NFL top 100 list: A running update of each selection to date

The NFL Network is unveiling their Top 100 players as voted on by the athletes. Here is a running tracker of each selection.

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(Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports)

90. Kyler Murray, QB, Arizona Cardinals

89. Cooper Kupp, WR, Los Angeles Rams

88. Jaylon Smith, LB, Dallas Cowboys

87. Josh Allen, QB, Buffalo Bills

86. Marlon Humphrey, CB, Baltimore Ravens

85. Zach Ertz, TE, Philadelphia Eagles

84. Cameron Heyward, DL, Pittsburgh Steelers

83. Erik Kendricks, LB, Minnesota Vikings

82. Ryan Ramczyk, OT, New Orleans Saints

81. DK Metcalf, WR, Seattle Seahawks

After a successful rookie season, Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray debuts on this list at the 90th spot. Murray faced questions about his size and schematic background during his draft process, but showed the ability to make anticipation throws from the pocket as a rookie, exceeding the expectations many had in place for him. With the addition of DeAndre Hopkins, Murray is in position to make that year two quarterback leap we have seen from other passers, like Jared Goff, Carson Wentz and Lamar Jackson.

The inclusion of Josh Allen on this list did catch some by surprise. Allen remains a polarizing figure, with believers in the Buffalo area but doubters still in place in national media circles. His selection speaks to how his peers view him in the league, and with the acquisition of Stefon Diggs, Allen could be in position to deliver on a big year in 2020.

Cameron Heyward checking in at 84 seems a bit low, as does Eric Kendricks a few spots above him. Both players are crucial to what their defenses do on a game-to-game basis, and both received a lot of love from Touchdown Wire in our Top 11 position rankings. Heyward checked in as our third-ranked interior defensive lineman, and Kendricks ranked as our third-ranked off-ball linebacker.

Kudos to DK Metcalf for landing on this list after a great rookie year. Metcalf faced criticism during his draft process for a poor three-cone time, which led some to question his transition to the NFL. But the Seattle Seahawks rookie got on the same page with Russell Wilson quickly, and has become an impact player along the boundary for that offense.