There are a mountain of great players in the NFL. We tried to rank the top-100 players in the league for the 2025 season.
The NFL is truly lucky to have so many talented players, but it's been quite hard to rank the 100 best in the league for the 2025 season. The truly elite players in the NFL aren't hard to at least list off, but as we got deeper into this list, it did get harder and harder to decide who should go in front and behind of whoever else.
Our biggest power rankings to date; we ranked the top-100 players in the NFL for the 2025 season. Let's get into it.
NFL Power Rankings: Ranking the top 100 players in the league
100. DK Metcalf, WR, Pittsburgh Steelers
Now on the Pittsburgh Steelers, DK Metcalf is probably set to have a great season playing alongside Aaron Rodgers in the 2025 campaign.
99. Jalen Ramsey, CB, Miami Dolphins
A seven-time Pro Bowler with 108 passes defended and 24 interceptions, Jalen Ramsey isn't the player he once was but is absolutely one of the better CBs in the NFL. He is 99th in our player rankings.
98. Tyler Smith, OG, Dallas Cowboys
One of the best guards in the NFL, Tyler Smith is actually one of three Tyler's on the Cowboys offensive line, which is pretty interesting.
97. Christian Benford, CB, Buffalo Bills
Christian Benford is turning into one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL and is going to play a huge part in the Buffalo Bills defensive success in 2025 and beyond.
96. Antoine Winfield Jr, SAF, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Antoine Winfield Jr doesn't offer a ton in coverage, but he's elite in just about everything else. He's 96th in our top-100 players ranking.
95. Bobby Wagner, ILB, Washington Commanders
A future Hall of Famer and one of the best ILBs in the game, Bobby Wagner isn't quite as good as he once was, but he's among the best in the league and is a huge piece to the Commanders defense.
94. Devon Witherspoon, CB, Seattle Seahawks
Devon Witherspoon quickly put himself on the map as one of the best CBs in the NFL and is just inside the top-100 in our rankings for 2025.
93. Zach Frazier, C, Pittsburgh Steelers
Rookie Zach Frazier was a menace in 2024 and is surely to become a household name in the 2025 NFL Season.
92. Elgton Jenkins, OG, Green Bay Packers
Elgton Jenkins can actually play both guard and tackle and feels a bit underrated for his versatility if nothing else.
91. Sam LaPorta, TE, Detroit Lions
Sam LaPorta is 91st in our top-100 players rankings and is one of many draft picks that Lions GM Brad Holmes knocked out of the park.
90. Zach Tom, OT, Green Bay Packers
Zach Tom is the second Packers linemen on these top-100 rankings. Tom has turned into one of the better tackles in the NFL but isn't a household name. Perhaps that changes in the 2025 NFL Season?
89. Jaire Alexander, CB, Baltimore Ravens
Signing with the Baltimore Ravens, Jaire Alexander has struggled to stay consistently healthy but is among the best CBs in the NFL when he is on the field.
88. Mike Evans, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Mike Evans has never had less than 1,000 yards in a season, and he's been in the NFL since 2014. This is quite the career thus far, and Evans will end up in the Hall of Fame one day.
87. Bucky Irving, RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Bucky Irving turned out to be one of the best rookies in the NFL, as he began to put things together on the ground for the Bucs down the stretch. Irving is surely going to have a huge share of the carries in 2025.
86. Erik McCoy, C, New Orleans Saints
Arguably the best center in the NFL, Erik McCoy deserves a spot on this list and is 86th in our player rankings. He's one of the lone bright spots on the New Orleans Saints for 2025.
85. Dion Dawkins, OT, Buffalo Bills
The "Shnowman," Dion Dawkins is a top-tier left tackle and contributed to an elite Buffalo Bills offensive line in 2025.
84. Ladd McConkey, WR, Los Angeles Chargers
Ladd McConkey isn't the most physically imposing wide receiver, but he quickly proved to be one of the better ones in the NFL in his rookie season. He'll be even more productive in 2025.
83. Jordan Love, QB, Green Bay Packers
Can Jordan Love take that next step into elite status in 2025? If he can, he'll shoot up these rankings by the time the next batch comes out in the following NFL offseason.
82. Josh Hines-Allen, EDGE, Jacksonville Jaguars
Josh Hines-Allen has been one of the more 'good' players in the NFL for quite some time, and you probably forgot he existed until right now!
