NFL Top 100 Players of 2023

NFL Top 100 Players of 2023
Season 2023
Patrick Mahomes, the number 1 ranked player
Release
Original networkNFL Network
Original releaseJuly 24 (2023-07-24) –
August 7, 2023 (2023-08-07)
Season chronology

The NFL Top 100 Players of 2023 is the thirteenth season in the NFL Top 100 series. It premiered on July 24, 2023, and concluded on August 7, 2023.[1] Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was the number one player for the second time.[2][3]

Episode list

Episode

No.

 Air date Numbers

revealed

1 July 24 100–91
2 July 25 90–81
3 July 26 80–71
4 July 27 70–61
5 July 28 60–51
6 July 31 50–41
7 August 1 40–31
8 August 2 30–21
9 August 3 20–11
10 August 7 10–1

The list

Rank Player Position 2022 team 2023 team Rank change from 2022 Reference Year accomplishments
1 Patrick Mahomes Quarterback Kansas City Chiefs Increase 7
  • Super Bowl champion
  • Super Bowl MVP
  • NFL MVP
  • 5,250 passing yards (league leader)
  • 41 passing touchdowns (league leader)
  • 1st-Team All-Pro
  • Selected to 5th Pro Bowl
2 Justin Jefferson Wide receiver Minnesota Vikings Increase 15
  • NFL Offensive Player of the Year
  • 128 receptions (league leader)
  • 1,809 receiving yards (league leader)
  • 8 receiving touchdowns
  • 1st-Team All-Pro
  • Selected to 3rd Pro Bowl
3 Jalen Hurts Quarterback Philadelphia Eagles NR
  • 3,701 passing yards
  • 22 passing touchdowns
  • 760 rushing yards
  • 13 rushing touchdowns
  • 2nd-Team All-Pro
  • Selected to 1st Pro Bowl
4 Nick Bosa Defensive end San Francisco 49ers Increase 21
  • NFL Defensive Player of the Year
  • 41 solo tackles
  • 18.5 sacks (league leader)
  • 1 pass defended
  • 2 forced fumbles
  • 1st-Team All-Pro
  • Selected to 3rd Pro Bowl
5 Travis Kelce Tight end Kansas City Chiefs Increase 5
  • Super Bowl champion
  • 110 receptions
  • 1,338 receiving yards
  • 12 receiving touchdowns
  • 1st-Team All-Pro
  • Selected to 8th Pro Bowl
6 Joe Burrow Quarterback Cincinnati Bengals Increase 15
  • 4,475 passing yards
  • 35 passing touchdowns
  • 5 rushing touchdowns
  • Selected to 1st Pro Bowl
7 Tyreek Hill Wide receiver Miami Dolphins Increase 8
  • 119 receptions
  • 1,710 receiving yards
  • 7 receiving touchdowns
  • 1st-Team All-Pro
  • Selected to 7th Pro Bowl
8 Josh Allen Quarterback Buffalo Bills Increase 5
  • 4,283 passing yards
  • 35 passing touchdowns
  • 762 rushing yards
  • 7 rushing touchdowns
  • Selected to 2nd Pro Bowl
9 Micah Parsons Outside linebacker Dallas Cowboys Increase 7
  • 42 solo tackles
  • 13.5 sacks
  • 3 passes defended
  • 3 forced fumbles
  • 1 fumble return touchdown
  • 1st-Team All-Pro
  • Selected to 2nd Pro Bowl
10 Chris Jones Defensive tackle Kansas City Chiefs Increase 29
  • Super Bowl champion
  • 30 solo tackles
  • 15.5 sacks
  • 4 passes defended
  • 2 forced fumbles
  • 1st-Team All-Pro
  • Selected to 4th Pro Bowl
11 Aaron Donald Defensive tackle Los Angeles Rams Decrease 9
  • 27 solo tackles
  • 5 sacks
  • 2 passes defended
  • 1 forced fumble
  • 1 fumble recovery
  • Selected to 9th Pro Bowl
12 Josh Jacobs Running back Las Vegas Raiders NR
  • 1,653 yards rushing (league leader)
  • 12 rushing TDs
  • 1st-Team All-Pro
  • Selected to 2nd Pro Bowl
13 Davante Adams Wide receiver Las Vegas Raiders Decrease 6
  • 100 receptions
  • 1,516 yards receiving
  • 14 TD receptions (league leader)
  • 1st-Team All-Pro
  • Selected to 6th Pro Bowl
14 Trent Williams Offensive tackle San Francisco 49ers Steady 0
