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Jimmy Graham leads top 25 NFL free agents for 2014

Published: Jan 23, 2014 at 11:00 AM

Chris Wesseling

Around The NFL Podcast Co-Host

Here's the Around The League crew's first glance at the 2014 NFL free-agent market.

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It's early in the offseason process. Franchise tags have yet to be discussed. There's still time for clubs to lock up young stars to long-term contracts. Many of these names will be removed from consideration by the time we compile our more extensive previews regarding upcoming NFL free agents in early March.

Our list places the highest value on ascendant players with little or no reason to expect a dropoff in production over the next few years.

To view the upcoming free agents by team, position and restricted free agents, click the tabs above.

Without further ado, here are Around The League's top 25 NFL free agents for 2014:

Jimmy Graham, New Orleans Saints tight end
1. Greg Hardy, Carolina Panthers defensive end
2. Brian Orakpo, Washington Redskins linebacker
3. Jairus Byrd, Buffalo Bills safety
4. T.J. Ward, Cleveland Browns safety
5. Alterraun Verner, Tennessee Titans cornerback
6. Branden Albert, Kansas City Chiefs left tackle
7. Michael Johnson, Cincinnati Bengals defensive end
8. Lamarr Houston, Oakland Raiders defensive end
9. Brent Grimes, Miami Dolphins cornerback
10. Eugene Monroe, Baltimore Ravens left tackle
11. Vontae Davis, Indianapolis Colts cornerback
12. Linval Joseph, New York Giants defensive tackle
13. Jason Hatcher, Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle
14. Jared Veldheer, Oakland Raiders left tackle
15. Aqib Talib, New England Patriots cornerback
16. Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Denver Broncos cornerback
17. Alex Mack, Cleveland Browns center
18. Eric Decker, Denver Broncos wide receiver
19. Michael Bennett, Seattle Seahawks defensive end
20. B.J. Raji, Green Bay Packers defensive tackle
21. Sam Shields, Green Bay Packers cornerback
22. Walter Thurmond, Seattle Seahawks cornerback
23. Donald Butler, San Diego Chargers linebacker
24. Randy Starks, Miami Dolphins defensive tackle

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