Rams' Matthew Stafford, Eagles' Cooper DeJean Named Nos. 59, 60 on 2025 NFL Top 100

The efforts of Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford and Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean didn't go unnoticed by their NFL peers.

Stafford fell 17 spots but still occupied a place (No. 59) among the top 100 players heading into the 2025 season. On the heels of his rookie year, DeJean debuted at No. 60.

With the ranking inching toward the halfway mark, here's where things stand:

NFL Top 100 Players for 2025

100. Ladd McConkey, WR, Los Angeles Chargers

99. Leonard Williams, DL, Seattle Seahawks

98. Aaron Jones, RB, Minnesota Vikings

97. Drake London, WR, Atlanta Falcons

96. Lavonte David, LB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

95. Josh Sweat, OLB, Arizona Cardinals

94. Sam LaPorta, TE, Detroit Lions

93. Creed Humphrey, C, Kansas City Chiefs

92. Jessie Bates, S, Atlanta Falcons

91. Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Miami Dolphins

90. Zach Allen, DL, Denver Broncos

89. James Cook, RB, Buffalo Bills

88. Andrew Van Ginkel, OLB, Minnesota Vikings

87. Quinnen Williams, DT, New York Jets

86. Laremy Tunsil, OT, Washington Commanders

85. Kyren Williams, RB, Los Angeles Rams

84. Christian Gonzalez, CB, New England Patriots

83. Cameron Heyward, DT, Pittsburgh Steelers

82. Jerry Jeudy, WR, Cleveland Browns

81. Trent McDuffie, CB, Kansas City Chiefs

80. Rashan Gary, DE, Green Bay Packers

79. Dak Prescott, QB, Dallas Cowboys

78. Khalil Mack, DE, Los Angeles Chargers

77. Tee Higgins, WR, Cincinnati Bengals

76. Vita Vea, DT, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

75. Patrick Queen, LB, Pittsburgh Steelers

74. Bobby Wagner, LB, Washington Commanders

73. Christian McCaffrey, RB, San Francisco 49ers

72. Sam Darnold, QB, Seattle Seahawks

71. Kerby Joseph, S, Detroit Lions

70. Frankie Luvu, LB, Washington Commanders

69. Jordan Mailata, OL, Philadelphia Eagles

68. Jordan Love, QB, Green Bay Packers

67. Malik Nabers, WR, New York Giants

66. Jalen Ramsey, CB, Pittsburgh Steelers

65. Trey McBride, TE, Arizona Cardinals

64. Bo Nix, QB, Denver Broncos

63. Josh Hines-Allen, DE, Jacksonville Jaguars

62. Bijan Robinson, RB, Atlanta Falcons

61. Brian Thomas Jr., WR, Jacksonville Jaguars

60. Cooper DeJean, CB, Philadelphia Eagles

59. Matthew Stafford, QB, Los Angeles Rams

DeJean finished fourth in the Defensive Rookie of the Year voting despite starting in only nine of his 16 appearances.

Through four games, he had logged a total of just eight snaps on defense. Once the second-round pick was put into the first team for a Week 5 matchup with the Cleveland Browns, he didn't look back.

DeJean recorded 51 total tackles, six pass breakups, one forced fumble and three fumble recoveries. According to Pro Football Reference, he allowed just 5.5 yards per passing target and an 80.1 quarterback rating.

The former Iowa standout also made his presence felt on special teams. He totaled 211 yards on his 21 punt returns.

Anybody who watched DeJean in college could attest to his value and versatility on the field, and that was fully on display in 2024. His biggest highlight was a pick-six in Philadelphia's Super Bowl LIX victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.

The Eagles boast not just DeJean in their secondary but also Defensive ROY runner-up Quinyon Mitchell. That pair figures to make Philly a formidable unit against the pass for years to come.

Stafford's drop points to how the 37-year-old is no longer at his peak yet nonetheless continues to be effective under center deep into his career.

The two-time Pro Bowler threw for 3,762 yards, 20 touchdowns and eight interceptions in 16 starts. His interception rate (1.5 percent) was his second-lowest ever, per Pro Football Reference, and he was 12th in ESPN.com's QBR (64.7).

Stafford played well in the playoffs, too, finishing with 533 yards and four touchdowns to zero interceptions across two contests.

Look no further than the fact Stafford was sixth in the annual QB rankings from ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, who bases his list on the input of executives, coaches and scouts from around the NFL.

One coordinator told Fowler the veteran signal-caller deserved to be ranked so high "cause he's tough as s--t."

"Elite poise and toughness in the pocket," the coach said. "The ability to throw with timing and location while he's about to get hit in the chin is among the best."

Assuming he stays healthy, Stafford is a good bet to retain a Top 100 position next year.