Jalen Carter is the 6th Eagles player named to the NFL Top 100 list

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 14: Zack Baun #53 of the Philadelphia Eagles carries the ball after an interception against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on December 14, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The NFL has changed their roll-out of the Top 100 list, as voted by players, and it took several weeks before an Eagles player was named to the 2026 iteration — but now we’re up to six:

• No. 29 — Jalen Carter, DT
• No. 34 — Saquon Barkley, RB
• No. 38 — Cooper DeJean, CB
• No. 45 — Zack Baun, LB
• No. 47 — Quinyon Mitchell, CB
• No. 56 — Jalen Hurts, QB

The rest of the list will continue to be revealed two players per day, Monday through Friday, and then one player per day beginning Monday, August 24 through Friday, September 4.

Here’s where Eagles players have ranked in the 2026 NFL Top 100 list up to this point:

No. 29: Jalen Carter, DT

The Eagles know how dominant Jalen Carter can be, which is why they signed him to a contract extension a year earlier than they needed and made him the highest paid DT in NFL history (at the time). Carter’s peers have high opinions about the defensive tackle, and how his power and football IQ make him one of the best in the league.

No. 29 on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2026…@Eagles DT Jalen Carter! @NFLFilmspic.twitter.com/cFsPhA3dEB

— NFL (@NFL) August 10, 2026No. 34: Saquon Barkley, RB

No. 34 on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2026…@Eagles RB Saquon Barkley! @NFLFilmspic.twitter.com/BfkAIueuXw

— NFL (@NFL) August 6, 2026No. 38: Cooper DeJean, CB

No. 38 on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2026…@Eagles CB Cooper DeJean! @NFLFilmspic.twitter.com/5eeOr4WMgl

— NFL (@NFL) August 4, 2026No. 45: Zack Baun, LB

The Eagles signed their defensive leader to a big money contract last offseason and he went on to prove that he was worth the commitment. Baun continued to dominate in 2025, finishing with 123 total tackles, 64 solo, 7 pass breakups, 3.5 sacks, a career-high two interceptions, and one forced fumble. The LB is just as committed as he’s been since arriving in Philly, and should have an equally impressive season in 2026.

No. 45 on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2026…@Eagles LB Zack Baun! @NFLFilmspic.twitter.com/VUd3Bketx6

— NFL (@NFL) July 29, 2026No. 47: Quinyon Mitchell, CB

Coming off his second season, Mitchell earned All-Pro and was immediately recognized as one of the best corners in the league. He finished the 2025 season with 17 pass breakups, allowed just 39 completions, and allowed only 94 total yards after the catch all season. The expectations for his third season have only grown, but there’s no doubt he’s capable of rising to the occasion.

ESPN’s Top 100 list, as voted on by coaches and executives, knocked Mitchell for his lack of interceptions up to this point in his career, but Mitchell is consistently and reliably doing his job and locking down the best receivers in the game — his peers, at least, seem to recognize how dominant he is.

No. 47 on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2026…@Eagles CB Quinyon Mitchell! @NFLFilmspic.twitter.com/bOQbShgDrv

— NFL (@NFL) July 28, 2026No. 56: Jalen Hurts, QB

The former Super Bowl MVP dropped a bit in this year’s list, but still ranked higher than Lamar Jackson (No. 69), Jordan Love (No. 72), and Baker Mayfield (No. 77).

Hurts has a lot on his shoulders this season as the Eagles embrace a new OC and scheme, but he has done nothing but prove time-after-time that he’s up for any challenge. He’s certainly spent the offseason focused on building a solid foundation with his offensive teammates, and every indication is he’s ready for another big season.

NFL’s Jeremy Bergman explains Hurts’ ranking:

“Hurts threw for a career-high 25 touchdowns and rushed for eight more en route to a third Pro Bowl bid in four years. The QB’s decreased completion percentage and use in the run game likely contributed to his 37-spot drop in this year’s list, his lowest ranking since before his 2023 debut at No. 3. But Hurts remains one of the NFL’s top dual-threat signal-callers entering his seventh NFL season, with or without the departed A.J. Brown.“

No. 56 on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2026…@Eagles QB Jalen Hurts! @NFLFilmspic.twitter.com/vkX3kqTfSI

— NFL (@NFL) July 22, 2026Former Eagles on the list:

• No. 61 — CB Kevin Byard (Patriots)
• No. 78 — LB Josh Sweat (Cardinals)
• No. 80 — WR A.J. Brown (Patriots)