Jordan Love climbs ESPN player rankings as Tucker Kraft earns scouting praise
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 1:14 AM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love moved up 35 spots in the latest ESPN top-100 player rankings, placing him at 52nd. The recognition follows a 2025 season where Love recorded 3,381 passing yards and a career-best 66.3% completion rate. Meanwhile, an AFC scout suggested teammate Tucker Kraft warranted inclusion on the same list before his season-ending injury last year. Kraft recorded 32 receptions and six touchdowns across 15 games in 2025 and is currently working through recovery to return for the upcoming season opener. While Josh Jacobs remains on the commissioner’s exempt list, the Packers offense looks toward a healthy corps of receivers and the continued development of Love. The team is currently in contract extension negotiations with Kraft, who is expected to see a significant role upon his return to the field.
- •Jordan Love reached 52nd on the ESPN top-100 list, up from 87th the previous season.
- •Tucker Kraft recorded 489 receiving yards and six touchdowns before a 2025 ACL injury.
- •The Green Bay Packers are negotiating a contract extension with Kraft.
- •Matt LaFleur praised Love's ability to manage pre-snap adjustments and protections.
- •Josh Jacobs remains on the commissioner’s exempt list following criminal charges.
- 1:14 AMYahoo Sports — Green Bay Packers: AFC scout believes Tucker Kraft was snubbed from top 100 NFL players list
- 12:22 AMYahoo Sports — Green Bay Packers: Jordan Love jumps 35 spots in ESPN list of top-100 NFL players
"The Green Bay Packers will have one of the most exciting offenses in the NFL this season. Despite Pro Bowl running back Josh Jacobs being on the commissioner’s exempt list following criminal charges being filed against him, the Packers have some of the best young offensive stars in the league. Wide receivers Christian Watson and [...]
"The Green Bay Packers may not have Pro Bowl running back Josh Jacobs in 2026, but they have starting quarterback Jordan Love entering his fourth season under center and with a healthy arsenal of weapons in the passing game. Last season, Love played in 15 games after missing one contest due to a concussion and [...]
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 1:14 AMGreen Bay Packers: AFC scout believes Tucker Kraft was snubbed from top 100 NFL players list
The Green Bay Packers will have one of the most exciting offenses in the NFL this season. Despite Pro Bowl running back Josh Jacobs being on the commissioner’s exempt list following criminal charges being filed against him, the Packers have some of the best young offensive stars in the league. Wide receivers Christian Watson and [...]
- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 12:22 AMGreen Bay Packers: Jordan Love jumps 35 spots in ESPN list of top-100 NFL players
The Green Bay Packers may not have Pro Bowl running back Josh Jacobs in 2026, but they have starting quarterback Jordan Love entering his fourth season under center and with a healthy arsenal of weapons in the passing game. Last season, Love played in 15 games after missing one contest due to a concussion and [...]
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