NFL 2010: The Top 100 Players
Ranking Player Position NFL Team Comments
1 Chris Johnson RB Titans The best runner, the most dangerous player.
2 Peyton Manning QB Colts We're calling it: The beginning of the end for Manning.
3 Darrelle Revis CB Jets No player alters the game the way he does.
4 Ryan Clady LT Broncos In a league of great tackles, Clady stands out.
5 Tom Brady QB Patriots Is still a player that no one will bet against.
6 Adrian Peterson RB Vikings If he can cure his fumbling problem, watch out record books
7 Patrick Willis MLB 49ers Quietly becoming the best linebacker in the NFL.
8 Drew Brees QB Saints Has entered the conversation as a top NFL quarterback.
9 Joe Thomas LT Browns Has been nothing short of dominant since entering the league.
10 DeMarcus Ware OLB Cowboys Is the best 3-4 pass rusher in the NFL.
11 Jared Allen DE Vikings Is the best pure pass rusher in the NFL.
12 Larry Fitzgerald WR Cardinals Has it all, but goes about his business quietly.
13 Aaron Rodgers QB Packers Rodgers is primed to assume the throne of Best QB in the next few years.
14 Philip Rivers QB Chargers Is becoming one of the best players in the NFL- regardless of position.
15 Nnamdi Asomugha CB Raiders His play has been dominant, and consistent. A pleasure to watch.
16 Andre Johnson WR Texans The most physically gifted receiver in the NFL... maybe ever.
17 Ray Lewis MLB Ravens His play at 35 was unbelievably good. Will he ever slow down?
18 Charles Woodson CB Packers One of our favorite players to watch. Goes all out, all the time.
19 Reggie Wayne WR Colts Has been the most consistent receiver in the NFL since Jerry Rice.
20 Logan Mankins OG Patriots The best offensive guard in the NFL right now.
21 Kevin Williams DT Vikings Shuts down opposing offenses at will.
22 Elvis Dumervil OLB Broncos He may not dominate in another system, but wow can he rush the passer.
23 Ed Reed FS Ravens He's slowing down some, but Reed can still wreak havoc on offenses.
24 Vince Wilfork DT Patriots The best nose tackle playing the game today. An incredibly important player.
25 Julius Peppers DE Bears Has slipped as of late, but Peppers still has the talent to control the game.
26 Mario Williams DE Texans Full of potential, Williams could shoot up our list by season's end.
27 Jake Long LT Dolphins Overlooked, Long is a pure technician at left tackle.
28 Haloti Ngata DT Ravens The most versatile big-man, and a freakish athlete.
29 Jahri Evans OG Saints A name that every NFL fan should know in one year.
30 Dwight Freeney DE Colts No longer the player he once was, but still pretty dang good.
31 Troy Polamalu SS Steelers Injuries have hurt him, but he's an inspiration to safeties on every team.
32 Steven Jackson RB Rams On a better team he would receive the recognition he deserves.
33 Ben Roethlisberger QB Steelers Barring his legal problems, Big Ben would be a top 15 player.
34 Adrian Wilson FS Cardinals Perhaps the best safety in the NFL today.
35 Brandon Marshall WR Dolphins Our prediction for a breakout year in 2010. Marshall is underrated.
36 Maurice Jones-Drew RB Jaguars A ball of fire, and an all-around bad ass.
37 Tony Romo QB Cowboys Improving every year, Romo could move up the list by 20 spots.
38 Steve Smith WR Panthers He might be the toughest player in the league.
39 Ray Rice RB Ravens We may like him more than others... but 2010 will be his year.
40 Nick Mangold OC Jets There aren't many interior linemen we would take over this one.
41 Darnell Dockett DT Cardinals We like everything about Dockett, but mostly we like his motor.
42 James Harrison OLB Steelers Simply put: Consistent. Aggressive. Playmaking.
43 Eli Manning QB Giants Is still not quite the player we all expected him to be.
44 Champ Bailey CB Broncos It wasn't that long ago that he was considered the best corner in the NFL.
45 Antonio Gates TE Chargers Still the best tight end in the game.
46 Steve Hutchinson OG Vikings A run-blocker like none other.
47 Matt Ryan QB Falcons The best QB five years from now.
48 Jason Witten TE Cowboys There's no one we'd rather throw to in the red zone.
49 Frank Gore RB 49ers A complete back who seems to never go down.
50 Vernon Davis TE 49ers His technique is finally matching his athleticism.
51 Jay Ratliff DT Cowboys Among the up-and-coming defenders in the game right now.
52 Andre Gurode OC Cowboys A road-grater at center. The key to the Cowboys line.
53 Jon Beason MLB Panthers Many are calling him the next best inside linebacker, after Willis and Lewis.
