The 2025 NFL season is set to begin on September 4 when defending Super Bowl champions Philadelphia Eagles face the Dallas Cowboys. Ahead of the opener, ESPN has released its annual list of the league’s top 100 players, projecting who will dominate this season.
The rankings were compiled by 10 analysts and insiders, including Dan Graziano, Jeff Legwold and Jeremy Fowler, who evaluated players on expected performance in the upcoming year rather than past records. Their collective votes formed a consensus list, with the top 50 names now revealed.
NFL Top Players 2025: Teams leading the pack
The Eagles headline the rankings with 10 players, underlining their squad depth. The Detroit Lions follow with eight, while the San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens each have six. The New Orleans Saints and Carolina Panthers are the only teams without representation. Quarterbacks and wide receivers are the most dominant positions, each with 15 players included.
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NFL 2025 top 50 players – ESPN predictions
- Patrick Mahomes – QB | Chiefs
- Josh Allen – QB | Bills
- Myles Garrett – Edge | Browns
- Lamar Jackson – QB | Ravens
- Joe Burrow – QB | Bengals
- Pat Surtain II – CB | Broncos
- Justin Jefferson – WR | Vikings
- Ja’Marr Chase – WR | Bengals
- Micah Parsons – Edge | Cowboys
- Chris Jones – DT | Chiefs
- T.J. Watt – Edge | Steelers
- Lane Johnson – OT | Eagles
- Fred Warner – LB | 49ers
- Penei Sewell – OT | Lions
- Kyle Hamilton – S | Ravens
- Aidan Hutchinson – Edge | Lions
- Saquon Barkley – RB | Eagles
- Jalen Carter – DT | Eagles
- CeeDee Lamb – WR | Cowboys
- Brock Bowers – TE | Raiders
- Maxx Crosby – Edge | Raiders
- Tristan Wirfs – OT | Buccaneers
- Jordan Mailata – OT | Eagles
- Jayden Daniels – QB | Commanders
- Creed Humphrey – C | Chiefs
- A.J. Brown – WR | Eagles
- George Kittle – TE | 49ers
- Derek Stingley Jr. – CB | Texans
- Derrick Henry – RB | Ravens
- Trey Hendrickson – Edge | Bengals
- Dexter Lawrence II – DT | Giants
- Sauce Gardner – CB | Jets
- Jahmyr Gibbs – RB | Lions
- Nick Bosa – Edge | 49ers
- Justin Herbert – QB | Chargers
- Puka Nacua – WR | Rams
- Bijan Robinson – RB | Falcons
- Jalen Hurts – QB | Eagles
- Trent McDuffie – CB | Chiefs
- Malik Nabers – WR | Giants
- Zack Baun – LB | Eagles
- Amon-Ra St. Brown – WR | Lions
- Trent Williams – OT | 49ers
- Trey McBride – TE | Cardinals
- Nico Collins – WR | Texans
- Brian Thomas Jr. – WR | Jaguars
- Tyreek Hill – WR | Dolphins
- Christian McCaffrey – RB | 49ers
- Roquan Smith – LB | Ravens
- Will Anderson Jr. – Edge | Texans
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FAQs:
Q1: Who is ranked number 1 in ESPN’s NFL 2025 top players list?
A1: Patrick Mahomes, quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs, is ranked number 1.
Q2: How many players from the Eagles made the top 50 list?
A2: The Philadelphia Eagles have 10 players in ESPN’s top 50 list for 2025.
Q3: Which positions dominate the top 50 list?
A3: Quarterbacks and wide receivers are the most represented positions, each with 15 players included.
Q4: Are there any teams without representation in the top 50?
A4: Yes, the New Orleans Saints and Carolina Panthers have no players in ESPN’s top 50 list.
Q5: When does the NFL 2025 season start?
A5: The 2025 NFL season kicks off on September 4, with the defending champions Philadelphia Eagles facing the Dallas Cowboys.
