportunities for Jared Verse in their second attempt at beating the Eagles.

By Ryan Smith Jan 17, 2025 7:45 am EST Los Angeles Rams Philadelphia Eagles
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Myles Garrett was back to wreaking havoc on opposing offensive lines in 2024, leading the league in PFF pass-rush grade and total pressures, among other categories.

By Ryan Smith Jan 9, 2025 5:00 am EST Cleveland Browns
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Cleveland Browns edge rusher Myles Garrett is the NFL's highest-graded pass-rusher at the end of the regular season.

By Ryan Smith Jan 8, 2025 5:15 am EST
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Cleveland Browns edge rusher Myles Garrett is the NFL's highest-graded pass-rusher heading into Week 18.

By Ryan Smith Jan 1, 2025 5:00 am EST
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Cleveland Browns edge rusher Myles Garrett is the NFL's highest-graded pass-rusher heading into Week 17.

By Ryan Smith Dec 25, 2024 6:30 am EST
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Cleveland Browns edge rusher Myles Garrett is the NFL's highest-graded pass-rusher heading into Week 16.

By Ryan Smith Dec 18, 2024 6:30 am EST
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Pittsburgh Steelers edge rusher Nick Herbig is the NFL's highest-graded pass-rusher heading into Week 15.

By Ryan Smith Dec 11, 2024 6:30 am EST
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Pittsburgh Steelers edge rusher Nick Herbig takes the lead as the NFL's highest-graded pass-rusher heading into Week 14.

By Ryan Smith Dec 4, 2024 6:15 am EST
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Cleveland Browns star Myles Garrett remains the NFL's highest-graded pass-rusher heading into Week 13.

By Ryan Smith Nov 27, 2024 6:30 am EST
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Cleveland Browns star Myles Garrett remains the NFL's highest-graded pass-rusher heading into Week 12.

By Ryan Smith Nov 20, 2024 6:30 am EST
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Cleveland Browns star Myles Garrett remains the NFL's highest-graded pass-rusher heading into Week 11.

By Ryan Smith Nov 13, 2024 6:00 am EST
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Bengals Edge Trey Hendrickson and Vikings Edge Jonathan Greenard were among the pass-rushers to rise in PFF's top-32 ranking at the position ahead of Week 10.

By Ryan Smith Nov 6, 2024 5:30 am EST
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Vikings Edge Jonathan Greenard and Rams rookie Jared Verse were among the pass-rushers to rise in PFF's top-32 ranking at the position ahead of Week 9.

By Ryan Smith Oct 30, 2024 6:30 am EDT
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Jaguars star Josh Hines-Allen and Chargers veteran Khalil mack were among the pass-rushers to rise in PFF's top-32 ranking at the position ahead of Week 8.

By Ryan Smith Oct 23, 2024 8:58 am EDT
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Buccaneers stud Yaya Diaby and Texans star Danielle Hunter were among the pass-rushers to rise in PFF's top-32 ranking at the position ahead of Week 7.

By Ryan Smith Oct 16, 2024 9:30 am EDT
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The Pittsburgh Steelers now feature four defensive linemen in PFF's top-32 pass-rusher rankings ahead of Week 6.

By Ryan Smith Oct 9, 2024 6:00 am EDT
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Ryan joined PFF in May 2015 and currently works as a Senior Analyst on the data team. Ryan also contributes articles to the content team. He graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a Bachelor’s degree in Writing and Rhetoric.

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