  • 1st-Team All-Pro
  • Selected to 10th Pro Bowl
15 Fred Warner Middle linebacker San Francisco 49ers Increase 32
  • 79 solo tackles
  • 2 sacks
  • 1 Interception
  • 10 passes defended
  • 1 forced fumble
  • 1st-Team All-Pro
  • Selected to 2nd Pro Bowl
16 Stefon Diggs Wide receiver Buffalo Bills Increase 10
  • 108 receptions
  • 1,429 yards receiving
  • 11 TD receptions
  • 2nd-Team All-Pro
  • Selected to 3rd Pro Bowl
17 Maxx Crosby Defensive end Las Vegas Raiders Increase 42
  • 58 solo tackles
  • 12.5 sacks
  • 4 passes defended
  • 3 forced fumble
  • 1 fumble recovery
  • Selected to 2nd Pro Bowl
18 Minkah Fitzpatrick Free safety Pittsburgh Steelers NR
  • 56 solo tackles
  • 6 interceptions (league co-leader)
  • 11 passes defended
  • 1st-Team All-Pro
  • Selected to 3rd Pro Bowl
19 George Kittle Tight end San Francisco 49ers Increase 3
  • 60 receptions
  • 765 yards receiving
  • 11 TD receptions
  • 2nd-Team All-Pro
  • Selected to 4th Pro Bowl
20 Myles Garrett Defensive end Cleveland Browns Decrease 9
  • 37 solo tackles
  • 16 sacks
  • 4 passes defended
  • 2 forced fumbles
  • 1st-Team All-Pro
  • Selected to 4th Pro Bowl
21 Austin Ekeler Running back Los Angeles Chargers Increase 25
  • 915 yards rushing
  • 13 rushing TDs
22 A. J. Brown Wide receiver Philadelphia Eagles NR
  • 88 receptions
  • 1,496 yards receiving
  • 11 TD receptions
  • 2nd-Team All-Pro
  • Selected to 2nd Pro Bowl
23 Sauce Gardner Cornerback New York Jets NR
  • 51 solo tackles
  • 2 interceptions
  • 20 passes defended (league leader)
  • 1st-Team All-Pro
  • Selected to 1st Pro Bowl
  • NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year
24 Roquan Smith Inside linebacker Chicago Bears /
Baltimore Ravens		 Baltimore Ravens Increase 60
  • 103 solo tackles
  • 4.5 sacks
  • 1 Interception
  • 3 passes defended
  • 1st-Team All-Pro
  • Selected to 1st Pro Bowl
25 Derrick Henry Running back Tennessee Titans Decrease 13
  • 1,538 yards rushing
  • 13 rushing TDs
  • Selected to 3rd Pro Bowl
26 Jaire Alexander Cornerback Green Bay Packers NR
  • 53 solo tackles
  • 5 Interceptions
  • 14 passes defended
  • 2nd-Team All-Pro
  • Selected to 2nd Pro Bowl
27 T. J. Watt Linebacker Pittsburgh Steelers Decrease 21
  • 27 solo tackles
  • 5.5 sacks
  • 2 interceptions
  • 5 passes defended
  • 1 forced fumble
  • Selected to 5th Pro Bowl
28 Dexter Lawrence Defensive tackle New York Giants NR
  • 35 solo tackles
  • 7.5 sacks
  • 3 passes defended
  • 2 forced fumbles
  • 2nd-Team All-Pro
  • Selected to 1st Pro Bowl
29 Nick Chubb Running back Cleveland Browns Increase 4
  • 1,525 yards rushing
  • 12 rushing TDs
  • 2nd-Team All-Pro
  • Selected to 4th Pro Bowl
30 Derwin James Strong safety Los Angeles Chargers Increase 13
  • 64 solo tackles
  • 4 sacks
  • 2 interceptions
  • 6 passes defended
  • 2 forced fumbles
  • 2nd-Team All-Pro
  • Selected to 3rd Pro Bowl
31 Saquon Barkley Running back New York Giants NR
  • 1,312 yards rushing
  • 10 rushing TDs
  • Selected to 2nd Pro Bowl
32 Justin Herbert Quarterback Los Angeles Chargers Increase 8
  • 4,739 yards passing
  • 25 TD passes
33 Matthew Judon Linebacker New England Patriots Increase 19
  • 36 solo tackles
  • 15.5 sacks
  • 3 passes defended
  • 2 forced fumbles
  • 1 fumble recovery
  • Selected to 4th Pro Bowl
34 CeeDee Lamb Wide receiver Dallas Cowboys Increase 61
  • 107 receptions
  • 1,359 yards receiving
  • 9 TD receptions
  • 2nd-Team All-Pro
