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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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CHARLOTTE, NC – DECEMBER 17: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers drops back to pass against the New Orleans Saints in the first quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 17, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC – DECEMBER 17: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers drops back to pass against the New Orleans Saints in the first quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 17, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

1. Cam Newton, QB, Carolina Panthers

No. 1 seems like it would be a far more popular number than it is, but for some reason, it really isn’t. As of now, the best player to wear the first number available is none of than Cam Newton of the Carolina Panthers.

The No. 1 pick out of Auburn in 2011, Newton has been one of the most exciting players to watch in the NFL. He’s a strong-armed quarterback but he’s still known more for his ability to destroy defenses with his leg.

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Newton is coming off a rough season that was limited due to a shoulder injury, but he’s a three-time Pro Bowl player and a one-time MVP. It would take someone special to knock him off the top spot here.

2. Matt Ryan, QB, Atlanta Falcons

Following up Newton is Matt Ryan, another NFC South quarterback. Ryan also followed up the Panthers quarterback for the MVP as he won the honor in 2016 after Newton did so in 2015.

Ryan came into a tough situation with the Atlanta Falcons as he was replacing Mike Vick, one of the most popular players in Atlanta’s history. He’s done well for himself, winning the aforementioned MVP and has been named to four Pro Bowls as well.

3. Russell Wilson, QB, Seattle Seahawks

While the No. 1 and No. 2 quarterbacks were both first-round picks and made it to Super Bowls, the No. 3 player on this list was a third-round pick but actually won a Super Bowl.

When the Seahawks drafted Russell Wilson in 2012, there were concerns about his height. He put those to rest quickly as he became their starting quarterback and has been named to six Pro Bowls in addition to winning Super Bowl XLVIII.

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