Top-100 NFL Free Agents: Ranking the best NFL players and labeling their best team fits heading into free agency

There are plenty of big names in the NFL’s free agency class of 2026.

Jan 25, 2026; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) celebrates after running for a touchdown in the first half against the Los Angeles Rams in the 2026 NFC Championship Game at Lumen Field.
Jan 25, 2026; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) celebrates after running for a touchdown in the first half against the Los Angeles Rams in the 2026 NFC Championship Game at Lumen Field. Kevin Ng-Imagn Images

NFL free agency is right around the corner, as the combine starts this week. Once the final numbers are in, everyone’s attention will pivot back to the marketplace, where plenty of big names will still reside.

It’s just enough time for us to get A to Z Sports’ top-100 free agents published and into the world. We assembled a group of some of our best football minds and compiled aggregate rankings of 150 players based on ability, pedigree, and projected career outlook in order to achieve the final results.

So far, we’ve published individual releases for quarterback, running back, wide receiver, cornerback, and pass rusher. Each one of those hyperlinks will take you to the respective position if you don’t want to scroll through the entire ranking list, below.

Now, it’s time to dish out the whole shebang. We hope you enjoy this as much as we did putting it all together.

A to Z Sports’ Top-100 Free Agents Heading into 2026

1. Dallas Cowboys WR George Pickens

Pickens set career highs in receptions (93), yards (1,429), and touchdowns (9) with the Cowboys in 2025. There will always be questions about maturity, but there are games where it is clear that Pickens is the best player on the field, and he will likely be paid accordingly. – Rob Gregson

Three best fits: Cowboys, Chargers, Commanders

Update: The Cowboys plan on applying the franchise tag reagarding Pickens, which would pay him a projected $28.824 million, per Over The Cap.

2. Cincinnati Bengals EDGE Trey Hendrickson

Hendrickson enters the free agency market for the second time in his career, and will do so at 31 years old. How much will teams be willing to give him, and what will the term be for one of the league’s best edge rushers? It’s likely north of $30 million, but he will deserve every penny. Tyler Forness

Three best fits: Cowboys, Commanders, Titans

3. Baltimore Ravens C Tyler Linderbaum

Linderbaum has the opportunity to achieve a rare feat — hitting the open market as one of the best at his position whilein the prime of his career. The former first-round pick had his fifth-year option declined thanks in large part to a quirk in the CBA that buckets all offensive line salaries together, meaning the Ravens would have had to pay a premium for a center. Linderbaum is now poised to break $20 million per season on the open market as a center, a feat that would make him the NFL’s first.- Kyle Crabbs

Three best fits: Ravens, Giants, Raiders

4. Jacksonville Jaguars LB Devin Lloyd

If there is a time to have a career season, it’s during the final year of your contract. And that’s exactly what Jaguars LB Devin Lloyd did in 2025. He was one of the best LBs and defensive players in the league this past year and is expected to be paid handsomely as a result. If a defense is trying to get faster and more physical, Lloyd should be one of their top free agency targets. – Destin Adams

Three best fits: Jags, Raiders, Chargers

5. Indianapolis Colts WR Alec Pierce

This past year, Pierce took his game to the next level by seriously improving as a route runner and he became the Colts’ clear No. 1 WR as a result. He looks ready to take that next step and begin the prime of his career, which makes it the perfect time for him to cash in with a new contract. Destin Adams

Three best fits: Colts, Bills, Titans

Jan 4, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce (14) is pushed out of bounds by Houston Texans cornerback Ja’marcus Ingram (42) during the second half at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

6. Los Angeles Chargers EDGE Odafe Oweh

Oweh was looking like a fifth-year option flop in 2025 with the Baltimore Ravens before a trade to Los Angeles kickstarted the pass rusher’s season. A 2024 breakout saw Oweh crack double-digit sacks and he very much looked like that version of himself playing for Jesse Minter and the Chargers throughout the second-half of the season. Now, he is set to hit the pass-rusher market and push for a deal potentially in the mid-20 million-dollar range annually. – Kyle Crabbs

Three best fits: Chargers, Patriots, Commanders

7. Seattle Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker III

Kenneth Walker was absolutely sensational in the Super Bowl, and that should be the sign every team needed to know that Walker is capable of handling a full workload. He does it all as a rusher and receiver, and his production would skyrocket once he becomes a full-time lead back somewhere not in Seattle. Walker would be a natural fit in an outside zone offense, but he can fit into any scheme across the league. – AJ Schulte

Three best fits: Chiefs, Panthers, Jets

8. Philadelphia Eagles EDGE Jaelan Phillips

Phillips had several sacks slip through his fingers last season that prevented his numbers from reflecting his pressure numbers. If you believe he’ll finish those plays this year and stay healthy again, he’s a top pass rush option. But the injury history may prompt a one-year deal. – Kyle Crabbs

Three best fits: Eagles, Titans, Colts

9. Green Bay Packers OT Rasheed Walker

Rasheed Walker has been consistent during his time with the Packers. He’s proven to be a better pass blocker than run blocker, but there are some limitations that prevent him from being an elite player at the position. As things stand, he’s a quality starter at the position, something you don’t find on the offensive line.Tyler Forness

Three best fits: Packers, Browns, Bears

10. Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts

Pitts took longer than expected to flash his true potential as a move tight end in the NFL, but you saw his full deck of cards on display this past season. Look no further than the Week 14 game on Thursday Night Football against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Pitts caught 11 passes on 12 targets for 166 yards and three touchdowns while averaging over 15 yards per catch. Those kinds of games are why he was a top-five pick and why he will make significant money on the open market or be franchise tagged by the Falcons.

Add in that he won’t be 26 years old until October, and he proved his durability in 2025, and it’s not a stretch to say that Pitts could be the best tight end in the league over the next few years as he approaches his prime. – Rob Gregson

Three best fits: Falcons, Buccaneers, Chargers

Update: The Atlanta Falcons plan on tagging Kyle Pitts with the franchise tag, which would pay him a projected $16.319 million, per Over The Cap.

