Tee Higgins and Dexter Lawrence excluded from NFL Top 100 Players ranking
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 10:05 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Tee Higgins and Dexter Lawrence did not make the NFL Top 100 Players list, as revealed in early August 2026. Higgins ranked 109th and Lawrence 105th, drawing criticism from fans and analysts who believe both players should be included. The list, voted on by NFL players, has faced scrutiny, especially after notable rankings, like Lamar Jackson at No. 69 and Joe Burrow at No. 44, raised eyebrows. Critics question how so many players were deemed better than Higgins and Lawrence, particularly considering Higgins' productive 2025 season with the Bengals and Lawrence's potential resurgence.
- •Tee Higgins and Dexter Lawrence ranked just outside the top 100 players.
- •Higgins scored 11 touchdowns in the 2025 season with the Bengals.
- •Lawrence hopes for improved performance after a disappointing season.
- •Joe Burrow ranked 44th, raising questions about his position among peers.
- •Criticism focuses on the criteria used for ranking players this year.
- 10:05 AMYahoo Sports — Tee Higgins and Dexter Lawrence snubbed from NFL Top 100 Players ranking
"What happened to a list I used to really look forward to every spring and summer?
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