Overview
- ESPN released its projected Top 100 on Tuesday and a panel of 12 NFL analysts placed eight Philadelphia Eagles on the list, the most of any team for a second straight year.
- Cornerback Quinyon Mitchell was the highest-ranked Eagle at No. 34 after a big jump from last year while quarterback Jalen Hurts fell to No. 97 from No. 38 a year earlier.
- The Eagles’ eight selections span offense and defense, including running back Saquon Barkley, tackles Lane Johnson and Jordan Mailata, interior lineman Jalen Carter, and versatile defensive back Cooper DeJean, showing roster depth at multiple positions.
- The New York Jets had no players on ESPN’s Top 100, underscoring a perceived lack of established top-tier talent as they lean on recent draft picks such as David Bailey to develop.
- Reporters note the list is a forward-looking projection, not a definitive ranking, and they flagged context such as Carter’s contract extension and recovery, DeJean’s expanded hybrid role, and differing views on Hurts’ standing on player-voted lists.