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The Full List of NFL Top 100 Players of 2024
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| Rank | Player Name | Team | Position | Key Stats | Notable Achievements | Previous Year’s Rank |
| 100 | Zaire Franklin | Indianapolis Colts | OLB | 2023: 107 solo tackles
2023: 179 combined tackles |
Second-most tackles in 2023 season | N/A |
| 99 | Lavonte David | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | OLB | 26 career games with a dozen tackles or more | 13th season with the Bucs | N/A |
| 98 | Cameron Heyward | Pittsburgh Steelers | DT | 2023: 33 tackles in 11 games
2023: Suffered a groin injury |
Achieved a career high 89 combined tackles and 9 passes defensed in 2021 season | 45 |
| 97 | Terry McLaurin | Washington Commanders | WR | 2023: Achieved career-high 141 single game receiving yards | First Washington player to record four straight 1,000-yard seasons | 94 |
| 96 | Dion Dawkins | Buffalo Bills | OT | 2023: Allowed just a 6.9% pressure rate | 3x Pro Bowl honors | N/A |
| 95 | Julian Love | Seattle Seahawks | S | 2023: Career-high four interceptions
2023: 85 solo tackles |
2023: Named National Football Conference Defensive Player of the Week
2023: Pro Bowl honor |
N/A |
| 94 | Trevor Lawrence | Jacksonville Jaguars | QB | 2022: Led the league in fumbles lost (9) and recorded 387 completed passes
2023: Led the league in fumbles lost (7) |
2022: Led the Jaguars to their first division title and playoff win since 2017
2022: Pro Bowl honor |
96 |
| 93 | Harrison Smith | Minnesota Vikings | FS | 2023: 93 combined tackles
2023: Career-best six QB hits. 2023: 3 sacks over the Panthers |
6x Pro Bowl honors
2017: First-Team All-Pro 2018: Second-Team All-Pro 2012: PFWA All-Rookie Team |
97 |
| 92 | Aaron Rodgers | New York Jets | QB | 2011: League best passer rating of 122.5
2018: League best 0.3% interception thrown percentage Overall league best 1.4 interception thrown percentage and 103.6 passer rating |
Holds four MVP titles
10 Pro Bowl honors 4 All-Pro honors 1 Super Bowl title |
51 |
| 91 | Tariq Woolen | Seattle Seahawks | CB | 2022: Led the league with 6 defensive interceptions | 2022: Pro Bowl honor
2022: NFL Interceptions co-leader 2022: PFWA All-Rookie Team |
76 |
| 90 | DeVonta Smith | Philadelphia Eagles | WR | 2023: Finished with 1,000+ receiving yards
2023: 7 touchdowns |
2024: Signed a three-year contract extension with Eagles | 100 |
| 89 | Budda Baker | Arizona Cardinals | S | 2019: Led the league with 104 solo tackles
2020: Led the league in longest defensive interception returns (90) |
2x First-Team All-Pro
2021: Second-Team All-Pro 6x Pro Bowl honors 2019: NFL solo tackles leader 2017: PFWA All-Rookie Team |
73 |
| 88 | Chris Lindstrom | Atlanta Falcons | G | 2023: Acquired a 98% efficiency rate
2023: Allowed just three sacks and two QB hits |
2x Second-Team All-Pro
2x Pro Bowl honors |
87 |
| 87 | Haason Reddick | New York Jets | LB | 2022: Led the league in forced fumbles (5)
2021: Career best fumble recoveries returned yards (22) |
2022: Earned a nomination for Defensive Player of the Year
2022: Second-Team All-Pro 2x Pro Bowl honors 2022: NFL Forced Fumbles co-leader |
48 |
| 86 | Saquon Barkley | Philadelphia Eagles | RB | 2023: Finished with 962 rushing yards
2023: Recorded 10 scrimmage touchdowns |
2018: NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year
2x Pro Bowl honors 2018: PFWA All-Rookie Team |
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| 85 | Tristan Wirfs | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | OT | 2023: Allowed just five sacks, 13 hurries and six QB hits | 2020: Super Bowl champion
2021: First-Team All-Pro 2022: Second-Team All-Pro 3x Pro Bowl honors 2020: PFWA All-Rookie Team |
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| 84 | DK Metcalf | Seattle Seahawks | WR | 2023: Finished with 1,114 yards on 66 receptions
2023: Achieved 8 touchdowns 2023: Career-best 16.9 yards per reception |
2019: Most receiving yards in rookie debut (89)
2020: Most yards in a season (1,303) 2x Pro Bowl honors |
N/A |
| 83 | Derwin James | Los Angeles Chargers | FS | 2023: Led with 86 solo tackles, 125 combined tackles and 2 sacks | 2x First-Team All-Pro
2022: Second-Team All-Pro 3x Pro Bowl honors 2018: PFWA All-Rookie Team |
30 |
| 82 | Montez Sweat | Chicago Bears | DE | 2023: Career-high 57 combined tackles and 12.5 sacks | 2023: Pro Bowl honor
Became the first player in NFL history to lead two teams in sacks during a single season |
N/A |
| 81 | Kirk Cousins | Atlanta Falcons | QB | 2015: Led the league in passing completion percentage (69.8%)
2017: Led the league in yards lost due to sacks (342) 2018: Led the league in fumbles lost (7) |
In six seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, he earned three Pro Bowl selections
Ranks 3rd in the Vikings’ all-time passing yards list |
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| 80 | Sam LaPorta | Detroit Lions | TE | 2023: 86 receptions during regular season
2023: Lions franchise record for number of receptions, receiving yards (889) and touchdowns (10) |
2023: Voted to the Pro Bowl as a rookie
Broke the NFL record for receptions by a rookie tight end (86) 2023: First tight end to tally 5 receptions in each of his first three games |
N/A |
| 79 | Minkah Fitzpatrick | Pittsburgh Steelers | FS | 2019: Led the league in longest defensive interception returns (96)
2022: Led the league in number of interceptions (6) |
2023: Earned his fourth Pro Bowl honor
2024: Named Bart Starr Award winner for contributions on and off the field |
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| 78 | Kyren Williams | Los Angeles Rams | RB | 2023: 1,114 rushing yards recorded
