Top 100 NFL Players per NFL.com

[Shanemansj13]

Top 100 players released just like every year from NFL.com

So far:

100 - Eric Weddle - S - Rams
99 - Derrick Henry - RB - Titans
98 - Tyler Lockett - WR - Seahawks
97 - Byron Jones - DB - Cowboys
96 - Carson Wentz - QB - Browns
95 - Kyle Fuller - CB - Bears
94 - Mitchell Swarz - T - Chiefs
93 - T.J. Watt - LB - Steelers
92 - Jurrell Casey - DT - Titans
91 - Andrew Whitworth - T - Rams
90 - Julian Edelman - WR - Patriots
89 - Devin McCourty - S - Patriots
88 - Cameron Heyward - DT - Steelers
87 - Cam Newton - QB - Panthers
86 - Darius Slay - CB - Lions
85 - Frank Clark - DE - Chiefs
84 - Jarvis Landry - WR - Browns
83 - Harrison Smith - S - Vikings
82 - Bradley Chubb - LB - Broncos
81 - Trent Williams - T - Redskins

 

[Shanemansj13]

100

Eric Weddle

DB
Rams
2018: N/A


After three years unranked, Weddle just sneaks back in the Top 100. Coincidentally, he was named to the Pro Bowl in each of the last three years with Baltimore. In 2018, Weddle started all 16 games for the Ravens and finished second on the team with 54 tackles. He was a huge part of the Ravens getting back to the postseason for the first time since 2014. The Ravens' defense was first in total defense and allowed the second-fewest points in the league. He'll be missed as he moves west to play for theRams in 2019.









99

Derrick Henry

RB
Titans
2018: N/A


If you ever watch NFL Network -- which I assume you do if you're reading this -- you know what Henry did this season. In Marshawn-esque fashion, Henry embarrassed theJaguars' defense en route to an NFL-record 99-yard touchdown run. That was undoubtedly the highlight of Henry's season, but the play actually overshadowed the improvements he made all season. Henry set a career-high in rushing yards (1,059), touchdowns (12) and yards per attempt (4.9). This is his first Top 100 ranking, and it likely won't be his last.









98

Tyler Lockett

WR
Seahawks
2018: N/A


On the surface, Lockett's numbers are solid. He had 57 receptions, 965 yards and 10 touchdowns -- all career highs. There's more to it, though. Lockett had 70 targets in 2018, and on those 70 targets, Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson posted a perfect passer rating (158.3), according to the NFL Football Operations Department. Since 2002, the previous target high for receiver whose quarterback had a perfect rating was 15. Lockett's stats combined with the advanced numbers make him one of the more underrated receivers in the NFL.









97

Byron Jones

DB
Cowboys
2018: N/A


Make it four for four in terms of new players on the list. Jones, 26, emerged as top corner in 2018 after primarily playing safety in 2016 and 2017. He made his first Pro Bowl appearance and was named second-team All-Pro. Like Lockett, Jones is a guy whose stats aren't going to jump off the page, but his advanced numbers justify the ranking. According to Pro Football Focus, the Cowboys earned the No. 7 team coverage grade in 2018, up from No. 15 in 2017. Individually, Jones earned a 83.1 overall grade for PFF, ranking seventh of 131 qualifying corners. He's a key piece moving forward, and -- like Dak Prescott -- he's set to hit free agency next offseason.









96

Carson Wentz

QB
Eagles
2018: 3


Wentz is the first player to appear in back-to-back Top 100s, but he also fell the most spots (93) of any player. A dip in production was expected, as Wentz was coming off a torn ACL the previous December. He missed the first two games of the season while recovering and then missed the final three regular season games and two playoff games after suffering a back injury. Still, Wentz finished with 21 touchdowns and 3,074 passing yards in 11 games and was rewarded with the most guaranteed money in NFL history. Nick Foles is off to Jacksonville, so questions about Foles vs. Wentz are gone in Philly. Now, the pressure is on Wentz to stay healthy and perform.

