Dexter Lawrence and Malik Nabers make the cut, of course
A pair of New York Giants players have been named Top 100 players in the NFL by Pete Prisco of CBS Sports.
Defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence is No. 29 and wide receiver Malik Nabers is No. 45.
Of Lawrence, Prisco writes:
Big Dex missed time with injury last year, but he was a force before being sent to the sidelines. He can play the run as well as anybody, but he can also push the pocket. He’s a massive force inside. (Last season: No. 19)
Of Nabers, Prisco writes:
As a rookie, Nabers had 109 catches playing in an offense with major quarterback issues. As that position gets better, so will his numbers. He averaged 11 yards per catch, but he has more big-play ability than that number would indicate.
Nabers’ much-less ballyhooed former LSU teammate, wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. of the Jacksonville Jaguars, was No. 44.
Annoying for Giants fans are the ex-Giants on Prisco’s list.
Coming off a 2,005-yard rushing season and a Super Bowl title with the Philadelphia Eagles, running back Saquon Barkley is No. 3. After a career-best eight-interception season with the Green Bay Packers, safety Xavier McKinney is No. 61. Leonard Williams, traded to the Seattle Seahawks at the 2023 NFL trade deadline, is No. 63 after the defensive lineman had a career year in 2024.