81. Jaylon Johnson, CB, Chicago Bears
On paper, there truly might not be many better defenses in the NFL than what the Chicago Bears have. Jaylon Johnson is a huge reason for that.
80. Jeffery Simmons, DT, Tennessee Titans
Jeffery Simmons is on a bad Tennessee Titans team, but he's still one of the better defensive tackles in the NFL as he heads into the 2025 season.
79. Garett Bolles, OT, Denver Broncos
Garett Bolles really broke out in the 2020 NFL Season and has been among the best left tackles in the NFL since then. He's comfortably a top-100 player in this league.
78. Trey Smith, OG, Kansas City Chiefs
Still without a long-term deal from the Kansas City Chiefs, Trey Smith is currently on the franchise tag. KC actually traded former guard Joe Thuney away this offseason.
77. Leonard Williams, DT, Seattle Seahawks
Leonard Williams has been in the NFL for quite some time and has always been a top DL player in this league. He's 77th in our player power rankings.
76. Quinyon Mitchell, CB, Philadelphia Eagles
A rookie in 2024 and a Super Bowl champion, Quinyon Mitchell has 'shutdown cornerback' written all over him for the 2025 NFL Season.
75. Terry McLaurin, WR, Washington Commanders
Terry McLaurin seems disgruntled that he does not have a long-term extension from the Washington Commanders. We'll see how long this thing goes on for...
74. Dak Prescott, QB, Dallas Cowboys
Dak Prescott is coming back from a hamstring injury and has always seemed to play well in the season following a notable injury.
73. Tee Higgins, WR, Cincinnati Bengals
Signing an extension with the Bengals this offseason, Tee Higgins is one of the better receivers in the NFL and forms the league's best WR duo alongside Ja'Marr Chase.
72. Nico Collins, WR, Houston Texans
It was clear just how much the Houston Texans missed Nico Collins in 2024 when he was not on the field. He's only getting better, honestly.
71. Roquan Smith, ILB, Baltimore Ravens
Roquan Smith is an elite inside linebacker, and you could honestly argue he belongs a lot higher on this list for 2025.
70. Marlon Humphrey, CB, Baltimore Ravens
One of the better CBs in the NFL for a while now, Marlon Humphrey has been a consistent presences on the backend of the Baltimore Ravens defense for years now. He is 70th in our player rankings.
69. Quenton Nelson, OG, Indianapolis Colts
Quenton Nelson is honestly on a Hall of Fame track and immediately became a household name back when he was drafted. Nelson is the best draft pick of the Chris Ballard era, and it isn't close.
68. Jessie Bates III, SAF, Atlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons defense stunk in the 2024 NFL Season, but that does not mean Jessie Bates III isn't great. He's a do-it-all safety among the best in the league.
67. Bo Nix, QB, Denver Broncos
Bo Nix was on a 45 passing touchdown pace down the stretch in the 2024 NFL Season. I truly believe Nix is a lot better than people think. The second-year QB seems to already be a top-10 quarterback in this league.
66. Christian Darrisaw, OT, Minnesota Vikings
Contributing to a top-tier offensive line, Christian Darrisaw is an excellent left tackle but has struggled to stay on the field in recent years.
65. Nik Bonitto, EDGE, Denver Broncos
Nik Bonitto was inside the top-10 in sacks, tackles for loss, and QB hits in the 2024 NFL Season and also scored two defensive touchdowns, so he's an excellent player, period.
64. Landon Dickerson, OG, Philadelphia Eagles
Landon Dickerson has been a top-tier guard for multiple years now and helped the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl in the 2024 NFL Season.
63. Brian Branch, CB, Detroit Lions
A Swiss Army Knife in the Detroit Lions secondary, Brian Branch immediately established himself in the NFL as a top defensive back.
62. Josh Jacobs, RB, Green Bay Packers
One of the best pure runners in the NFL, Josh Jacobs signed with the Green Bay Packers last offseason and is one of the few running backs who can take a massive load in the run game.
61. Kerby Joseph, SAF, Detroit Lions
Breaking out in a massive way in 2024, Kerby Joseph is yet another quality defensive back the Detroit Lions have on their roster. He's 61st in our player rankings for the 2025 NFL Season.
60. Will Anderson Jr, EDGE, Houston Texans
Will Anderson Jr is probably set to explode in the 2025 NFL Season. He and CJ Stroud have been the two building blocks in the Houston Texans franchise being able to not skip a bit after the Deshaun Watson situation.
