​Denver Broncos defensive tackle Zach Allen has enjoyed a remarkable calendar year, marked by a series of high-profile achievements and recognition from peers and the league alike. Over the past year, Allen signed a four-year, $102 million contract extension, established himself as a key force on a Broncos defense that set a franchise record for sacks in a single season, and earned both his first Pro Bowl berth and a first-team All-Pro nod. These accomplishments culminated in Allen being named one of the NFL’s top 100 players, as voter polls from his fellow players placed him at No. 73 on the 2026 list. Notably, he is the first Bronco to appear on the 2026 list, and he climbed 17 spots from his 2025 ranking, when he was the first Bronco to appear on the Top 100 roster for that year.
There is also video coverage available from the NFL highlighting Allen’s inclusion on the Top 100 list, which fans can view to gain additional insight into his standout season. In another measure of his esteem across the league, ESPN’s Jeremiah Fowler conducted a survey of NFL executives, coaches, and scouts who ranked Allen as the eighth-best defensive tackle. Fowler emphasized Allen’s prolific pass rush, noting that Allen has recorded 131 quarterback hits since 2022—eight more than the next-closest player, Myles Garrett. Allen’s 117 pressures over that same span rank third among interior defensive linemen, and his 15.5 sacks across the past two seasons underscore his ability to disrupt opposing backfields. “His get-off and his relentless effort make him productive,” one NFL personnel director observed, adding that Allen is exceptionally effective in those two crucial areas.
As the NFL braces for the 2026 season, Allen appears poised to build on his stellar 2025 All-Pro campaign. Broncos fans and league watchers will be eager to see how he translates that momentum into another dominant year for Denver’s defense this fall. For those following Broncos coverage, you can keep an eye on ongoing updates from Broncos Wire on social media, including Facebook and Twitter/X, for the latest news and featured stories about Zach Allen and the team’s defensive performances. This article originally appeared on Broncos Wire and highlights Allen’s inclusion on the NFL’s Top 100 list as well as ESPN’s ranking of the league’s top defensive tackles, offering readers a comprehensive look at a standout season and the expectations for the upcoming year.