NFL Top 100 Players of 2023

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NFL Top 100 Players of 2023
Season 2023
Patrick Mahomes, the number 1 ranked player
Release
Original networkNFL Network
Original releaseJuly 24 (2023-07-24) –
August 7, 2023 (2023-08-07)
Season chronology
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NFL Top 100 Players of 2023 is the thirteenth season in the NFL Top 100 series. It premiered on July 24, 2023, and concluded on August 7, 2023.[1] Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was the number one player for the second time.

Episode List

Episode

No.

Air date Numbers

revealed

1 July 24 100-91
2 July 25 90-81
3 July 26 80-71
4 July 27 70-61
5 July 28 60-51
6 July 31 50-41
7 August 1 40-31
8 August 2 30-21
9 August 3 20-11
10 August 7 10-1

The list

Rank Player Position 2022 team 2023 team Rank change from 2022 Reference Year accomplishments
1 Patrick Mahomes Quarterback Kansas City Chiefs Increase 7 [1]
  • Super Bowl champion
  • Super Bowl MVP
  • NFL MVP
  • 5,250 passing yards (league leader)
  • 41 passing touchdowns (league leader)
  • 1st-Team All-Pro
  • Selected to 5th Pro Bowl
2 Justin Jefferson Wide receiver Minnesota Vikings Increase 15 [2]
  • NFL Offensive Player of the Year
  • 128 receptions (league leader)
  • 1,809 receiving yards (league leader)
  • 8 receiving touchdowns
  • 1st-Team All-Pro
  • Selected to 3rd Pro Bowl
3 Jalen Hurts Quarterback Philadelphia Eagles NR [3]
  • 3,701 passing yards
  • 22 passing touchdowns
  • 760 rushing yards
  • 13 rushing touchdowns
  • 2nd-Team All-Pro
  • Selected to 1st Pro Bowl
4 Nick Bosa Defensive end San Francisco 49ers Increase 21 [4]
  • NFL Defensive Player of the Year
  • 41 solo tackles
  • 18.5 sacks (league leader)
  • 1 pass defended
  • 2 forced fumbles
  • 1st-Team All-Pro
  • Selected to 3rd Pro Bowl
5 Travis Kelce Tight end Kansas City Chiefs Increase 5 [5]
  • Super Bowl champion
  • 110 receptions
  • 1,338 receiving yards
  • 12 receiving touchdowns
  • 1st-Team All-Pro
  • Selected to 8th Pro Bowl
6 Joe Burrow Quarterback Cincinnati Bengals Increase 15 [6]
  • 4,475 passing yards
  • 35 passing touchdowns
  • 5 rushing touchdowns
  • Selected to 1st Pro Bowl
7 Tyreek Hill Wide receiver Miami Dolphins Increase 8 [7]
  • 119 receptions
  • 1,710 receiving yards
  • 7 receiving touchdowns
  • 1st-Team All-Pro
  • Selected to 7th Pro Bowl
8 Josh Allen Quarterback Buffalo Bills Increase 5 [8]
  • 4,283 passing yards
  • 35 passing touchdowns
  • 762 rushing yards
  • 7 rushing touchdowns
  • Selected to 2nd Pro Bowl
9 Micah Parsons
Outside linebacker
Dallas Cowboys Increase 7 [9]
  • 42 solo tackles
  • 13.5 sacks
  • 3 passes defended
  • 3 forced fumbles
  • 1 fumble return touchdown
  • 1st-Team All-Pro
  • Selected to 2nd Pro Bowl
10 Chris Jones Defensive tackle Kansas City Chiefs Increase 29 [10]
  • Super Bowl champion
  • 30 solo tackles
  • 15.5 sacks
  • 4 passes defended