Kyle Pitts’ career stats

  • Receptions: 284
  • Receiving yards: 3,579
  • Receiving touchdowns: 15
  • Yards per reception: 12.6
  • Games played: 78
  • Pro Bowl/First-Team All-Pro nods: 1/0

11. Green Bay Packers WR Romeo Doubs

Romeo Doubs has had an up-and-down rookie contract with the Green Bay Packers, but he picked a good time to have one of his better campaigns for the Packers in 2025. Doubs set a career high in receiving yards and yards per reception in a contract year, showing that he can be a valuable player on posts, deep overs, and even vertical routes down the boundary. – Rob Gregson

Three best fits: Steelers, 49ers, Titans

12. Indianapolis Colts QB Daniel Jones

Jones, having to recover from two significant injuries, makes his situation a bit complicated. Still, the ability he showed through the first half of the year is more than enough to say he will be the top QB on the market if he makes it there without a new deal from Indianapolis, first. – Destin Adams

Three best fits: Colts, Cardinals, Dolphins

13. Jacksonville Jaguars RB Travis Etienne

Travis Etienne doesn’t get talked about like one of the best RBs in the league, but when you look at his numbers since being drafted by the Jaguars, you see how impressive he has been. For example, he’s crossed 1,000 rushing yards in three of his four seasons and has two years of 10 or more total touchdowns, as well. – Destin Adams

Three best fits: Jaguars, Titans, Chiefs

14. Los Angeles Chargers EDGE Khalil Mack

The sack numbers have seen a precipitous drop in recent seasons, but Mack is still a sturdy presence against perimeter runs, and perhaps more importantly, Mack can serve as a designated pass rusher on obvious passing downs. – Rob Gregson

Three best fits: Chargers, Seahawks, 49ers

15. New York Jets RB Breece Hall

On the surface, it feels like the perfect storm for a payday. Hall turns 25 in May, is in the prime of his career, just had his most productive season, and is an offensive weapon in the passing game, too. What’s not to like? Running backs don’t typically get big deals on the open market, but Hall feels like a fresh new litmus test of that approach by teams. – Kyle Crabbs

Three best fits: Chiefs, Texans, Cowboys

Dec 28, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets running back Breece Hall (20) carries the ball as New England Patriots linebacker K’Lavon Chaisson (44) pursues at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

16. Green Bay Packers QB Malik Willis

The most fascinating quarterback to hit the free agent in some time is Malik Willis. After a disastrous two seasons with the Tennessee Titans, he saw his career revitalize over the last two years with the Green Bay Packers. Matt LaFleur seamlessly integrated him into the offense and catered it toward his mobility. Willis has always possessed plus arm talent, and they were able to maximize it with proper coaching. – Tyler Forness

Three best fits: Vikings, Steelers, Dolphins

17. Seattle Seahawks WR Rashid Shaheed

The literal definition of lightning in a bottle. Shaheed is an electric player with impact ability both on offense and as a returner on special teams. His role in the 2025 season was the be a key acquisition for the Seahawks down the stretch — he helped with the spacing of the offense and he logged multiple return touchdowns. This isn’t going to be a volume receiver; don’t expect him to get Ja’Marr Chase target numbers even if he’s paid handsomely. But speed kills. And Shaheed’s got it. – Kyle Crabbs

Three best fits: Seahawks, Rams, Titans

18. Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans

Evans may be entering his age-33 season, but he can still get the job done at a high level. He can play inside and out, he still wins on deep balls, and his elite catch radius makes him one of the NFL’s best red zone threats. The only valid concern are injuries, as he’s now missed 12 games over the last two years and has played just one fully healthy season since 2021. – Evan Winter

Three best fits: Buccaneers, Commanders, 49ers

19. Buffalo Bills G David Edwards

Starting caliber guards aren’t something that you find every year in free agency. Last year, Aaron Banks and Will Fries went for massive deals of four and five years, and Edwards could get the same. After being a starter for the Los Angeles Rams for the majority of his rookie contract, he joined the Buffalo Bills in 2023 and has been a quality starter on a good offensive line. – Tyler Forness

Three best fits: Bills, Lions, Texans

20. New Orleans Saints LB Demario Davis

What else can you say about Demario Davis at this stage? The dude has aged like fine wine and continues to be one of the best linebackers in all of football, even now at 37 years old.

The challenge for a free agent projection is getting comfortable with a price point on a player that is this deep into his career — the dollars here aren’t likely to match the ranking. After spending his entire career with the Jets, Browns, and Saints, I’m hoping Davis straps up and goes ring hunting in 2026. – Kyle Crabbs

Three best fits: Bengals, Rams, 49ers

Demario Davis’ career stats

  • Total tackles: 1,536
  • Sacks: 45.0
  • Interceptions: 4
  • Tackles for loss: 116
  • QB hits: 104
  • Games played: 227
  • Pro Bowl/First-Team All-Pro nods: 2/1

21. Chicago Bears S Jaquan Brisker

Jaquan Brisker hasn’t had a ton of ball production over his four-year NFL career, but when healthy, he’s proven to be a force as a quarters safety or roamer in the box. His big-time hit power and tackling ability have translated to the league, and it’s clear that his presence is felt in run fits when watching his tape. Box safeties don’t make a ton of money on the open market, but Brisker is someone who teams that employ a lot of big nickel will love. He has enough coverage awareness and instincts to be a useful pass defender, while serving as a plus one against the run. – Rob Gregson

Three best fits: Steelers, Rams, Jets

22. Buffalo Bills C Connor McGovern

McGovern was a top-7 center in 2025 and is a well-rounded player who is steady in both pass pro and run blocking. He didn’t allow a single sack all year and can play in just about any scheme, making him a top value signing when looking at how much Tyler Linderbaum is going to get. – Evan Winter

Three best fits: Bills, Chargers, Packers

23. Cleveland Browns TE David Njoku

Tight end is one of those rare positions where you can get quality players in free agency, because of the saying: you draft tight ends for their next team.

Njoku has been with the Browns for his entire nine-year career, and was drafted so young that he doesn’t turn 30 until July 10. He’s been a rare constant in the starting lineup for a Browns team that has been hindered by a revolving door of quarterbacks, and his overall numbers haven’t reached their ceiling, as a result. The one year where he was the focus of the offense was in 2023 when Njoku make the Pro Bowl with 81 catches for 882 yards and six touchdowns.

