Top 5 NFL players under 25 heading into 2022 season

5 Best NFL players who will begin the 2022 season under 25 years old

#3 - Nick Bosa, San Francisco 49ers

San Francisco 49ers edge rusher Nick Bosa

Nick Bosa had an impressive rookie season with the San Francisco 49ers when he recorded nine sacks and looked like one of the best overall pass rushers in the league. He had high expectations entering his second year, but was injured in his second game and missed the rest of the season.

Bosa bounced back in a big way during the 2021 season, recording 15.5 sacks and again looking like one of the most dominant forces on the edge of any defense. He is projected to be among the sacks leaders, once again, during the 2022 season.

#2 - Justin Jefferson, Minnesota Vikings

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson

Justin Jefferson set a record last season by becoming the first player ever to exceed 3,000 receiving yards across his first two years in the NFL. He crushed the previous two-year record by 261 receiving yards, surpassing Odell Beckham Jr. and Randy Moss.

Jefferson finished the 2021 NFL season for the Minnesota Vikings with 1,616 receiving yards, ranking second in the league and improving on his historic rookie season. He is already one of the best receivers in the league and has the potential to be one of the greatest of all time.

#1 - Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert

Justin Herbert is off to a historic start with the Los Angeles Chargers. He has thrown for 9,350 yards in his first two seasons, the most of all time by 1,154 passing yards. His 69 touchdown passes through two seasons are also an NFL record, surpassing Hall of Famer Dan Marino.

Herbert was one of two quarterbacks, along with Tom Brady, to eclipse 5,000 passing yards during the 2021 season. He has quickly emerged as one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL, and at just 24 years old, he's just getting started with his promising young career.