  • 2 forced fumbles
  • 1st-Team All-Pro
  • Selected to 4th Pro Bowl
11 Aaron Donald Defensive tackle Los Angeles Rams Decrease 9 [11]
  • 27 solo tackles
  • 5 sacks
  • 2 passes defended
  • 1 forced fumble
  • 1 fumble recovery
  • Selected to 9th Pro Bowl
12 Josh Jacobs Running back Las Vegas Raiders NR [12]
  • 1,653 yards rushing (league leader)
  • 12 rushing TDs
  • 1st-Team All-Pro
  • Selected to 2nd Pro Bowl
13 Davante Adams Wide receiver Las Vegas Raiders Decrease 6 [13]
  • 100 receptions
  • 1,516 yards receiving
  • 14 TD receptions (league leader)
  • 1st-Team All-Pro
  • Selected to 6th Pro Bowl
14 Trent Williams
Offensive tackle
San Francisco 49ers Steady 0 [14]
  • 1st-Team All-Pro
  • Selected to 10th Pro Bowl
15 Fred Warner
Middle linebacker
San Francisco 49ers Increase 32 [15]
  • 79 solo tackles
  • 2 sacks
  • 1 Interception
  • 10 passes defended
  • 1 forced fumble
  • 1st-Team All-Pro
  • Selected to 2nd Pro Bowl
16 Stefon Diggs Wide receiver Buffalo Bills Increase 10 [16]
  • 108 receptions
  • 1,429 yards receiving
  • 11 TD receptions
  • 2nd-Team All-Pro
  • Selected to 3rd Pro Bowl
17 Maxx Crosby Defensive end Las Vegas Raiders Increase 42 [17]
  • 58 solo tackles
  • 12.5 sacks
  • 4 passes defended
  • 3 forced fumble
  • 1 fumble recovery
  • Selected to 2nd Pro Bowl
18 Minkah Fitzpatrick
Free safety
Pittsburgh Steelers NR [18]
  • 56 solo tackles
  • 6 interceptions (league co-leader)
  • 11 passes defended
  • 1st-Team All-Pro
  • Selected to 3rd Pro Bowl
19 George Kittle Tight end San Francisco 49ers Increase 2 [19]
  • 60 receptions
  • 765 yards receiving
  • 11 TD receptions
  • 2nd-Team All-Pro
  • Selected to 4th Pro Bowl
20 Myles Garrett Defensive end Cleveland Browns Decrease 9 [20]
  • 37 solo tackles
  • 16 sacks
  • 4 passes defended
  • 2 forced fumbles
  • 1st-Team All-Pro
  • Selected to 4th Pro Bowl
21 Austin Ekeler Running back Los Angeles Chargers Increase 25 [21]
  • 915 yards rushing
  • 13 rushing TDs
22 A. J. Brown Wide receiver Philadelphia Eagles NR [22]
  • 88 receptions
  • 1,496 yards receiving
  • 11 TD receptions
  • 2nd-Team All-Pro
  • Selected to 2nd Pro Bowl
23 Sauce Gardner Cornerback New York Jets NR [23]
  • 51 solo tackles
  • 2 interceptions
  • 20 passes defended (league leader)
  • 1st-Team All-Pro
  • Selected to 1st Pro Bowl
  • NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year
24 Roquan Smith
Inside linebacker
Chicago Bears /
Baltimore Ravens
Baltimore Ravens Increase 60 [24]
  • 103 solo tackles
  • 4.5 sacks
  • 1 Interception
  • 3 passes defended
  • 1st-Team All-Pro
  • Selected to 1st Pro Bowl
25 Derrick Henry Running back Tennessee Titans Decrease 13 [25]
  • 1,538 yards rushing
  • 13 rushing TDs
  • Selected to 3rd Pro Bowl
26 Jaire Alexander Cornerback Green Bay Packers NR [26]
  • 53 solo tackles
  • 5 Interceptions
  • 14 passes defended
  • 2nd-Team All-Pro
  • Selected to 2nd Pro Bowl