 

[Shanemansj13]

95

Kyle Fuller

CB
Bears


2018: N/A



The Bears' decision to match the Packers' four-year, $56 million offer to Fuller last spring proved to be crucial to Chicago's breakout season in 2018. Fuller, 27, led the NFL with seven interceptions and 21 passes defended and the Bears had the No. 7 pass defense. Fuller's seven interceptions came against a wide variety of quarterbacks -- from guys like Tom Brady and Jared Goff to Nathan Peterman and Brock Osweiler. He routinely matched up with top receivers ( Odell Beckham Jr., Alshon Jeffery, etc.) and continued to make big plays. Chicago needs a repeat performance from Fuller in 2019 after losing defensive coordinator Vic Fangio to the Broncos.











94

Mitchell Schwartz

OT
Chiefs


2018: N/A



This ranking is long overdue for Schwartz. A 2012 second-round pick by the Browns, Schwartz has never been a Top 100 pick despite making second-team All-Pro in 2016 and 2017. Schwartz elevated his game a notch in 2018, though. He was named first-team All-Pro and won PFF's Matthews Award for best offensive lineman in the NFL. He was one of just three tackles with a top-10 grade in pass and run blocking. For the high-flying Chiefs offense, offensive line play is critical. Schwartz handled his business in 2018 and remains a vital piece on the right side of the line.











93

T.J. Watt

OLB
Steelers


2018: N/A



The youngest Watt brother makes his first appearance in the Top 100 after a strong sophomore campaign. Watt ranked third in the league with seven forced fumbles in 2018, one behind his older brother, J.J., and eighth in the league with 13.0 sacks. The second-year pro should be a mainstay in the Top 100 if he keeps on his current trajectory. J.J. similarly missed the cut in his rookie year before jumping to No. 5 in Year 2. T.J. isn't on that level, clearly, but making the list this early in his career bodes well for the future.











92

Jurrell Casey

DE
Titans


2018: 66



Make that four straight Pro Bowls and three straight Top 100 rankings for Casey. The 2011 third-round pick has been a rock for the Titans over the past eight years, playing in 125 of a possible 128 games. In 2018, Casey was PFF's highest-graded interior defensive lineman in the AFC South by a wide margin. Even as he nears his 30th birthday in December, Casey remains one of the most consistent players at his position.











91

Andrew Whitworth

OT
Rams


2018: 87



Watching Whitworth, 37, celebrate his first career playoff win on the field with his family was adorable. Perhaps no player was more deserving of that moment, as Whitworth spent 11 years in Cincinnati and one in Los Angeles before winning that first playoff game (he had been 0-7). On the field, Whitworth hardly declined in 2018, still ranking as a high-end offensive tackle. He was PFF's highest-graded tackle in the 2018 postseason before the Super Bowl (87.0), ahead of guys like Trent Brown and the aforementioned Mitchell Schwartz. It's fair to expect Whitworth's production to drop off at some point soon, but he's shown little to suggest it's coming in 2019.

 

[Shanemansj13]

90

Julian Edelman

WR
Patriots
2018: N/A


The Super Bowl MVP returns to the Top 100 for the fourth time in his career after missing the cut last season. Edelman returned from a torn ACL and four-game PED suspension to post another consistent season. Over his past five full seasons, his Pro Football Focus season grade has been between 78.0 and 83.7 each year. But Edelman really makes his name during the postseason, and that remained true in 2018. He had 10 catches for 141 yards in Super Bowl LIII and passed Michael Irvin for second all-time in postseason receiving yards (1,412). Not bad for a seventh-round pick who played quarterback at Kent State.









89

Devin McCourty

FS
Patriots
2018: N/A


Here comes another Patriots veteran. McCourty's brother made the big play in Super Bowl LIII, but Devin has been the more consistent twin since they entered the league in 2009 and 2010, respectively. McCourty, a two-time Pro Bowler, has exactly one interception in each of the last four seasons, but his 2018 pick was the most impressive of all. After he made the play, McCourty returned it 84 yards for a touchdown, reaching a top speed of 22.05 miles per hour on the return. It was the third-fasted speed of a ball carrier in 2018, and one of only two defensive players in the top-20 fastest speeds.









