Zak Drapeau's NFL Offseason Review Part 3: Predicting Every Position's Top 15 of 2024
Talent.
Leadership.
Ability.
Results.
We're here to rank the best players in the NFL. This list will encapsulate the best of the best and will be ranking them based on WHO IS THE BEST.
This is not a fantasy football predictions for who will have the most points, that list will be coming shortly.
These players will be ranked on how they perform at their position and how I predict they will perform next season. To put it bluntly, these are the rankings I believe will be true at the end of next season.
Here we go.
Quarterbacks
1. Josh Allen Buffalo Bills
2. Patrick Mahomes Kansas City Chiefs
3. Aaron Rodgers New York Jets
4. Jalen Hurts Philadelphia Eagles
5. Joe Burrow Cincinnati Bengals
6. Lamar Jackson Baltimore Ravens
7. Trevor Lawrence Jacksonville Jaguars
8. Russell Wilson Denver Broncos
9. Dak Prescott Dallas Cowboys
10. Justin Herbert Los Angeles Chargers
11. Tua Tagovailoa Miami Dolphins
12. Deshaun Watson Cleveland Browns
13. Bryce Young (R) Carolina Panthers
14. Trey Lance San Francisco 49ers
15. Geno Smith Seattle Seahawks
Running Backs
1. Christian McCaffrey San Francisco 49ers
2. Nick Chubb Cleveland Browns
3. Jonathan Taylor Indianapolis Colts
4. Derrick Henry Tennessee Titans
5. Dalvin Cook Minnesota Vikings
6. Bijan Robinson (R) Atlanta Falcons
7. Saquon Barkley New York Giants
8. Josh Jacobs Las Vegas Raiders
9. Tony Pollard Dallas Cowboys
10. Najee Harris Pittsburgh Steelers
11. Kenneth Walker III Seattle Seahawks
12. Breece Hall New York Jets
13. Austin Ekeler Los Angeles Chargers
14. Dameon Pierce Houston Texans
15. D'andre Swift Philadelphia Eagles
Wide Receivers
1. Justin Jefferson Minnesota Vikings
2. Tyreek Hill Miami Dolphins
3. Stefon Diggs Buffalo Bills
4. Ja'Marr Chase Cincinnati Bengals
5. Cooper Kupp Los Angeles Rams
6. Davante Adams Las Vegas Raiders
7. Deebo Samuel San Francisco 49ers
8. AJ Brown Philadelphia Eagles
9. Garrett Wilson New York Jets
10. Mike Evans Tampa Bay Buccaneers
11. Calvin Ridley Jacksonville Jaguars
12. Amon-Ra St. Brown Detroit Lions
13. Jaxon Smith-Njigba (R) Seattle Seahawks
14. Drake London Atlanta Falcons
15. DK Metcalf Seattle Seahawks
Tight Ends
1. Travis Kelce Kansas City Chiefs
2. George Kittle San Francisco 49ers
3. Mark Andrews Baltimore Ravens
4. Dallas Goedert Philadelphia Eagles
5. TJ Hockenson Minnesota Vikings
6. Kyle Pitts Atlanta Falcons
7. Pat Freiermuth Pittsburgh Steelers
8. Darren Waller New York Giants
9. Dalton Schultz Houston Texans
10. Dalton Kincaid (R) Buffalo Bills
11. David Njoku Cleveland Browns4
12. Evan Engram Jacksonville Jaguars
13. Durham Smythe Miami Dolphins
14. Michael Mayer (R) Las Vegas Raiders
15. Cole Kmet Chicago Bears
Offensive Line
1. Trent Williams OT San Francisco 49ers
2. Zach Martin OG Dallas Cowboys
3. Jordan Mailata OT Philadelphia Eagles
4. Tristan Wirfs OT Tampa Bay Buccaneers
5. Quenton Nelson OG Indianapolis Colts
6. Creed Humphrey OC Kansas City Chiefs
7. Michael Onwenu OG New England Patriots
8. Frank Ragnow OC Detroit Lions