27 T. J. Watt Linebacker Pittsburgh Steelers Decrease 21 [27]
  • 27 solo tackles
  • 5.5 sacks
  • 2 interceptions
  • 5 passes defended
  • 1 forced fumble
  • Selected to 5th Pro Bowl
28 Dexter Lawrence Defensive tackle New York Giants NR [28]
  • 35 solo tackles
  • 7.5 sacks
  • 3 passes defended
  • 2 forced fumbles
  • 2nd-Team All-Pro
  • Selected to 1st Pro Bowl
29 Nick Chubb Running back Cleveland Browns Increase 4 [29]
  • 1,525 yards rushing
  • 12 rushing TDs
  • 2nd-Team All-Pro
  • Selected to 4th Pro Bowl
30 Derwin James
Strong safety
Los Angeles Chargers Increase 13 [30]
  • 64 solo tackles
  • 4 sacks
  • 2 interceptions
  • 6 passes defended
  • 2 forced fumbles
  • 2nd-Team All-Pro
  • Selected to 3rd Pro Bowl
31 Saquon Barkley Running back New York Giants NR [31]
  • 1,312 yards rushing
  • 10 rushing TDs
  • Selected to 2nd Pro Bowl
32 Justin Herbert Quarterback Los Angeles Chargers Increase 8 [32]
  • 4,739 yards passing
  • 25 TD passes
33 Matthew Judon Linebacker New England Patriots Increase 19 [33]
  • 36 solo tackles
  • 15.5 sacks
  • 3 passes defended
  • 2 forced fumbles
  • 1 fumble recovery
  • Selected to 4th Pro Bowl
34 CeeDee Lamb Wide receiver Dallas Cowboys Increase 61 [34]
  • 107 receptions
  • 1,359 yards receiving
  • 9 TD receptions
  • 2nd-Team All-Pro
  • Selected to 2nd Pro Bowl
35 Christian McCaffrey Running back Carolina Panthers /
San Francisco 49ers
San Francisco 49ers NR [35]
  • 1,139 yards rushing
  • 8 rushing TDs
  • Selected to 2nd Pro Bowl
36 Jalen Ramsey Cornerback Los Angeles Rams Miami Dolphins Decrease 27 [36]
  • 64 solo tackles
  • 2 sacks
  • 4 Interceptions
  • 18 passes defended
  • 2 forced fumbles
  • 1 fumble recovery
  • Selected to 6th Pro Bowl
37 Jason Kelce Center Philadelphia Eagles Increase 34 [37]
  • 1st-Team All-Pro
  • Selected to 6th Pro Bowl
38 Khalil Mack
Outside linebacker
Los Angeles Chargers NR [38]
  • 33 solo tackles
  • 8 sacks
  • 2 passes defended
  • 2 forced fumbles
  • 2 fumble recoveries
  • Selected to 7th Pro Bowl
39 Ja'Marr Chase Wide receiver Cincinnati Bengals Decrease 15 [39]
  • 87 receptions
  • 1,046 yards receiving
  • 9 TD receptions
  • Selected to 2nd Pro Bowl
40 Quinnen Williams Defensive tackle New York Jets NR [40]
  • 35 solo tackles
  • 12 sacks
  • 4 passes defended
  • 2 forced fumbles
  • 1 fumble recovery
  • 1st-Team All-Pro
  • Selected to 1st Pro Bowl
41 Lane Johnson
Offensive tackle
Philadelphia Eagles NR [41]
  • 1st-Team All-Pro
  • Selected to 4th Pro Bowl
42 Kirk Cousins Quarterback Minnesota Vikings Increase 57 [42]
  • 4,547 yards passing
  • 29 TD passes
  • Selected to 4th Pro Bowl
43 Demario Davis
Inside linebacker
New Orleans Saints Increase 34 [43]
  • 54 solo tackles
  • 6 1/2 sacks
  • 1 Interception
  • 6 passes defended
  • 1 fumble recovery
  • 2nd-Team All-Pro
  • Selected to 1st Pro Bowl
44 Jaylen Waddle Wide receiver Miami Dolphins Increase 19 [44]
  • 75 receptions
  • 1,356 yards receiving
