A veteran defender is earning national recognition as the Washington Commanders climb the ranks—see what the NFL Top 100 says about their 2025 outlook.

San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey came in at No. 73 this year after being No. 3 in 2024. Washington Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner cracked the list at No. 74 after another strong campaign in 2024. Here's the full top 100 list:

This shouldn't come as a surprise, but Washington Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner is one of the NFL's top 100 players. On Thursday, the NFL revealed the latest players on its countdown of top 100 players, and the future Hall of Famer came in at No. 74.

According to CBS Sports’ Cody Benjamin, Indy’s wide receiver situation sets up well for McLaurin to come in and provide a late off-season boost.

Washington Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner cracked the list at No. 74 after another strong campaign in 2024. Here's the full top 100 list: 99. Leonard Williams, DL, Seattle Seahawks

There is no bigger need for the Washington Huskies in the 2026 recruiting class than defensive line, and one of position coach Jason Kaufusi's top targets is reportedly moving closer to a decision. Four-star defensive tackle Tufanua Ionatana "TI" Umu-Cais,

ESPN named Denver Broncos superstar and reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year Patrick Surtain II NFL's No. 1 CB for second year in a row.

The Big Ten proposed a model in which it and the SEC would receive half of the 16 berths regardless of regular-season results.

The New York Jets handed wide receiver Garrett Wilson a four-year, $130 million contract extension that could certainly impact how Washington approaches McLaurin's new deal. McLaurin spoke on the fellow Buckeye's big payday and how it could possibly influence his contract while voicing his disappointment with the team.