Sports · Football (NFL) · published 2026-08-28 · via Bleacher Report

McCaffrey Climbs to No. 6 in NFL Top 100 After Career Year

Christian McCaffrey was revealed as the No. 6 player on the NFL Top 100 list for 2026. He jumped 67 spots from last year after recording 2,126 scrimmage yards and 17 touchdowns in 2025. The countdown has five spots remaining.

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McCaffrey's leap from No. 73 to No. 6 marks one of the steepest climbs in the countdown's recent history, underscoring his dominant 2025 campaign. His 2,126 scrimmage yards and 17 touchdowns placed him among the league's most productive offensive threats. The 49ers are well represented on the list, with Brock Purdy at No. 85, George Kittle at No. 46, and Fred Warner at No. 54 also earning recognition.

With five spots still unrevealed, McCaffrey's placement puts him ahead of several marquee names already announced, including Patrick Mahomes at No. 18 and T.J. Watt

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