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Patrick Mahomes holds onto the No. 1 spot in the 2025 edition of the Top 100 NFL Players list. Despite less explosive numbers than in years past, Mahomes’ elite decision-making, playoff consistency, and an improved Kansas City roster solidify his place at the top for the third year running.
📊 Top 10 Players
| Rank | Player | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patrick Mahomes | Kansas City Chiefs | QB |
| 2 | Myles Garrett | Cleveland Browns | DE |
| 3 | Saquon Barkley | Philadelphia Eagles | RB |
| 4 | Josh Allen | Buffalo Bills | QB |
| 5 | Justin Jefferson | Minnesota Vikings | WR |
| 6 | Lamar Jackson | Baltimore Ravens | QB |
| 7 | Joe Burrow | Cincinnati Bengals | QB |
| 8 | Ja’Marr Chase | Cincinnati Bengals | WR |
| 9 | Patrick Surtain II | Denver Broncos | CB |
| 10 | Micah Parsons | Dallas Cowboys | LB |
🚀 Running Backs Making Noise Again
After several years of positional decline, running backs are surging:
Saquon Barkley climbed to No. 3 following a historic 2,000+ yard season with the Eagles, reestablishing the RB as a centerpiece of elite offenses.
Christian McCaffrey had another dual-threat season with over 2,000 scrimmage yards and 21 total touchdowns.
Derrick Henry, at age 31, remains dominant with a league-best rushing grade and power-running efficiency.
🧠Quarterbacks Still Rule the Top Tier
Four QBs landed in the top 10:
Patrick Mahomes (1)
Josh Allen (4)
Lamar Jackson (6)
Joe Burrow (7)
These names reflect not just statistical dominance, but leadership and clutch playoff performances that continue to define the modern NFL.
🔥 Chiefs Dominate the List
The reigning Super Bowl champs had six players in the Top 100:
Patrick Mahomes (1)
Chris Jones (18)
Creed Humphrey (16)
Trent McDuffie (46)
Trey Smith (75)
Travis Kelce (96)
It’s a testament to Kansas City’s ability to reload around Mahomes without missing a beat.
🧩 Key Takeaways
Mahomes remains the league’s gold standard.
Running backs are reclaiming their place among the game’s most valuable weapons.
Quarterback play continues to define team success.
Defensive stars like Myles Garrett and Patrick Surtain II are receiving long-overdue respect.