2023: 12 touchdowns, including 32 receptions with three receiving touchdowns in 11 games. |
2023: First Rams player to eclipse the 1,000 rushing yards level since 2018
2023: Pro Bowl honor |
N/A |
| 77 | Trey Hendrickson | Cincinnati Bengals | DE | 2023: Played 17 games and recorded career-high sacks (17.5), tackles (28) and tackles for loss (16). | Third straight appearance on NFL top 100 players list
2023: Third consecutive Pro Bowl |
75 |
| 76 | Dre Greenlaw | San Francisco 49ers | LB | 2023: Contributed five tackles for loss, four QB hits and 1.5 sacks in 15 games. | 2023: Second 49ers player with 120 tackles | 79 |
| 75 | Justin Herbert | Los Angeles Chargers | QB | 2023: Before injury, he finished with 3,134 passing yards and 20 touchdown passes | Became the Chargers’ starting QB in just his second rookie year game
Set several rookie records, including most touchdown passes (31) and most 300-yard games |
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| 74 | Jessie Bates | Atlanta Falcons | FS | 2023: New career-highs of 6 interceptions, three forced fumbles and 132 tackles | 2023: Pro Bowl honor
2x Second-Team All-Pro 2018: PFWA All-Rookie Team |
N/A |
| 73 | Jeffery Simmons | Tennessee Titans | DT | 2023: Recorded 44 tackles, 11 QB hits and 10 tackles for loss, despite knee injuries. | 2023: Scored his first NFL career touchdown on a 2-yard pass
2x Pro Bowl honors |
58 |
| 72 | Garrett Wilson | New York Jets | WR | 2023: 95 receptions for 1,042 yards and four scrimmage touchdowns | 2022: NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year
2022: PFWA All-Rookie Team |
74 |
| 71 | Laremy Tunsil | Houston Texans | OT | 2022: Career high 17 games played and 1,063 snaps | 4x Pro Bowl honors
2016: PFWA All-Rookie Team |
85 |
| 70 | Amari Cooper | Cleveland Browns | WR | 2023: Finished 10th in receiving yards (1,250) in the NFL
2023: Career-high 265 receiving yards against Houston Texans |
Won the Biletnikoff Award as a college player
Earned two Pro Bowl appearances Holds the record as the second player ever in NFL history to record a 200+ yard game for three different teams Five-Time Pro Bowler |
N/A |
| 69 | Cooper Kupp | Los Angeles Rams | WR | 2023: 59 catches for 737 yards and five touchdowns prior to his hamstring and ankle injuries | 2021: Fourth player since AFL-NFL merger to lead the league in receptions, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns
2021: Offensive Player of the Year 2021: MVP of Super Bowl LVI |
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| 68 | Danielle Hunter | Houston Texans | DE | 2016: Led the league in a single safety tackle and a single fumble touchdown
2023: Career-high 83 combined tackles, 54 solo tackles and 29 assisted tackles 2023: Career-high 16.5 sacks |
Consistent NFL pass rusher since 2015
2023: Named NFC Defensive Player of the Month |
N/A |
| 67 | Terron Armstead | Miami Dolphins | OT | 2019: Career-highs of 15 games played and started, with 935 snaps | Second straight top 100 appearance, despite only playing in 10 games last season
Earned his fifth Pro Bowl honor last year |
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| 66 | Brandon Aiyuk | San Francisco 49ers | WR | 2023: 1,342 receiving yards (7th in the league)
Super Bowl LVIII: Three receptions for 49 yards |
First time on Top 100 list after best season 2023 | N/A |
| 65 | Jordan Poyer | Miami Dolphins | FS | 2023: Finished the season with 101 total tackles, including 67 solo tackles
2018 – 2021: Career-highs of 16 games played and started 2020: Career-high of 124 combined tackles and 91 solo tackles |
Starts 2024 with Miami Dolphins after seven seasons with Buffalo Bills | 57 |
| 64 | Patrick Queen | Pittsburgh Steelers | LB | 2023: Career-high of 133 tackles, including 84 solo tackles | 2023: Named to his first Pro Bowl
Has never missed a game in his four-year NFL career, starting in all 67 regular-season games |
N/A |
| 63 | Jaylen Waddle | Miami Dolphins | WR | 2022: Led the league in average receiving yards (18.1)
2022: Career-high of 1,356 total receiving yards and 26 rushing yards |
Recorded three consecutive 1,000-yard seasons | 44 |
| 62 | Bradley Chubb | Miami Dolphins | OLB | 2022: Finished the season with eight sacks, 39 total tackles, one pass defended and three fumble recoveries
2023: Seven tackles, three sacks, two forced fumbles and a recovery in 30-0 win over Jets |
2023: Named to his second Pro Bowl, replacing Khalil Mack | N/A |
| 61 | Justin Madubuike | Baltimore Ravens | DT | 2023: Led the Ravens with 13 sacks, 33 QB hits and 12 tackles for loss | 2023: Recorded at least a half-sack in 11 consecutive games, tying the NFL record
2023: Earned first Pro Bowl honor |
N/A |
| 60 | Raheem Mostert | Miami Dolphins | RB | 2023: Led the league with 18 rushing touchdowns
2023: Career-highs of 1,012 rushing yards, 3 receiving touchdowns, 4 fumbles and 15 games started |
2023: AFC Offensive Player of the Week in Week 6
2023: Earned record as Dolphins player with most touchdowns in a single season (21) 2023: Selected for first Pro Bowl |
N/A |
| 59 | Bobby Wagner | Washington Commanders | MLB | 2023: Led the NFL in tackles (183) for the third time as a pro | 2023: Earned ninth Pro Bowl
Won the Super Bowl with the Seahawks in 2013 |
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| 58 | Christian Wilkins | Las Vegas Raiders | DT | 2023: Career-highs of 9 sacks, 62 QB pressures and 23 QB hits. | 81 | |
| 57 | Justin Simmons | Atlanta Falcons | FS | 2022: Led the league with 6 interceptions | 2023: Earned second Pro Bowl appearance
2023: Played a big part in ending the Broncos’ 16-game losing streak, recording 2 tackles, a fumble recovery and an interception in the fourth quarter |