59. Jared Goff, QB, Detroit Lions
A borderline-elite quarterback, Jared Goff flirted with 4 touchdown passes in the 2024 NFL Season and has really helped the Lions emerge as a contender in the NFC in 2025 and beyond.
58. Tyler Linderbaum, C, Baltimore Ravens
Tyler Linderbaum is one of the best centers in the NFL and is comfortably a top-100 player in the nFL. He's 58th in our player rankings for the 2025 NFL Season.
57. Christian Gonzalez, CB, New England Patriots
Christian Gonzalez has a new running mate in Carlton Davis - the New England Patriots secondary could put the entire league on notice in 2025 and beyond.
56. Puka Nacua, WR, Los Angeles Rams
Puka Nacua has been a total gem of a draft pick for the Los Angeles Rams. Nacua has been among the most productive wide receivers in the NFL in his two-year NFL career.
55. Xavier McKinney, SAF, Packers
Xavier McKinney broke out with the Green Bay Packers in his first season with the team in 2024. You can probably guess that he previously played for the New York Giants. McKinney is an elite safety and is 55th in our player rankings.
54. Jared Verse, EDGE, Los Angeles Rams
The stats weren't really there, but Jared Verse was a rookie in the 2024 NFL Season and, when you dig into it more, was among the more productive pass rushers in the league. He's a player to watch in 2025.
53. Quinnen Williams, DT, New York Jets
Quinnen Williams is a great defensive tackle, and to be fair to Joe Douglas, he did hit on quite a few players when he was with the team. Not only is Williams good against the run, but he can rush the passer at a high level.
52. Jonathan Taylor, RB, Indianapolis Colts
Another great pure runner, Jonathan Taylor is a great running back but has struggled with injuries during his NFL career. It does seem like the wheels may be falling off, as he has carried the ball a ton in the NFL and in college.
51. Trent McDuffie, CB, Kansas City Chiefs
An elite cornerback, Trent McDuffie is a great player, an All-Pro, and a two-time Super Bowl champion
50. Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR, Detroit Lions
A mid-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, Amon-Ra St. Brown is now an elite wide receiver and has become Jared Goff’s favorite target. He’s 50th in our player rankings for the 2025 NFL Season.33
49. Joe Thuney, OG, Chicago Bears
Joe Thuney was traded from the Kansas City Chiefs to the Chicago Bears earlier this offseason. Thuney is now on his third team and could get some Hall of Fame votes one day. He’s 49th in our rankings.
48. Malik Nabers, WR, New York Giants
Malik Nabers was insanely productive as a rookie, and it’s even more impressive considering the New York Giants had below-average QB play. Naber actually had a better statistical season than Marvin Harrison Jr, who went ahead of him in the 2024 NFL Draft.
47. Brian Thomas Jr, WR, Jacksonville Jaguars
Brian Thomas Jr was another great rookie wide receiver in the 2024 NFL Season. With Travis Hunter in the mix, Thomas and the rookie could become the best WR duo in the league when 2025 is over.
46. Zack Baun, ILB, Philadelphia Eagles
Zack Baun broke out in a massive way with the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2024 NFL Season and obviously re-signed with the team. Baun moved to ILB, and the rest is history.
45. Rashawn Slater, LT, Los Angeles Chargers
You have to wonder when a contract extension is coming for Rashawn Slater? He’s an elite left tackle and has protected Justin Herbert on the Chargers for years now. Slater comes in at 45th in our player rankings.
44. Kyle Hamilton, SAF, Baltimore Ravens
Kyle Hamilton might be the most physically imposing defensive back in the NFL. He’s a part of a stacked Ravens secondary and is absolutely an elite player at his position.
43. Tyreek Hill, WR, Miami Dolphins
Tyreek Hill will have himself a bust in Canton one day, and while his production dipped in 2024, Hill is still among the best receivers in the NFL.
42. Nick Bosa, EDGE, San Francisco 49ers
Nick Bosa is a Defensive Player of the Year and has absolutely started a nice runway to perhaps be a solid Hall of Famer candidate when his career is over.
41. Trey McBride, TE, Arizona Cardinals
Trey McBride is a phenomenal tight end for the Arizona Cardinals and has now found himself on a team set to breakout in the 2025 NFL Season. McBride also signed a contract extension this offseason.
