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Three Indianapolis Colts players earn spots on ESPN top 100 list

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Last updated Sep 1, 2026

Three Indianapolis Colts players earn spots on ESPN top 100 list

Summary

Three Indianapolis Colts players were named to the ESPN top 100 NFL players list heading into the 2026 season. Running back Jonathan Taylor holds the highest ranking among the trio at 36th overall, followed by cornerback Sauce Gardner at 43rd and guard Quenton Nelson at 54th. Taylor enters the season looking to build on his career average of 90.5 rushing yards per game, aided by the return of quarterback Daniel Jones. Gardner, acquired in a midseason trade last year, is expected to play a larger role in the defense after dealing with a calf strain. Nelson continues to anchor the Colts offensive line, maintaining a high pass block win rate as he enters his ninth season with the team.

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•Jonathan Taylor ranks 36th overall and fourth among NFL running backs.
•Sauce Gardner enters his first full season in Indianapolis after being acquired via trade.
•Quenton Nelson maintains his position as a top-ranked interior offensive lineman with six All-Pro selections.
•The 2026 Colts roster features these three players among the league's top 100 athletes.

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