He is a red zone threat and a talented player up the seam, giving teams an inline weapon. – Tyler Forness

Three best fits: 49ers, Buccaneers, Broncos

24. Baltimore Ravens TE Isaiah Likely

Likely didn’t have the season anyone was hoping for in 2025 after John Harbaugh said he could be an All-Pro. Likely appeared to be “next” at tight end in Baltimore, but an early season injury derailed his season altogether. Now, he’s looking to find a new hope with limited stock as a receiving threat and flex weapon. – Kyle Crabbs

Three best fits: Patriots, Panthers, Chiefs

25. San Francisco 49ers WR Jauan Jennings

Jennings set a career-high in touchdown receptions last year, but is one season away from that magic age of ’30’, which has historically been so unkind to bigger wide receivers. He’s a prolific blocker who is best from the slot, but it’s worth acknowledging his yards per route run fell by nearly a full yard in 2025 when asked to play more outside. – Kyle Crabbs

Three best fits: 49ers, Raiders, Saints

Dec 28, 2025; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (15) runs to score a touchdown against the Chicago Bears in the second half at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

26. Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce

Travis Kelce had a stranglehold on the top tight end ranking for a good seven-year run in Kansas City. He doesn’t have that same wiggle and juice that will send him to Canton one day, but it’s not as if his production has flatlined.

Even in a messy 2025 campaign, Kelce started every game and was targeted over 100 times with 76 receptions for 851 yards and five touchdowns. That would be a career year for most tight ends in the NFL, much less a player who turns 37 next season. I believe his falloff has been exaggerated, and he would be a valuable piece to any passing game. – Rob Gregson

Three best fits: Chiefs, Seahawks, Patriots

27. Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers

Rodgers certainly isn’t a fan of standing in there and taking a shot these days. However, he probably doesn’t get the credit he deserves for the Steelers’ 2025 season. Dealing with fourth-string left tackles and a game where, without DK Metcalf, his WR corps totaled 60 receiving yards, Rodgers was the only player keeping things afloat on Pittsburgh’s offense. He still projects to be a middle-of-the-road starter in 2026 with excellent arm talent and football intelligence at age 43. Rob Gregson

Three best fits: Steelers, Vikings, Dolphins

28. Los Angeles Rams S Kamren Curl

Curl had a strong close to the season in the playoffs, but his role and value is hard to predict. He’s a good tackler and can close well in space, but he isn’t strong in coverage and he’s best when placed underneath in the box.

Split-field teams can get away with him playing deep, but his ceiling is highest as an underneath defender paired with a secondary that can make up the difference in coverage. – AJ Schulte

Three best fits: Cowboys, Panthers, Bills

29. New Oreleans Saints CB Alontae Taylor

Taylor’s a physical playmaker who would bring plenty of speed into any team’s secondary. While he might not be a true CB1, he can be a strong partner to a top coverage option and give a defensive coordinator some freedom with his inside-outside versatility. – AJ Schulte

Three best fits: Rams, Bears, Eagles

30. New York Giants WR Wan’dale Robinson

Over the last two years, Robinson has been a huge factor in the Giants’ offense, accruing 140 targets in each season that led to 185 combined receptions and his first-ever 1,000-yard season in 2025. He isn’t going to wow you vertically, but for a west coast team that still prioritizes having a shifty slot receiver, Robinson can get it a first down and create yards after the catch. – Tyler Forness

Three best fits: Giants, Jets, Titans

Wan’Dale Robinson career stats

  • Receptions: 268
  • Receiving yards: 2,465
  • Receiving touchdowns: 9
  • Yards per reception: 9.2
  • Games played: 54
  • Pro Bowl/First-Team All-Pro nods: N/A

31. Indianapolis Colts OT Braden Smith

Letting good offensive linemen walk is never a good idea, but the Colts have Braden Smith’s replacement, Jalen Travis already in hand. So I’d expect Smith to end up elsewhere, and someone will benefit by landing a top-10 right tackle in the league. – Destin Adams

Three best fits: Lions, Patriots, Cowboys

32. Seattle Seahawks S Coby Bryant

Coby Bryant’s NFL career got off to a rough start when he was miscast as a nickel early on, and he didn’t start to find his footing in the league until Mike MacDonald came into town and moved him back to a traditional free safety.

He’s a smart, instinctive safety who can help reinforce a team’s coverage on the back end, but he would be best served as a split-field safety to help hide his average movement skills. – AJ Schulte

Three best fits: Jags, Browns, Patriots

33. Tampa Bay Buccaneers DT Logan Hall

The soon-to-be fifth-year player has started to show signs of life over the last two years of his career. He’s always had the length and power to be an effective defensive lineman, but his career in Tampa Bay didn’t match what was needed from the Bucs’ first pick of the 2022 NFL Draft.

Hall has always been a better pass rusher than run defender, but he took a big step forward in the latter department, last year. Overall, he’s a solid rotational DL that can play in either a 3-4 or 4-3, with the former being the system he’s played in his entire career. – Evan Winter

Three best fits: Seahawks, Ravens, Lions

34. New York Jets OT Alijah Vera-Tucker

Oh, if only. The conversation with Vera-Tucker should start with how good of a player he is. Instead, the injuries are the central discussion point. The good news for Vera-Tucker is he did start 15 games in 2024. The bad news is he played just 12 games in the two seasons before that combined and missed all of 2025. The first-round pedigree is apparent but the injury risk is going to make it difficult to envision a big-time investment from a team. – Kyle Crabbs

Three best fits: Raiders, Giants, Lions

35. Buffalo Bills EDGE Joey Bosa

Bosa played in the most games since 2021 last year with the Bills, and he led the league in forced fumbles. The strip sack artist will see contract limitations on the open market due to his injury history and role at this point in his career, but he screams designated pass rusher on a Super Bowl contender to me. – Rob Gregson

Three best fits: Commanders, Bills, Rams

Buffalo Bills defensive end Joey Bosa watches the offensive line on the field during second half action against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Nov 16, 2025 at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park.

36. Kansas City Chiefs S Bryan Cook

The Chiefs selected Cook in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft to be their long-term answer at safety, and he’s been a quality starter across the board in Steve Spagnuolo’s defense. He’s played in 62 games during his career, and had solid ball production as well, with three interceptions and 15 passes defended.