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| 56 | Stefon Diggs | Houston Texans | WR | 2020: Led the league in receiving yards (1,535) and receptions (127) | 2023: Sixth consecutive year with 1,000+ receiving yards
4x Pro Bowl honors |
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| 55 | Brian Burns | New York Giants | LB | 2023: Led the team with 8 sacks and 18 QB hits, 16 tackles for loss, two passes defensed and a forced fumble | 2x Pro Bowl honors
Never had fewer than 7.5 sacks in any of his five seasons |
54 |
| 54 | Jonathan Allen | Washington Commanders | DE | 2023: Recorded 5.5 sacks and 19 QB hits
2023: Started 16 games |
2x Pro Bowl honors | 52 |
| 53 | Zack Martin | Dallas Cowboys | G | 2017: Committed no penalties in 16 games
2023: Only recorded a single penalty – a false start |
7x First-Team All-Pro
9x Pro Bowl honors |
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| 52 | Patrick Surtain II | Denver Broncos | CB | 2022: Started all 17 games, finished with 60 total tackles, including 46 solo, two interceptions, 10 passes defended and one forced fumble | Has 7 interception, 36 passes defensed, two Pro Bowls and a first-team All-Pro selection in three NFL seasons
Defensive MVP of 2021 Rose Bowl |
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| 51 | Keenan Allen | Chicago Bears | WR | 2023: Career-high 108 receptions
2023: 1,243 receiving yards and seven touchdowns |
NFL Comeback Player of the Year 2017
6x Pro Bowl honors |
N/A |
| 50 | Rashan Gary | Green Bay Packers | LB | 2023: Played in all 17 games and achieved career-highs of 21 assisted tackles, 2 forced fumbles and 2 fumble recoveries | 2023: Signed a four-year contract extension with the Packers | N/A |
| 49 | Derrick Henry | Baltimore Ravens | RB | 2020: Led the league with 378 rushing attempts, 2,027 rushing yards and 17 rushing touchdowns
2019: Led the league with 303 rushing attempts, 1,540 rushing yards and 16 rushing touchdowns 2022 & 2023: Led the league with 349 & 280 rushing attempts, respectively |
2020: NFL Offensive Player of the Year & First-Team All-Pro
4x Pro Bowl honors 2x NFL Rushing Yards leader 2x NFL Rushing Touchdowns leader Holds the NFL record for longest rushing attempt (99T) |
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| 48 | Jared Goff | Detroit Lions | QB | 2019: Led the league with 626 pass attempts
2018: Led the league with 12 fumbles 2021: Led the league with 6 fumbles lost 2023: Finished second in NFL passing yards (4,575) and fourth in touchdowns (30) |
3x Pro Bowl honors
Co-holds NFL records for completions in a regular season game (45) and most pass attempts with a perfect passer rating (33) |
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| 47 | Aidan Hutchinson | Detroit Lions | DE | 2023: Career-highs of 36 solo tackles, 14 tackles for loss, 33 QB hits, 11.5 sacks, 7 passes defended, 2 forced fumbles and 2 fumble recoveries. | 2023: Pro Bowl
2022: PFWA All-Rookie Team |
88 |
| 46 | Antoine Winfield Jr. | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | SAF | 2023: Career-highs of 17 games started and played, 122 combined tackles including 76 solo tackles, 6.0 sacks and 4 fumble recoveries
2023: Led the league with 6 forced fumbles |
2020: Super Bowl champion
2023: First-team All-Pro 2021: Pro Bowl 2023: NFL Forced Fumbles co-leader 2020: PFWA All-Rookie Team |
N/A |
| 45 | Ja’Marr Chase | Cincinnati Bengals | WR | 2023: 1,000+ receiving yards
2023: Career-highs in targets (145) and receptions (100) |
2021: NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year
2021: Second-Team All-Pro 3x Pro Bowl honors 2021: PFWA All-Rookie Team |
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| 44 | Demario Davis | New Orleans Saints | OLB | 2017: Led the league in solo tackles (97) and set career-high 135 combined tackles
2023: Career-highs of starting and playing 17 games, 20 fumble yards and 6.5 sacks |
2019: First-Team All-Pro
4x Second-Team All-Pro 2x Pro Bowl honors 2017: NFL Solo Tackles co-leader 2021: Bart Starr Award |
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| 43 | Kyle Hamilton | Baltimore Ravens | SAF | 2023: 13 passes defensed, four interceptions and 3 sacks. | 2023: First-Team All-Pro
2023: Pro Bowl honor 2022: PFWA All-Rookie Team Tied for NFL record of most sacks in the first half of a game by a defensive back (3) |
N/A |
| 42 | Matthew Stafford | Los Angeles Rams | QB | 2011: Led the league with 663 pass attempts
2012: Led the league with 435 passes completed and 727 pass attempts 2013: Led the league with 12 fumbles 2017: Led the league with 7 fumbles lost 2021: Led the league with 17 interceptions |
2021: Super Bowl Champion
2011: Comeback Player of the Year 2x Pro Bowl honors 2016: Tied for Most fourth quarter comebacks in a season (8) |
N/A |
| 41 | Lane Johnson | Philadelphia Eagles | OT | 2023: Only 3 sacks allowed and recorded an 80.9 player grade | Consistent across 11 NFL seasons
2017: Super Bowl Champion 2x First-Team All-Pro 2x Second-Team All-Pro 5x Pro Bowl honors 2022: Set the record for not allowing a sack in 26 consecutive games |
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| 40 | Davante Adams | Las Vegas Raiders | WR | 2020: Led the league with 18 receiving touchdowns
2022: Led the league with 14 receiving touchdowns 2021: Career-high 1,553 receiving yards |
3x First-Team All-Pro
6x Pro Bowl honors 2x NFL Receiving Touchdowns Leader |
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| 39 | Joe Burrow | Cincinnati Bengals | QB | Holds the NFL record for overall completion percentage (68%)
