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RANKING RECEIPTWhat qualifies a player and how strong the order is
PUBLIC BOARD592 qualified active-starter assignments

496 player records have current-season performance evidence. Exact position ranks require both a qualified sample and an active starter role. Limited-data blocking estimates are labeled separately.

HOW TO READ ITCurrent performance, separate from forecasts

Current ranks describe sample-adjusted production recorded this season. They are not predictions, calibrated confidence intervals, or complete talent rankings.

POSITION CONTEXTSame-position comparison only

Blocking and other unobserved assignments retain labeled limited-data estimates. Historical forecast validation applies to the separate forecast, not the current production order.

TEAM POWER

Top NFL teams

The official ranking combines position-weighted roster value, opponent-adjusted results, and availability. The full 1-32 receipt lives on the team rankings page.

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POSITION-RELATIVE

NFL player rankings

Current-season production determines the order where qualifying evidence exists. OL and other limited-quality-data estimates remain explicitly labeled. A high production grade does not prove complete assignment execution.

QB rankings

24 qualified starters
Current-season productionDESCRIPTIVECurrent performance is position-relative and sample adjusted. Forecast holdout results do not validate this observed order as a talent or future-outcome ranking.No top-10 player carries an active model-review flag.
#1 of 24 (current)Dak PrescottDallas Cowboys2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidenceCURRENT91.8 A+#2 of 24 (current)Brock PurdySan Francisco 49ers2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidenceCURRENT89.7 A#3 of 24 (current)Trevor LawrenceJacksonville Jaguars2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidenceCURRENT88.0 A#4 of 24 (current)Jared GoffDetroit Lions2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidenceCURRENT87.1 A-#5 of 24 (current)Bryce YoungCarolina Panthers2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidenceCURRENT85.5 A-#6 of 24 (current)Joe BurrowCincinnati Bengals2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidenceCURRENT84.0 A-#7 of 24 (current)Josh AllenBuffalo Bills2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidenceCURRENT82.5 B+#8 of 24 (current)Patrick MahomesKansas City Chiefs2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidenceCURRENT81.1 B+#9 of 24 (current)Kirk CousinsLas Vegas Raiders2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidenceCURRENT79.8 B#10 of 24 (current)Deshaun WatsonCleveland Browns2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidenceCURRENT78.4 B

RB rankings

23 qualified starters
Current-season productionDESCRIPTIVECurrent performance is position-relative and sample adjusted. Forecast holdout results do not validate this observed order as a talent or future-outcome ranking.1 top-10 player carry an active model-review flag.
#1 of 23 (current)Kenneth Walker IIIKansas City Chiefs2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidenceCURRENT92.3 A+#2 of 23 (current)Bijan RobinsonAtlanta Falcons2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidence · MODEL REVIEWCURRENT90.7 A#3 of 23 (current)Jahmyr GibbsDetroit Lions2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidenceCURRENT89.1 A#4 of 23 (current)James Cook IIIBuffalo Bills2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidenceCURRENT87.0 A-#5 of 23 (current)Chuba HubbardCarolina Panthers2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidenceCURRENT85.4 A-#6 of 23 (current)Kyren WilliamsLos Angeles Rams2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidenceCURRENT84.1 A-#7 of 23 (current)Derrick HenryBaltimore Ravens2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidenceCURRENT83.1 B+#8 of 23 (current)Jonathan TaylorIndianapolis Colts2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidenceCURRENT81.7 B+#9 of 23 (current)Javonte WilliamsDallas Cowboys2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidenceCURRENT78.9 B#10 of 23 (current)Bhayshul TutenJacksonville Jaguars2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidenceCURRENT77.6 B