  • Selected to 2nd Pro Bowl
35 Christian McCaffrey Running back Carolina Panthers /
San Francisco 49ers		 San Francisco 49ers NR
  • 1,139 yards rushing
  • 8 rushing TDs
  • Selected to 2nd Pro Bowl
36 Jalen Ramsey Cornerback Los Angeles Rams Miami Dolphins Decrease 27
  • 64 solo tackles
  • 2 sacks
  • 4 Interceptions
  • 18 passes defended
  • 2 forced fumbles
  • 1 fumble recovery
  • Selected to 6th Pro Bowl
37 Jason Kelce Center Philadelphia Eagles Increase 34
  • 1st-Team All-Pro
  • Selected to 6th Pro Bowl
38 Khalil Mack Outside linebacker Los Angeles Chargers NR
  • 33 solo tackles
  • 8 sacks
  • 2 passes defended
  • 2 forced fumbles
  • 2 fumble recoveries
  • Selected to 7th Pro Bowl
39 Ja'Marr Chase Wide receiver Cincinnati Bengals Decrease 15
  • 87 receptions
  • 1,046 yards receiving
  • 9 TD receptions
  • Selected to 2nd Pro Bowl
40 Quinnen Williams Defensive tackle New York Jets NR
  • 35 solo tackles
  • 12 sacks
  • 4 passes defended
  • 2 forced fumbles
  • 1 fumble recovery
  • 1st-Team All-Pro
  • Selected to 1st Pro Bowl
41 Lane Johnson Offensive tackle Philadelphia Eagles NR
  • 1st-Team All-Pro
  • Selected to 4th Pro Bowl
42 Kirk Cousins Quarterback Minnesota Vikings Increase 57
  • 4,547 yards passing
  • 29 TD passes
  • Selected to 4th Pro Bowl
43 Demario Davis Inside linebacker New Orleans Saints Increase 31
  • 54 solo tackles
  • 6 1/2 sacks
  • 1 Interception
  • 6 passes defended
  • 1 fumble recovery
  • 2nd-Team All-Pro
  • Selected to 1st Pro Bowl
44 Jaylen Waddle Wide receiver Miami Dolphins Increase 19
  • 75 receptions
  • 1,356 yards receiving
  • 8 TD receptions
45 Cameron Heyward Defensive tackle Pittsburgh Steelers Decrease 3
  • 39 solo tackles
  • 10 1/2 sacks
  • 1 forced fumble
  • 1 fumble recovery
  • 4 passes defended
  • Selected to 6th Pro Bowl
46 C. J. Mosley Linebacker New York Jets NR
  • 99 solo tackles
  • 1 sack
  • 1 Interception
  • 7 passes defended
  • 1 fumble recovery
  • 2nd-Team All-Pro
  • Selected to 5th Pro Bowl
47 Cooper Kupp Wide receiver Los Angeles Rams Decrease 43
  • 75 receptions
  • 812 yards receiving
  • 6 TD receptions
48 Haason Reddick Outside linebacker Philadelphia Eagles NR
  • 35 solo tackles
  • 16 sacks
  • 3 passes defended
  • 5 forced fumbles (league co-leader)
  • 3 fumble recoveries
  • 2nd-Team All-Pro
  • Selected to 1st Pro Bowl
49 Patrick Surtain II Cornerback Denver Broncos NR
  • 46 solo tackles
  • 10 passes defended
  • 2 Interceptions
  • 1 Forced Fumble
  • 1st-Team-All Pro
  • Selected to 1st Pro Bowl
50 Cameron Jordan Defensive end New Orleans Saints Increase 19
  • 40 solo tackles
  • 8 1/2 sacks
  • 2 passes defended
  • 2 forced fumbles
  • Selected to 8th Pro Bowl
51 Aaron Rodgers Quarterback Green Bay Packers New York Jets Decrease 48
  • 3,695 yards passing
  • 26 TD passes
52 Jonathan Allen Defensive tackle Washington Commanders Increase 36
  • 44 solo tackles
  • 7 1/2 sacks
  • 2 forced fumbles
  • 3 passes defended
  • 1 Interception
  • Selected to 2nd Pro Bowl
53 Mike Evans Wide receiver Tampa Bay Buccaneers Steady 0
  • 77 receptions
  • 1,124 yards receiving
  • 6 TD receptions
54 Brian Burns Outside linebacker Carolina Panthers Increase 22
  • 34 solo tackles
  • 12 1/2 sacks
  • 3 passes defended
  • 1 forced fumble
  • Selected to 2nd Pro Bowl
55 Tony Pollard Running back Dallas Cowboys NR
  • 1,007 yards rushing
  • 9 rushing TDs
  • Selected to 1st Pro Bowl
56 Dak Prescott Quarterback Dallas Cowboys Decrease 12
