Contemporary names could be discovered throughout ESPN’s survey of the highest 10 gamers at each place. And meaning each top-10 rating has a minimum of one participant who fell from last year’s charts, whether or not due to efficiency, harm or the energy of the rankings. We’ll gather these names right here as the highest 10 for every place is unveiled.
A reminder of the rankings course of: League executives, coaches and scouts gave us their finest 10 gamers at a place, then we compiled the outcomes and ranked candidates based mostly on variety of top-10 votes, composite common and dozens of interviews, with analysis and movie examine assist from ESPN NFL analyst Matt Bowen. Greater than 70 voters submitted a poll on a minimum of one place, and in lots of instances, all positions. Further voting and follow-up calls with these surveyed helped break ties.
We’ll roll out a place per day over 11 days. The schedule: running backs (7/7), defensive tackles (7/8), edge rushers (7/9), safeties (7/10), tight ends (7/11), inside offensive linemen (7/12), offensive tackles (7/13), quarterbacks (7/14), off-ball linebackers (7/15), broad receivers (7/16), cornerbacks (7/17).
Operating backs
Breece Hall, RB, Jets (No. 2 in 2024 preseason rankings) — Corridor was second behind solely the 49ers’ Christian McCaffrey on final yr’s checklist, however took a step again in speeding yards (876), catches (57) and touchdowns (8) because the Aaron Rodgers-led Jets offense didn’t ignite. Corridor, 24, might doubtlessly be in for a greater season in 2025 although new coach Aaron Glenn appears poised to employ a committee approach.
Nick Chubb, RB, Texans (No. 3 in 2024 preseason) — After struggling a critical knee harm early within the 2023 season, Chubb returned to the sector for the Browns in 2024 however was restricted to 332 yards in eight video games earlier than his season-ending damaged foot in Week 15. Chubb, 29, signed a one-year, $2.5 million take care of the Texans this offseason.
Travis Etienne Jr., RB, Jaguars (No. 10 in 2024 preseason) — Etienne didn’t ship a 3rd consecutive 1,000-yard season for the struggling Jags in 2024, speeding for 558 yards and two touchdowns on a career-low 3.7 yards per carry. How first-year coach Liam Coen integrates Etienne into the offense can be among the many storylines value watching in 2025 coaching camp.