Penei Sewell, Jalen Carter, Brock Bowers Top NFL Insiders' Poll of Best Players Under 25 Years Old
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Key Points:
- Detroit Lions offensive tackle Penei Sewell was voted the NFL's best player aged 25 or under in an anonymous poll of coaches, scouts, and front-office members conducted by The Athletic.
- Sewell, a four-time Pro Bowler and three-time First Team All-Pro, is set to move from right tackle to left tackle in 2026 to protect quarterback Jared Goff's blind side.
- Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter ranked second, earning Pro Bowl honors twice and recently signing a $152 million contract extension despite injuries limiting his 2025 season.
- Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers, who had the best rookie season ever for a tight end in 2024 with 112 receptions and 1,194 yards, placed third despite missing games due to injury in 2025.
- The top five also includes Baltimore Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton at fourth and Los Angeles Rams cornerback Trent McDuffie at fifth.
