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NFL Power Rankings 2019: Best players by jersey number

By Randy Gurzi

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - FEBRUARY 03: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots speaks to Aaron Donald #99 of the Los Angeles Rams in the fourth quarter during Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 03, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - FEBRUARY 03: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots speaks to Aaron Donald #99 of the Los Angeles Rams in the fourth quarter during Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 03, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /
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CARSON, CA – NOVEMBER 25: Running back Melvin Gordon #28 of the Los Angeles Chargers scores a touchdown in the second quarter against the Arizona Cardinals for a score of 20-10 at StubHub Center on November 25, 2018 in Carson, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
CARSON, CA – NOVEMBER 25: Running back Melvin Gordon #28 of the Los Angeles Chargers scores a touchdown in the second quarter against the Arizona Cardinals for a score of 20-10 at StubHub Center on November 25, 2018 in Carson, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

25. Melvin Gordon, RB, Los Angeles Chargers

Melvin Gordon, the former Wisconsin star, came into the NFL and had a rough go as a rookie. Despite carrying the ball 184 times and adding 33 receptions, Gordon never found the end zone. Since that year, he’s been a touchdown machine.

The Los Angeles Chargers running back had 12 total touchdowns in both his second and third seasons in the NFL and went for 14 in 2018 despite missing four games. Gordon has been wearing No. 28 throughout his career, but switched to 25 this offseason and takes over that position with our rankings.

26. Saquon Barkley, RB, New York Giants

There was a lot of criticism hurled at the New York Giants for taking Saquon Barkley at No. 2 overall in 2018. Then, he went out and won the NFL Rookie of the Year Award, which quieted some of the criticism. However, none of those who disliked the pick felt like Barkley was a bad player.

Instead, they felt like New York had bigger needs — like at quarterback. The team went this route though and now Barkley is suddenly looking like the lone talent on a bad offense. At least he’s a really good player though.

27. Malcolm Jenkins, S, Philadelphia Eagles

Formerly of the New Orleans Saints, the Philadelphia Eagles landed safety Malcolm Jenkins in 2014. Since then, Jenkins has made three of the last four Pro Bowls and now has two Super Bowl rings one — one with each franchise he has been with.

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