WR rankings

51 qualified starters
Current-season productionDESCRIPTIVECurrent performance is position-relative and sample adjusted. Forecast holdout results do not validate this observed order as a talent or future-outcome ranking.No top-10 player carries an active model-review flag.
#1 of 51 (current)CeeDee LambDallas Cowboys2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidenceCURRENT92.6 A+#2 of 51 (current)Chris OlaveNew Orleans Saints2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidenceCURRENT91.8 A+#3 of 51 (current)Jaxon Smith-NjigbaSeattle Seahawks2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidenceCURRENT90.7 A#4 of 51 (current)Tee HigginsCincinnati Bengals2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidenceCURRENT89.8 A#5 of 51 (current)Tetairoa McMillanCarolina Panthers2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidenceCURRENT88.3 A#6 of 51 (current)Drake LondonAtlanta Falcons2026 current performance · LOW confidenceCURRENT88.1 A#7 of 51 (current)Davante AdamsLos Angeles Rams2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidenceCURRENT86.8 A-#8 of 51 (current)Zay FlowersBaltimore Ravens2026 current performance · LOW confidenceCURRENT86.5 A-#9 of 51 (current)Josh DownsIndianapolis Colts2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidenceCURRENT85.5 A-#10 of 51 (current)Mike EvansSan Francisco 49ers2026 current performance · LOW confidenceCURRENT84.6 A-

TE rankings

14 qualified starters
Current-season productionDESCRIPTIVECurrent performance is position-relative and sample adjusted. Forecast holdout results do not validate this observed order as a talent or future-outcome ranking.No top-10 player carries an active model-review flag.
#1 of 14 (current)Brock BowersLas Vegas Raiders2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidenceCURRENT90.5 A#2 of 14 (current)Sam LaPortaDetroit Lions2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidenceCURRENT88.7 A#3 of 14 (current)Juwan JohnsonNew Orleans Saints2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidenceCURRENT85.8 A-#4 of 14 (current)T.J. HockensonMinnesota Vikings2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidenceCURRENT83.5 B+#5 of 14 (current)Travis KelceKansas City Chiefs2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidenceCURRENT81.2 B+#6 of 14 (current)George KittleSan Francisco 49ers2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidenceCURRENT79.2 B#7 of 14 (current)Harold Fannin Jr.Cleveland Browns2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidenceCURRENT77.1 B#8 of 14 (current)Trey McBrideArizona Cardinals2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidenceCURRENT75.0 B-#9 of 14 (current)Isaiah LikelyNew York Giants2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidenceCURRENT72.2 B-#10 of 14 (current)Dalton SchultzHouston Texans2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidenceCURRENT67.2 C+

OL production tiers

170 qualified starters
LIMITED PUBLIC DATANEAR BASELINEThis tests the OL availability/discipline proxy, not assignment-level blocking quality. Holdout rank rho 0.332 vs 0.325 one-year baseline. MAE 10.47 vs 10.92. Assignment-quality coverage averages 15%; use the rank band, not the exact slot. Assignment-level blocking quality remains outside the validated public score.

Statistical production is tested; assignment execution is not. Snaps and tackles can reflect role rather than quality. Exact best-player ordering is unresolved.

4 top-10 players carry an active model-review flag.
Tier firstPenei SewellDetroit LionsNFL sample · LIMITED EXECUTION confidenceESTIMATE92.3 A+Tier firstQuenton NelsonIndianapolis ColtsNFL sample · LIMITED EXECUTION confidenceESTIMATE92.3 A+Tier firstTristan WirfsTampa Bay BuccaneersNFL sample · LIMITED EXECUTION confidence · MODEL REVIEWESTIMATE92.2 A+Tier firstCreed HumphreyKansas City ChiefsNFL sample · LIMITED EXECUTION confidenceESTIMATE91.2 A+Tier firstTrent WilliamsSan Francisco 49ersNFL sample · LIMITED EXECUTION confidence · MODEL REVIEWESTIMATE90.1 ATier firstJoe ThuneyChicago BearsNFL sample · LIMITED EXECUTION confidenceESTIMATE87.9 A-Tier firstLane JohnsonPhiladelphia EaglesNFL sample · LIMITED EXECUTION confidenceESTIMATE87.9 A-Tier firstOrlando Brown Jr.Cincinnati BengalsNFL sample · LIMITED EXECUTION confidenceESTIMATE85.6 A-Tier firstRonnie StanleyBaltimore RavensNFL sample · LIMITED EXECUTION confidence · MODEL REVIEWESTIMATE85.3 A-Tier firstRasheed WalkerCarolina PanthersNFL sample · LIMITED EXECUTION confidence · MODEL REVIEWESTIMATE84.4 A-