  • 8 TD receptions
45 Cameron Heyward Defensive tackle Pittsburgh Steelers Decrease 3 [45]
  • 39 solo tackles
  • 10 1/2 sacks
  • 1 forced fumble
  • 1 fumble recovery
  • 4 passes defended
  • Selected to 6th Pro Bowl
46 C. J. Mosley Linebacker New York Jets NR [46]
  • 99 solo tackles
  • 1 sack
  • 1 Interception
  • 7 passes defended
  • 1 fumble recovery
  • 2nd-Team All-Pro
  • Selected to 5th Pro Bowl
47 Cooper Kupp Wide receiver Los Angeles Rams Decrease 43 [47]
  • 75 receptions
  • 812 yards receiving
  • 6 TD receptions
48 Haason Reddick
Outside linebacker
Philadelphia Eagles NR [48]
  • 35 solo tackles
  • 16 sacks
  • 3 passes defended
  • 5 forced fumbles (league co-leader)
  • 3 fumble recoveries
  • 2nd-Team All-Pro
  • Selected to 1st Pro Bowl
49 Patrick Surtain II Cornerback Denver Broncos NR [49]
  • 46 solo tackles
  • 10 passes defended
  • 2 Interceptions
  • 1 Forced Fumble
  • 1st-Team-All Pro
  • Selected to 1st Pro Bowl
50 Cameron Jordan Defensive end New Orleans Saints Increase 19 [50]
  • 40 solo tackles
  • 8 1/2 sacks
  • 2 passes defended
  • 2 forced fumbles
  • Selected to 8th Pro Bowl
51 Aaron Rodgers Quarterback Green Bay Packers New York Jets Decrease 48 [51]
  • 3,695 yards passing
  • 26 TD passes
52 Jonathan Allen Defensive tackle Washington Commanders Increase 36 [52]
  • 44 solo tackles
  • 7 1/2 sacks
  • 2 forced fumbles
  • 3 passes defended
  • 1 Interception
  • Selected to 2nd Pro Bowl
53 Mike Evans Wide receiver Tampa Bay Buccaneers Steady 0 [53]
  • 77 receptions
  • 1,124 yards receiving
  • 6 TD receptions
54 Brian Burns
Outside linebacker
Carolina Panthers Increase 22 [54]
  • 34 solo tackles
  • 12 1/2 sacks
  • 3 passes defended
  • 1 forced fumble
  • Selected to 2nd Pro Bowl
55 Tony Pollard Running back Dallas Cowboys NR [55]
  • 1,007 yards rushing
  • 9 rushing TDs
  • Selected to 1st Pro Bowl
56 Dak Prescott Quarterback Dallas Cowboys Decrease 12 [56]
  • 2,860 yards passing
  • 23 TD passes
  • Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year
57 Jordan Poyer
Strong safety
Buffalo Bills Decrease 12 [57]
  • 36 solo tackles
  • 8 passes defended
  • 4 Interceptions
  • Selected to 1st Pro Bowl
58 Jeffery Simmons Defensive tackle Tennessee Titans Decrease 4 [58]
  • 25 solo tackles
  • 7 1/2 sacks
  • 1 forced fumble
  • 7 passes defended
  • 2nd-Team All-Pro
  • Selected to 2nd Pro Bowl
59 Justin Simmons
Free safety
Denver Broncos Increase 22 [59]
  • 42 solo tackles
  • 3 forced fumbles
  • 1 fumble recovery
  • 6 Interceptions (league co-leader)
  • 2nd-Team All-Pro
60 Trevon Diggs Cornerback Dallas Cowboys Decrease 37 [60]
  • 50 solo tackles
  • 3 Interceptions
  • 1 fumble recovery
  • Selected to 2nd Pro Bowl
61 Deebo Samuel Wide receiver San Francisco 49ers Decrease 42 [61]
  • 56 receptions
  • 632 yards receiving
  • 2 TD receptions
62 Bobby Wagner
Middle linebacker
Los Angeles Rams Seattle Seahawks Decrease 33 [62]
