Zak Drapeau's Top 100 NFL Players: 90-81

Zak Drapeau
Jul 26
4 min read

by Zak Drapeau 7/27/2025 FansOnlySportz

90. Quinn Meinerz

Broncos Guard

Last Year's Rank: N/A

Several Broncos took a step up last season but none other went from good to great quite like Quinn Meinerz last season. The Right Guard for the Broncos, Meinerz allowed only 1 sack in 1,089 snaps so it's now wonder his 80.3 pass blocking grade was 6th best for all Guards. Not to be outdone in the run game, Meinerz was even better when zone blocking with a 3rd best 87.7 run blocking grade. At only 27 years old, 2025 looks to be a season where Meinerz solidifies himself as amongst the game's elites.

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89. Devon Witherspoon

Seahawks Cornerback

Last Year's Rank: N/A

Witherspoon hasn't had quite the elite pass coverage expected from a #5 draft pick, but from the slot role he has become elite in every other facet of his game. While he's not yet one of the best slots in the game, his ability to rush the passer and stuff the run give him the promise to be amongst them soon. At only 24, Witherspoon only needs to improve his man coverage skill a bit next season to fully put him among the best of his position.

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88. Brian Burns

Giants Edge Rusher

Last Year's Rank: 72

Burns had a good first season in New York last year but to most people, he didn't take that step we wanted him to. Never a great run stopping edge, Burns' production will mostly be judged by his pass rush which only came to 8.5 sacks and 17 tfls last season. With the Giants defense really improving this offseason including the addition of top draft prospect, Edge Abdul Carter, Burns will have every opportunity to be among the elite edges in the league, but he just as equally may also get outshined by the rest of his defense.

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87. Cameron Heyward

Steelers D Tackle

Last Year's Rank: N/A

The ageless wonder, Cam Heyward is the oldest player to appear in my Top-100s. The 36-year old is the heart of this defense and also the best player in the middle of it. After an injury-riddled 2023, Heyward was back to his dominant form. With 8 sacks and 20 QB hits from the interior D-line position, he would also have 12 tfls and 11 pass deflections. Heyward is one of the most underrated players in the league and his ability to keep performing as one of the game's elites well into his late-30's is one of the biggest reasons why.

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86. Kyler Murray

Cardinals Quarterback

Last Year's Rank: N/A

In my opinion, Kyler Murray is the 2nd best dual threat option in the league behind Lamar Jackson. In every play he has to be contained to not risk a huge run but he can also sling the ball to one of Arizona's many young receivers. With the Cardinals young core of McBride, Harrison Jr. and Wilson likely getting even better next season, Murray could easily hit 4,000 pass yards and 700 rush yards this season and even lead a sneaky Cardinals team... to the playoffs?

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85. D.J. Reed

Lions Cornerback

Last Year's Rank: N/A

In a new era for Reed, he will join the elite secondary of Detroit after hitting his ceiling with the Jets. This scenery change could be the perfect thing for Reed who still has great speed and zone coverage skills which is exactly what the Lions need. Along with Brian Branch, Terrion Arnold, Kerby Joseph and Amik Robertson, Reed seems likely to really shine and emerge the best Corner on a Super Bowl contender.

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84. Davante Adams

Rams Wide Receiver

Last Year's Rank: N/A

The Davante Adams to LA signing is one of the best of the off season in my opinion. Stafford already had Puka in the slot and McVay's elite system around him, but adding an elite boundary receiver like Adams seems perfect. After a dysfunctional year with the Jets that saw the receiver still get 854 yards and 7 TDs, a full year in LA with Stafford could legitimately see the 33 year old have one of the best seasons in his career.

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83. Tua Tagovailoa

Dolphins Quarterback

Last Year's Rank: 95

Ugh, this one hurts. In a vaccuum, Tua's skill and placement within the Dolphins' offense should give him an easy Top-50 ranking here. Except... except. Tua's injury problems are well-documented and another concussion could legitimately end his young career and pose more serious problems with the 26-year old future. Bottom line, if Tua stays healthy, him and Tyreek could both be Top-50 or even Top-25 for next season... but I don't trust him to unfortunately.

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82. Joe Thuney

Bears Guard

Last Year's Rank: 81

After a frankly... gangster season for the Chiefs last year, Thuney went from Guard to Left Tackle and barely lost a step. Being traded to Chicago for a 4th rounder, Thuney could be a part of one of the best offenses in Chicago but could just as easily be amongst another dysfunctional O-line for the team. One of the 4 new faces that will start for the unit, Thuney will be the Captain seemingly and after a few weeks of getting used to things, could bring this team together and rise higher on this list for next year.

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81. Khalil Mack

Chargers Edge Rusher

Last Year's Rank: 65

Khalil Mack went from a 17-sack 2023 to a 6-sack 2024, so why is he still on this list. The 33-year old showed a significant decrease in athleticism and pass rush but also became one of the best rush stopping edge in the league. Seriously, in the improved Jim Harbaugh-Chargers defense, Mack barely let any one get outside of him. With Joey Bosa leaving the team in Free Agency, it's also likely he sees more pure pass rush snaps and breaks double digits again.

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