NFL players vote Bijan Robinson third-best player in league
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 2:21 PM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson earned the third spot on the NFL Network annual top 100 players list. The ranking is determined by votes cast by active NFL players. This placement marks a significant climb for Robinson, who appeared at number 62 in the league-wide ranking last year. His selection follows a recently signed three-year contract extension, which established the running back as the highest-paid player at his position in league history. Robinson is the second player from the Atlanta Falcons roster to be featured on the current list, joining wide receiver Drake London, who was ranked 66th. The recognition highlights his increased standing among peers as the Falcons prepare for the upcoming season.
- •NFL players ranked Bijan Robinson third on the 2026 top 100 list.
- •Robinson moved up from the 62nd position held last year.
- •Drake London also appeared on the list at number 66.
- •The recognition follows Robinson signing a three-year contract extension.
- •NFL Network broadcast the results on September 2, 2026.
- 2:21 PMYahoo Sports — Bijan Robinson voted third-best player in NFL by peers
"Falcons running back gets huge honor from fellow NFL players
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