88

Cameron Heyward

DE
Steelers
2018: 48


At this point, the Steelers match the Rams, Titans and Patriots with their second player in the Top 100. Heyward drops 41 spots from last season's list, but he was still a very reliable player for Pittsburgh in 2018. In 16 starts, Heyward generated 59 pressures, good for the fifth-most at his position. He made his second consecutive Pro Bowlappearance in 2018, and the Steelers need him to continue his production as they look to return to the postseason.









87

Cam Newton

QB
Panthers
2018: 25


Newton has been in the Top 100 each year since he entered the NFL in 2011 and this is his lowest ranking. He claimed the top spot in 2016, but that was his only appearance inside the top-20. In that sense, it's been a strange career for the former Heisman trophy winner. He's had five or more fumbles in six of his eight seasons, but is third all-time in rushing yards by a quarterback. He's had five losing seasons as a starter, but has won three playoff games and made it to a Super Bowl. It's been a seesaw career for Newton -- and it wouldn't be surprising for him to make another leap next year if his shoulder stays healthy.









86

Darius Slay

CB
Lions
2018: 49


Like Newton, Slay dropped significantly in the Top 100 this year. He remained a strong corner, but couldn't replicate his breakout 2017 season in which he was named first-team All-Pro and led the league with eight interceptions and 26 passes defended. Last season, Slay had the sixth-best forced incompletion rate and was third in the league with 12 pass breakups. Still one of the best corners in the game and a sure-fire Pro Bowler, but he did regress slightly, and this ranking reflects that.

 

[Shanemansj13]

85

Frank Clark

DE
Chiefs
2018: N/A


Clark broke out in 2018 after starting just 17 of 46 games in his first three seasons. He started all 16 games for Seattle, totaling career-highs with 13.0 sacks, three forced fumbles and two fumbles recovered. Clark helped carry the Seahawks back to the playoffs in 2018, tallying 24.6 percent of Seattle's total pressures (fifth-highest of any defender in the NFL). The Chiefs are paying him huge money (five years, $105 million) after an offseason trade, and they are clearly expecting his production to continue to improve as he enters his age 26 season.









84

Jarvis Landry

WR
Browns
2018: 52


Landry's first season in Cleveland brought pretty similar production to his previous four in Miami. It was his fourth straight 950-plus yard season, his fifth straight 80-plus reception season and his fifth straight 110-plus target season. Not to mention he was able to do that with a quarterback combination of Tyrod Taylor (not known for his passing) and rookie Baker Mayfield (who played more like a veteran). Landry might not get as many targets now that his buddy Odell Beckham Jr. is in town, but he will benefit from not being the No. 1 wideout and another year of continuity with Mayfield.









83

Harrison Smith

FS
Vikings
2018: 46


Similar to Darius Slay a few spots up, Smith wasn't able to fully replicate his 2017 first-team All-Pro season, but was still very good in 2018. Smith thrives against the run, scoring a 91.3 run-defense grade in 2018, via PFF. He also was the most efficient tackling safety in 2018. The Vikings' defense regressed in 2018 as well, falling from No. 1 in total defense in 2017 to No. 4 in 2018. Smith is now on the wrong side of 30, so it's tough to imagine he'll return to his 2017 form. Then again, Eric Weddle has shown in recent years that safeties can still play at a high level into their mid-30s.









82

Bradley Chubb

LB
Broncos
2018: not in league


Bradley Chubb was one of the quieter rookie sensations in 2018. He fell to John Elway's clutches at No. 5 in the draft and proceeded to lead all rookies with 12 sacks. Guys like Derwin James, Darius Leonard and Leighton Vander Esch stood out as bigger-name defensive rookies, but Chubb led all rookie edge defenders with 58 total pressures. The Broncos might not have the No Fly Zone defense that led them to aSuper Bowl win in 2015, but with Chubb and Von Miller still disrupting quarterbacks, no one wants to go to Mile High.