40. Christian McCaffrey, RB, San Francisco 49ers
One of the best running backs of this generation, Christian McCaffrey has had a great career and is 40th in our player rankings for 2025.
39. Danielle Hunter, EDGE, Houston Texans
Danielle Hunter is one of my favorite players in the NFL. An elite pass rusher for years, Hunter had yet another outstanding season on his new team, the Houston Texans.
38. Quinn Meinerz, OG, Denver Broncos
Quinn Meinerz was an All-Pro this year and has established himself as a top-3 guard in the NFL. He’s the best player on a very stacked Denver Broncos offensive line.
37. Justin Herbert, QB, Los Angeles Chargers
Justin Herbert is a good quarterback who can put up great stats, but the playoff success and just overall production outside of the regular season is really what could prevent the LA Chargers from accomplishing anything of note.
36. Chris Lindstrom, OG, Atlanta Falcons
Chris Lindstrom is an elite guard and has been for quite some time, and he now has the task of protecting Michael Penix Jr in a very crucial 2025 season.
35. Bijan Robinson, RB, Atlanta Falcons
Two Falcons players in a row on this list; Bijan Robinson could explode in 2025 if the team wants to lean on the run game even more being that Michael Penix Jr is their starter. Robinson is going to honestly become Penix’s best friend for years to come.
34. Trent Williams, LT, San Francisco 49ers
One of the best left tackles of all-time, Trent Williams is pushing 40 years old and still playing at an elite level. How much longer can he go for?
33. Dexter Lawrence, DT, New York Giants
Dexter Lawrence is the best player on a very stacked New York Giants defensive line, and it’ll be their DL that helps this team to success in 2025, if success is even possible.
32. AJ Brown, WR, Philadelphia Eagles
AJ Brown was shockingly traded to the Philadelphia Eagles from the Tennessee Titans a few years ago. Brown and the Eagles won the Super Bowl in the 2024 NFL Season.
31. Jayden Daniels, QB, Washington Commanders
Jayden Danielssimmons may already be an elite quarterback. He’s a legitimate dual-threat passer and is 31st in our player rankings for 2025.
30. Maxx Crosby, EDGE, Las Vegas Raiders
Maxx Crosby is not only a great pass rusher, but he plays with a motor that few in the NFL have. He’s 30th in our player rankings for the 2025 NFL Season.
29. Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Detroit Lions
Jahmyr Gibbs is someone I want on my favorite football team. An elite runner and pass catcher, Gibbs is the heartbeat of that Detroit Lions offense.
28. Zach Allen, DE, Denver Broncos
Zach Allen led the entire NFL with 40 QB hits in the 2024 NFL Season and is now one of the best defensive ends in football. Allen comes in 28th in our player power rankings.
27. Sauce Gardner, CB, New York Jets
Sauce Gardner is surely going to sign a contract extension with the New York Jets at some point before the 2025 NFL Season. He has arguably been the best CB in the NFL for multiple years.
26. Jordan Mailata, LT, Philadelphia Eagles
Jordan Mailata is the blindside protector for Jalen Hurts and honestly strikes me as one of the more likable players in the NFL. Mailata is 26th in our player rankings for 2025.
25. Derek Stingley Jr., CB, Houston Texans
Derek Stingley Jr really hit his stride in the 2024 NFL Season with the Houston Texans, and he was rewarded with a long-term contract extension.
24. Chris Jones, DT, Kansas City Chiefs
A borderline Hall of Famer, Chris Jones is still plugging away for the Kansas City Chiefs and is a three-time Super Bowl champion.
23. Jalen Carter, DT, Philadelphia Eagles
Jalen Carter could turn into this generation’s top defensive tackle, and playing in a Vic Fangio defense is certainly doing him some favors as well.
22. Brock Bowers, TE, Las Vegas Raiders
Brock Bowers may not be from this planet. The tight end was eye-poppingly productive in the 2024 NFL Season, his first, and could be even better with Geno Smith under center. Bowers is 22nd in our player rankings for 2025.
21. George Kittle, TE, San Francisco 49ers
Is George Kittle getting better with age? The tight end signed an extension with the San Francisco 49ers this offseason and could still have several more years of high-end play left. Kittle is just outside the top-20 in our player rankings.
20. Trey Hendrickson, EDGE, Cincinnati Bengals
Trey Hendrickson still does not have a deal from the Cincinnati Bengals, and it feels like he will indeed holdout of games if he does not get one.
