The Ringer Staff’s 2022 NFL Playoff and Awards Predictions - The Ringer
Defensive Rookie of the Year. Jordan Davis, Philadelphia Eagles. Sherman: Davis is not considered one of the favorites to win this award, since there hasn’t been a defensive tackle winner since Aaron Donald. But I think people will notice when the Eagles’ opponents have a giant, Jordan Davis–sized hole in their offensive line. He’s a force of nature who won’t need any time to adjust to the NFL.. Solak: It’s not unheard of for a defensive tackle to win this award. Ndamukong Suh and Aaron Donald both won it as sack artists, but Sheldon Richardson also grabbed it in a quiet year because of his run-stuffing ability and production behind the line of scrimmage.