2024 stats: 17 games | 47 tackles | 9 tfl | 15 QBH | 7.5 sacks | 1 PD | 1 FF
Even though Gary’s stats took a slight dip in 2024, he anchored Green Bay’s defense the entire season, starting every game for the first time in his career. Gary was the Packers’ leader in sacks and QB hits en route to his first Pro Bowl honor. Gary looks to continue that success on the field in defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley’s second season.
NFL Pro Insight for Gary: Rashan Gary generated pressure on 23.5% of his pass rushes on third down last season, sixth-highest among defenders with at least 75 pass rushes on third down. Gary managed to generate pressure on just 7.8% of his pass rushes on early downs.
2024 stats: 8 games | 64.7 pct | 1,978 pass yds | 6.9 ypa | 11 pass TD | 8 INT | 54 rush yds | 1 rush TD | 4 fumbles
Despite playing in only eight games before suffering a season-ending hamstring injury, Prescott lands on the Top 100 list for the sixth time in his career in a testament to how highly he's regarded by his NFL brethren. The Cowboys QB’s impact on the field was missed and his NFL peers took notice of Prescott’s absence as Dallas failed to make the postseason. As he enters his 10th NFL season, Prescott will work with new head coach Brian Schottenheimer and remains focused on chasing a Lombardi Trophy.
NFL Pro Insight for Prescott: Dak Prescott's 2024 season ended abruptly due to an injury in Week 9. With Prescott as the starter in Weeks 1-9, the Cowboys averaged 254.1 passing yards per game (second in the NFL). From Week 10 onward, the Cowboys averaged just 203.2 pass YPG (21st).
2024 stats: 16 games | 39 tackles | 6 tfl | 15 QBH | 6.0 sacks | 9 PD | 2 FF
Return of the Mack! The Chargers pass rusher makes his third consecutive appearance in the Top 100 ranking and 10th overall. Mack was a force to be reckoned with in Jim Harbaugh’s first year, as the nine-time Pro Bowler continued to disrupt opposing quarterbacks. This offseason, he got rewarded with a one-year, $18 million contract and has “unfinished business” heading into his 12th season.
NFL Pro Insight for Mack: Khalil Mack led the Chargers defense with 54 pressures in 2024, his 11th season in the NFL. Mack has generated 420 pressures since 2018, the fifth-most among all edge defenders in that span.
2024 stats: 12 games | 73 rec | 911 rec yds | 12.5 ypr | 10 rec TDs
Tee Time, Tee Time, Tee Time! Higgins makes his debut in the Top 100 list. The Bengals WR took a chance on playing on the franchise tag, and his NFL peers noticed Higgins’ performance took a step forward. Injuries did limit Higgins’ availability, but he was a key contributor in Cincy’s offense alongside Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase. The trio will have a chance to showcase their offensive talent in 2025 with Higgins and Chase earning a nice pay bump in the summer.
NFL Pro Insight for Higgins: Tee Higgins caught eight touchdowns on targets between the numbers last season, tied with teammate Ja'Marr Chase and Amon-Ra St. Brown for the most among wide receivers. Higgins had totaled 11 such touchdowns across his four prior seasons combined, including just one such touchdown in 2022 and 2023.