54 Matt Schaub QB Texans A little overrated by some, Schaub does have amazing accuracy.
55 DeMeco Ryans MLB Texans Not to be overlooked, Ryans is on the rise.
56 Tony Gonzalez TE Falcons Don't let his age fool you- he still has it.
57 Brett Favre QB Vikings The age-less wonder. Favre is amazing (like him or hate him)
58 DeAngelo Williams RB Panthers On a team with little around him, Williams continues to produce.
59 Joe Flacco QB Ravens Could be the next QB to enter the Super Bowl Winners Club.
60 Davis Harris MLB Jets A player to watch in 2010- he is on the way up.
61 Randy Moss WR Patriots Slowing down in his old age, but he's still dangerous.
62 Asante Samuel CB Eagles Went from the AFC to the NFC and didn't miss a beat.
63 Jordan Gross LT Panthers One of the top left tackles in the game. A key to the Panthers rushing attack.
64 DeSean Jackson WR Eagles As a receiver and return man, Jackson is a home run hitter.
65 Donovan McNabb QB Redskins He will be out to prove his worth in 2010.
66 Greg Jennings WR Packers One of our favorite young receivers- Jennings is legit.
67 Albert Haynesworth DT Redskins The talent to be a top 5 player, the drive to finish outside the top 100.
68 Wes Welker WR Patriots Arguably the most valuable Patriot receiver.
69 Chris Snee OG Giants We love watching this throw-back maul defenders.
70 Robert Mathis DE Colts A little overrated with inflated stats, but is a very good pass rusher.
71 Dallas Clark TE Colts Few tight ends can produce for as long as Clark has.
72 Carson Palmer QB Bengals Has yet to fully recover from injuries- needs a big year.
73 LaMarr Woodley OLB Steelers On our short list of up-and-comers. Woodley is a talent.
74 Sidney Rice WR Vikings As long as Brett Favre is his quarterback- watch out.
75 London Fletcher MLB Redskins You won't see him on many lists, but he's quietly among the best in the business.
76 Bob Sanders SS Colts If healthy he is one of the most dangerous defenders in the NFL.
77 Jason Peters LT Eagles A Pro Bowler in his first season with the Eagles. Good things are in front of him.
78 Lance Briggs OLB Bears Has surpassed Brian Urlacher as the best linebacker in Chicago.
79 Antoine Bethea FS Colts Umm... who? Watch out for #41 in Indianapolis.
80 Bryant McKinnie LT Vikings Off the field he's not been great, on the field he has been.
81 Calvin Johnson WR Lions Supremely talented, but he hasn't put it together on the field yet. Needs better QB play.
82 Jerod Mayo MLB Patriots Our favorite young middle linebacker, Mayo is on the brink of stardom.
83 Anquan Boldin WR Ravens Now is his chance to shine as the #1 receiver.
84 Brian Cushing OLB Texans Would be higher- minus that whole steroids thing.
85 Vincent Jackson WR Chargers Could make the list for best players during a season that he may not suit up.
86 Miles Austin WR Cowboys Broke out in 2009, now let's see if he can follow it up.
87 Brian Orakpo OLB Redskins Burst on to the scene in 2009 and gives the Redskins a great young 'backer.
88 Jon Vilma MLB Saints Has re-emerged in New Orleans. A great leader.
89 Karlos Dansby OLB Dolphins The new face of the Miami defense. Dansby is a talented all-around defender.
90 Michael Turner RB Falcons Had an amazing 2008, followed by a sub-par 2009. Can be bounce back?
91 Le'Ron McClain FB Ravens You have to be pretty damn good to get on this list as a fullback.
92 Clay Matthews OLB Packers There is so much to like here. Matthews is the real deal.
93 Michael Roos LT Titans Probably underrated by us, but Roos is definitely deserving.
94 Cedric Benson RB Bengals He has bounced back from being a top 10 bust to a potential top 10 back.
95 Trent Cole DE Eagles Has the talent to lead the NFL in sacks.
96 Percy Harvin WR Vikings A one-man wrecking crew on offense. Has the skill to do it all.
97 Leon Hall CB Bengals Will be a top 50 player before the 2011 season. Guaranteed.
98 Roddy White WR Falcons Has become a go-to receiver now that he has a real quarterback throwing him the ball.
99 Anthony Spencer OLB Cowboys Looks like a sure-thing at outside linebacker opposite Ware.
100 Curtis Lofton OLB Falcons You heard it here first- Lofton is next on the scene of young linebackers.
Matt Miller is a nationally recognized football scout and coach. He is the owner of three Minor League football championship rings and has experience scouting for NFL, CFL and Arena League teams.
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