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Meet the NFL’s top players 25 and under. Coaches, scouts, execs rank them heading into 2026

The NFL's top young talent is under the spotlight as coaches and scouts rank the best players under 25.

By · Published August 21, 2026 at 20:27 UTC · Updated August 21, 2026 at 20:27 UTC

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Source diversity sample: Diario AS · Rams Wire · Bleeding Green Nation · Bleacher Report · The New York Times.

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What happened

The New York Times first identified the NFL's top players aged 25 and under. Coaches, scouts, and executives ranked them ahead of the 2026 season. The Athletic, Bleacher Report, and Bleeding Green Nation added to the discussion. The Athletic and Bleacher Report both named Penei Sewell, Jalen Carter, and Brock Bowers as top players.

The Rams Wire and Bleeding Green Nation noted that the Los Angeles Rams and Philadelphia Eagles have multiple players on the list. Diario AS focused on the age gap within the NFL, noting the youngest and oldest players in the league. The Rams and Eagles stand to gain from the attention on their young talent. The Rams Wire and Bleeding Green Nation both noted that these teams have multiple players on the list.

The Rams Wire specifically mentioned that the Rams have two of the NFL's top players under 25. The Eagles have three players on The Athletic's ranking of top players 25 and younger.

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Questions people are asking

Who are the top NFL players under 25?

According to The Athletic and Bleacher Report, Penei Sewell, Jalen Carter, and Brock Bowers are among the top players under 25.

Which teams have the most players under 25 on the top players list?

The Philadelphia Eagles have three players on The Athletic's ranking of top players 25 and younger. The Los Angeles Rams have two of the NFL's top players under 25.

What is the age gap within the NFL?

Diario AS noted the age gap within the NFL, identifying the youngest and oldest players in the league.

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NFL Penei Sewell Jalen Carter Brock Bowers Los Angeles Rams Philadelphia Eagles

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