2021: Led the league with 70.4% completion percentage and 8.9 yards per passing attempt 2021: Led the league with 51 times sacked and 370 yards lost due to sacks |
2021: NFL Comeback Player of the Year
2022: Pro Bowl honor 2021: NFL completion percentage leader |
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| 38 | Sauce Gardner | New York Jets | CB | 2022: Led the league with 20 passes defended
2023: Career-high of 1 forced fumble 2023: Second-best cornerback PFF coverage grade (90.9) |
2022: NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year
2x First-Team All-Pro 2x Pro Bowl honors 2022: PFWA All-Rookie Team |
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| 37 | Quinnen Williams | New York Jets | DT | 2023: Led the league with 1 safety
2023: Career-highs with 17 games started and played, 62 combined tackles including 39 solo tackles and a single fumble recovery |
2022: First-Team All-Pro
2x Pro Bowl honors 33 sacks over 5 years |
N/A |
| 36 | Tua Tagovailoa | Miami Dolphins | QB | 2022: Led the league with 8.9 yards per passing attempt and 105.5 passer rating
2023: Led the league with 4,624 passing yards 2023: Career-highs with 29 passing touchdowns, 388 passes completed, 560 pass attempts and 69.3% pass completion percentage. |
2023: Pro Bowl honor
2023: NFL Passing Yards leader 2022: NFL Passer Rating Leader |
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| 35 | Josh Hines-Allen | Jacksonville Jaguars | LB | 2021: Career-highs with 71 combined tackles including 46 solo tackles, 4 passes defended, a single defensive interception and 11 yards per defensive interception
2023: Career-highs with 17 tackles for loss and 17.5 sacks |
2x Pro Bowl honors
2019: PFWA All-Rookie Team 2019: Jaguars franchise records of most sacks by a rookie in a season (10.5) and first rookie to be named to the Pro Bowl 2023: Jaguars franchise record of most sacks in a season (17.5) |
N/A |
| 34 | Jordan Love | Green Bay Packers | QB | 2023: Threw for 2,616 yards, claimed 23 touchdowns and three interceptions | 2024: Signed a four-year extension with the Packers | N/A |
| 33 | Puka Nacua | Los Angeles Rams | WR | 2023: NFL record with 105 receptions and 1,486 receiving yards | 2023: Second-Team All-Pro
2023: Pro Bowl honor 2023: PFWA All-Rookie Team Holds NFL records for receptions in a rookie season (105), receiving yards in a rookie season (1,486), receptions by a rookie in a game (15) and receiving yards by a rookie in a playoff game (181) |
N/A |
| 32 | Quincy Williams | New York Jets | LB | 2023: Played 17 games and started 16, recorded 139 combined tackles including 95 solo tackles, defended 10 passes and claimed an interception. | 2023: First-Team All-Pro
2023: AFC Defensive Player of the Month for October |
N/A |
| 31 | DaRon Bland | Dallas Cowboys | CB | 2023: Led the league with 9 interceptions and 209 interception yards | 2023: First-Team All Pro
2023: Pro Bowl honor 2023: NFL Interceptions leader Holds the NFL records for most interceptions returned for touchdown in a season (5) and most defensive touchdowns in a season (5) |
N/A |
| 30 | Deebo Samuel | San Francisco 49ers | WR | 2021: Led the league with average receiving yards (18.2)
2023: Career-high with 15 games started and 7 receiving touchdowns 2023: 60 receptions and 892 receiving yards in total |
2021: First-Team All-Pro
2021: Pro Bowl honor |
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| 29 | Khalil Mack | Las Angeles Chargers | OLB | Has 25 sacks since joining the Chargers in 2022
2023: 17 sacks, ranking him fourth in the league |
2016: NFL Defensive Player of the Year
4x First-Team All-Pro 2020: Second-Team All-Pro 8x Pro Bowl honors NFL 2010s All-Decade Team 2x Butkus Award 2014: PFWA All-Rookie Team Named as one of the 100 Greatest Bears of All-Time |
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| 28 | Brock Purdy | San Francisco 49ers | QB | 2023: Led the league with 9.6 yards per passing attempt and 113.0 passer rating
2023: Threw for 4,280 yards, 31 touchdowns and 11 interceptions |
2023: Pro Bowl honor
2023: NFL Passer Rating leader 2022: PFWA All-Rookie Team |
N/A |
| 27 | Nick Bosa | San Francisco 49ers | DE | 2021: Led the league with 21 tackles for loss
2022: Led the league with 18.5 sacks 2023: Career-highs of 53 combined tackles including 19 assisted tackles and 4 passes defensed |
2022: NFL Defensive Player of the Year
2019: NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year 2022: First-Team All-Pro 4x Pro Bowl honors 2022: Deacon Jones Award 2019: PFWA All-Rookie Team |
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| 26 | Mike Evans | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | WR | 2023: Led the league with 13 receiving touchdowns
2023: Career-highs of 17 games started and played, and longest reception (75T) |
2020: Super Bowl champion
2x Second-Team All-Pro 5x Pro Bowl honors 2023: NFL Receiving Touchdowns co-leader 2014: PFWA All-Rookie Team |
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| 25 | Jalen Ramsey | Miami Dolphins | CB | 2022: Career-highs with 17 games started and played, 88 combined tackles including 64 solo tackles, 2.0 sacks, 4 interceptions, 18 passes defensed and 2 forced fumbles | 2021: Super Bowl champion
3x First-Team All-Pro 7x Pro Bowl honors 2016: PFWA All-Rookie Team |
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| 24 | Dexter Lawrence | New York Giants | DT | 2023: 53 tackles, 4.5 sacks and 2 pass deflections
2023: Highest overall PFF grade for an interior defensive lineman (92.9) |
2x Second-Team All-Pro
2x Pro Bowl honors 2019: PFWA All-Rookie Team |
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| 23 | Amon-Ra St. Brown | Detroit Lions | WR | 2023: Career-highs with 16 games started, 164 receptions on target, 119 receptions and 1,515 receiving yards | 2023: First-Team All-Pro
