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See the full story · 1 sourcesTAMPA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 28: Quinyon Mitchell #27 of the Philadelphia Eagles talks trash to Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter in the game at Raymond James Stadium on September 28, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The NFL has changed their roll-out of the Top 100 list, as voted by players, and it took several weeks before an Eagles player was named to the 2026 iteration.
Quarterback Jalen Hurts was the lowest ranked player from Philly, coming in at No. 56, followed by CB Quinyon Mitchell at No. 47. There are still several Eagles expected to be revealed over the next few weeks, including guys like Cooper DeJean, Jalen Carter, and Saquon Barkley.
The rest of the list will continue to be revealed two players per day, Monday through Friday, and then one player per day beginning Monday, August 24 through Friday, September 4.
Here’s where the 2026 Philadelphia Eagles landed among the Top 100 according to their peers:
No. 47: Quinyon Mitchell , CB
Coming off his second season, Mitchell earned All-Pro and was immediately recognized as one of the best corners in the league. He finished the 2025 season with 17 pass breakups, allowed just 39 completions, and allowed only 94 total yards after the catch all season. The expectations for his third season have only grown, but there’s no doubt he’s capable of rising to the occasion.
ESPN’s Top 100 list, as voted on by coaches and executives, knocked Mitchell for his lack of interceptions up to this point in his career, but Mitchell is consistently and reliably doing his job and locking down the best receivers in the game — his peers, at least, seem to recognize how dominant he is.
No. 47 on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2026… @Eagles CB Quinyon Mitchell! @NFLFilms pic.twitter.com/bOQbShgDrv
— NFL (@NFL) July 28, 2026
No. 56: Jalen Hurts, QB
The former Super Bowl MVP dropped a bit in this year’s list, but still ranked higher than Lamar Jackson (No. 69), Jordan Love (No. 72), and Baker Mayfield (No. 77).
Hurts has a lot on his shoulders this season as the Eagles embrace a new OC and scheme, but he has done nothing but prove time-after-time that he’s up for any challenge. He’s certainly spent the offseason focused on building a solid foundation with his offensive teammates, and every indication is he’s ready for another big season.
NFL’s Jeremy Bergman explains Hurts’ ranking :
“Hurts threw for a career-high 25 touchdowns and rushed for eight more en route to a third Pro Bowl bid in four years. The QB’s decreased completion percentage and use in the run game likely contributed to his 37-spot drop in this year’s list, his lowest ranking since before his 2023 debut at No. 3. But Hurts remains one of the NFL’s top dual-threat signal-callers entering his seventh NFL season, with or without the departed A.J. Brown.“
No. 56 on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2026… @Eagles QB Jalen Hurts! @NFLFilms pic.twitter.com/vkX3kqTfSI
— NFL (@NFL) July 22, 2026
Former Eagles on the list:
No. 61 — CB Kevin Byard (Patriots)
No. 78 — LB Josh Sweat (Cardinals)
No. 80 — WR A.J. Brown (Patriots)
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