Because the NFL Network’s Top 100 Players of 2025 countdown continues, gamers ranked 40 by way of 31 have sparked loads of debate, notably attributable to 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 12 months in his rookie season, however attributable to numerous points on the Texans offense, Stroud statistically fell off in 2024. Whereas his decline is especially attributable to exterior points, his rating at No. 39 feels a bit excessive. Different quarterbacks corresponding to Baker Mayfield (50), Justin Herbert (56) and Matthew Stafford (59) all ranked decrease than Stroud, regardless of having a lot 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 actually undefeated. And within the case of Kelce, 2024 was his worst season since 2015. Kelce remains to be an incredible tight finish, however to nonetheless be ranked within the prime 40 feels a bit wealthy. Different tight ends corresponding to Trey McBride (65) are deserving of being in entrance of Kelce after the 2024 season.
Nico Collins, No. 32
Collins undoubtedly is without doubt one of the greatest wideouts when wholesome, however that is the problem, 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 prime 50, simply not over an elite wideout corresponding to Lamb.
Too low
Micah Parsons, No. 36
Parsons not being within the prime 25 may be very stunning given his standing as one of many league’s greatest at his place. Regardless of lacking 4 video games, Micah nonetheless completed the 12 months with 12 sacks, and he was on tempo to have a profession 12 months. His decrease rating feels extra of a slight attributable to harm, greater than efficiency on the sector.
CeeDee Lamb, No. 35
Lamb completed eighth in receiving yards in 2024, regardless of taking part in 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 prime 5 in complete receiving yards. Lamb, like Parsons, additionally deserves to be a lot increased on this listing.
George Kittle, No. 31
Kittle has a powerful argument to be thought-about one of the best tight finish within the NFL. What makes the rating perplexing is that Kittle is coming off one among his greatest years in his profession (78 catches for 1,106 yards and eight TDs), however he by some means fell 17 spots within the rankings. Kittle simply deserves to be ranked within the prime 20, among the many greatest within the league.
