Drake Maye and Jaxon Smith-Njigba top NFL players under 25 list
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 11:00 PM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
Pro Football Network released its top 100 NFL players for the 2026 season, highlighting ten players under the age of 25. Drake Maye and Jaxon Smith-Njigba lead this cohort, showcasing emerging talent across the league. Players were selected based on age as of July 16, with notable performances rising to the forefront. Further details on their rankings and performance metrics were provided in the full list.
- •Drake Maye leads the list of under-25 players.
- •Jaxon Smith-Njigba ranks alongside other rising stars.
- •Pro Football Network's Top 100 focuses on current performance.
- •Players must be under 25 as of July 16 for ranking eligibility.
- 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Top 10 NFL Players Under 25 on the PFN Top 100: Drake Maye, Jaxon Smith-Njigba Lead the Way
"Pro Football Network just revealed our top 100 players in the NFL going into the 2026 season. The list is heavily populated by the league’s superstars, many of whom having been at the top of their game for several years.
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