  • 81 solo tackles
  • 6 sacks
  • 5 passes defended
  • 2 Interceptions
  • 2nd-Team All-Pro
63 Grady Jarrett Defensive end Atlanta Falcons NR [63]
  • 30 solo tackles
  • 6 sacks
64 Aaron Jones Running back Green Bay Packers NR [64]
  • 1,121 yards rushing
  • 2 rushing TDs
65 Darius Slay Cornerback Philadelphia Eagles Increase 12 [65]
  • 40 solo tackles
  • 14 passes defended
  • 3 Interceptions
  • Selected to 5th Pro Bowl
66 Jared Goff Quarterback Detroit Lions NR [66]
  • 4,438 yards passing
  • 29 TD passes
  • Selected to 3rd Pro Bowl
67 Amon-Ra St. Brown Wide receiver Detroit Lions NR [67]
  • 106 receptions
  • 1,161 yards receiving
  • 6 TD receptions
  • Selected to 1st Pro Bowl
68 Zack Martin Guard Dallas Cowboys Steady 0 [68]
  • 1st-Team All-Pro
  • Selected to 8th Pro Bowl
69 Matt Milano Linebacker Buffalo Bills NR [69]
  • 72 solo tackles
  • 1 1/2 sacks
  • 3 Interceptions, including 1 for TD
  • 11 passes defended
  • 2 fumble recoveries
  • 1st-Team All-Pro
  • Selected to 1st Pro Bowl
70 Joey Bosa
Outside linebacker
Los Angeles Chargers Decrease 40 [70]
  • 8 solo tackles
  • 2 1/2 sacks
  • 1 fumble recovery
71 DeForest Buckner Defensive tackle Indianapolis Colts Decrease 5 [71]
  • 44 solo tackles
  • 8 sacks
  • 2 forced fumbles
  • 1 fumble recovery
  • 3 passes defended
72 Lamar Jackson Quarterback Baltimore Ravens Decrease 36 [72]
  • 2,242 yards passing
  • 17 TD passes
73 Budda Baker Safety Arizona Cardinals Decrease 6 [73]
  • 75 solo tackles
  • 7 passes defended
  • 2 Interceptions
  • 1 forced fumble
  • Selected to 5th Pro Bowl
74 Garrett Wilson Wide receiver New York Jets NR [74]
  • 83 receptions
  • 1,103 yards receiving
  • 4 TD receptions
  • PFWA All-Rookie Team
  • NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year
75 Trey Hendrickson Defensive end Cincinnati Bengals Increase 3 [75]
  • 22 solo tackles
  • 8 sacks
  • 3 passes defended
  • 3 forced fumbles
  • Selected to 2nd Pro Bowl
76
Tariq Woolen
Cornerback Seattle Seahawks NR [76]
  • 46 solo tackles
  • 1 tackle for loss
  • 6 Interceptions, including 1 for TD (league co-leader)
  • 3 fumble recoveries
  • Selected to 1st Pro Bowl
  • PFWA All-Rookie Team
77 Geno Smith Quarterback Seattle Seahawks NR [77]
  • 4,282 yards passing
  • 30 TD passes
  • NFL completion percentage leader (69.8%)
  • Selected to 1st Pro Bowl
  • NFL Comeback Player of the Year
78 Talanoa Hufanga Safety San Francisco 49ers NR [78]
  • 66 solo tackles
  • 5 tackles for loss
  • 2 sacks
  • 9 passes defended
  • 4 Interceptions (including 1 for TD)
  • 2 forced fumbles
  • 1st-Team All-Pro
  • Selected to 1st Pro Bowl
79 Dre Greenlaw
Outside linebacker
San Francisco 49ers NR [79]
  • 82 solo tackles
  • 6 passes defended
  • 1 Interception
  • 2 forced fumbles
  • 2 fumble recoveries (including 1 for TD)
80 Mark Andrews Tight end Baltimore Ravens Decrease 48 [80]
  • 73 receptions
  • 847 yards receiving
  • 5 TD receptions
