NFL Power Rankings 2019: Best players by jersey number

By Randy Gurzi | May 4, 2019

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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HOUSTON, TX – JANUARY 05: Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans rushes with the ball during the fourth quarter against the Indianapolis Colts during the Wild Card Round at NRG Stadium on January 5, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) /

4. Deshaun Watson, QB, Houston Texans

Coming in at No. 4 is one of the more exciting young players in the game, Deshaun Watson. Like Newton, who came in at No. 1, Watson is able to pick defenses apart with both his legs and his arm.

He’s quickly become the best quarterback in the history of the Houston Texans young franchise, which has ended a long stretch of the team having a revolving door at the position. There was a quick scare as Watson tore his ACL in his rookie campaign, but came back strong in 2018 and has a bright future.

5. Matt Prater, K, Detroit Lions

The No. 5 was dominated by Dan Bailey for years, but the former Dallas Cowboys kicker has fallen off in recent years and struggled with the Minnesota Vikings this past season. That opened the door for Matt Prater of the Detroit Lions who had been impressive in his career as he has hit on 83.8 percent of his career kicks.

He’s also hit 46 career kicks from over 50-yards and in 2013, he broke the record for the longest kick in NFL history by one yard when he knocked on in from 64 yards out.

6. Baker Mayfield, QB, Cleveland Browns

Mentioned in the opening, Baker Mayfield of the Cleveland Browns chose the No. 6 with the Cleveland Browns. He then went out and broke the record for the most touchdown passes by a rookie. He passed up Russell Wilson and Peyton Manning, both of whom have had very strong NFL career. Mayfield has spent his first offseason living the life on an NFL star and is looking like the man who will turn around this downtrodden franchise once and for all.

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