Lamar Jackson, Xavier McKinney Named to NFL Top 100, Check Out the Updated 2026 Rankings

Key Points:

• Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson dropped significantly in the NFL Network's Top 100 players ranking, falling from No. 2 in 2025 to No. 69 for the 2026 season, reflecting a down year with missed games and lower passing stats.
• Jackson's struggles included missing four games, averaging 196.1 passing yards per game (his lowest since 2022), and being sacked 36 times, amid changes in the Ravens' coaching staff and offensive leadership.
• Green Bay Packers safety Xavier McKinney made the Top 100 list again at No. 70, despite a decline in interceptions from eight in 2024 to two in 2025, maintaining strong pass defense metrics.
• McKinney, an All-Pro and Pro Bowler in his first Packers season, remains under contract through 2027 with a significant salary cap hit, highlighting his value compared to other top safeties in the league.
• The Ravens' organizational changes and Jackson's age (29) indicate urgency to capitalize on his prime years, with potential for his ranking to improve if he returns to form under the new offensive scheme.