Yesterday, ESPN released their annual “NFLRank” article, incorporating the analysis of different team reporters around the league to compose a projection of the top 100 players in the NFL this season. The likes of Aaron Donald, Patrick Mahomes, and Khalil Mack make up the top of the list, but you have to scroll down pretty far to find anyone from Baltimore.
Longtime guard Marshal Yanda comes in at No. 99, while newcomer Earl Thomas clocks in 24 spots higher at No. 73. For comparison, Yanda was ranked 99th in last year’s list and Thomas was No.