Because the NFL Network’s Top 100 Players of 2025 countdown continues, gamers ranked 40 by way of 31 have sparked loads of debate, significantly on account of their mixture of up-and-coming stars and established veterans.
- 40. Roquan Smith, LB, Baltimore Ravens
- 39. C.J. Stroud, QB, Houston Texans
- 38. Nik Bonitto, LB, Denver Broncos
- 37. Travis Kelce, TE, Kansas Metropolis Chiefs
- 36. Micah Parsons, EDGE, Dallas Cowboys
- 35. CeeDee Lamb, WR, Dallas Cowboys
- 34. Budda Baker, S, Arizona Cardinals
- 33. Josh Jacobs, RB, Inexperienced Bay Packers
- 32. Nico Collins, WR, Houston Texans
- 31. George Kittle, TE, San Francisco 49ers
Too excessive
C.J. Stroud, No. 39
Stroud had a standout yr in his rookie season, however on account of numerous points on the Texans offense, Stroud statistically fell off in 2024. Whereas his decline is principally on account of exterior points, his rating at No. 39 feels a bit excessive. Different quarterbacks comparable to Baker Mayfield (50), Justin Herbert (56) and Matthew Stafford (59) all ranked decrease than Stroud, regardless of having significantly better seasons.
Travis Kelce, No. 37
The longer term Corridor of Famer remains to be a brutal cowl come recreation day, however Father Time is really undefeated. And within the case of Kelce, 2024 was his worst season since 2015. Kelce remains to be an awesome tight finish, however to nonetheless be ranked within the high 40 feels a bit wealthy. Different tight ends comparable to Trey McBride (65) are deserving of being in entrance of Kelce after the 2024 season.
Nico Collins, No. 32
Collins undoubtedly is likely one of the greatest wideouts when wholesome, however that is the difficulty, Collins is constantly injured. In 2024 Collins solely suited up for 12 video games, and regardless that he was dominant in these video games, a rating above CeeDee Lamb (35) feels a bit excessive. Collins deserves a spot within the high 50, simply not over an elite wideout comparable to Lamb.
Too low
Micah Parsons, No. 36
Parsons not being within the high 25 could be very surprising given his standing as one of many league’s greatest at his place. Regardless of lacking 4 video games, Micah nonetheless completed the yr with 12 sacks, and he was on tempo to have a profession yr. His decrease rating feels extra of a slight on account of damage, greater than efficiency on the sector.
CeeDee Lamb, No. 35
Lamb completed eighth in receiving yards in 2024, regardless of enjoying for over half the season with backup QB Cooper Rush. Lamb additionally missed two video games final season, and had he performed these two video games, he doubtless would’ve ranked high 5 in whole receiving yards. Lamb, like Parsons, additionally deserves to be a lot larger on this checklist.
George Kittle, No. 31
Kittle has a powerful argument to be thought-about the very best tight finish within the NFL. What makes the rating perplexing is that Kittle is coming off considered one of his greatest years in his profession (78 catches for 1,106 yards and eight TDs), however he in some way fell 17 spots within the rankings. Kittle simply deserves to be ranked within the high 20, among the many greatest within the league.
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