Baker Mayfield excluded from ESPN top 100 NFL player rankings
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 8:21 PM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026
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.
- •Baker Mayfield remains absent from the ESPN top 100 player rankings for the 2026 season.
- •Mayfield recorded 12,237 passing yards and 95 touchdown passes since 2023.
- •Sam Darnold, Jalen Hurts, and Trevor Lawrence appeared on the list ahead of Mayfield.
- •The quarterback reportedly turned down a two-year, $100 million contract extension.
- 8:21 PMYahoo Sports — Skip Bayless Takes Issue With Major ESPN Top 100 Snub
- 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — Baker Mayfield handed surprising NFL snub before 2026 season
"Skip Bayless took issue with one of the most notable omissions from ESPN’s Top 100 player rankings ahead of the 2026 NFL season. The longtime sports commentator made his feelings clear after Baker Mayfield was left outside the list despite another productive season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Mayfield’s absence stood out because he has […] The post Skip Bayless Takes Issue With Major ESPN Top 100 Snub appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
"Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield received a surprising snub from ESPN’s NFL top 100 despite his impressive production since 2023.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 8:21 PMSkip Bayless Takes Issue With Major ESPN Top 100 Snub
Skip Bayless took issue with one of the most notable omissions from ESPN’s Top 100 player rankings ahead of the 2026 NFL season. The longtime sports commentator made his feelings clear after Baker Mayfield was left outside the list despite another productive season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Mayfield’s absence stood out because he has […] The post Skip Bayless Takes Issue With Major ESPN Top 100 Snub appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 1:30 PMBaker Mayfield handed surprising NFL snub before 2026 season
Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield received a surprising snub from ESPN’s NFL top 100 despite his impressive production since 2023.
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