EDGE production tiers

61 qualified starters
Current-season productionDESCRIPTIVECurrent performance is position-relative and sample adjusted. Forecast holdout results do not validate this observed order as a talent or future-outcome ranking.

Statistical production is tested; assignment execution is not. Snaps and tackles can reflect role rather than quality. Exact best-player ordering is unresolved.

10 top-10 players carry an active model-review flag.
#1 of 61 (current)Will Anderson Jr.Houston Texans2026 current performance · LOW confidence · MODEL REVIEWCURRENT92.4 A+#2 of 61 (current)Greg RousseauBuffalo Bills2026 current performance · LOW confidence · MODEL REVIEWCURRENT92.1 A+#3 of 61 (current)George KarlaftisKansas City Chiefs2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidence · MODEL REVIEWCURRENT91.8 A+#4 of 61 (current)Aidan HutchinsonDetroit Lions2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidence · MODEL REVIEWCURRENT91.7 A+#5 of 61 (current)Byron YoungLos Angeles Rams2026 current performance · LOW confidence · MODEL REVIEWCURRENT90.6 A#6 of 61 (current)Elijah PonderNew England Patriots2026 current performance · LOW confidence · MODEL REVIEWCURRENT90.1 A#7 of 61 (current)Lukas Van NessGreen Bay Packers2026 current performance · LOW confidence · MODEL REVIEWCURRENT89.4 A#8 of 61 (current)Bradley ChubbBuffalo Bills2026 current performance · LOW confidence · MODEL REVIEWCURRENT89.3 A#9 of 61 (current)Andrew Van GinkelMinnesota Vikings2026 current performance · LOW confidence · MODEL REVIEWCURRENT88.8 A#10 of 61 (current)David BaileyNew York Jets2026 current performance · LOW confidence · MODEL REVIEWCURRENT88.6 A

DT production tiers

58 qualified starters
Current-season productionDESCRIPTIVECurrent performance is position-relative and sample adjusted. Forecast holdout results do not validate this observed order as a talent or future-outcome ranking.

Statistical production is tested; assignment execution is not. Snaps and tackles can reflect role rather than quality. Exact best-player ordering is unresolved.

10 top-10 players carry an active model-review flag.
#1 of 58 (current)Jeffery SimmonsTennessee Titans2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidence · MODEL REVIEWCURRENT92.6 A+#2 of 58 (current)Quinnen WilliamsDallas Cowboys2026 current performance · LOW confidence · MODEL REVIEWCURRENT91.4 A+#3 of 58 (current)Zach SielerMiami Dolphins2026 current performance · LOW confidence · MODEL REVIEWCURRENT90.9 A#4 of 58 (current)DeForest BucknerIndianapolis Colts2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidence · MODEL REVIEWCURRENT90.7 A#5 of 58 (current)Leonard WilliamsSeattle Seahawks2026 current performance · LOW confidence · MODEL REVIEWCURRENT89.8 A#6 of 58 (current)Deone WalkerBuffalo Bills2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidence · MODEL REVIEWCURRENT89.5 A#7 of 58 (current)Jalen RedmondMinnesota Vikings2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidence · MODEL REVIEWCURRENT89.3 A#8 of 58 (current)Alim McNeillDetroit Lions2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidence · MODEL REVIEWCURRENT89.0 A#9 of 58 (current)Sheldon RankinsHouston Texans2026 current performance · LOW confidence · MODEL REVIEWCURRENT87.8 A-#10 of 58 (current)Dexter Lawrence IICincinnati Bengals2026 current performance · LOW confidence · MODEL REVIEWCURRENT87.3 A-

LB production tiers

62 qualified starters
Current-season productionDESCRIPTIVECurrent performance is position-relative and sample adjusted. Forecast holdout results do not validate this observed order as a talent or future-outcome ranking.

