New York Giants defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence became one of the highest-paid players in the NFL this offseason after a dominant 2022 season. Lawrence signed a four-year, $90 million contract to remain with the Giants for the foreseeable future. His 2022 campaign proved to the league that Lawrence is one of the most impactful defensive talents in the NFL.
Annually, ESPN interviews league executives, players, and coaches to rank the top-ten players in the league at each position. This year, Lawrence ranked sixth in the NFL at his position. Lawrence was unranked last year and shot inside the top ten after posting a career-high 7.