9. Jawaan Taylor OT Kansas City Chiefs
10. Penei Sewell OT Detroit Lions
11. Terron Armstead OT Miami Dolphins
12. Chris Lindstrom OG Atlanta Falcons
13. Ryan Ramczyk OT New Orleans Saints
14. Cory Linsley OC Los Angeles Chargers
15. Joel Bitonio OG Clevland Browns
Defensive Line
1. Aaron Donald Los Angeles Rams
2. Chris Jones Kansas City Chiefs
3. Jeffrey Simmons Tennessee Titans
4. Dexter Lawrence New York Giants
5. De'Forrest Buckner Indianapolis Colts
6. Quinnen Williams New York Jets
7. Javon Hargrave San Francisco 49ers
8. Jonathan Allen Washington Commanders
9. Kenny Clark Green Bay Packers
10. Vita Vea Tampa Bay Buccaneers
11. Jalen Carter (R) Philadelphia Eagles
12. Cameron Heyward Pittsburgh Steelers
13. Derrick Brown Carolina Panthers
14. Christian Wilkins Miami Dolphins
15. Calijah Kancey (R) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Outside Linebackers/ Edge Rushers
1. Nick Bosa San Francico 49ers
2. Myles Garrett Cleveland Browns
3. TJ Watt Pittsburgh Steelers
4. Aidan Hutchinson Detroit Lions
5. Kayvon Thibodeaux New York Giants
6. Will Anderson Jr. (R) Houston Texans
7. Micah Parsons Dallas Cowboys
8. Maxx Crosby Las Vegas Raiders
9. Von Miller Buffalo Bills
10. Brian Burns Carolina Panthers
11. Matthew Judon New England Patriots
12. Rashan Gary Green Bay Packers
13. Joey Bosa Los Angeles Chargers
14. Shaquil Barrett Tampa Bay Buccaneers
15. Jaelen Phillips Miami Dolphins
Inside Linebackers
1. Fred Warner San Francisco 49ers
2. Shaquille Leonard Indianapolis Colts
3. Roquan Smith Baltimore Ravens
4. Matt Milano Buffalo Bills
5. Foyeade Oluokun Jacksonville Jaguars
6. Bobby Wagner Seattle Seahawks
7. Nick Bolton Kansas City Chiefs
8. Dre Greenlaw San Francisco 49ers
9. Demario Davis New Orleans Saints
10. Jack Campbell (R) Detroit Lions
11. Logan Wilson Cincinnati Bengals
12. Ja'Whaun Bentley New England Patriots
13. Nakobe Dean Philadelphia Eagles
14. Tremaine Edmunds Chicago Bears
15. Jordyn Brooks Seattle Seahawks
Cornerbacks
1. Jalen Ramsey Miami Dolphins
2. Sauce Gardner New York Jets
3. Jaire Alexander Green Bay Packers
4. Patrick Surtain II Denver Broncos
5. Marlon Humphrey Baltimore Ravens
6. AJ Terrell Atlanta Falcons
7. Tariq Woolen Seattle Seahawks
8. Tre'Davious White Buffalo Bills
9. Christian Gonzalez (R) New England Patriots
10. Tyson Campbell Jacksonville Jaguars
11. Trevon Diggs Dallas Cowboys
12. L'Jarius Snead Kansas City Chiefs
13. Darius Slay Philadelphia Eagles
14. Asante Samuel Jr. Los Angeles Chargers
15. Jaycee Horn Carolina Panthers
Safeties
1. Minkah Fitzpatrick Pittsburgh Steelers
2. Kyle Hamilton Baltimore Ravens
3. Derwin James Los Angeles Chargers
4. Budda Baker Arizona Cardinals
5. Jevon Holland Miami Dolphins
6. Kevin Byard Tennessee Titans
7. Jessie Bates III Atlanta Falcons
8. Harrison Smith Minnesota Vikings
9. Taylor Rapp Buffalo Bills
10. Justin Simmons Denver Broncos
11. Micah Hyde Buffalo Bills
12. Kyle Dugger New England Patriots
13. Terrell Edmunds Philadelphia Eagles
14. Tyrann Mathieu New Orleans Saints
15. Karmen Curl Washington Commanders