This past season was his best at the position, putting up massive Pro Football Focus grades in overall defense (83.5), run defense (80.1), and coverage (83.2). He’s likely to move on from the Chiefs due to their salary cap situation, and a team could benefit massively because of it. – Tyler Forness

Three best fits: Vikings, Bengals, Cowboys

37. Carolina Panthers RB Rico Dowdle

Dowdle was rather boom-or-bust in Carolina, seemingly depending on the matchup, breaking 206 and 183 in back to back weeks in Weeks 5 and 6 and only crossing 100 once afterwards. He’s at his best as part of a running back rotation rather than the lead bell cow, but he’s proven he can still handle a heavy dosage of work. AJ Schulte

Three best fits: Jags, Jets, Cardinals

38. Philadelphia Eagles TE Dallas Goedert

Many may not have realized it, but Dallas Goedert had one of his best years in 2025. His 591 yards don’t stand out, but he set a new career-high with 60 receptions and doubled his previous career high in touchdowns with 11. At 31 years old, it’s fair to assume this could be his final chance to land a significant contract and that he will likely cash in. – Destin Adams

Three best fits: Titans, Eagles, Commanders

39. Seattle Seahawks EDGE Boye Mafe

Mafe finished second among Seahawks EDGE players in win rate, per Pro Football Focus (17.4%) and he finished eighth in ESPN’s pass rush win rate in 2025.

He’s an athletic, stand-up rusher who has a solid array of moves and a quick first step, but his abilities in run defense aren’t the greatest. He wins with quickness and is with high-end No. 2 pass rusher with the upside to develop into a No. 1 guy. – Evan Winter

Three best fits: Seahawks, Patriots, Buccaneers

40. Chicago Bears S Kevin Byard

Byard came into the NFL as a single high safety, and quarterbacks learned quickly not to test him. The traffic cop in centerfield, Byard, saw a drop in his ball production during the 2023 and 2024 seasons, but he exploded back onto the scene in 2025. A first-team All-Pro who led the league with seven interceptions and recorded his most pass breakups since 2021, Byard might not be the athlete he once was, but his instincts are probably among the best in the sport.

Heading into year 11 and his age 33 season, I wouldn’t expect a long-term deal for Byard, but teams might be able to lowball him due to age and receive a turnover magnet for a playoff push. – Rob Gregson

Three best fits: Steelers, Chargers, Rams

Kevin Byard’s career stats

  • Total tackles: 972
  • Interceptions: 36
  • Pass break-ups: 81
  • Sacks: 6.0
  • Tackles for loss: 24
  • QB hits: 21
  • Games played: 164
  • Pro Bowl/First-Team All-Pro nods: 3/3

41. Philadelphia Eagles LB Nakobe Dean

Nakobe Dean’s 2025 season got lost in all of the other drama surrounding the Eagles, but he had a sensational season after returning from a torn patellar tendon.

His injury history will complicate his value, but he’s a tremendous playmaker as a blitzer, run defender, and in coverage. He can easily become a No. 1 linebacker who significantly boosts his team’s speed at the second level. Dean is also smart, physical, and explosive and if paired with a creative play caller, he could be a tremendous steal for the right team. – AJ Schulte

Three best fits: Rams, Patriots, Browns

42. Green Bay Packers LB Quay Walker

Linebacker play is at a premium in today’s NFL, especially one that can carry tight ends up the seam and be the pole runner in Tampa-2. The 22nd overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, Walker has played a lot of football for the Green Bay Packers, but his inconsistent play has been a major issue during his time, especially in coverage.

While he has the athletic profile to be a great cover linebacker, he hasn’t been great in coverage. Walker needs a situation who will continue his development, because there is a plus-player in there. Tyler Forness

Three best fits: Commanders, Cowboys, Buccaneers

43. Baltimore Ravens DL Dre’Mont Jones

Jones was a mid-season acquisition by the Baltimore Ravens after an injury to Nnamdi Madubuike and the trade of Odafe Oweh to the Los Angeles Chargers. He was, generally speaking, a valuable pass rusher but his impact was mitigated by a unit that by and large was missing juice. If you’re looking for an alignment-diverse pass rusher to be a key part of the rotation but not the headlining name, Jones is a great target. – Kyle Crabbs

Three best fits: Broncos, Raiders, Commanders

44. Seattle Seahawks CB Riq Woolen

Woolen plays a high-risk, high-reward style of ball that works great in some systems and is a no-go for defensive coordinators in others. 

The skinny on Woolen is that you are getting an incredibly traits-dominant corner with a nose for the football. That will pique the interest of many teams. However, we know that he tends to gamble not only in coverage, but with his emotions in games. – Rob Gregson

Three best fits: Steelers, Cowboys, Packers

45. Denver Broncos DL John Franklin-Myers

Careful now, NFL. Don’t let this guy fall into the wrong hands — or else.

Franklin-Myers is a beast of a player. He’s physical but also refined. Teams that want a power end who can also win with hand usage and counters should come calling; and he should have a robust market. This is one of my favorite players in the league; he was an underrated piece of the puzzle for Denver the last two seasons. – Kyle Crabbs

Three best fits: Seahawks, Panthers, Ravens

Dec 7, 2025; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Denver Broncos defensive end John Franklin-Myers (98) reacts after a sack against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

46. Kansas City Chiefs CB Jaylen Watson

Watson recorded a career-high two interceptions and allowed zero touchdowns in 2025. Quarterbacks averaged the fifth-lowest QB rating (69.0) when targeting Watson in coverage (min. 500 coverage snaps), as well.

He’s a good tackler and an effective blitzer, too. He’s an all-around corner with the length and size man press teams crave. – Evan Winter

Three best fits: Vikings, Buccaneers, Seahawks

47. Indianapolis Colts EDGE Kwity Paye

His best season with the team was 2023, when he set a career high with 8.5 sacks. This past year was Paye’s worst season since his rookie year. And I think it was actually his least effective pass-rush display, including his rookie season.

Paye is an excellent run defender off the edge, and that alone will help him find a home for next year. Destin Adams

Three best fits: Lions, Chargers, Titans

48. Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Jamel Dean

Dean was one of the NFL’s top corners in 2025 after recording his best year as a pro, but his issues are nagging injuries and the inability to finish interceptions. Still, when he’s on, he’s a big, long, and fast corner who can match up with anyone, and he’s an effective man coverage corner.

Dean is the ultimate risk/reward prospect, this year. – Evan Winter

Three best fits: Buccaneers, Chiefs, Titans

49. Arizona Cardinals S Jalen Thompson

I feel like Thompson’s play has gone unnoticed because of where he plays, but he has long been one of my favorite players to study. A safety who can effectively play both deep and in the slot is a rare trait, and Thompson has honed his fundamentals to match his athleticism to become one of the most well-rounded safeties in the game. He can align in multiple roles and be a productive contributor in pretty much any defensive scheme. – AJ Schulte

Three best fits: Jaguars, Cowboys, Ravens

50. Chicago Bears CB Nahshon Wright

Wright didn’t get his big break until this past season where he was forced into a starting role with the Chicago Bears, and he rewarded them with a five interception season with 11 passes defended and a touchdown.