81

Trent Williams

OT
Redskins
2018: 57


Williams has been a staple in the mid-to-late section of the Top 100 since 2013. Even though Williams just turned 31, he's still one of the top linemen in football. His three-year PFF grade (89.1) ranks third among all left tackles, and that's with the ever-changing quarterback situation in Washington. Now, he'll be relied upon to protect rookie first-round pick Dwayne Haskins' blind side (or Case Keenum/ Colt McCoy's, if you're into that).

 

[Dolemite censored]

Your cutting and pasting is extraordinary.

I would have posted the link and left it at that.

But, please carry on.

 

[Clayton]

If Cam Newton is on there then we're bound to see at least 11 more QBs.

 

[Shanemansj13]

Your cutting and pasting is extraordinary.

I would have posted the link and left it at that.

But, please carry on.

That's boring

 

[Dolemite censored]

That's boring

So cutting and pasting is exciting?

 

[Rock Strongo]

youre really gonna list each guy?

 

[Rock Strongo]

Top 100 players released just like every year from NFL.com

So far:

100 - Eric Weddle - S - Rams
99 - Derrick Henry - RB - Titans
98 - Tyler Lockett - WR - Seahawks
97 - Byron Jones - DB - Cowboys
96 - Carson Wentz - QB - Browns
95 - Kyle Fuller - CB - Bears
94 - Mitchell Swarz - T - Chiefs
93 - T.J. Watt - LB - Steelers
92 - Jurrell Casey - DT - Titans
91 - Andrew Whitworth - T - Rams
90 - Julian Edelman - WR - Patriots
89 - Devin McCourty - S - Patriots
88 - Cameron Heyward - DT - Steelers
87 - Cam Newton - QB - Panthers
86 - Darius Slay - CB - Lions
85 - Frank Clark - DE - Chiefs
84 - Jarvis Landry - WR - Browns
83 - Harrison Smith - S - Vikings
82 - Bradley Chubb - LB - Broncos
81 - Trent Williams - T - Redskins

thanks to your nfl.com link i see the pats signed another TE.

thats what i got from this.

 

[Yankee Traveler]

Wentz is the first player to appear in back-to-back Top 100s, .

That is flat out untrue.
Not even close.

 

[femurov]

Top 100 players released just like every year from NFL.com

So far:

100 - Eric Weddle - S - Rams
99 - Derrick Henry - RB - Titans
98 - Tyler Lockett - WR - Seahawks
97 - Byron Jones - DB - Cowboys
96 - Carson Wentz - QB - Browns
95 - Kyle Fuller - CB - Bears
94 - Mitchell Swarz - T - Chiefs
93 - T.J. Watt - LB - Steelers
92 - Jurrell Casey - DT - Titans
91 - Andrew Whitworth - T - Rams
90 - Julian Edelman - WR - Patriots
89 - Devin McCourty - S - Patriots
88 - Cameron Heyward - DT - Steelers
87 - Cam Newton - QB - Panthers
86 - Darius Slay - CB - Lions
85 - Frank Clark - DE - Chiefs
84 - Jarvis Landry - WR - Browns
83 - Harrison Smith - S - Vikings
82 - Bradley Chubb - LB - Broncos
81 - Trent Williams - T - Redskins

Wentz plays for the Browns?

 

[jarntt]

That is flat out untrue.
Not even close.

First player on this list to be in back to back top 100's since he is 97 and 100-98 weren't on last year

 

[jarntt]

This lists are so subjective and ridiculous. I'm only interested if they are dumb enough to put anyone above Mahomes. Other than that it's a big yawn...

 

[Shanemansj13]

So cutting and pasting is exciting?

Gotta see the summary one each player. If you don't like it...go away old man

 

[Shanemansj13]

Wentz plays for the Browns?

LOL He should be playing for the Browns...but he isn't. Probably a good thing

 

[Shanemansj13]

That is flat out untrue.
Not even close.

See someone reads the player descriptions!! They are useful...just maybe not very accurate

 

[Battlelyon]

This lists are so subjective and ridiculous. I'm only interested if they are dumb enough to put anyone above Mahomes. Other than that it's a big yawn...

Aaron Donald?

 

[Across The Field]

Aaron Donald?

Just what I was going to say. He's the best player in the NFL, followed not far behind by Khalil Mack.