ESPN top 100 NFL players: Which Indianapolis Colts make the list?

ESPN’s Top 100 NFL Players list for the 2026 season highlights three Indianapolis Colts. Running back Jonathan Taylor is ranked 36th overall and fourth among running backs, with the projection aiming at 325 carries for 1,500 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns. ESPN credits a potential quarterback boost from Daniel Jones’ return, arguing it could open deeper routes for Alec Pierce and reduce stacked boxes for Taylor. Cornerback Sauce Gardner lands at 43rd, with projections of 66 tackles, 16 pass deflections and 2 interceptions. Guard Quenton Nelson is 54th and fourth among interior linemen, with ESPN pointing to his elite pass-block win rate and All-Pro production.