While he had his highs with ball production, opposing teams cooked him for 60 receptions, 800 yards, and eight touchdowns. He’s the ultimate boom or bust cornerback, something the Cowboys oddly enough had two of this past season in Trevon Diggs and Da’Ron Bland. – Tyler Forness

Three best fits: Titans, Bears, Dolphins

Nahshon Wright’s 2025 season stats

  • Games played: 50
  • Interceptions: 5
  • Pass break-ups: 11
  • Snaps per target: 7.2
  • Snaps per reception: 11.2
  • QB rating allowed when targeted: 98.0
  • First-ever Pro Bowl nod

51. Los Angeles Chargers G Zion Johnson

Johnson arguably had the best year of his career in 2025, but even then it was middling, at its highest point. He’s still got the athleticism and movement skills that made him the 17th overall pick back in 2022, but he’s clearly best suited for a backup role, at this point. Still, he’d be a highly valued backup who is more effective than most, so that’s a win, for the most part. – Evan Winter

Three best fits: Steelers, Ravens, Titans

52. Seattle Seahawks CB Josh Jobe

Jobe was a revelation and a major part of the Seahawks’ Super Bowl run this past season. Mike Macdonald does well to not put too much pressure and stress on his perimeter corners and allows the playmakers in the middle of the field to dictate pressure instead. Asking Jobe to be the same player outside of the Seattle ecosystem could be easier said than done but he was very good in 2025. – Kyle Crabbs

Three best fits: Seahawks, Ravens, Raiders

53. Tennessee Titans CB Chig Okonkwo

The Titans’ offense had to go through a lot of bumps in the road last year. In the end it was arguably the best season of Okonkwo’s career. He still has a lot of upside as a pass catcher and will be interesting to see how his market comes together. – Destin Adams

Three best fits: Titans, Falcons, Dolphins

54. Houston Texans G Ed Ingram

Ingram is one of the more fascinating players on the market. He is a boom or bust blocker at guard, and is an absolute mauler in the running game. He will bury you into the ground and is the same as a pass blocker. However, the aggressiveness gets to him in a negative way, including a 0.0 pass blocking grade against Chris Jones and the Kansas City Chiefs. His aggressiveness is both his best trait and a curse. What Ingram needs to truly unlock his ability is an offensive line coach who can teach him to be just a little bit more patience, and he can finally become the consistent player the Vikings thought he would be when they made him a second-round pick. – Tyler Forness

Three best fits: Browns, Ravens, Bengals

55. Washington Commanders WR Deebo Samuel

Deebo can still go. Now the specifics of his role are important to have ironed out, as he’s best as a schemed touch player who can be set up with opportunities as a run after catch weapon. Given that specificity and his age, he feels like a player who is destined for a one-year deal with some strong incentives to help pour more earning power that is proportionate to his on-field performance. I like him for some contenders looking for another weapon. – Kyle Crabbs

Three best fits: Chiefs, Ravens, Steelers

Jan 4, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Deebo Samuel (1) against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

56. Kansas City Chiefs LB Leo Chenal

A unique evaluation, I have often called Chenal the NFL’s “best off-ball defensive tackle”. Chenal is at his best as a blitzer and run defender, and is an unorthodox role player. He’d be best served as a “SAM” linebacker where he can play on the line of scrimmage and can be hidden in coverage. I’m not sure how valuable of a free agent he’ll be because of his specialized role, but he can no doubt be a positive contributor to a front seven. – AJ Schulte

Three best fits: Bills, Falcons, Chiefs

57. Cleveland Browns G Joel Bitonio

Bitonio is still considered a starting-level guard who can block at a high level in both the pass and run game. It’s just a matter of whether or not he wants to play his age-35 season or not. – Evan Winter

Three best fits: Titans, Steelers, Ravens

58. New England Patriots EDGE K’Lavon Chaisson

After years of mediocre play from the former first-rounder, Chaisson turned his career around in New England, posting 74 pressures and 12 sacks. He’s an explosive speed rusher dependent on winning with his first step and bending around the edge, giving opposing tackles fits up the arc and attacking with his speed on slants and stunts. He’s not the strongest run defender, but he is capable of playing on all three downs.

In an ideal world, he is a #2 rusher working alongside a good pass rush to set him up with one-on-ones on the outside. – AJ Schulte

Three best fits: 49ers, Cowboys, Lions

59. Cleveland Browns G Wyatt Teller

The best years of Teller’s career seem to have ended a few years back. He’s been a sufficient level starter but not quite the player he was at his peak. Teller has already let the cat out of the bag, too — he’s out in Cleveland. I would imagine after a career with the Browns, he’d like a chance to go somewhere where he can help a team compete. – Kyle Crabbs

Three best fits: Ravens, Bengals, Commanders

60. Atlanta Falcons EDGE Arnold Ebiketie

Ebiketie very quietly posted a strong season with the Atlanta Falcons as a rotational rusher, posting 25 pressures and two sacks while working behind James Pearce Jr., Jalon Walker, and Leonard Floyd. Ebiketie was a raw athlete coming out and while he’s still far from perfect, his game has taken strides, and he can be a strong DPR as an EDGE #3 while working in a rotation with his movement skills and motor. – AJ Schulte

Three best fits: 49ers, Bears, Commanders

Arnold Ebiketie’s career stats

  • Sacks: 16.5
  • Tackles for loss: 17
  • QB hits: 41
  • Games played: 67
  • Pro Bowls/First-Team All-Pros: N/A

61. Arizona Cardinals OT Jonah Williams

Williams is a total gamble at this point in his career due to the fact he can’t stay healthy. Regardless, he’s an average tackle when healthy and is best suited for a swing tackle job after playing nearly 1,000 snaps at right tackle over the last two years in Arizona. – Evan Winter

Three best fits: Texans, Lions, Bengals

62. Carolina Panthers C Cade Mays

Good centers are hard to find, and Mays is one of the better ones in the league right now. Since taking over at the pivot in 2024, Mays has put together two strong seasons with the Panthers, allowing zero sacks and just 23 pressures combined across 2024 and 2025 (for reference, Tyler Linderbaum allowed 26 in just 2025). With his ability to play at both guard and center, Mays is a valuable piece and would be a strong upgrade up the middle for most of the league. AJ Schulte

