"The Top 100 Players of 2025" -- voted on by the players themselves -- is underway on X and NFL+! The top 10 will be announced on Sunday, Sept. 1 at 8 p.m. ET live on NFL Network.
2024 stats: 17 games | 88 tackles | 8 INTs | 2 TFL | 1 QBH
In his first season with the Packers, McKinney had a career year with eight interceptions and earned a Pro Bowl nod. His ball-hawking skills in Green Bay’s defense led the unit to ranking sixth in team defense. McKinney's impact in Green Bay was also noticed by the rest of the league as he made the first-team All-Pro roster. After earning a big payday last offseason, McKinney can now add making the Top 100 list to his résumé.
NFL Pro Insight for McKinney: Last season, Xavier McKinney recorded the most interceptions (8) without allowing a single touchdown as the nearest defender in coverage by any safety in a season since at least 2016.
2024 stats: 13 games | 67 rec | 1,079 rec yds | 16.1 ypr | 7 rec TD
A big contributor to the Eagles’ regular season success and Super Bowl run, Brown has been a reliable target for Jalen Hurts since he's arrived in Philadelphia. Brown was the engine that kept Philadelphia’s season afloat with his consistency and deep-threat ability. Ever since Brown was traded to Philly, the Eagles wideout has recorded three-straight 1,000-yard seasons, and now he locks in his third consecutive Top 100 appearance.
NFL Pro Insight for Brown: A.J. Brown caught 10 of 26 tight window targets (less than one yard of separation) for 239 yards and a touchdown this season, the second-most such yards in the NFL, trailing only Terry McLaurin (244) despite playing in four fewer games.
2024 stats: 16 games | 1,016 snaps | 12 QBP allowed | 0 sacks allowed (per Pro Football Focus)
One of the league’s top protectors, Wirfs makes his fourth consecutive appearance on the Top 100. Watching Baker Mayfield’s blindside and creating gaps for Rachaad White and Bucky Irving, Wirfs earned a first-team All-Pro honor and made his fourth Pro Bowl in his fifth season. Tampa Bay might be shorthanded to start the 2025 season as Wirfs underwent knee surgery in July and could miss a few games.
NFL Pro Insight for Wirfs: Tristan Wirfs finished the regular season with the second-lowest pressure rate allowed (4.7%) among left tackles with at least 200 pass block snaps, down from the 8.0% pressure rate he recorded in 2023 -- his first year as a full-time left tackle after spending his first three seasons at right tackle.
2024 stats: 17 games | 250 att | 1,412 rush yds | 5.6 ypc | 16 rush TD | 52 rec | 517 rec yds | 4 rec TD | 1 fumble
Gibbs’ second year in Detroit featured the star running back eclipsing the 1,000-yard rushing mark for the first time in his career along with a Top 100 honor. Gibbs led the league with 16 rushing touchdowns as he shared the backfield with David Montgomery. With new Lions offensive coordinator John Morton taking over, Gibbs expects to be “more involved” in the passing game in Year 3.
NFL Pro Insight for Gibbs: Jahmyr Gibbs averaged 5.9 yards per carry on designed rushes between the tackles this season, over half a yard more than any other player with at least 75 such rushes.
2024 stats: 16 games | 151 tackles | 11 tfl | 3.5 sacks | 1 INT | 5 FF | 1 FR
Baun joined the Eagles on a one-year deal last offseason and showcased he was a perfect fit in Philadelphia’s defense. Baun revamped his career by helping the Eagles’ unit reach new heights as Philly ranked No. 1 in passing defense. Baun enjoyed a bunch of "firsts," as he made first-team All-Pro, earned his first Pro Bowl honor and has now made his Top 100 debut. Baun was rewarded with a three-year contract and he’s “excited to build off” the Eagles’ Super Bowl run.
NFL Pro Insight for Baun: In his first season as a starting off-ball linebacker, Zack Baun was named a first-team All-Pro. Baun excelled in coverage last season, allowing the fewest yards per target (5.0) as the nearest defender among linebackers (min. 40 targets).
2024 stats: 17 games | 46 tackles | 17 tfl | 12 sacks | 1 FF
After eight seasons played in Minnesota, Hunter joined the Texans and continued his stellar defensive play for Houston. Hunter reached 10-plus sacks for the third consecutive season and earned a third consecutive Pro Bowl nod. Head coach DeMeco Ryans and the Texans noticed Hunter’s immediate impact and gave the star pass rusher an extension in March that made him the league’s second-highest paid defensive end. Hunter and the Texans defense expect to create a lot of turnovers in 2025.
NFL Pro Insight for Hunter: Danielle Hunter generated 90 pressures this season, the second-most in the NFL. Hunter’s pressure rate (19.1%) was the second-highest among defenders with at least 200 pass rushes.
