Lamar Jackson, Xavier McKinney Named to NFL Top 100, Check Out the Updated 2026 Rankings
NFL’s Top 100 rankings spotlight Packers’ Xavier McKinney and Lamar Jackson’s continued dominance
- Intelligence Anchor: Lamar Jackson, Xavier McKinney Named to NFL Top 100, Check Out the Updated 2026 Rankings
- Core Takeaway: NFL’s Top 100 rankings spotlight Packers’ Xavier McKinney and Lamar Jackson’s continued dominance
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Coverage (7)
- Green Bay Packers' Xavier McKinney Makes NFL Top 100 Players List Again Yahoo Sports · 101d ago
- Xavier McKinney is Packers' third player on NFL Top 100 Players list Yahoo Sports · 101d ago
- Top 100 Players List Shows Challenge for Packers (And Glimmer of Hope) Sports Illustrated · 101d ago
- Brian Gutekunst might've doomed Matt LaFleur's Packers tenure Dairyland Express · 101d ago
- Packers S Xavier McKinney ranked No. 70 in NFL ‘Top 100’ Green Bay Packers – packers.com · 101d ago
- Top 100 Players of 2026, No. 70: Xavier McKinney goes two for two making list with Packers NFL.com · 101d ago
- Lamar Jackson, Xavier McKinney Named to NFL Top 100, Check Out the Updated 2026 Rankings Bleacher Report · 101d ago
The story so far
Coverage highlights McKinney as the Packers’ third player on the list, framing his inclusion as a rare bright spot amid broader team struggles. Outlets like *Yahoo Sports*, *Sports Illustrated*, and *NFL.com* emphasize the Packers’ roster challenges, with *Sports Illustrated* framing the list as a mixed bag for the franchise. *Bleacher Report* and *packers.com* focus on McKinney’s ranking at No. 70, while *Dairyland Express* ties his selection to broader coaching and roster critiques.
Watch for reactions from the Packers’ front office and fanbase, as well as potential impact on McKinney’s contract negotiations. Lamar Jackson’s continued presence at the top may also fuel discussions about Baltimore’s QB situation.
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The obvious questions
Who made the NFL Top 100 list this year?
Lamar Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) and Xavier McKinney (Green Bay Packers) were named to the 2026 NFL Top 100 Players list.
Where is Xavier McKinney ranked?
McKinney is ranked No. 70 on the NFL Top 100 list for 2026.
How many Packers players are on the list?
Three Packers players—including McKinney—are on the NFL Top 100 list this year.
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