Three best fits: Chargers, Packers, Lions

63. Philadelphia Eagles S Reed Blankenship

Reed Blankenship has gone from being a day three dart throw to a starting-caliber safety in the NFL over the course of his NFL career. A player who relies on explosiveness and instincts, Blankenship routinely finds his way to the football, serving as a plus one against the run, but also plays in the high post. He made his bones on special teams before being thrust into action, and he never looked back. – Rob Gregson

Three best fits: Bears, Bills, Vikings

64. Houston Texans WR Christian Kirk

Kirk is a solid slot WR with reliable hands in the passing game. He won’t be cashing in big anymore at this stage of his career, but he can definitely be a plus in the pass game. Ironically, he is a top candidate in this WR class to end up being one of the best value contracts signed for any team looking for an upgrade at slot WR. – Destin Adams

Three best fits: Steelers, Cardinals, Texans

65. Indianapolis Colts S Nick Cross

This past year was a tale of two halves for Nick Cross. Through the first half of the year, he was fantastic, playing the best football of his career. Through the second half, he was inconsistent and found himself out of position too often. He is still only 24 years old, though, so I’d expect a team to bet on his flashes and hand him a pretty significant contract. – Destin Adams

Three best fits: Colts, Seahawks, Commanders

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. (1) rushes for yards against Indianapolis Colts outside linebacker Zaire Franklin (44) and safety Nick Cross (20) during the third quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Stadium, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars defeated the Colts 36-19.

66. New York Giants OT Jermaine Eluemunor

Eluemunor took a few years to find his footing in the pros, but he’s since become a stable and reliable starter at right tackle. He’s served as a primary starter in every year since 2022, offers alignment versatility and experience playing both inside & out, plus on both sides of the center. Penalties have been a point of frustration, but the overall body of work says he should get paid like a veteran starter. Kyle Crabbs

Three best fits: Rams, Chiefs, Browns

67. Las Vegas Raiders EDGE Malcolm Koonce

Koonce has battled injuries throughout his career, but he’s been productive working as part of the rotation with the Raiders. He’s more of a DPR-type than a three-down player, but he brings a good blend of explosiveness and length and can translate speed-to-power well to collapse the pocket. Koonce will need to be part of a rotation, but he can be a productive contributor for a team that could outplay his contract. AJ Schulte

Three best fits: Patriots, Broncos, 49ers

68. Carolina Panthers EDGE D.J. Wonnum

When the Vikings selected Wonnum in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft, then defensive line coach Andre Patterson thought they had found the next Danielle Hunter. It didn’t turn out that way, but he did become a solid EDGE 2/3 in the NFL. He signed with the Carolina Panthers and was a solid rotational piece, elite at securing unblocked sacks. After he got hurt in 2024, the Panthers drafted Nic Scourton and Princely Umanmielen, meaning they were likely going to move on. The next team Wonnum plays on will likely use him as a rotational piece, either in and even or odd front. – Tyler Forness

Three best fits: Titans, Commanders, Cowboys

69. Detroit Lions LB Alex Anzalone

Anzalone has been a steady producer and tone-setter for the Lions’ defense for the last five seasons. Anzalone is a good athlete and pairs that with very good awareness and physicality to make him a strong coverage linebacker. His play hasn’t dipped despite playing over a thousand snaps in three of the last four seasons, and he can be a key cog for helping lead a defensive turnaround with his leadership. – AJ Schulte

Three best fits: Buccaneers, Rams, Bengals

70. Cleveland Browns LB Devin Bush

It takes time to learn linebacker in the NFL, and no player proved that more this past season than Devin Bush. After being borderline unplayable for the Steelers, Bush bounced around a bit before finding a home in Cleveland. Jim Schwartz’s scheme helped propel Bush to a career year. He recorded highs in interceptions (including two for touchdowns), tied a career high in sacks, and blew his career high in tackles out of the water with 125 total. – Rob Gregson

Three best fits: 49ers, Rams, Texans

Devin Bush’s 2025 stats

  • Total tackles: 125
  • Sacks: 2.0
  • Interceptions (TD): 3 (2)
  • Tackles for loss: 7
  • QB hits: 4
  • Forced fumbles: 2
  • Pro Bowls/First-Team All-Pro: N/A

71. Cincinnati Bengals CB Cam Taylor-Britt

A change of scenery feels like a necessity at this point for Cam Taylor-Britt, and with him set to hit free agency, it appears he will get just that. He has the flexibility to play on the outside or in the slot. He was a player multiple teams targeted at the trade deadline, and I suspect he will have multiple interested suitors in free agency as well. – Destin Adams

Three best fits: Colts, Cowboys, Bills

72. Atlanta Falcons DL David Onyemata

If you need a veteran defensive tackle, Onyemata will be a really good addition. A 10-year veteran after the New Orleans Saints selected him out of Manitoba in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL Draft, and he’s been a stalwart player ever since.

He spent the last three years with the Atlanta Falcons and was a really good pass rusher with 34 pressures in his first year, but that has slowly been disappearing, with just 40 pressures combined over the last two years. He would be best served as a rotational player on a team that will use him as a designated pass rusher to keep his body fresh. Tyler Forness

Three best fits: Texans, Bears, Chargers

73. Tennessee Titans G Kevin Zeitler

It didn’t happen right away, but the veteran presence of Kevin Zeitler really did help the Titans’ offensive line make strides as the season went on. He has had a great career and could be a needed boost to any contender whose offensive line fell short in 2025. – Destin Adams

Three best fits: Lions, Texans, Rams

74. Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE Cade Otton

Cade Otton isn’t a name that immediately pings people’s brains, but I can promise anyone would love to have him on their team. He’s a traditional Y tight end that plays inline the vast majority of the time. He’s proven to be effective in the pass game, and he’s shown on plenty of occasions he can do the dirty work, aka blocking, at a high level, and he’s not afraid to stick his nose in guys’ faces (see him vs. Aidan Hutchinson in 2024).

Otton is in his prime and can fit into any offense, making him a top target for any team needing a starting-caliber tight end. – Evan Winter

Three best fits: Seahawks, Rams, Panthers

75. Cleveland Browns OT Cam Robinson

Offensive tackle is a tough position to find on the open market, and when you find them, they often have warts. He saw success with the Minnesota Vikings last season after the Jacksonville Jaguars traded him at the deadline. Ultimately, Robinson allowed 17 pressures in the final two games. He then signed with the Houston Texans, and was benched after Week 1 before being traded to the desperate Cleveland Browns.

