Titans' Jeffery Simmons ranked 83rd on NFL's top 100 list
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 10:07 AM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons has been ranked 83rd in the NFL's Top 100 Players of 2026 list. This ranking has drawn criticism from fans who view it as a slight against one of the league's top defensive players. Simmons led all defensive tackles last season with 11 sacks and recorded a career-high 21 quarterback hits. Despite these achievements, the ranking reflects a tendency to undervalue interior defensive linemen. Simmons' placement could serve as motivation for him heading into the 2026 season as he aims to prove his worth and help strengthen the Titans' defense.
- •Jeffery Simmons ranked 83rd on NFL's Top 100 Players of 2026 list.
- •He recorded 11 sacks and 21 quarterback hits last season.
- •Criticism arises from perceived undervaluation of defensive linemen.
- •Simmons is the highest-paid interior defensive lineman in NFL history.
- •His performance is critical for the Titans entering the new season.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Where Titans DT Jeffery Simmons Landed in NFL's Top 100 List
- 10:07 AMYahoo Sports — Titans' Jeffery Simmons is disrespected on NFL’s top 100 list
"Despite battling a significant elbow injury, Tennessee’s disruptive defensive tackle secures his spot among the league’s elite after a career-best season and a record-breaking contract extension.
"Titans DT Jeffery Simmons is ranked 83rd on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2026 list, marking a surprisingly low spot for one of league’s best defenders.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 1:00 PMWhere Titans DT Jeffery Simmons Landed in NFL's Top 100 List
Despite battling a significant elbow injury, Tennessee’s disruptive defensive tackle secures his spot among the league’s elite after a career-best season and a record-breaking contract extension.
- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 10:07 AMTitans' Jeffery Simmons is disrespected on NFL’s top 100 list
Titans DT Jeffery Simmons is ranked 83rd on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2026 list, marking a surprisingly low spot for one of league’s best defenders.
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