19. CeeDee Lamb, WR, Dallas Cowboys
CeeDee Lamb is an elite wide receiver and will now have George Pickens in the room with him. Lamb could have an insanely prolific year in the 2025 NFL Season.
18. Fred Warner, ILB, San Francisco 49ers
A future Hall of Famer at the position, Fred Warner is still playing at a high level for the San Francisco 49ers. He's 18th in our player power rankings.
17. Aidan Hutchinson, EDGE, Detroit Lions
Aidan Hutchinson was on an insane pace to begin the 2024 NFL Season. Let's hope that he gets back to his old form, as Hutchinson is an elite player and one of the best pass rushers in the NFL.
16. TJ Watt, EDGE, Pittsburgh Steelers
TJ Watt is wanting another contract extension from the Pittsburgh Steelers, and it seems to recognize that this could be last his last shot for another massive payday in the NFL.
15. Creed Humphrey, C, Kansas City Chiefs
Creed Humphrey is the best center in the NFL and is able to get into the top-15 for our player power rankings. Humphrey has been one of the lone bright spots on the Chiefs OL.
14. Tristan Wirfs, OT, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tristan Wirfs is an excellent player and is now a left tackle for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He's already a four-time Pro Bowler and a two-time All-Pro. Wirfs is 14th in our player rankings for 2025.
13. Derrick Henry, RB, Baltimore Ravens
Flirting with another 2,000-yard season in 2025, Derrick Henry seems to be getting better with age, which is just insane. Can he rush for another massive total in the 2025 NFL Season?
12. Micah Parsons, EDGE, Dallas Cowboys
Micah Parsons is surely signing a massive extension soon with the Dallas Cowboys. He's right in his prime and is an elite pass rusher. Parsons is just outside the top-10 in our player rankings.
11. Lane Johnson, RT, Philadelphia Eagles
A future Hall of Famer, Lane Johnson has been in the NFL since 2013 and is the Eagles best OL. Johnson is 11th in our rankings and could honestly be ranked higher; he's just that good.
10. Myles Garrett, EDGE, Cleveland Browns
Now getting into the top-10, Myles Garrett kicks us off. He was the Defensive Player of the Year in the 2023 NFL Season and is likely headed to the Hall of Fame one day.
9. Patrick Surtain II, CB, Denver Broncos
The 2024 Defensive Player of the Year, Patrick Surtain II is on the best defense in the NFL and is legitimately able to lockdown his side of the field. The Denver Broncos took Surtain in the 2021 NFL Draft.
8. Josh Allen, QB, Buffalo Bills
The 2024 NFL MVP, Josh Allen has revived the Buffalo Bills franchise. Allen is a dual-threat QB and is surely wanting to help this franchise finally get over the hump in the AFC playoffs.
7. Saquon Barkley, RB, Philadelphia Eagles
Rushing for over 2,000 yards in the 2024 NFL Season, Saquon Barkley was healthy for the entire season and was the engine that made the Eagles offense go. Can he replicate this insane year in 2025?
6. Patrick Mahomes, QB, Kansas City Chiefs
A two-time MVP winner and a three-time Super Bowl champion, Patrick Mahomes has not been great statistically, but he's still, arguably, the best player in the NFL. However, he is sixth in our player rankings for 2025.
5. Penei Sewell, RT, Detroit Lions
Penei Sewell is our highest-ranked offensive lineman on this top-100 list. He's simply excellent and is the Detroit Lions stud right tackle. I am not sure Sewell has a weakness in his game.
4. Ja'Marr Chase, WR, Cincinnati Bengals
Winning the wide receiver triple crown in the 2025 NFL Season, Ja'Marr Chase received a massive extension from the Cincinnati Bengals earlier this offseason.
3. Joe Burrow, QB, Cincinnati Bengals
Joe Burrow threw for over 40 touchdowns in 2024, but the Bengals terrible defense was the main reason why this team did not make the playoffs.
2. Justin Jefferson, WR, Minnesota Vikings
Already on a Hall of Fame pace, Justin Jefferson has over 7,000 receiving yards through his first five seasons in the NFL and honestly has an entire career's worth of accomplishments in just five years.
1. Lamar Jackson, QB, Baltimore Ravens
Lamar Jackson should have won the MVP in the 2024 NFL Season, but it instead went to Josh Allen. Jackson is the best QB and player in the NFL heading into 2025, and it's truly not up for debate.