Caleb Williams earns 51st spot in NFL top 100 players list for 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 12:12 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Caleb Williams has been ranked 51st in the NFL top 100 players list for 2026, as voted by his peers. Following a challenging rookie season, Williams showed considerable improvement in his second year with the Chicago Bears, leading the league with six fourth-quarter comebacks. He also significantly reduced his number of sacks taken from 68 to 24. Under new coach Ben Johnson, Williams guided the Bears to their first division title since 2018 and a playoff victory, highlighting his potential to grow further in the league. Moving forward, there is speculation he may become the first Bears quarterback to surpass 4,000 passing yards in a season.
- •Caleb Williams ranked 51st in 2026 NFL top 100 players list
- •Achieved six fourth-quarter comebacks in 2025 season
- •Limited sacks to 24 after 68 in rookie year
- •Led Bears to first division title since 2018 and first playoff win since 2010
- •Potential to throw for over 4,000 yards in a season.
- 12:12 PMYahoo Sports — Caleb Williams ranked 51st in NFL top 100 players list for 2026
"Caleb Williams is just getting started in his NFL career. Yet, his peers who play in the league already view him as a top-60 player
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