2x Pro Bowl honors 2023 Season featured in Netflix documentary Receiver |
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| 22 | Penei Sewell | Detroit Lions | OT | 2023: Finished fifth in rushing yards and first in scores on the ground
2023: Highest rated in PFF tackle overall (91.3) and best run blocker by three points (93.1) |
2023: First-Team All-Pro
2x Pro Bowl honors 2021: PFWA All-Rookie Team |
N/A |
| 21 | A.J. Brown | Philadelphia Eagles | WR | Since 2022, he has recorded 194 receptions for 2,952 yards and 18 touchdowns | 2x Second-Team All-Pro
3x Pro Bowl honors 2019: PFWA All-Rookie Team |
22 |
| 20 | C.J. Stroud | Houston Texans | QB | 2023: Led the league with 273.9 passing yards per game
2023: Most passing yards in a Houston Texans rookie season (4,108), most passing touchdowns in a Houston Texans rookie season (23), most passing completions in a Houston Texans rookie season (319) and most passing attempts in a Houston Texans rookie season (499) |
2023: NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year
2023: Pro Bowl honor 2023: PFWA All-Rookie Team Holds NFL records for youngest starting QB to win a playoff game, most passing attempts without an interception to start a career (191), most games with at least 350 passing yards by a rookie (3), most passing yards in a single game by a rookie (470) and most passing touchdowns in a single game by a rookie (5) |
N/A |
| 19 | Roquan Smith | Baltimore Ravens | ILB | 2023: Led the league with 60.0 sacks
2023: Recorded 158 tackles, nine pass breakups and one interception |
2x First-Team All-Pro
2x Second-Team All-Pro 2x Pro Bowl honors 2x Butkus Award 2018: PWFA All-Rookie Team |
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| 18 | Justin Jefferson | Minnesota Vikings | WR | 2022: Led the league with 128 receptions, 1,809 receiving yards and 106.4 yards per game
2023: New career high with 107.4 receiving yards per game |
2022: NFL Offensive Player of the Year
2022: First-Team All-Pro 2x Second-Team All Pro 3x Pro Bowl honors 2022: NFL Receptions leader 2022: NFL Receiving Yards leader 2020: PFWA All-Rookie Team |
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| 17 | Micah Parsons | Dallas Cowboys | LB | 2023: Career-highs with 14.0 sacks, 28 assisted tackles, 99 QB pressures and 33 QB hits | 2021: NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year
2x First-Team All-Pro 2023: Second-Team All-Pro 3x Pro Bowl honors 2021: Butkus Award 2021: PFWA All-Rookie Team Holds the Cowboys franchise record for rookie sack record (13) |
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| 16 | Dak Prescott | Dallas Cowboys | QB | 2023: Led the league with 410 passes completed, longest pass completion of (92) and passing touchdowns (36)
2022: Led the league with 15 interceptions thrown 2021: Led the league with 14 fumbles and 6 fumbles lost 2018: Led the league with 12 fumbles |
2016: NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year
2022: Walter Peyton BFL Man of the Year 2023: Second-Team All-Pro 3x Pro Bowl honors 2023: NFL Passing Touchdowns leader 2016: PFWA All-Rookie Team 2023: Finished 2nd in MVP voting |
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| 15 | Jalen Hurts | Philadelphia Eagles | QB | 2021: Led the league with longest pass (91) and recorded career-high rushing yards (784)
2023: Career-highs of 352 completed passes, 538 attempted passes and 3,858 passing yards with 23 touchdowns |
2022: Second-Team All-Pro
2x Pro Bowl honors 2022: Bert Bell Award |
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| 14 | George Kittle | San Francisco 49ers | TE | 2023: Produced 65 receptions for 1,020 yards and six touchdowns
Has recorded a professional career total of 6,274 receiving yards, second only to Travis Kelce among TEs since 2017 |
2x First-Team All-Pro
2x Second-Team All-Pro 5x Pro Bowl honors Holds records for most receiving yards in a half by a tight end (210), first tight end to lead the league in yards after catch (870), most receiving yards in first three seasons by a tight end (2,945) and first tight end to achieve at least 150 receiving yards and one touchdown in two consecutive games |
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| 13 | CeeDee Lamb | Dallas Cowboys | WR | 2023: Led the league with 135 receptions and longest reception (92)
2023: Career-highs with starting and playing 17 games, 1,749 receiving yards, 12 receiving touchdowns, and 14 rushing attempts for 113 yards |
2023: First-Team All-Pro
2022: Second-Team All-Pro 3x Pro Bowl honors 2023: NFL Receptions leader Holds the NFL records for most consecutive games with 10 receptions and 150+ receiving yards in a single season (3) and most games with 11+ receptions in a single season (7) |
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| 12 | Josh Allen | Buffalo Bills | QB | 2022: Led the league with longest pass completion (98)
2021: Led the league with 6.3 yards per rushing attempt 2023: Career-highs of 15 rushing touchdowns, 24 sacks, 152 yards lost due to sacks and 7 fumbles |
2020: Second-Team All-Pro
2x Pro Bowl honors 2020: PFWA Most Improved Player Holds NFL records for highest passer rating in a single postseason (149.0) and most rushing touchdowns by a QB in a single season (15) First player in NFL history to record 40 or more total touchdowns in 4 straight seasons |
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| 11 | Fred Warner | San Francisco 49ers | MLB | 2023: Career-highs with 17 games started and played, 11 passes defensed, 4 interceptions for 66 yards and 4 fumbles | 3x First-Team All-Pro
3x Pro Bowl honors |