  • 2,860 yards passing
  • 23 TD passes
  • Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year
57 Jordan Poyer Strong safety Buffalo Bills Decrease 12
  • 36 solo tackles
  • 8 passes defended
  • 4 Interceptions
  • Selected to 1st Pro Bowl
58 Jeffery Simmons Defensive tackle Tennessee Titans Decrease 4
  • 25 solo tackles
  • 7 1/2 sacks
  • 1 forced fumble
  • 7 passes defended
  • 2nd-Team All-Pro
  • Selected to 2nd Pro Bowl
59 Justin Simmons Free safety Denver Broncos Increase 22
  • 42 solo tackles
  • 3 forced fumbles
  • 1 fumble recovery
  • 6 Interceptions (league co-leader)
  • 2nd-Team All-Pro
60 Trevon Diggs Cornerback Dallas Cowboys Decrease 37
  • 50 solo tackles
  • 3 Interceptions
  • 1 fumble recovery
  • Selected to 2nd Pro Bowl
61 Deebo Samuel Wide receiver San Francisco 49ers Decrease 42
  • 56 receptions
  • 632 yards receiving
  • 2 TD receptions
62 Bobby Wagner Middle linebacker Los Angeles Rams Seattle Seahawks Decrease 33
  • 81 solo tackles
  • 6 sacks
  • 5 passes defended
  • 2 Interceptions
  • 2nd-Team All-Pro
63 Grady Jarrett Defensive end Atlanta Falcons NR
  • 30 solo tackles
  • 6 sacks
64 Aaron Jones Running back Green Bay Packers NR
  • 1,121 yards rushing
  • 2 rushing TDs
65 Darius Slay Cornerback Philadelphia Eagles Increase 12
  • 40 solo tackles
  • 14 passes defended
  • 3 Interceptions
  • Selected to 5th Pro Bowl
66 Jared Goff Quarterback Detroit Lions NR
  • 4,438 yards passing
  • 29 TD passes
  • Selected to 3rd Pro Bowl
67 Amon-Ra St. Brown Wide receiver Detroit Lions NR
  • 106 receptions
  • 1,161 yards receiving
  • 6 TD receptions
  • Selected to 1st Pro Bowl
68 Zack Martin Guard Dallas Cowboys Steady 0
  • 1st-Team All-Pro
  • Selected to 8th Pro Bowl
69 Matt Milano Linebacker Buffalo Bills NR
  • 72 solo tackles
  • 1 1/2 sacks
  • 3 Interceptions, including 1 for TD
  • 11 passes defended
  • 2 fumble recoveries
  • 1st-Team All-Pro
  • Selected to 1st Pro Bowl
70 Joey Bosa Outside linebacker Los Angeles Chargers Decrease 40
  • 8 solo tackles
  • 2 1/2 sacks
  • 1 fumble recovery
71 DeForest Buckner Defensive tackle Indianapolis Colts Decrease 5
  • 44 solo tackles
  • 8 sacks
  • 2 forced fumbles
  • 1 fumble recovery
  • 3 passes defended
72 Lamar Jackson Quarterback Baltimore Ravens Decrease 36
  • 2,242 yards passing
  • 17 TD passes
73 Budda Baker Safety Arizona Cardinals Decrease 6
  • 75 solo tackles
  • 7 passes defended
  • 2 Interceptions
  • 1 forced fumble
  • Selected to 5th Pro Bowl
74 Garrett Wilson Wide receiver New York Jets NR
  • 83 receptions
  • 1,103 yards receiving
  • 4 TD receptions
  • PFWA All-Rookie Team
  • NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year
75 Trey Hendrickson Defensive end Cincinnati Bengals Increase 3
  • 22 solo tackles
  • 8 sacks
  • 3 passes defended
  • 3 forced fumbles
  • Selected to 2nd Pro Bowl
76 Tariq Woolen Cornerback Seattle Seahawks NR
  • 46 solo tackles
  • 1 tackle for loss
  • 6 Interceptions, including 1 for TD (league co-leader)
  • 3 fumble recoveries
  • Selected to 1st Pro Bowl
  • PFWA All-Rookie Team
77 Geno Smith Quarterback Seattle Seahawks NR
  • 4,282 yards passing
  • 30 TD passes
  • NFL completion percentage leader (69.8%)
  • Selected to 1st Pro Bowl
  • NFL Comeback Player of the Year
78 Talanoa Hufanga Safety San Francisco 49ers NR
  • 66 solo tackles
  • 5 tackles for loss
  • 2 sacks
  • 9 passes defended
  • 4 Interceptions (including 1 for TD)
  • 2 forced fumbles