Statistical production is tested; assignment execution is not. Snaps and tackles can reflect role rather than quality. Exact best-player ordering is unresolved.

10 top-10 players carry an active model-review flag.
#1 of 62 (current)Anthony Hill Jr.Tennessee Titans2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidence · MODEL REVIEWCURRENT92.6 A+#2 of 62 (current)Jacob RodriguezMiami Dolphins2026 current performance · LOW confidence · MODEL REVIEWCURRENT91.7 A+#3 of 62 (current)Ernest Jones IVSeattle Seahawks2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidence · MODEL REVIEWCURRENT91.3 A+#4 of 62 (current)Kaden EllissNew Orleans Saints2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidence · MODEL REVIEWCURRENT90.6 A#5 of 62 (current)Arvell ReeseNew York Giants2026 current performance · LOW confidence · MODEL REVIEWCURRENT90.0 A#6 of 62 (current)Tremaine EdmundsNew York Giants2026 current performance · LOW confidence · MODEL REVIEWCURRENT89.4 A#7 of 62 (current)Roquan SmithBaltimore Ravens2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidence · MODEL REVIEWCURRENT88.9 A#8 of 62 (current)Carson SchwesingerCleveland Browns2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidence · MODEL REVIEWCURRENT88.4 A#9 of 62 (current)Nick BoltonKansas City Chiefs2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidence · MODEL REVIEWCURRENT87.9 A-#10 of 62 (current)Alex SingletonDenver Broncos2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidence · MODEL REVIEWCURRENT87.3 A-

CB production tiers

9 qualified starters
Current-season productionDESCRIPTIVECurrent performance is position-relative and sample adjusted. Forecast holdout results do not validate this observed order as a talent or future-outcome ranking.

Statistical production is tested; assignment execution is not. Snaps and tackles can reflect role rather than quality. Exact best-player ordering is unresolved.

No top-10 player carries an active model-review flag.
#1 of 9 (current)Riq WoolenPhiladelphia Eagles2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidenceCURRENT89.8 A#2 of 9 (current)Christian GonzalezNew England Patriots2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidenceCURRENT80.6 B+#3 of 9 (current)Jaylon JohnsonChicago Bears2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidenceCURRENT69.8 C+#4 of 9 (current)Christian BenfordBuffalo Bills2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidenceCURRENT65.1 C#5 of 9 (current)Jaylen WatsonLos Angeles Rams2026 current performance · LOW confidenceCURRENT63.8 C#6 of 9 (current)Mike SainristilWashington Commanders2026 current performance · LOW confidenceCURRENT62.9 C#6 of 9 (current)Rock Ya-SinDetroit Lions2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidenceCURRENT62.9 C#8 of 9 (current)Jarvis Brownlee Jr.New York Jets2026 current performance · LOW confidenceCURRENT61.0 C-#9 of 9 (current)Montaric BrownJacksonville Jaguars2026 current performance · LOW confidenceCURRENT59.6 C-

S production tiers

59 qualified starters
Current-season productionDESCRIPTIVECurrent performance is position-relative and sample adjusted. Forecast holdout results do not validate this observed order as a talent or future-outcome ranking.

Statistical production is tested; assignment execution is not. Snaps and tackles can reflect role rather than quality. Exact best-player ordering is unresolved.