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| 10 | Maxx Crosby | Las Vegas Raiders | DE | 2023: Career-highs with 90 combined tackles including 35 assisted tackles, 14.5 sacks and a single fumble recovery | 2x Second-Team All-Pro
3x Pro Bowl honors |
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| 9 | Travis Kelce | Kansas City Chiefs | TE | 2022: Career-highs with 110 receptions and 12 receiving touchdowns and 2 rushing attempts
2023: 93 receptions, 984 yards and 5 touchdowns in 15 games |
3x Super Bowl champion
4x First-Team All-Pro 3x Second-Team All-Pro 9x Pro Bowl honors NFL 2010s All-Decade Team Holds many NFL records, including career postseason receptions (165), seasons with 1,000+ receiving yards by a tight end (7), receiving yards in a season by a tight end (1,416) and games with 100+ yards receiving by a tight end (37) 2024: People’s Choice Awards – Athlete of the Year 2024: Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards – Favorite Male Sports Star |
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| 8 | T.J. Watt | Pittsburgh Steelers | OLB | 2023: Led the league with 19.0 sacks, 36 QB hits and 1 fumble touchdown
2021: Led the league with 22.5 sacks, 21 tackles for loss and 39 QB hits 2020: Led the league with 15.0 sacks, 23 tackles for loss and 41 QB hits 2019: Led the league with 8 forced fumbles |
2021: NFL Defensive Player of the Year
4x First-Team All-Pro 2019: Second-Team All-Pro 6x Pro Bowl honors 3x Deacon Jones Award 2019: NFL Forced Fumbles co-leader 2020: Butkus Award 2017: PFWA All-Rookie Team Holds NFL records for sacks in a season (22.5), seasons leading league in sacks (3) and consecutive seasons leading league in sacks (2) |
27 |
| 7 | Trent Williams | San Francisco 49ers | OT | 2023: second-highest run-blocking grade from PFF (92.5)
2023: Didn’t allow a single sack |
3x First-Team All-Pro
2015: Second-Team All-Pro 11x Pro Bowl honors Washington Commanders 90 Greatest |
14 |
| 6 | Chris Jones | Kansas City Chiefs | DE | 2022: Career-highs with 44 combined tackles including 14 assisted tackles, 15.5 sacks and a single fumble recovery
2023: 10.5 sacks, 39 QB pressures, 29 QB hits and 13 tackles for loss |
3x Super Bowl champion
2x First-Team All-Pro 3x Second-Team All-Pro 5x Pro Bowl honors 2016: PFWA All-Rookie Team Holds the NFL record for most consecutive games with a sack (11) |
10 |
| 5 | Myles Garrett | Cleveland Browns | DE | 2022: Career-highs with 60 combined tackles including 37 solo tackles and 23 assisted tackles, 16.0 sacks and 4 passes defensed
2023: Career-high of 4 forced fumbles 2023: 13 of his 14 sacks achieved in first 11 games, 30 QB hits recorded and 37 QB pressures |
2023: NFL Defensive Player of the Year
3x First-Team All-Pro 2x Second-Team All-Pro 5x Pro Bowl honors 2017: PFWA All-Rookie Team |
20 |
| 4 | Patrick Mahomes | Kansas City Chiefs | QB | Holds career record of 296.1 passing yards per game
2022: Led the league with 5,250 passing yards, 308.8 passing yards per game and 41 passing touchdowns 2020: Led the league with 316 passing yards per game 2018: Led the league with 50 passing touchdowns 2023: Career-highs of 67.2% pass completion percentage, 75 rushing attempts and 389 rushing yards |
3x Super Bowl champion
3x Super Bowl MVP 2x NFL Most Valuable Player 2018: NFL Offensive Player of the Year 2x First-Team All-Pro 2020: Second-Team All-Pro 6x Pro Bowl honors 2x NFL Passing Touchdowns leader 2022: NFL Passing Yards leader 2020: Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year 2018: Bert Bell Award Holds NFL records for career playoff passer rating (minimum 150 attempts) (105.8), career passing yards per game (minimum 1,500 attempts) (296.1) and passing touchdowns in a single postseason (11) |
1 |
| 3 | Christian McCaffrey | San Francisco 49ers | RB | 2023: Led the league with 1,459 rushing yards, 339 scrimmage touches, 2,023 yards from scrimmage and 21 rushing and receiving touchdowns
2019: Led the league with 403 scrimmage touches, 2,392 yards from scrimmage and 19 rushing and receiving touchdowns 2023: Career-highs of 16 games started and played, 5.4 yards per rushing attempt, 7 receiving touchdowns and 2 fumbles lost |
2023: NFL Offensive Player of the Year
3x First-Team All-Pro 2018: Second-Team All-Pro 3x Pro Bowl honors 2023: FL Rushing Yards leader |
35 |
| 2 | Lamar Jackson | Baltimore Ravens | QB | 2023: Led the league with average of 5.5 yards per rush
2023: Career-highs of 307 completed passes, 457 pass attempts, 3,678 passing yards and average of 8.0 yards per pass attempt 2019: Led the league with 36 passing touchdowns and an average of 6.9 yards per rush 2018: Led the league with 12 fumbles |
2x NFL Most Valuable Player
2x First-Team All-Pro 3x Pro Bowl honors 2019: NFL Passing Touchdowns leader 2x Bert Bell Award Holds the NFL record for single-season rushing yards by a QB (1,206) |
72 |
| 1 | Tyreek Hill | Miami Dolphins | WR | 2023: Led the league with 1,799 receiving yards and 13 receiving touchdowns
2023: Career-high with 119 receptions 2016: Led the league with 3 returning touchdowns |
2019: Super Bowl champion
5x First-Team All-Pros 2019: Second-Team All-Pro 8x Pro Bowl honors 2023: NFL Receiving Yards leader 2023: NFL Receiving Touchdowns co-leader NFL 2010s All-Decade Team 2016: PFWA All-Rookie Team Only NFL player to score a receiving, rushing, kickoff return, punt return and fumble recovery touchdown |
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Deep Dive: Profiles of the NFL’s Top 100 Players of 2024
Seeing the NFL’s Top 100 Players 2024 list is one thing. It’s also ideal to know more about the players involved. You may see that certain dead weight has disappeared from the Top 100 and specific teams for 2024, too.
