Five Texans players named in NFL Top 100 for 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 5:31 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
The NFL has announced its Top 100 Players of 2026, with five players from the Houston Texans making the list. Top among them is DE Will Anderson Jr., ranked 12th overall, marking the highest Texans placement since 2019. This year, LB Azeez Al-Shaair debuted at #92, while WR Nico Collins dropped from #32 to #58. CB Derek Stingley, Jr. is listed at #25, and DE Danielle Hunter is at #23, indicating a strong defensive presence., QB C.J. Stroud fell off the rankings after previously appearing for two seasons. The Texans' representation ties a franchise record established last year.
- •Will Anderson Jr. ranked 12th on NFL Top 100 list.
- •Others include Azeez Al-Shaair (#92) and Nico Collins (#58).
- •C.J. Stroud, previously ranked, has fallen off the list.
- •Five players from the Texans tie a franchise record for Top 100 appearances.
- •Anderson's ranking is the highest for a Texans player since 2019.
- 5:31 PMYahoo Sports — Five Texans Appear on NFL Top 100
"Will Anderson landed at #12 and is the last Texan on the Top 100.
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