Tom Brady, Jerry Rice headline top 100 NFL players list
CBS NFL • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 3:44 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
The ranking of the top 100 players in NFL history features Tom Brady and Jerry Rice at the top. Active player Aaron Rodgers is one of four currently active players included in the list, demonstrating his standing as one of the league's all-time greats. The criteria for selections involved individual accolades, impact, and championships. Rankings cover players from various eras, reflecting their dominance and legacy over time. The full rankings begin with kicker Adam Vinatieri in the 100th position.
- •Tom Brady and Jerry Rice lead the all-time list.
- •Aaron Rodgers is one of four active players ranked.
- •Vinatieri is the NFL's all-time scoring leader.
- •Rankings are based on individual success and impact.
- •Includes players from different eras of the NFL.
- 3:44 PMCBS NFL — Ranking the top 100 players in NFL history: Tom Brady, Jerry Rice lead all-time list
"Aaron Rodgers enters the 2026 season as one of four active players on our ranking of the greatest players the NFL has ever seen
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