The NFL Top 100 rankings have been fully unveiled for 2023. Once again, sports fans will get a chance to debate the legitimacy of the NFL's annual player rankings and voice their opinions about whether the players actually know what they are talking about.
The difference between this year's NFL Top 100 and previous editions of the list is that the 2023 rankings debuted a bit earlier than they have in recent seasons. Typically, the entire rankings were revealed as a part of the NFL Network's preseason football coverage.
In 2023, the NFL Top 100 was produced as an NFL+ special. As such, the league decided to go with an earlier rollout in the hopes of driving eyeballs to its subscription service before preseason action begins in earnest.
While the NFL's presentation of the list is changing, the methodology of the rankings remains the same. The league polls players and asks them to vote on which of their contemporaries they believe are the best. The league then compiles those results and releases the NFL Top 100.
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Of course, the Top 100 almost always causes a stir. There tends to be plenty of snubs, surprises and head-scratching rankings that fans will discuss endlessly. That plays into the beauty of the list; there's nothing sports fans love more than debating which players are the best and who outranks who at each position.
That said, because players are voting on the NFL's Top 100 list, fans can't get too mad about it. The list will always carry some legitimacy because they have more intimate knowledge about their peers than anyone else.
But some players do get upset by it. Not everyone is ultimately happy with where they are ranked and those that are omitted can get salty on occasion, too. Meanwhile, those that do make the cut each year often are humbled by the honor, and the NFL likes to promote those that are happy with the list on its social media platforms.
Regardless of how the list is perceived by fans and players, the crafting of the rankings is all in good fun and meant to create conversation. It certainly accomplishes that main goal.
Here's a look at the NFL's Top 100 list for 2023 and how it compares to the list the league released in 2022.
Full NFL Top 100 list for 2023
The NFL Top 100 was announced in stages, as always. The first set of rankings, Nos. 100-91, was released on July 24. The final rankings were revealed in groups of 10 over a two-week period, ending on Monday, Aug. 7.
Chiefs quarterback completed the trifecta of NFL MVP, Super Bowl MVP and top overall player in the NFL Top 100. He is joined by two other Chiefs players — Travis Kelce at fifth and Chris Jones at 10th — in a star-studded finish for the defending Super Bowl Champions.
Below is the complete rankings for the NFL Top 100 in 2023:
- Patrick Mahomes II, QB, Chiefs
- Justin Jefferson, WR, Vikings
- Jalen Hurts, QB, Eagles
- Nick Bosa, EDGE, 49ers
- Travis Kelce, TE, Chiefs
- Joe Burrow, QB, Bengals
- Tyreek Hill, WR, Dolphins
- Josh Allen, QB, Bills
- Micah Parsons, EDGE, Cowboys
- Chris Jones, DT, Chiefs
- Aaron Donald, DL, Rams
- Josh Jacobs, RB, Raiders
- Davante Adams, WR, Raiders
- Trent Williams, OT, 49ers
- Fred Warner, LB, 49ers
- Stefon Diggs, WR, Bills
- Maxx Crosby, DE, Raiders
- Minkah Fitzpatrick, S, Steelers
- George Kittle, TE, 49ers
- Myles Garrett, DE, Browns
- Austin Ekeler, RB, Chargers
- A.J. Brown, WR, Eagles
- Sauce Gardner, CB, Jets
- Roquan Smith, LB, Ravens
- Derrick Henry, RB, Titans
- Jaire Alexander, CB, Packers
- T.J. Watt, LB, Steelers
- Dexter Lawrence, DT, Giants
- Nick Chubb, RB, Browns
- Derwin James, S, Chargers
- Saquon Barkley, RB, Giants
- Justin Herbert, QB, Chargers
- Matt Judon, OLB, Patriots
- CeeDee Lamb, WR, Cowboys
- Christian McCaffrey, RB, 49ers
- Jalen Ramsey, CB, Dolphins
