Derrick Brown makes NFL Top 100 list at No. 90 ahead of 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 1:02 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Derrick Brown has been included on the NFL's Top 100 players ranking for the 2026 season, coming in at No. 90. This marks his first appearance on the prestigious list. Brown's selection follows a strong 2025 season where he recorded a career-high five sacks and 73 tackles after recovering from an injury-plagued 2024. His performance placed him among the top 10 in several Pro Football Focus categories, indicating his significant impact on the defensive front for the Carolina Panthers. As he enters his seventh season, expectations are high for another strong performance.
- •Derrick Brown ranked No. 90 in the NFL's Top 100 players for 2026.
- •He posted five sacks and 73 tackles in 2025.
- •Brown's performance included tying for second in tackles among defensive tackles.
- •He aims for back-to-back seasons with over 70 tackles and five sacks.
- •Brown's ranking is a significant acknowledgment of his skills after injury recovery.
- 1:02 PMYahoo Sports — Derrick Brown included in NFL Top 100 ranking
"Expectations are higher for the former Auburn Tiger after he logged a career-high five sacks in 2025.
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