  • Selected to 3rd Pro Bowl
81 Christian Wilkins Defensive tackle Miami Dolphins NR [81]
  • 43 solo tackles
  • 3 1/2 sacks
  • 6 passes defended
82 Tua Tagovailoa Quarterback Miami Dolphins NR [82]
  • 3,548 yards passing
  • 25 TD passes
  • NFL passer rating leader (105.5)
83 Terron Armstead
Offensive tackle
Miami Dolphins NR [83]
  • Selected to 4th Pro Bowl
84 Za'Darius Smith Defensive end Minnesota Vikings Cleveland Browns NR [84]
  • 32 Solo tackles
  • 10 sacks
  • 5 passes defended
  • 1 forced fumble
  • Selected to 3rd Pro Bowl
85 Laremy Tunsil
Offensive tackle
Houston Texans NR [85]
  • Selected to 3rd Pro Bowl
86 Justin Fields Quarterback Chicago Bears NR [86]
  • 2,242 yards passing
  • 17 TD passes
87 Chris Lindstrom Guard Atlanta Falcons NR [87]
  • 2nd-Team All-Pro
  • Selected to 1st Pro Bowl
88 Aidan Hutchinson Defensive end Detroit Lions NR [88]
  • 34 solo tackles
  • 9 1/2 sacks
  • 3 Interceptions
  • 3 passes defended
  • 2 fumble recoveries
  • PFWA All-Rookie Team
89 Marshon Lattimore Cornerback New Orleans Saints Steady 0 [89]
  • 20 solo tackles
  • 4 passes defended
  • 1 Interception returned for TD
90 DeAndre Hopkins Wide receiver Arizona Cardinals Tennessee Titans Decrease 53 [90]
  • 64 receptions
  • 717 yards receiving
  • 3 TD receptions
91 Dalvin Cook Running back Minnesota Vikings New York Jets/Baltimore Ravens Decrease 60 [91]
  • 1,173 yards rushing
  • 8 rushing TDs
  • Selected to 4th Pro Bowl
92 Marlon Humphrey Cornerback Baltimore Ravens NR [92]
  • 53 solo tackles
  • 7 passes defended
  • 3 Interceptions
  • 1 Forced Fumble
  • 2 Fumble Recoveries
  • Selected to 3rd Pro Bowl
93 Eric Kendricks
Middle linebacker
Minnesota Vikings Los Angeles Chargers NR [93]
  • 87 solo tackles
  • 1 sack
  • 6 passes defended
  • 1 fumble recovery
94 Terry McLaurin Wide receiver Washington Commanders NR [94]
  • 77 receptions
  • 1,191 yards receiving
  • 5 TD receptions
  • Selected to 1st Pro Bowl
95 Jamaal Williams Running back Detroit Lions New Orleans Saints NR [95]
  • 1,066 yards rushing
  • 17 rushing TDs (league leader)
96 Trevor Lawrence Quarterback Jacksonville Jaguars NR [96]
  • 4,113 yards passing
  • 25 touchdown passes
  • 1st Pro Bowl selection
97 Harrison Smith Safety Minnesota Vikings NR [97]
  • 66 solo tackles
  • 10 passes defended
  • 5 Interceptions
  • 1 Forced fumble
98 Tristan Wirfs
Offensive tackle
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Decrease 57 [98]
  • 2nd Team All-Pro selection
  • Selected to 2nd Pro Bowl
99 DeMarcus Lawrence Defensive end Dallas Cowboys NR [99]
  • 43 solo tackles
  • 6 sacks
  • 3 passes defended
  • 3 forced fumbles
  • 2 fumbles recovered
  • Selected to 3rd career Pro Bowl
100 DeVonta Smith Wide receiver Philadelphia Eagles NR [100]
  • 95 receptions
  • 1,196 yards receiving
  • 7 TD receptions

References

  1. ^ "NFL: 'Top 100 players of 2023' streams on NFL Plus". Niagara Frontier Publications. Retrieved 25 July 2023.