NFL Top 100 Players of 2026: Nos. 80–77
A.J. Brown, Travis Kelce, Josh Sweat, and Baker Mayfield occupy Nos. 80 through 77 in the 2026 NFL Top 100. See their verified 2025 production, ranking movement, and the takeaway for each player.
Correction and update (July 27, 2026): The prior version was incomplete. This article now reports only the four entries independently verified from the available source—Nos. 80 through 77—rather than presenting itself as a complete Nos. 80–71 recap.
The 2026 NFL Top 100 countdown continued with four very different résumés at Nos. 80 through 77: a productive receiver on a new team, an all-time tight end still delivering, a rising pass rusher, and a veteran quarterback coming off another full season as a starter.
#NFL Top 100 of 2026: Nos. 80–77
| Rank | Player | Team | Position | 2025 snapshot | Movement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | A.J. Brown | New England Patriots | WR | 15 games; 78 catches; 1,003 yards; 12.9 yards per catch; 7 TD | Down 51 |
| 79 | Travis Kelce | Kansas City Chiefs | TE | 17 games; 76 catches; 851 yards; 11.2 yards per catch; 5 TD | Down 42 |
| 78 | Josh Sweat | Arizona Cardinals | LB | 17 games; 30 tackles; 13 TFL; 12 sacks; 17 QB hits; 4 forced fumbles | Up 17 |
| 77 | Baker Mayfield | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | QB | 17 games; 63.2%; 3,693 pass yards; 6.8 YPA; 26 pass TD; 11 INT; 382 rush yards; 1 rush TD | Down 27 |
#Four takeaways from this group
#No. 80: A.J. Brown, New England Patriots
Brown remained a 1,000-yard receiver in 2025, but his 51-place fall shows how quickly peer perception can change. His move to New England also makes this ranking a baseline for a new chapter: the production is established, while his fit and volume in a different offense will determine whether he reverses the slide.
#No. 79: Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs
Kelce’s 42-place drop is substantial, yet 76 catches and 851 yards still represent meaningful tight end production across a 17-game season. His placement reflects both standards: he remains one of the position’s most consequential players, but voters are comparing his current output with an exceptional career peak.
#No. 78: Josh Sweat, Arizona Cardinals
Sweat is the only riser in this four-player segment. His 12 sacks, 13 tackles for loss, 17 quarterback hits, and four forced fumbles supplied the kind of disruption that translates across schemes. Moving up 17 places rewards impact rather than reputation alone.
#No. 77: Baker Mayfield, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Mayfield paired 3,693 passing yards and 26 passing touchdowns with 382 yards on the ground. His 27-place decline suggests the peer vote weighed the overall quarterback field and Tampa Bay’s season against his previous ranking. His verified No. 77 placement still reflects sustained league-wide peer respect.
Continue through The Snap’s verified recaps of Nos. 100–91 and Nos. 90–81.
#Source
Rankings, team designations, movement, and statistics: NFL.com, “Top 100 Players of 2026, Nos. 80–71”. This page intentionally covers only the four entries verified for this update.
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