Robinson’s time as a starting tackle may be over, but he can play for stretches as a starting caliber tackle as your swing guy. – Tyler Forness

Three best fits: Bears, Lions, Chiefs

76. Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Lavonte David

David is a Buccaneers legend through-and-through. It’s clear, however, his playing days are nearing an end after watching his 2025 performance. Father Time has caught up with the future Hall of Famer, but that doesn’t mean he can’t find some kind of role with a team. He just can’t be the do-it-all linebacker, anymore. These days, his strengths are instincts, leadership, and run defense/blitzing. He’s certainly contemplating retirement and I’m sure whatever role(s) he’s offered will play a big part in his final decision. Evan Winter

Three best fits: Buccaneers, Rams, Broncos

Dec 7, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David (54) stands on the sidelines during the first quarter against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

77. Atlanta Falcons RB Tyler Allgeier

Tyler Allgeier is one of the most intriguing free-agent running backs set to hit the market. He has been a very effective player for the Falcons, but has been splitting time with Bijan Robinson. Even as the second fiddle to Robinson, he finished with eight touchdowns in 2025. Destin Adams

Three best fits: Texans, Buccaneers, Cardinals

78. New York Giants CB Cordale Flott

Allowing just one touchdown with eight pass breakups, Flott was a rare bright spot for the Giants this season. Flott routinely matched up with the top receivers and more than held his ground. In his matchups against Justin Jefferson, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, Christian Watson, DeVonta Smith, Courtland Sutton, Chris Olave, and George Pickens, Flott allowed just seven catches for 110 yards and zero touchdowns.

His injury history will impact his free agency value, but this is a player fresh off of a tremendous season in a league desperate for cover talent. AJ Schulte

Three best fits: Rams, Bears, Eagles

79. Atlanta Falcons LB Kaden Elliss

Elliss is a diverse player who should be an appealing player to teams that want to blur the lines of their defensive personnel. He can play off the ball, he can rush the passer, He has 73 pressures over the last two seasons in Atlanta and projects as an impact player in a sim pressure and fire-zone heavy defensive scheme. Kyle Crabbs

Three best fits: Jaguars, Commanders, Colts

80. Arizona Cardinals DT Calais Campbell

Go get yourself a ring, big fella. Few players have aged more gracefully than the mountainous man, Calais Campbell. The towering defensive lineman has seen it all several times over at this stage of his NFL career and he can still absolutely go. I’d love to see him cherrypick a competitite team and make a run at a championship after spending his last two seasons in the city of his college days (Miami) and his NFL roots (Arizona). Kyle Crabbs

Three best fits: Eagles, Chiefs, 49ers

81. New York Jets LB Quincy Williams

It’s probably safe to assume that Quincy Williams isn’t a great fit for the Jets under the watch of Aaron Glenn. Williams’ play regressed notably and he struggled with assignments in coverage. Williams still has some juice and a one-year ‘prove it’ deal feels like it will be best for all involved. Kyle Crabbs

Three best fits: Raiders, Titans, Cowboys

Quincy Williams’ career stats

  • Total tackles: 613
  • Sacks: 12.5
  • Interceptions: 1
  • Tackles for loss: 61
  • QB hits: 21
  • Games played: 96
  • Pro Bowls/First-team All-Pros: 0/1

82. Las Vegas Raiders CB Eric Stokes

After appearing to be a bust for the Green Bay Packers, Stokes went to the Las Vegas Raiders and didn’t just play well at cornerback, he had far and away his best season. Stokes played 1,037 snaps and was more efficient than he had ever been. He allowed just 28 receptions for 261 yards and a single touchdown. Since he is just going to be 27 years old, Stokes will likely want to chase a big payday, and he will have earned it after a good season with the Raiders. Tyler Forness

Three best fits: Lions, Cowboys, Buccaneers

83. Miami Dolphins CB Rasul Douglas

Douglas was an excellent late-addition for the Dolphins in 2025. Just a few days after signing, he was thrust into the lineup in Week 1 against the Colts. He’s a highly-instinctive and disciplined player who may not have the same short-area twitch he did in the heart of his career — but Douglas is still a quality starter for a team that isn’t going to leave him on islands on the perimeter and have his long speed tested without support over the top. Douglas is among the best run-support and tackling corners in football. – Kyle Crabbs

Three best fits: Dolphins, Bills, Eagles

84. Cincinnati Bengals EDGE Joseph Ossai

An inconsistent defender for much of his time in Cincinnati, Ossai finished his rookie deal with the Bengals strong, leading the team in pressures with 43 and posting five sacks. However, it’s clear that Ossai shouldn’t be a consistent starter with a team and should remain as part of a rotation. In that role, his quickness and motor can help wreak havoc on opposing offenses as a DPR. AJ Schulte

Three best fits: Bears, 49ers, Colts

85. Los Angeles Chargers WR Keenan Allen

Keenan Allen is no longer the perennial Pro Bowl threat that he was during his prime with the Chargers, but approaching his age 34 season, Allen was more than servicable in 2025. Despite starting in only three games, Allen recorded 777 receiving yards. You can tell his athleticism has started to erode a bit, however, as he posted the least amount of yards per reception in his career.

The good news for Allen is that he was never a burner or athletic marvel on the perimeter anyway. Any team looking to add a veteran presence who can still work the short to intermediate passing game as a reliable third-down option should look towards Allen. Especially since it feels like he will be on one-year deals until he decides to call it a long, fruitful career. Rob Gregson

Three best fits: Ravens, Colts, Broncos

86. Pittsburgh Steelers OG Isaac Seumalo

For the first two years of Isaac Seumalo’s tenure with the Steelers, he was the best offensive lineman on the roster. The emergence of Zach Frazier and Troy Fautanu changed that, but for the most part, Seumalo was still a plus player in 2025. The problem is, he struggles to stay healthy. Seumalo missed plenty of practices during his three years in Pittsburgh, and you could see some of those upper-body injuries factor into his punch and latch on film.