10 top-10 players carry an active model-review flag.
#1 of 59 (current)Evan WilliamsGreen Bay Packers2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidence · MODEL REVIEWCURRENT92.7 A+#2 of 59 (current)Dane BeltonNew York Jets2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidence · MODEL REVIEWCURRENT91.5 A+#3 of 59 (current)Dillon ThienemanChicago Bears2026 current performance · LOW confidence · MODEL REVIEWCURRENT91.3 A+#4 of 59 (current)Kevin Winston Jr.Tennessee Titans2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidence · MODEL REVIEWCURRENT91.0 A+#5 of 59 (current)Quentin LakeLos Angeles Rams2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidence · MODEL REVIEWCURRENT90.3 A#6 of 59 (current)Josh MetellusMinnesota Vikings2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidence · MODEL REVIEWCURRENT89.8 A#7 of 59 (current)Budda BakerArizona Cardinals2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidence · MODEL REVIEWCURRENT89.3 A#8 of 59 (current)Jeremy ChinnLas Vegas Raiders2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidence · MODEL REVIEWCURRENT88.9 A#9 of 59 (current)Kyle HamiltonBaltimore Ravens2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidence · MODEL REVIEWCURRENT88.3 A#10 of 59 (current)Jaquan BriskerPittsburgh Steelers2026 current performance · LOW confidence · MODEL REVIEWCURRENT87.2 A-

K production tiers

32 qualified starters
Current-season productionDESCRIPTIVECurrent performance is position-relative and sample adjusted. Forecast holdout results do not validate this observed order as a talent or future-outcome ranking.

Statistical production is tested; assignment execution is not. Snaps and tackles can reflect role rather than quality. Exact best-player ordering is unresolved.

2 top-10 players carry an active model-review flag.
#1 of 32 (current)Evan McPhersonCincinnati Bengals2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidence · MODEL REVIEWCURRENT92.0 A+#2 of 32 (current)Matt GayLas Vegas Raiders2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidenceCURRENT90.7 A#3 of 32 (current)Will ReichardMinnesota Vikings2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidence · MODEL REVIEWCURRENT89.4 A#4 of 32 (current)Tyler LoopBaltimore Ravens2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidenceCURRENT88.6 A#5 of 32 (current)Jake BatesDetroit Lions2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidenceCURRENT87.3 A-#6 of 32 (current)Chase McLaughlinTampa Bay Buccaneers2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidenceCURRENT85.7 A-#7 of 32 (current)Harrison ButkerKansas City Chiefs2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidenceCURRENT85.0 A-#8 of 32 (current)Cairo SantosChicago Bears2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidenceCURRENT83.9 B+#9 of 32 (current)Chad RylandArizona Cardinals2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidenceCURRENT82.7 B+#10 of 32 (current)Dominic ZvadaNew York Giants2026 current performance · LOW confidenceCURRENT81.4 B+

P rankings

29 qualified starters
Current-season productionDESCRIPTIVECurrent performance is position-relative and sample adjusted. Forecast holdout results do not validate this observed order as a talent or future-outcome ranking.No top-10 player carries an active model-review flag.
#1 of 29 (current)Matt AraizaKansas City Chiefs2026 current performance · LOW confidenceCURRENT90.4 A#2 of 29 (current)Jordan StoutNew York Giants2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidenceCURRENT89.9 A#3 of 29 (current)Corey BojorquezCleveland Browns2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidenceCURRENT88.7 A#4 of 29 (current)AJ ColeLas Vegas Raiders2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidenceCURRENT87.3 A-#5 of 29 (current)Braden MannPhiladelphia Eagles2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidenceCURRENT86.5 A-#6 of 29 (current)Rigoberto SanchezIndianapolis Colts2026 current performance · LOW confidenceCURRENT84.6 A-#7 of 29 (current)Sam MartinCarolina Panthers2026 current performance · LOW confidenceCURRENT83.7 B+#8 of 29 (current)Cameron JohnstonPittsburgh Steelers2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidenceCURRENT83.0 B+#9 of 29 (current)Kai KroegerHouston Texans2026 current performance · MEDIUM confidenceCURRENT82.0 B+#10 of 29 (current)Corliss WaitmanSan Francisco 49ers2026 current performance · LOW confidenceCURRENT80.5 B+
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