Top 5 NFL players under 30 heading into 2022 season

Top 5 players who will remain under 30 years old for the entire 2022 NFL season

#3 - TJ Watt, Pittsburgh Steelers

Pittsburgh Steelers edge rusher TJ Watt

TJ Watt led the entire league with 22.5 sacks during the 2021 season, tying Michael Strahan for the most sacks by any player in a single season in NFL history. Watt has recorded a massive 72 sacks and forced 22 fumbles since entering the league in 2017, leading all players in both categories during that time.

Watt has increased his single-season sack total each year that he has been in the league. If he continues that same trend during the 2022 season with the Pittsburgh Steelers, he will set a new standard in the NFL record books.

#2 - Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen

Josh Allen finished the 2021 season for the Buffalo Bills with 763 rushing yards and nine rushing touchdowns, ranking third among quarterbacks in yards and first in rushing touchdowns. What makes him different from the other elite rushing quarterbacks is that he also has an elite arm.

Allen ranked eighth with 4,407 passing yards and also ranked seventh with 36 passing touchdowns. His versatile skill set is unmatched by any other quarterback, making him a truly unique talent. He is currently the betting favorite to win the MVP award for the upcoming 2022 NFL season.

#1 - Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes

Despite many considering the 2021 season a down year for Patrick Mahomes, he still ranked in the top five in the league in passing yards and touchdowns. He has been one of the best quarterbacks in the league since taking over as the starter for the Kansas City Chiefs four seasons ago.

During his historic start to his career, Mahomes became the youngest quarterback ever to win a Super Bowl ring and an MVP award. He is currently averaging a massive 4,677 passing yards and 38 touchdowns per season through four years as a starter.