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Tristan Wirfs ranked among NFL's top-10 franchise players by Bleacher Report

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 6:24 AM

Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Tristan Wirfs ranked among NFL's top-10 franchise players by Bleacher Report

Summary

Tristan Wirfs has been ranked the ninth best franchise player in the NFL by Brad Gagnon of Bleacher Report. At 27 years old and an elite left tackle, Wirfs is seen as a cornerstone for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' future. Gagnon's criteria for inclusion focused on players younger than 28 who are still with their original teams. Among non-quarterbacks, Wirfs stands out, ranked just behind Houston Texans edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. The ranking emphasizes Wirfs' performance and potential as one of the league's leading left tackles.

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By the Numbers

•Wirfs is 27 years old and a key player for the Buccaneers.
•Gagnon ranked him as the top left tackle with a 92.7 rating.
•Wirfs has been named first- or second-team All-Pro three times.
•He is seen as a cornerstone player, crucial for the Buccaneers' success.
•Wirfs outranks fellow tackle Penei Sewell, who has switched positions.

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6:24 AMYahoo Sports — Bucs' Wirfs Ranked One of NFL's Top-10 Franchise Players

What they're saying

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As an elite left tackle with Hall of Fame potential, Tristan Wirfs anchors Tampa Bay’s future while outshining nearly every non-quarterback on this exclusive ranking of cornerstone players.
— Yahoo Sports

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