Top 100 NFL players entering the 2020 season: Nos. 80-71

74. Patrick Peterson, CB, Arizona Cardinals

There’s a case for switching Casey Hayward and Peterson in these rankings, especially after last season. However, Peterson still possesses more potential than Los Angeles’ star cornerback, even if he’s coming off his worst year in the NFL.

After opening his career with eight consecutive Pro Bowl bids, Peterson served a six-game suspension for violating the league’s policy on performance-enhancing drugs last season. He never recovered from missing more than a third of the season, and fans could tell he wasn’t the same player.

With a full offseason spent preparing for a comeback tour, Peterson should return to the Pro Bowl in 2020. He’s only 30 years old and earned a Second-Team All-Pro selection from PFF in 2018. There’s no reason the future Hall of Famer can’t rebound with a vintage campaign.

73. Dalvin Cook, RB, Minnesota Vikings

After missing 17 games during his first two seasons with injuries, Cook finally capitalized on the potential he flashed at Florida State. Cook appeared in 14 games and made the Pro Bowl after amassing 1,654 yards from scrimmage and 13 total touchdowns. He finished tenth in the NFL with 1,135 rushing yards and fourth with 13 rushing scores.

Despite his stellar performance in 2019, Cook can’t climb into the 60s. He only has one year of Pro Bowl production, and while his potential is immense, injuries remain a concern. If he stays healthy, Cook should fit into a borderline elite class of running backs that will dominate the NFL over the next decade.

Cook ranks a few spots ahead of Cincinnati’s Joe Mixon, despite only performing at a high level for one season. Mixon has the edge over Cook in consistency but the Florida State product brings versatility in the passing game that Mixon can’t match.