NFL Top 100 (2026) — Nos. 80-77: Josh Sweat surges as Baker Mayfield slips

The NFL Top 100 reveal continued on X with the Nos. 80–77 segment, the player-voted list that provides a mid-summer snapshot of how NFL peers view one another. This installment produced both movement and surprises: defensive end Josh Sweat rose noticeably, while quarterback Baker Mayfield fell outside the top 50.

#Key movers in Nos. 80–77

Josh Sweat’s climb stood out as the most talked-about development in this group. The Cardinals edge rusher’s appearance higher on the list reflects growing recognition from fellow players and adds momentum to his profile as the Top 100 rollout continues. Other names in the 80–77 window drew attention for similar reasons — players earning votes for recent on-field work and reputation among peers.

#Baker Mayfield’s drop and its implications

Baker Mayfield falling out of the top 50 signals a recalibration of how players view the veteran passer this offseason. Whether voters weighed recent performance, roster context or projected 2026 roles, the drop is a reminder that Top 100 placements can shift quickly and aren’t guaranteed from year to year.

The Top 100 reveal continues to blend household names and ascending contributors, and this batch reinforced that pattern. Stars whose presence is assumed — like those frequently discussed around the list — remain part of the broader conversation even as mid-tier rankings reshuffle. The player-driven nature of the list means each weekly reveal acts as a pulse check on league sentiment.

Expect more movement as the countdown progresses and additional segments post on X. The Nos. 80–77 release adds context to offseason narratives and gives fans one more lens for evaluating players ahead of training camps and the 2026 season kickoff.

(Story based on the NFL Top 100 2026 reveal published July 7, 2026.)