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See the full story · 2 sourcesThe NFL continues its annual rollout of their Top 100 Players list , and for the Dallas Cowboys , one of their biggest offensive weapons has earned major recognition.
Wide receiver George Pickens is ranked No. 36 on the 2026 edition of the player-voted list, marking a significant milestone in his rising career. Pickens is coming off a breakout 2025 season that firmly established him as one of the league's most dangerous receivers.
This is his first time making the list after three years in Pittsburgh in which he never caught more than 63 passes and only reached the 1,000-yard milestone once.
For Pickens, landing inside the Top 40 highlights just how impactful his presence has become since arriving in Dallas. He totaled 93 receptions for 1,429 yards and nine touchdowns en route to his first ever Pro Bowl and a second-team All-Pro selection. His ability to stretch the field, win contested catches, and bring a physical edge to the position quickly made him a favorite target for quarterback Dak Prescott.
No. 36 on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2026… @dallascowboys WR George Pickens! @NFLFilms pic.twitter.com/xM4dneGubD
— NFL (@NFL) August 5, 2026 The Top 100 list is unique in that it is voted on by players themselves, giving it added credibility as a true measure of peer respect across the league.
What makes Pickens' ranking even more impressive is how quickly he has adapted since being traded to Dallas. In just one season, he transitioned from a promising young talent into a cornerstone piece of the Cowboys offense.
He proved himself capable of carrying the WR1 burden when CeeDee Lamb missed time, too, putting up 427 yards and five scores on 24 catches between Weeks 3-6 as his teammate dealt with a high ankle sprain. — NFL.com
Pickens' teammate Lamb landed at No. 55 on the list . Their quarterback, Dak Prescott, has yet to be named to the list.
Heading into the 2026 season, expectations for Pickens are only growing. His Top-100 placement signals that opposing defenses and fellow players alike recognize his elite skillset. If his trajectory continues, it may not be long before he climbs higher on the list or even prices himself out of Dallas — if he hasn't already.
Baltimore's Zay Flowers, who just inked a deal paying him $35 million a season, checked in at No. 71 .
For the Cowboys, having a top-40 player at wide receiver reinforces their identity as one of the most explosive offenses in football — and Pickens is at the center of it.
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This article originally appeared on Cowboys Wire: Cowboys' Pickens lands deep inside NFL's Top 100 players list for 2026
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