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ESPN's top 100 NFL players for 2026 season
ESPN released its rankings of the top 100 NFL players for the 2026 season, compiled by expert analysts. The ranking includes information about which defender ranked highest, the number of quarterbacks included, and team representation. ESPN also published a separate article featuring input from league executives and scouts identifying nine players they believe were unfairly excluded from the top-100 list.
Key takeaways
- 1.ESPN's top-100 player rankings identify elite performers across positions for the 2026 season
- 2.The rankings show varying representation across teams and highlight a leading defensive player
- 3.League executives and scouts identified notable omissions, suggesting debate over which players deserved inclusion in the elite rankings
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