- Jason Kelce, C, Eagles
- Khalil Mack, OLB, Chargers
- Ja'Marr Chase, WR, Bengals
- Quinnen Williams, DT, Jets
- Lane Johnson, OT, Eagles
- Kirk Cousins, QB, Vikings
- Demario Davis, LB, Saints
- Jaylen Waddle, WR, Dolphins
- Cameron Heyward, DL, Steelers
- C.J. Mosley, LB, Jets
- Cooper Kupp, WR, Rams
- Haason Reddick, DE, Eagles
- Patrick Surtain, CB, Broncos
- Cameron Jordan, DE, Saints
- Aaron Rodgers, QB, Jets
- Jonathan Allen, DT, Commanders
- Mike Evans, WR, Buccaneers
- Brian Burns, DE, Panthers
- Tony Pollard, RB, Cowboys
- Dak Prescott, QB, Cowboys
- Jordan Poyer, S, Bills
- Jeffery Simmons, DT, Titans
- Justin Simmons, S, Broncos
- Trevon Diggs, CB, Cowboys
- Deebo Samuel, WR, 49ers
- Bobby Wagner, LB, Seahawks
- Grady Jarrett, DT, Falcons
- Aaron Jones, RB, Packers
- Darius Slay, CB, Eagles
- Jared Goff, QB, Lions
- Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR, Lions
- Zack Martin, G, Cowboys
- Matt Milano, LB, Bills
- Joey Bosa, DE, Chargers
- DeForest Buckner, DT, Colts
- Lamar Jackson, QB, Ravens
- Budda Baker, S, Cardinals
- Garrett Wilson, WR, Jets
- Trey Hendrickson, DE, Bengals
- Tariq Woolen, CB, Seahawks
- Geno Smith, QB, Seahawks
- Talanoa Hufanga, S, 49ers
- Dre Greenlaw, LB, 49ers
- Mark Andrews, TE, Ravens
- Christian Wilkins, DT, Dolphins
- Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Dolphins
- Terron Armstead, OT, Dolphins
- Za'Darius Smith, LB, Vikings
- Laremy Tunsil, OT, Texans
- Justin Fields, QB, Bears
- Chris Lindstrom, G, Falcons
- Aidan Hutchinson, DE, Lions
- Marshon Lattimore, CB, Saints
- DeAndre Hopkins, WR, Titans
- Dalvin Cook, RB, Free Agent
- Marlon Humphrey, CB, Ravens
- Eric Kendricks, LB, Chargers
- Terry McLaurin, WR, Commanders
- Jamaal Williams, RB, Saints
- Trevor Lawrence, QB, Jaguars
- Harrison Smith, S, Vikings
- Tristan Wirfs, OT, Buccaneers
- DeMarcus Lawrence, DE, Cowboys
- DeVonta Smith, WR, Eagles
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When will the NFL Top 100 player list be revealed?
Per usual, the NFL is revealing its top 100 list over a multi-week period. However, the process is beginning earlier in 2023 than it has in seasons past, as the league is choosing to reveal players 10 at a time via its streaming service, NFL+.
NFL+ will reveal the top 90 players on the list over a 10-day period before the top 10 are revealed in a two-hour special on the streaming service. That special will air on Monday, Aug. 7 at 8 p.m. ET and will be hosted by Rich Eisen and Andrew Whitworth.
Below is a look at the full reveal schedule and how to watch each episode:
| Date | Episode | Time (ET) | Channel |
| Monday, July 24 | Nos. 100-91 | Noon | NFL+ |
| Tuesday, July 25 | Nos. 90-81 | Noon | NFL+ |
| Wednesday, July 26 | Nos. 80-71 | Noon | NFL+ |
| Thursday, July 27 | Nos. 70-61 | Noon | NFL+ |
| Friday, July 28 | Nos. 60-51 | Noon | NFL+ |
| Monday, July 31 | Nos. 50-41 | Noon | NFL+ |
| Tuesday, Aug. 1 | Nos. 40-31 | Noon | NFL+ |
| Wednesday, Aug. 2 | Nos. 30-21 | Noon | NFL+ |
| Thursday, Aug. 3 | Nos. 20-11 | Noon | NFL+ |
| Monday, Aug. 7 | Nos. 10-1 | 8 p.m. | NFL+ |
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Full NFL Top 100 list for 2022
A lot changes from season to season on the NFL Top 100 list, and the differences between the 2022 and 2023 lists should be stark. Tom Brady was voted the league's No. 1 player for the 2022 campaign, so his retirement opened up an opportunity for a new No. 1.
Additionally, Mahomes — who was rated criminally low at No. 8 in 2022 — is back atop the list.
Meanwhile, many of the other players included on the 2022 list will be playing for new teams in 2023. The most notable of that bunch is the No. 3-ranked Aaron Rodgers, who enters the 2023 season suiting up for the Jets at 51st overall after spending the first 18 years of his career with the Packers.
