NFL 2025 top players list revealed: ESPN predicts this season’s biggest stars, check top 50 names here

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

1. Patrick Mahomes – QB | Chiefs
2. Josh Allen – QB | Bills
3. Myles Garrett – Edge | Browns
4. Lamar Jackson – QB | Ravens
5. Joe Burrow – QB | Bengals
6. Pat Surtain II – CB | Broncos
7. Justin Jefferson – WR | Vikings
8. Ja’Marr Chase – WR | Bengals
9. Micah Parsons – Edge | Cowboys
10. Chris Jones – DT | Chiefs
11. T.J. Watt – Edge | Steelers
12. Lane Johnson – OT | Eagles
13. Fred Warner – LB | 49ers
14. Penei Sewell – OT | Lions
15. Kyle Hamilton – S | Ravens
16. Aidan Hutchinson – Edge | Lions
17. Saquon Barkley – RB | Eagles
18. Jalen Carter – DT | Eagles
19. CeeDee Lamb – WR | Cowboys
20. Brock Bowers – TE | Raiders
21. Maxx Crosby – Edge | Raiders
22. Tristan Wirfs – OT | Buccaneers
23. Jordan Mailata – OT | Eagles
24. Jayden Daniels – QB | Commanders
25. Creed Humphrey – C | Chiefs
26. A.J. Brown – WR | Eagles
27. George Kittle – TE | 49ers
28. Derek Stingley Jr. – CB | Texans
29. Derrick Henry – RB | Ravens
30. Trey Hendrickson – Edge | Bengals
31. Dexter Lawrence II – DT | Giants
32. Sauce Gardner – CB | Jets
33. Jahmyr Gibbs – RB | Lions
34. Nick Bosa – Edge | 49ers
35. Justin Herbert – QB | Chargers
36. Puka Nacua – WR | Rams
37. Bijan Robinson – RB | Falcons
38. Jalen Hurts – QB | Eagles
39. Trent McDuffie – CB | Chiefs
40. Malik Nabers – WR | Giants
41. Zack Baun – LB | Eagles
42. Amon-Ra St. Brown – WR | Lions
43. Trent Williams – OT | 49ers
44. Trey McBride – TE | Cardinals
45. Nico Collins – WR | Texans
46. Brian Thomas Jr. – WR | Jaguars
47. Tyreek Hill – WR | Dolphins
48. Christian McCaffrey – RB | 49ers
49. Roquan Smith – LB | Ravens
50. 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.