  • 1st-Team All-Pro
  • Selected to 1st Pro Bowl
79 Dre Greenlaw Outside linebacker San Francisco 49ers NR
  • 82 solo tackles
  • 6 passes defended
  • 1 Interception
  • 2 forced fumbles
  • 2 fumble recoveries (including 1 for TD)
80 Mark Andrews Tight end Baltimore Ravens Decrease 48
  • 73 receptions
  • 847 yards receiving
  • 5 TD receptions
  • Selected to 3rd Pro Bowl
81 Christian Wilkins Defensive tackle Miami Dolphins NR
  • 43 solo tackles
  • 3 1/2 sacks
  • 6 passes defended
82 Tua Tagovailoa Quarterback Miami Dolphins NR
  • 3,548 yards passing
  • 25 TD passes
  • NFL passer rating leader (105.5)
83 Terron Armstead Offensive tackle Miami Dolphins NR
  • Selected to 4th Pro Bowl
84 Za'Darius Smith Defensive end Minnesota Vikings Cleveland Browns NR
  • 32 Solo tackles
  • 10 sacks
  • 5 passes defended
  • 1 forced fumble
  • Selected to 3rd Pro Bowl
85 Laremy Tunsil Offensive tackle Houston Texans NR
  • Selected to 3rd Pro Bowl
86 Justin Fields Quarterback Chicago Bears NR
  • 2,242 yards passing
  • 17 TD passes
87 Chris Lindstrom Guard Atlanta Falcons NR
  • 2nd-Team All-Pro
  • Selected to 1st Pro Bowl
88 Aidan Hutchinson Defensive end Detroit Lions NR
  • 34 solo tackles
  • 9 1/2 sacks
  • 3 Interceptions
  • 3 passes defended
  • 2 fumble recoveries
  • PFWA All-Rookie Team
89 Marshon Lattimore Cornerback New Orleans Saints Steady 0
  • 20 solo tackles
  • 4 passes defended
  • 1 Interception returned for TD
90 DeAndre Hopkins Wide receiver Arizona Cardinals Tennessee Titans Decrease 53
  • 64 receptions
  • 717 yards receiving
  • 3 TD receptions
91 Dalvin Cook Running back Minnesota Vikings New York Jets/Baltimore Ravens Decrease 60
  • 1,173 yards rushing
  • 8 rushing TDs
  • Selected to 4th Pro Bowl
92 Marlon Humphrey Cornerback Baltimore Ravens NR
  • 53 solo tackles
  • 7 passes defended
  • 3 Interceptions
  • 1 Forced Fumble
  • 2 Fumble Recoveries
  • Selected to 3rd Pro Bowl
93 Eric Kendricks Middle linebacker Minnesota Vikings Los Angeles Chargers NR
  • 87 solo tackles
  • 1 sack
  • 6 passes defended
  • 1 fumble recovery
94 Terry McLaurin Wide receiver Washington Commanders NR
  • 77 receptions
  • 1,191 yards receiving
  • 5 TD receptions
  • Selected to 1st Pro Bowl
95 Jamaal Williams Running back Detroit Lions New Orleans Saints NR
  • 1,066 yards rushing
  • 17 rushing TDs (league leader)
96 Trevor Lawrence Quarterback Jacksonville Jaguars NR
  • 4,113 yards passing
  • 25 touchdown passes
  • 1st Pro Bowl selection
97 Harrison Smith Safety Minnesota Vikings NR
  • 66 solo tackles
  • 10 passes defended
  • 5 Interceptions
  • 1 Forced fumble
98 Tristan Wirfs Offensive tackle Tampa Bay Buccaneers Decrease 57
  • 2nd Team All-Pro selection
  • Selected to 2nd Pro Bowl
99 DeMarcus Lawrence Defensive end Dallas Cowboys NR
  • 43 solo tackles
  • 6 sacks
  • 3 passes defended
  • 3 forced fumbles
  • 2 fumbles recovered
  • Selected to 3rd career Pro Bowl
100 DeVonta Smith Wide receiver Philadelphia Eagles NR
  • 95 receptions
  • 1,196 yards receiving
  • 7 TD receptions

References

  1. ↑ "NFL: 'Top 100 players of 2023' streams on NFL Plus". Niagara Frontier Publications. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
  2. ↑ "2023 NFL Top 100". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
  3. ↑ Smith, Coral (2023-08-08). "Top 100 Players of 2023, Nos. 10-1: Patrick Mahomes reigns supreme again". NFL.com. Retrieved 2025-08-20.


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