Find out which players stood out in this year’s list and why that is the case. Some you’ll know, some may be new to you. Let’s look at various key players in different ranking groups.
1. Players Ranked 100-76
The NFL Top 100 (ranks 100-76) highlights a mix of seasoned pros and fresh faces. Injuries dropped Aaron Rodgers and Cameron Heyward in the rankings, while Dre Greenlaw and Budda Baker quietly dominated. Both hit over 100 tackles in 2023, with Greenlaw notching a personal best of 45 assists.
Zaire Franklin stood out with 179 tackles, finishing second in the league. Kyren Williams impressed by rushing for 1,144 yards and 12 touchdowns, the first Rams RB to break 1,000 yards since 2018.
Sam LaPorta debuted at rank 80, setting records for Lions tight ends. Julian Love had a breakout moment for the Seahawks, grabbing two interceptions in Week 15. Expect both to move up the list in the future.
2. Players Ranked 75-51
The 2024 NFL Top 100 list brings back familiar names. Laremy Tunsil remains a key player for the Texans, missing just one Pro Bowl since 2019, even with some 2023 injuries. Terron Armstead, after his fifth Pro Bowl, jumped 16 spots. Expect both to keep climbing.
Garrett Wilson, only in his second year, hit career highs with 95 receptions. Amari Cooper, a nine-year vet, also had a standout year with 1,250 rushing yards. Meanwhile, Patrick Surtain II already has 7 interceptions and two Pro Bowls in just three seasons. Veteran Jordan Poyer, playing since 2013, finally made his first Pro Bowl in 2022.
Keenan Allen racked up 1,243 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns for the Chargers in 2023. Zack Martin, one of the best guards in the game, grabbed his ninth Pro Bowl with just one penalty. Christian Wilkins had a breakout season with 9 sacks and 62 QB pressures, looking to continue his rise with the Raiders in 2024.
3. Players Ranked 50-26
Antoine Winfield Jr. has become a standout safety overall for the Bucs. His 8 tackles, 3 pass breakups, 2 tackles for loss, 1 sack and 1 interception in Week 13 against the Panthers truly propelled him into the spotlight. Jordan Love also showed his prowess, as the season approached its end. From Week 11 onwards, he threw for 2616 yards, 23 touchdowns and 3 interceptions.
It takes a star player to bring out the best in their team. Mike Evans consistently delivers in this sphere. Year after year, regardless of who is throwing him the ball, he’ll do whatever it takes to catch it. His record of 1000-yard seasons extended to 10 in 2023. Jared Goff has also displayed his leadership talent this season. The Lions made it to the NFC Championship Game – their first time in 32 years.
Gamblers can put fantasy NFL teams together at many of the best football betting sites. Several players in this ranking were favorites for these teams, including Derrick Henry. That could be due to his consistency as a central figure for the Titans over eight seasons. Another player who was a popular choice for fantasy football gamers was Deebo Samuel. As a WR, he joins Charley Taylor as the second player in NFL history to have 4,000 receiving yards and 1,000 rushing yards within his first five seasons.
4. Players Ranked 25-11
Dak Prescott is worth mentioning here. He led the league in 2023 with 410 completed passes, 36 passing touchdowns, and the longest pass completion. Josh Allen also receives praise for his scrambling and rushing abilities. He achieved the most rushing touchdowns by a quarterback in a single season, with 15 in 2023.
Speaking of Josh Allen, he was in contention for the MVP award after last season. Those 15 rushing touchdowns highlighted his impressive field abilities. Also, Dak Prescott was a candidate for MVP after leading the Cowboys to their third straight 12-win season and the NFC East title. Jalen Hurts is another player who shares the 15 rushing touchdowns record with Allen and finished the 2023 season with 3858 throwing yards.
If you want to talk about clutch performers, perhaps none are better suited than Micah Parsons. The 25-year-old linebacker has achieved 3 Pro Bowl selections since going pro with the Cowboys, driven by what seems to be a relentless pursuit. Meanwhile, the Ravens wouldn’t be the same without Roquan Smith on defense. Credited with a career-high 21 tackles in 2023, he ensures his team can pick up the remains and is doubtless a leader for the foreseeable future.
5. The Top 10 NFL Players of 2024
So, what makes the top 10 NFL players 2024 so worthy of their positions? Let’s find out.
- Maxx Crosby: Well, in the case of Maxx Crosby, he had a career-best season despite a knee injury in Week 2. It certainly shows aggression and agility on the field. Travis Kelce, the top-ranked TE for the fourth year straight, came into the limelight in the Chiefs’ Super Bowl runs with 32 catches for 355 yards and 3 touchdowns.
- T.J. Watt: T.J. Watt bounced back in 2023 and led the league with 19.0 sacks for the third time in four seasons despite an injury in 2022.