Offensive linemen tend to have longer shelf lives in the league, so despite being 33 next season, I think he will have a considerable market as a median-level guard on a multi-year deal. – Rob Gregson

Three best fits: Steelers, Ravens, Browns

Dec 15, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers guard Isaac Seumalo (73) against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

87. Detroit Lions DT DJ Reader

DJ Reader entered the league a dominant run defender, and he has remained that way ever since. He’s added more to his game as a pass rusher, only increasing his value, and he’s capable of being a three-down starter in the league in any type of scheme. His power allows him to collapse the pocket well, and he’s nearly impossible to move at the point of attack. He’s a nose tackle a team looking to fix their run defense should invest a pretty penny into, and reap the rewards later on. – AJ Schulte

Three best fits: Bills, Bears, Jets

88. Las Vegas Raiders G Dylan Parham

A third-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, Parham was a starter almost immediately for the Raiders. He started 63 of his 64 games played, including every game over the last two seasons. While he has center flexibility, Parham played exclusively at right guard in 2024 and left guard in 2025. He has a lot of experience across the board, and could be a starter in the right situation.

Parham would be best suited to play in a wide zone scheme that allows his athleticism to thrive. – Tyler Forness

Three best fits: Dolphins, Cardinals, Chargers

89. Kansas City Chiefs WR Marquise Brown

While Brown is still capable of being a solid deep threat, it’s clear that he should be a secondary ancillary piece to add to a rotation rather than a full-time starter. – AJ Schulte

Three best fits: Chargers, Seahawks, Colts

90. New Orleans Saints EDGE Cameron Jordan

Cameron Jordan is a very intriguing pass rusher in this year’s free agency class, as he’s coming off an age-36 season that saw him put up 10.5 sacks.

Jordan still has the strength to hold his own and his veteran savvy helps make up for the lost athleticism and explosiveness. He could easily put another double-digit sack season if he ends up in the right spot – Evan Winter

Three best fits: Saints, Jaguars, Vikings

91. Denver Broncos RB J.K. Dobbins

When healthy, Dobbins can really impact a rushing attack with his strength, speed, and vision. It’d be a major risk, and frankly stupid, to trust him as the No. 1 option for anyone’s ground game, but he’s an excellent rotational piece that would force defenses to always respect who’s behind the quarterback. – Evan Winter

Three best fits: Broncos, Falcons, Saints

J.K. Dobbins’ career stats

  • Rushing yards: 3,024
  • Rushing touchdowns: 25
  • Yards per carry: 5.2
  • Games played: 47

92. Houston Texans DL Sheldon Rankins

One of the better three-techniques in the league since he was drafted, the former first-rounder has carved out a career with his quickness, speed-to-power, and use of hands as a pass rusher. Rankins routinely wins quickly off the snap, creating plenty of havoc and playing a strong role in the Texans’ pass rush being the most terrifying in the league this season.

Every team looking to add to their pass rush should be interested. – AJ Schulte

Three best fits: Bears, Lions, Panthers

93. Detroit Lions DL Al-Quadin Muhammad

Muhammad has been a journeyman edge rusher during his career, but had somewhat of a renaissance season in 2025 playing opposite of Aidan Hutchinson with a whopping 11.0 sacks. He would be at his best in a four-man front and a rotational rusher. Team fits: Detroit Lions, Tennessee Titans, Dallas Cowboys – Tyler Forness

Three best fits: Lions, Titans, Cowboys

94. New England Patriots S Jaylinn Hawkins

Hawkins was a free agent steal for the New England Patriots this season and a key leader for their secondary. He handled most of the communication (part of why the Patriots felt they could move on from both Jabrill Peppers and Kyle Dugger) on the back end, and while he wasn’t the most productive pass defender, he didn’t allow much in coverage and was an effective run defender.

Any team looking to add a veteran presence to help right the ship in their secondary should be interested. Three teams that make sense: Carolina Panthers, Miami Dolphins, Baltimore Ravens – AJ Schulte

Three best fits: Panthers, Dolphins, Ravens

95. Jacksonville Jaguars CB Greg Newsome II

The speedy outside CB will have a lot of options on the market. He has great zone instincts and recovers well when he gets beat, thanks to said speed, so I’d expect him to land on his feet no matter how free agency plays out. Destin Adams

Three best fits: Jags, Titans, Bills

96. Baltimore Ravens G Daniel Faalele

It isn’t unusual for NFL offensive linemen to require some added time on task before finding the best version of themselves as an NFL player. That should be the hope and aspiration for Faalele as he gets ready to sign his second NFL contract. Once upon a time, Faalele was a tackle at Minnesota; he’s since converted to guard and, unsurprisingly, there have been some lumps. This could be the kind of bet a team takes who is looking to capture high-upside, low cost players in 2026. – Kyle Crabbs

Three best fits: Dolphins, Cardinals, Titans

Nov 9, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Baltimore Ravens guard Daniel Faalele (77) warms up before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images

97. Washington Commanders G Chris Paul

Not much went right for the Washington Commanders in 2025, but Chris Paul was one of their brightest spots after taking over at left guard.

He and left tackle Laremy Tunsil formed one of the top tackle-guard duos in the league last season, especially in pass protection, and he was a key cog in Washington’s explosive rushing attack. I don’t know why we aren’t talking about him more, but his 2025 season is one that I would be intrigued by if I needed to improve my pass protection up front. – AJ Schulte

Three best fits: Browns, Dolphins, Raiders

98. Buffalo Bills EDGE AJ Epenesa

Epenesa put together six good seasons with the Buffalo Bills, but wasn’t spectacular in any of them. The most pressures he had in a single season was 33 in 2023, while also having 6.5 sacks in both 2022 and 2023. He is a rotational player who would be best suited as an early down player who can kick inside on passing downs in an even front. Team fits: Buffalo Bills, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals – Tyler Forness

Three best fits: Bills, Bears, Bengals

99. Tennessee Titans EDGE Arden Key

Key has flashed the ability to be a game wrecker as a pass rusher he just hasn’t been consistent enough to turn it into a season with more than 6.5 sacks. His best role would be as a rotational edge rusher, where he would play fewer snaps than his typical gameday with the Titans and be able to provide a real spark off the bench. – Destin Adams

Three best fits: Patriots, Titans, Raiders

100. Tennessee Titans DL Sebastian Joseph-Day

Sebastian Joseph-Day has been a productive rotational interior defensive lineman wherever he plays in recent years.

There’s a clear trend that’s followed him over his career: Once he leaves a team, it clearly misses what he was able to provide the following year. He isn’t a flashy signing, but one every team in the league would benefit from if they elected to bring in the versatile defensive tackle. – Destin Adams

Three best fits: 49ers, Eagles, Titans