Baker Mayfield has earned another league-wide honor ahead of the 2026 season.
The NFL announced on its official X account that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback checks in at No. 77 on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2026 list, the annual ranking voted on by players around the league.
While Mayfield’s 2025 season didn’t match the production of his previous two years in Tampa Bay, he remained one of the league’s more productive quarterbacks. According to PFF, he completed 58.9 percent of his passes for 3,695 yards with 27 touchdown passes and 12 interceptions while posting a 70.0 overall offensive grade. He also generated 28 big-time throws and finished the season with a 2.91-second average time to throw.
Mayfield continued to provide value outside the pocket as well. He rushed for 402 yards on 55 carries, averaging 7.3 yards per attempt while forcing 22 missed tackles and picking up 15 explosive runs of at least 10 yards. His mobility has become an increasingly important part of Tampa Bay’s offense, particularly when plays break down.
The recognition comes at an important time for the veteran quarterback. Mayfield enters the 2026 season in the final year of his current contract, and both he and the Buccaneers have publicly expressed interest in reaching a long-term extension before he reaches free agency.
The NFL’s Top 100 list is determined by current players, making it one of the league’s more respected offseason honors. Landing at No. 77 reflects the respect Mayfield continues to command from his peers as he prepares for another season leading Tampa Bay’s offense.
With another opportunity to guide the Buccaneers back into playoff contention, Mayfield will now look to build on that recognition and climb even higher when next year’s rankings are released.
This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: Baker Mayfield lands in the NFL’s Top 100 Player countdown
Reporting by Mason Riney, Buccaneers Wire / Bucs Wire
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By Mason Riney, Buccaneers Wire | USA TODAY Network
