​Pro Football Network just revealed our top 100 players in the NFL going into the 2026 season. The list is heavily populated by the league’s superstars, many of whom having been at the top of their game for several years.However, there are also plenty of young, rising stars who made an appearance in the top 100. Part of the fun of these lists is getting to highlight the ascending talents across the league, as well as figuring out where to rank them compared to their more experienced contemporaries.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementIn order to qualify for this list, a player must be under 25 years old at the time of this writing, which is July 16. The player’s age as of this writing will be shown in parentheses next to their name. Without further ado, these are the top ten players in the 2026 PFN Top 100 under 25 years old.For more information about how our Impact grades are built, you can find a complete guide to our methodology here.Ranking in PFN’s NFL Top 100: 68Having just signed a four-year, $64 million extension, De’Von Achane is set financially heading into his fourth season in the NFL. He’s seen steady improvement each year since he got drafted in 2023, most recently finishing with a career-high 1,350 rushing yards, placing fifth in the league.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAchane’s 2025 campaign established himself as one of the top running backs in the league, even on a weaker Miami Dolphins offense. He came in sixth in RB Impact Scoring with a rush EPA of 14.0 that ranked fourth among all running backs. His 5.7 yards per carry also marked the highest average in the league.Ranking in PFN’s NFL Top 100: 61Darnell Wright’s growth year over year has been incredibly fun to watch, and he’s ascended into becoming one of the best offensive tackles in the NFL. His 85.0 PFN OL Impact Score last year ranked fourth among right tackles and seventh among all offensive tackles, and he earned second-team All-Pro recognition for his performance.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementArmed with tremendous power and underrated short-area burst, Wright has manned the right tackle spot very well in the Chicago Bears’ offense. Their offensive line did a great job last year protecting Caleb Williams, who himself is an honorable mention for this list. It’s hard to imagine the unit would be nearly as good without Wright.Ranking in PFN’s NFL Top 100: 58After a strong rookie season in 2024, Cooper DeJean built upon his success with a stellar 2025. His 82.4 CB Impact Score ranked No. 13 in the NFL last season, and he ended the regular season with two interceptions, 16 pass deflections, and an allowed targeted passer rating of just 76.5.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementBUILD YOUR OWN TOP 100: PFN’s FREE NFL Top 100 BuilderOne of two standout young cornerbacks on the Philadelphia Eagles (more on the other one later), DeJean earned both Pro Bowl and first-team All-Pro recognition for his performance in Year 2. Still just 2