A few months after becoming the highest-paid safety in the NFL, Pittsburgh Steelers star Minkah Fitzpatrick proved once again he’s worth every penny, turning in a rather stellar 2022 season.
With a relatively healthy supporting cast around him, Fitzpatrick returned to his ballhawking ways in 2022 after a down 2021 season, tying for the league lead in interceptions with six, serving as that eraser in the secondary for the Steelers all season long on his way to a Pro Bowl berth and another First Team All-Pro nod.
Due to his play on the field, Fitzpatrick graded out as the second-best safety in the NFL, at least according to Pro Football Focus’ grading metrics, which released the top 25 ranking from the 2022 season at the safety position Thursday.