PFF Awards 2025: NFL’s Top Players Honored in 20 Categories
The 2025 PFF Awards recognized the NFL’s finest performers across various categories. The awards were determined through a meticulous process that combined quantitative analysis and on-field evaluation, ensuring a balanced approach to the selection.
PFF Awards 2025 Highlights
Here are the notable winners and key categories from the 2025 PFF Awards:
Most Valuable Player
- MVP: Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams
Stafford, at 37 years old, achieved a career-high PFF passing grade of 93.3. He led the league in Wins Above Replacement (4.11) and completed the season as the top player in passing yards, touchdowns, and big-time throws.
Offensive Player of the Year
- Offensive Player: Puka Nacua, Los Angeles Rams
Nacua posted an extraordinary PFF overall grade of 96.3, breaking Tyreek Hill’s record. He made history with the highest-graded single-game performance by a receiver since 2006.
Defensive Player of the Year
- Defensive Player: Myles Garrett, Cleveland Browns
Garrett earned his fourth consecutive honor with a PFF overall grade of 92.7. He set the NFL record with 23 sacks in the season.
Comeback Player of the Year
- Comeback Player: Aidan Hutchinson, Detroit Lions
Hutchinson returned strong after a leg injury, leading with 100 total pressures and ranking in the top five across several defensive categories.
Rookie of the Year
- Rookie of the Year: Tetairoa McMillan, Carolina Panthers
McMillan finished his rookie campaign with 1,044 receiving yards on 70 catches, the top marks among rookies for the season.
Best Pass Blocker and Best Run Blocker
- Best Pass Blocker: Garett Bolles, Denver Broncos
- Best Run Blocker: Penei Sewell, Detroit Lions
Bolles displayed an impressive pass-blocking efficiency, while Sewell excelled in run-blocking with a grade of 96.8, marking a remarkable standard in both categories.
Special Teams Excellence
- Best Special Teamer: Daniel Whelan, Green Bay Packers
Whelan led punters with a PFF grade of 90.4, averaging 51.6 yards per attempt, which has set a high bar for special teams performance.
The 2025 PFF Awards correspond to a year of stellar performances and outlined the top talents in the NFL. These awards celebrate the athletes’ dedication and remarkable achievements on the field.