Below is the full list from 2022.
- Tom Brady, QB, Buccaneers
- Aaron Donald, DT, Rams
- Aaron Rodgers, QB, Packers
- Cooper Kupp, WR, Rams
- Jonathan Taylor, RB, Colts
- T.J. Watt, LB, Steelers
- Davante Adams, WR, Raiders
- Patrick Mahomes II, QB, Chiefs
- Jalen Ramsey, CB, Rams
- Travis Kelce, TE, Chiefs
- Myles Garrett, DE, Browns
- Derrick Henry, RB, Titans
- Josh Allen, QB, Bills
- Trent Williams, OT, 49ers
- Tyreek Hill, WR, Dolphins
- Micah Parsons, LB, Cowboys
- Justin Jefferson, WR, Vikings
- Shaquille Leonard, LB, Colts
- Deebo Samuel, WR, 49ers
- J.C. Jackson, CB, Chargers
- Joe Burrow, QB, Bengals
- George Kittle, TE, 49ers
- Trevon Diggs, CB, Cowboys
- Ja'Marr Chase, WR, Bengals
- Nick Bosa, DE, 49ers
- Stefon Diggs, WR, Bills
- Matthew Stafford, QB, Rams
- Quenton Nelson, G, Colts
- Bobby Wagner, LB, Rams
- Joey Bosa, LB, Chargers
- Dalvin Cook, RB, Vikings
- Mark Andrews, TE, Ravens
- Nick Chubb, RB, Browns
- Kevin Byard, S, Titans
- Keenan Allen, WR, Chargers
- Lamar Jackson, QB, Ravens
- DeAndre Hopkins, WR, Cardinals
- Joe Mixon, RB, Bengals
- Chris Jones, DE, Chiefs
- Justin Herbert, QB, Chargers
- Tristan Wirfs, OT, Buccaneers
- Cameron Heyward, DE, Steelers
- Derwin James, S, Chargers
- Dak Prescott, QB, Cowboys
- Jordan Poyer, S, Bills
- Austin Ekeler, RB, Chargers
- Fred Warner, LB, 49ers
- Robert Quinn DE, Bears
- De'Vondre Campbell, LB, Packers
- Micah Hyde, S, Bills
- Alvin Kamara, RB, Saints
- Matthew Judon, LB, Patriots
- Mike Evans, WR, Buccaneers
- Jeffery Simmons, DT, Titans
- Joel Bitonio, G, Browns
- Xavien Howard, CB, Dolphins
- Kyler Murray, QB, Cardinals
- Darren Waller, TE, Raiders
- Maxx Crosby, DE, Raiders
- Corey Linsley, C, Chargers
- Russell Wilson, QB, Broncos
- Chandler Jones, DE, Raiders
- Jaylen Waddle, WR, Dolphins
- Devin White, LB, Buccaneers
- Derek Carr, QB, Raiders
- DeForest Buckner, DT, Colts
- Budda Baker, S, Cardinals
- Zack Martin, G, Cowboys
- Cameron Jordan, DE, Saints
- Tyrann Mathieu, S, Saints
- Jason Kelce, C, Eagles
- Quandre Diggs, S, Seahawks
- Cordarrelle Patterson, RB, Falcons
- Demario Davis, LB, Saints
- Antoine Winfield Jr., S, Buccaneers
- Brian Burns, DE, Panthers
- Darius Slay, CB, Eagles
- Trey Hendrickson, DE, Bengals
- Rashawn Slater, OT, Chargers
- James Conner, RB, Cardinals
- Justin Simmons, S, Broncos
- Kenny Moore II, CB, Colts
- Wyatt Teller, G, Browns
- Roquan Smith, LB, Bears
- Mac Jones, QB, Patriots
- Shaquil Barrett, LB, Buccaneers
- Denzel Ward, CB, Browns
- Jonathan Allen, DT, Commanders
- Marshon Lattimore, CB, Saints
- Odell Beckham Jr., WR, free agent
- Kyle Pitts, TE, Falcons
- Tyron Smith, OT, Cowboys
- Von Miller, LB, Bills
- Justin Tucker, K, Ravens
- CeeDee Lamb, WR, Cowboys
- Jimmie Ward, S, 49ers
- Leonard Williams, DE, Giants
- David Montgomery, RB, Bears
- Kirk Cousins, QB, Vikings
- Kyle Juszczyk, FB, 49ers
