Zak Drapeau's NFL Offseason Review Part 3: Predicting Every Position's Top 15 of 2024

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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