Baker Mayfield excluded from ESPN top 100 NFL player rankings

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield was left off ESPN’s list of the top 100 NFL players entering the 2026 season. Despite ranking third in passing yards and second in touchdown passes across the league since 2023, Mayfield did not secure a spot in the rankings. Other quarterbacks including Sam Darnold, Jalen Hurts, and Trevor Lawrence were included on the list, though each finished behind Mayfield in total output categories. An NFL personnel evaluator noted that the quarterback's 2025 performance was impacted by health concerns, which may have influenced his standing. Mayfield reportedly declined a two-year contract extension worth more than $100 million as he seeks greater long-term security. He enters the upcoming campaign on a contract year with the Buccaneers as he looks to improve his negotiating position.

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