The 2021 NFL regular season ended with some thrilling wins and performances. But before we turn our focus to wild-card weekend and the rest of the playoffs, it's time to pause to analyze the best players of the season using Pro Football Focus' player grades.
We have compiled the highest-graded players at every position in 2021, plus name the top rookie and a surprise at each position. Sure, this list features the usual suspects, but there were close calls at several positions while other position groups had runaway leaders. Two position groups even had rookies grade the highest at their respective position.