Eight Eagles land on ESPN's top 100 players ranking for 2026

The Philadelphia Eagles head into the 2026 season with multiple questions about scheme changes and roster turnover, but ESPN’s updated top-100 player list suggests they still have plenty of proven talent. In ESPN’s “2026 NFL Rank: Predicting the top 100 players for this season,” the outlet placed eight Eagles among the league’s top players. The rankings highlight a mix of veterans and players viewed as rising or nearing their peak. Jalen Hurts appears at No. 97, while DeVonta Smith is listed at No. 93. Other Eagles included include Cooper DeJean (No. 71), Saquon Barkley (No. 63), Jalen Carter (No. 58), Jordan Mailata (No. 48), and Lane Johnson (No. 40), among others mentioned in the release.