Top 10 NFL Players of 2025: Mahomes Reigns, Backs Battle Up the Ranks

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

🚀 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.