Every year the NFL asks players to submit votes ranking the best of the best in their sport.
This list is still a subject of conversation and everybody likes rankings and arguing whether one player is better than another. And it brings an additional dimension of suspense that the players themselves voted because there is no one writer you can aim your rage against.
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Even going beyond the debates, making the list has some quality. Players that reach the Top 100 are rewarded, and by enhancing themselves year after year, they can feel a sense of success.
NFL Top 100 honorable mentions
- 110. Leonard Fournette, Jaguars RB
- 109. Demarcus Lawrence, Cowboys DE
- 108. Justin Simmons, Broncos S
- 107. Matthew Judon, Ravens LB
- 106. Kyle Van Noy, Dolphins LB
- 105. Rodney Hudson, Raiders C
- 104. Arik Armstead, 49ers DE
- 103. Kevin Byard, Titans S
- 102. Maurkice Pouncey, Steelers C
- 101. Julian Edelman, Patriots WR
NFL Top 100 list
Lamar Jackson earned the No. 1 spot on the NFL Top 100 list, as voted on by the players. Following him was fellow quarterback Russell Wilson, Rams pass rusher Aaron Donald, Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes and Saints wideout Michael Thomas.
The Top 10 players were mostly offensive skill positions with just two defensive players — Donald and Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore. While the list was voted on by the players, not every NFL player participated.
- Lamar Jackson, Ravens QB
- Russell Wilson, Seahawks QB
- Aaron Donald, Rams DE
- Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs QB
- Michael Thomas, Saints WR
- Christian McCaffrey, Panthers RB
- George Kittle, 49ers TE
- DeAndre Hopkins, Texans WR
- Stephon Gilmore, Patriots CB
- Derrick Henry, Titans RB
- Julio Jones, Falcons WR
- Drew Brees, Saints QB
- Bobby Wagner, Seahawks LB
- Tom Brady, Bucs QB
- Chandler Jones, Cardinals LB
- Aaron Rodgers, Packers QB
- Nick Bosa, 49ers DE
- Travis Kelce, Chiefs TE
- Khalil Mack, Bears LB
- Deshaun Watson, Texans QB
- Dalvin Cook, Vikings RB
- Tyreek Hill, Chiefs WR
- Cameron Jordan, Saints DE
- Ezekiel Elliott, Cowboys RB
- T.J. Watt, Steelers LB
- Von Miller, Broncos LB
- Jamal Adams, Seahawks S
- Richard Sherman, 49ers CB
- Quenton Nelson, Colts G
- Mike Evans, Bucs WR
- Saquon Barkley, Giants RB
- Shaquil Barrett, Buccaneers LB
- Aaron Jones, Packers RB
- Joey Bosa, Chargers DE
- Minkah Fitzpatrick, Steelers S
- Nick Chubb, Browns RB
- Jalen Ramsey, Rams CB
- Chris Godwin, Buccaneers WR
- Tyrann Mathieu, Chiefs S
- Danielle Hunter, Vikings DE
- Jadeveon Clowney, Free Agent LB
- Alvin Kamara, Saints RB
- Jimmy Garoppolo, 49ers QB
- Mark Ingram, Ravens RB
- J.J. Watt, Texans DE
- Dak Prescott, Cowboys QB
- Tre’Davious White, Bills CB
- Za’Darius Smith, Packers LB
- Amari Cooper, Cowboys WR
- Darius Leonard, Colts LB
- Todd Gurley, Falcons RB
- Chris Jones, Chiefs DE
- Marcus Peters, Ravens CB
- Stefon Diggs, Bills WR
- Zack Martin, Cowboys OL
- DeForest Buckner, Colts DT
- Davante Adams, Packers WR
- Kirk Cousins, Vikings QB
- Odell Beckham, Browns WR
- Logan Ryan, Titans CB
- Jarvis Landry, Browns WR
- David Bakhtiari, Packers OL
- Preston Smith, Packers LB
- Harrison Smith, Vikings S
- Tyler Lockett, Seahawks WR
- Laremy Tunsil, Texans OL
- Demario Davis, Saints LB
- Ryan Tannehill, Titans QB
- Larry Fitzgerald, Cardinals WR
- Fred Warner, 49ers LB
- Jurrell Casey, Broncos DE
- Josh Jacobs, Raiders RB
- Fletcher Cox, Eagles DT
- Ronnie Stanley, Ravens OL
- Earl Thomas, Ravens S
- Marshon Lattimore, Saints CB
- Keenan Allen, Chargers WR
- Tyron Smith, Cowboys OL
- Calais Campbell, Ravens DE
- Myles Garrett, Browns DE
- DK Metcalf, Seahawks WR
- Ryan Ramczyk, Saints OL
- Eric Kendricks, Vikings LB
- Cameron Heyward, Steelers DT
- Zach Ertz, Eagles TE
- Marlon Humphrey, Ravens CB
- Josh Allen, Bills QB
- Jaylon Smith, Cowboys LB
- Cooper Kupp, Rams WR
- Kyler Murray, Cardinals QB
- Grady Jarrett, Falcons DT
- Darius Slay, Eagles CB
- Allen Robinson, Bears WR
- Jason Kelce, Eagles C
- Frank Clark, Chiefs DE
- Chris Carson, Seahawks RB
- Budda Baker, Cardinals S
- Brandon Brooks, Eagles G
- Darren Waller, Raiders TE
- Lavonte David, Buccaneers LB
With seven each, the Ravens and Saints had the most teams. No Bengals, Dolphins, Jaguars, Lions, Jets or Washington Football Team players made the list. There were still no players from special teams, such as kickers, punters, long snappers or return specialists.
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