2022 NFL season's best pass-blocking running backs: Saquon Barkley, Tony Pollard and more

[Mr. P]

Running backs get a lot of attention for how they run the ball and the impact they make out of the backfield as receivers, but many are asked to help in pass protection, too. 

Here are the top 10 running backs in the NFL by PFF pass-blocking grade.
 

1. SAQUON BARKLEY, NEW YORK GIANTS

• PFF pass-blocking grade: 75.5
• Pass-blocking snaps: 83
• Pressures allowed: 6

2. TONY POLLARD, DALLAS COWBOYS

• PFF pass-blocking grade: 75.3
• Pass-blocking snaps: 56
• Pressures allowed: 5

3. JAMES CONNER, ARIZONA CARDINALS

• PFF pass-blocking grade: 73.8
• Pass-blocking snaps: 84
• Pressures allowed: 4

4. SAMAJE PERINE, CINCINNATI BENGALS

• PFF pass-blocking grade: 72.7
• Pass-blocking snaps: 52
• Pressures allowed: 2

5. JAMAAL WILLIAMS, DETROIT LIONS

• PFF pass-blocking grade: 72.3
• Pass-blocking snaps: 58
• Pressures allowed: 2

6. DEVIN SINGLETARY, BUFFALO BILLS

• PFF pass-blocking grade: 69.4
• Pass-blocking snaps: 82
• Pressures allowed: 8

7. DERRICK HENRY, TENNESSEE TITANS

• PFF pass-blocking grade: 66.9
• Pass-blocking snaps: 56
• Pressures allowed: 4

8. RHAMONDRE STEVENSON, NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS

• PFF pass-blocking grade: 64.8
• Pass-blocking snaps: 88
• Pressures allowed: 5

9. NAJEE HARRIS, PITTSBURGH STEELERS

• PFF pass-blocking grade: 64.4
• Pass-blocking snaps: 99
• Pressures allowed: 8

10. PATRICK RICARD, BALTIMORE RAVENS

• PFF pass-blocking grade: 62.1
• Pass-blocking snaps: 98
• Pressures allowed: 8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sign him!

[CrazedDogs]

That used to be a significant weakness.

[Nas]

22 hours ago, CrazedDogs said:

That used to be a significant weakness.

Yea I remember him getting pushed around but he's really turned it around.    Hopefully a deal gets done soon. 

[BlueInCanada]

On 5/29/2023 at 8:04 AM, CrazedDogs said:

That used to be a significant weakness.

Yeah he was doing the college blocking of throwing a shoulder at a rusher, doesn't work in the NFL when the guys are 6ft 4 and 270 pounds lol 

[Mr. P]

4 minutes ago, BlueInCanada said:

Yeah he was doing the college blocking of throwing a shoulder at a rusher, doesn't work in the NFL when the guys are 6ft 4 and 270 pounds lol 

 

unless you’re Jacobs lol. 

[BlueInCanada]

2 minutes ago, The P said:

 

unless you’re Jacobs lol. 

Jacobs made even the Oline look small.

He was such a fun RB to watch and the duo of him and Bradshaw was a great era of Giants football.  

Hope Barkley/Grey are the new combo for the next few years.

[Mr. P]

1 minute ago, BlueInCanada said:

Jacobs made even the Oline look small.

He was such a fun RB to watch and the duo of him and Bradshaw was a great era of Giants football.  

Hope Barkley/Grey are the new combo for the next few years.

 

So much fun. My cousin has a Bradshaw jersey he wears often, thinking I should get a Jacobs. 

[TaylorBanksCarsonVanPelt]

On 5/31/2023 at 12:34 PM, BlueInCanada said:

Yeah he was doing the college blocking of throwing a shoulder at a rusher, doesn't work in the NFL when the guys are 6ft 4 and 270 pounds lol 

Yep, throwing a shoulder and muscling a guy who is two thirds of your weight from Fresno State that makes up two thirds of your games.  Now everyone is your size plus they have been taught techniques by pros.  Totally different ballgame.

[TaylorBanksCarsonVanPelt]

On 5/31/2023 at 12:39 PM, The P said:

 

unless you’re Jacobs lol. 

 

On 5/31/2023 at 12:44 PM, BlueInCanada said:

Jacobs made even the Oline look small.

He was such a fun RB to watch and the duo of him and Bradshaw was a great era of Giants football.  

Hope Barkley/Grey are the new combo for the next few years.

I just enjoyed that era...knowing that it would last only a few years.