- Trent Williams & Chris Jones: With 11 Pro Bowls already recorded, Trent earned the second-highest run-blocking grade in 2023 from PFF at 92.5. While captaining the youngest defense team in the league to back-to-back Super Bowl wins, Chris Jones gained 10.5 sacks, 39 QB pressures, 29 QB hits and 13 tackles for loss.
- Myles Garrett: He was invincible through the Browns’ first 11 games. During them, he claimed 13.0 of his 14.0 sacks for the season. His week 7 performance against the Colts was one of the highlights of 2023.
- Patrick Mahomes: He has held the number one spot on the Top 100 NFL players list twice before. Despite his 4,183 passing yards and 27 touchdowns being some of his lowest stats, other QBs struggle to reach such highs.
- Christian McCaffrey: In his first full season with the 49ers, Christian showed out. That resulted in a boost in his Top 100 Players ranking, thanks to his rushing yards league-leading figure (1,459 yards) and Offensive Player of the Year win.
- Lamar Jackson: He won his second MVP award in 2023, and many had him pegged as being number one here, too. He registered career highs with 307 completions, 457 passing attempts, a 67.2% completion percentage and 3,678 passing yards. Jackson also led all QBs with 821 rushing yards.
- Tyreek Hill: He’s the top NFL player and the first WR to claim the honor. He led the league with 1,799 receiving yards and 13 receiving touchdowns. An ankle injury may have stopped him from outdoing Calvin Johnson’s single-season receiving record, but he put on a spectacular performance in 2023.
NFL Players Ranking Comparison to Previous Seasons
| Player |
2023 Ranking |
Previous Ranking |
Key Achievement |
| Tyreek Hill |
1 |
7 |
Top-ranked WR (Wide Receivers) |
| Lamar Jackson |
Improved |
72 |
Biggest mover, career bests in 2023 |
| Christian McCaffrey |
Improved |
Improved |
Rose by 32 positions, exceptional offense |
| Myles Garrett |
Improved |
20 |
Improved from 20, strong performance |
| Chris Jones |
Improved |
10 |
Improved from 10, consistent improvement |
| Trent Williams |
7 |
7 |
Maintained rank, third consecutive All-Pro |
| T.J. Watt |
8 |
27 |
Rose from 27, no injuries in 2023 |
|
Maxx Crosby |
Top 10 |
17 |
Entered top 10, continues to rise |
Fan and Expert Reactions
Fans were pleased to see Chris Jones within the top 10 too, with many getting emotional after he stated he would play for no other team than the Chiefs after becoming a free agent. He then resigned with the team in 2024 for a five-year contract. In an NFL YouTube video, Lamar Jackson ranking ahead of Patrick Mahomes raised eyebrows, while Christian McCaffrey was praised for his top 3 spot.
When Press Taylor was asked about Myles Garrett performance during his 2023 season, he said:
Tyreek Hill, voted number one, celebrated with teammate Raheem Mostert, saying he had long wanted the honor. Peter Schrager called Hill “deserving” but felt Mahomes should’ve been number one, while Kyle Brandt remarked that Mahomes’ fourth-place ranking was “generous.”
Trends and Insights from the 2024 NFL Player Rankings
The NFL Top 100 Players 2024 rankings can provide a lot of insight into how things look in the league. Here, we’ll provide some insight into the trends displayed within.
1. The Rise of Young Talent
The 2024 top 100 NFL player list highlights rising talent, with six players under 25 in the top 40, including Sauce Gardner and C.J. Stroud. Newcomers like Stroud, Penei Sewell, and Brock Purdy made the list after standout 2023 seasons. While veterans like Aaron Rodgers and Zack Martin remain, younger players are quickly overtaking them.
2. Positional Dominance
The NFL Top 100 Players of 2024 full list features 16 quarterbacks, with Lamar Jackson at number 2 and Patrick Mahomes at number 4. However, wide receivers dominate, with 20 on the list and Tyreek Hill claiming the top spot—the first time for a WR. In contrast, there are only two offensive guards and three tight ends.
Here is the rundown of positional dominance in the 2024 list:
- 20 Wide Receivers
- 16 Quarterbacks
- 14 EDGE
- 10 Safeties
- 9 Defensive Linemen
- 9 Linebackers
- 7 Offensive Tackles
- 5 Running Backs
- 5 Corner Backs
- 3 Tight Ends
- 2 Offensive Guards
If you compare that with the 2023 list, there isn’t much difference in the top three. WRs still featured the most, with EDGE and QBs not far behind. The number of running backs in the 2024 list has fallen by half, though. Corner backs have decreased by 4 while safeties have decreased by 3.
3. Fan Favorites and Controversial Rankings
Many fans were puzzled by Patrick Mahomes, Chris Jones, and Travis Kelce dropping from the top 3 despite the Chiefs’ back-to-back Super Bowl wins. Mahomes, who beat all the top 3 players in the playoffs, came in at fourth. Criticism also arose over Jalen Hurts ranking above Dak Prescott and Brock Purdy, despite Hurts having a “down year.” However, the list is player-voted, reflecting their views.
Some questioned the surge of 20 wide receivers on the list, but WRs are gaining value and big contracts, which explains their presence. Fans also pointed out the absence of New England Patriots, especially Matt Judon, who was ranked 33 last year, despite missing much of 2023 due to injury.
Similarly, centers like Frank Ragnow and Creed Humphrey were overlooked. Josh Allen’s 12th-place ranking frustrated Buffalo Bills fans, given his record of four consecutive 40+ touchdown seasons and MVP votes.
One fan even tweeted that Allen should easily be in the top 5. He wrote,
Conclusion
The 2024 season will likely spotlight wide receivers and quarterbacks, with attention on whether Tyreek Hill deserves his top ranking. The NFL also values young talent, as several rookies made the list after strong performances last season.
Fans will also focus on the San Francisco 49ers, who have eight players on the list, the most of any team. What’s your take on the NFL Top 100? Share your thoughts and who you’d pick as number 1.