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Jesse Minter defends Lamar Jackson after significant NFL Top 100 drop

NBCSports.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 3:53 AM

Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Jesse Minter defends Lamar Jackson after significant NFL Top 100 drop

Summary

Baltimore Ravens head coach Jesse Minter expressed strong support for quarterback Lamar Jackson following his drop to No. 69 in the NFL Top 100 Players of 2026 rankings. Minter argued the ranking does not reflect Jackson's talent and accomplishments, highlighting his resume as a two-time MVP and top offensive player. The ranking, which saw Jackson fall 67 spots from last year's No. 2 position, has sparked debate among Ravens fans and national commentators alike, with many questioning the criteria used for the rankings. Inside the Ravens' organization, there is a strong sentiment that Jackson remains one of the league's elite players.

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By the Numbers

•Lamar Jackson dropped to No. 69 in the NFL Top 100.
•He was ranked No. 2 in last year's edition.
•Jesse Minter defended Jackson's talent on The Lounge Podcast.
•The ranking has led to considerable discussion among fans and media.
•Jackson is a two-time NFL MVP and key player for the Ravens.

Latest Updates

12:26 PMNBCSports.com — Jesse Minter: There aren’t 68 better players than Lamar Jackson - NBC Sports
3:53 AMYahoo Sports — Jesse Minter pushes back on Lamar Jackson’s NFL Top 100 ranking
6:54 PMBaltimoreRavens.com — Jesse Minter Texted Lamar Jackson About ‘NFL Top 100’ Snub - Baltimore Ravens

What they're saying

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Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson's ranking in the NFL Network list of the league's top 100 players caught the eye of head coach Jesse Minter.
— NBCSports.comby Josh Alper

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Lamar Jackson's surprising drop in the NFL Top 100 didn't sit well with Ravens fans, and Baltimore's head coach isn't buying it either.
— Yahoo Sports