50 most dominant NFL players of 2023, Nos. 50-26

We compiled a list of the NFL’s most dominant players heading into the 2023 season. Here’s a look at Nos. 50-26.

Who are the most dominant players in the NFL today? The answers vary depending on who you ask.

Some will list quarterbacks, as it’s the most important position. Others will include the defenders responsible for containing them. Then there are the players who straight up are the best at their respective position. But one thing is for certain, the NFL is littered with dominant players across the board.

Our NFL Wires editors submitted their picks for the most dominant players in the game right now, and we tabulated the results to determine a top 50. Our list consists of players who dominate at their respective positions, so there’s a nice mix of different position groups (even though quarterbacks and skill position players are well represented).

There were 24 NFL teams represented in our list, where several teams had multiple players. The Eagles and 49ers tied for the most appearances with five each, and the Super Bowl champion Chiefs weren’t far behind.

First up, we’re unveiling Nos. 50 through 26, which features ascending quarterbacks, impact offensive linemen, dominant defenders and our lone specialist of the group.

All advanced metrics courtesy of Pro Football Focus, Sports Info Solutions, and Pro Football Reference unless otherwise indicated.

Every NFL team’s non-QB MVP heading into 2023 season

From Justin Jefferson to Micah Parsons, our NFL Wire editors identified every team’s non-quarterback MVP heading into the 2023 season.

When it comes to Most Valuable Player, it’s a discussion dominated by quarterbacks. And for good reason. After all, quarterback is the most important position in football.

In fact, the last 10 NFL MVPs have been quarterbacks. The last non-QB to win the award was Vikings running back Adrian Peterson in 2012. But there are other players on the field also deserving of recognition, which led us to this fun exercise.

From Justin Jefferson to Micah Parsons, our NFL Wire editors identified every team’s non-quarterback MVP heading into the 2023 season.

Every NFL team’s potential breakout player in 2023

From Justin Fields to Travon Walker, here’s one player from each NFL team poised for a breakout year in 2023.

The NFL offseason program is in the books, where teams have the next month off before training camp. There were some standout players from the offseason, including some who could make significant impacts in 2023.

There are a number of players around the league who are primed to make a leap this season due to their situation and/or opportunity following a busy NFL offseason, which has featured its share of change among NFL rosters.

From Justin Fields to Travon Walker, our NFL Wire editors identified one player from every team poised for a breakout year in 2023.

One player from every NFL team facing make-or-break season in 2023

Here’s one player from each NFL team facing a make-or-break year in 2023.

We’ve reached the dead period of the 2023 NFL offseason, where teams have wrapped their offseason programs and have the next six weeks off before training camp.

There are several players around the league facing pressure heading into the new season, whether they’re veterans on the hot seat or new additions with high expectations.

Our NFL Wire editors identified one player from each NFL team who is facing a make-or-break season.

Most notable free agent from each NFL team who remains unsigned in 2023

Our NFL Wire editors identified the most notable free agent from each team who remains unsigned.

We’ve reached the dead portion of the 2023 NFL offseason, where teams are wrapping up their offseason programs with mandatory minicamp before breaking for the summer.

As teams ready their training camp rosters, there are still some notable free agents on the open market who could help shore up positions of need. That includes wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney, kicker Robbie Gould and (unofficially) running back Dalvin Cook.

Our NFL Wire editors identified the most notable free agent from each NFL team who remains unsigned (at the time of publication) ahead of training camp.

32 NFL veterans who could lose their jobs to rookies in 2023

Our NFL Wire editors identified one veteran from each NFL team who could lose their job to a rookie in 2023.

The NFL offseason is underway, where all 32 teams are conducting voluntary Organized Team Activities. We’re still a few months away from the start of the season, but there’s plenty of competition set to unfold across the league during offseason workouts and into training camp.

With the influx of new rookies to NFL rosters, there are some veterans who should be looking over their shoulder when it comes to potentially losing their job, be it a starting job or reserve role.

Our NFL Wire editors identified one veteran from each NFL team who could lose their job to a rookie in 2023.

Dream selections for NFL teams with no first-round pick in 2023 draft

Here are the dream selections for every NFL team without a first-round pick.

The 2023 NFL draft is right around the corner, where teams are finalizing their draft board before things kick off Thursday night in Kansas City.

But while most teams will get to make their moves on Night 1, there are a handful of teams that have to wait until Day 2 to join the fray. The Los Angeles Rams, Miami Dolphins, Denver Broncos, Cleveland Browns and San Francisco 49ers don’t have first-round selections, with the Broncos, Browns and 49ers not picking until the third round.

Our group of NFL Wire editors that weren’t included in the final one-round mock draft took a look at some of the prospects that could fall into Rounds 2 and 3 — and identified the dream scenario and pick for their teams.

2023 NFL mock draft: Early run on QBs in latest first-round projections

Our NFL Wire editors make their first-round picks in our final mock draft, where quarterbacks go 1-2-3 before a run on defensive players.

The 2023 NFL draft is just days away, where teams are finalizing their draft boards before things kick off in Kansas City on April 27.

There are plenty of storylines to monitor heading into the first round, including how soon we could see a run on quarterbacks in the top 10. Alabama’s Bryce Young is the favorite to be the first overall pick by the Carolina Panthers, and some believe the Houston Texans could take a defensive player at No. 2, which would certainly shake things up.

We’re unveiling our fourth and final NFL Wires mock draft. Our editors made player selections for all 31 picks in the first round. Here are the results.

2023 NFL mock draft: QBs go 1-2-3, trades abound in new two-round projections

Our NFL Wire editors make their picks in our two-round mock draft, where there are three trades inside the top 15.

We’re just about a couple of weeks away from the 2023 NFL draft, where teams are finalizing their draft boards.

We’ve already seen movement at the top of the draft with the Chicago Bears sending the No. 1 pick to the Carolina Panthers, and there could be more trades on the way when the draft kicks off April 27.

Now that April is underway, we’re unveiling our third NFL Wires mock draft. Our NFL Wire editors made their selections for the first two rounds of the draft, which included plenty of trades and quarterbacks going 1-2-3.

2023 NFL mock draft: Post-free agency 1st-round projections feature QB movement in top 3

Our NFL Wire editors make their picks in our post-agency mock draft, where quarterbacks go in the first 3 picks.

We’re just about one month away from the 2023 NFL draft, and we’re in the thick of the pre-draft process. We’ve already seen a shakeup at the top of the draft with the Chicago Bears sending the No. 1 pick to the Carolina Panthers, and there could be more trades on the way for teams desperate to land a quarterback.

With the first wave of NFL free agency in the books, we’re unveiling our second NFL Wires mock draft, which features plenty of quarterback movement inside the top seven, including a trade at No. 3 overall.

Our NFL Wire editors made their selections for the first round of the draft following the first couple of weeks of free agency: