Best players in the NFC East
By: Jake Rajala
The NFC East has a surplus of All-Pro players. There is talent across all positions, whether it’s wide receiver, linebacker, or defensive tackle. With that said, I’m going to rank the Top 10 players in the NFC East.
10. Marshon Lattimore
Trading for Marshon Lattimore in the middle of last season was a monster move by Washington. I still believe he has a lot of gas left in the tank at 29 years old. He has had injury issues and he’s not an interception machine, but he can lock down opposing WR1s.
9. Jalen Carter
Jalen Carter was the best defensive lineman in the playoffs last season. He dominated double teams. He showed he wasn’t just a run stopper, as he got to the QB, too. He had 3 TFLs, but he also had a pair of sacks.
8. Bobby Wagner
Bobby Wagner is 35 and he’s coming off a season where he was second-team All-Pro! In 2023, he unleashed 183 tackles, which was a career-high and led the league. Wagner needs to hold his ground, as the Philadelphia Eagles dropped a 50 burger against them in the playoffs.
7. Malik Nabers
Malik Nabers has the potential to be a Top-5 WR. He had a grade of 86.7, which was ninth among WRs. Nabers recorded 1,204 yards, which was seventh among WRs. Nabers should make even more plays with Russell Wilson at QB, versus his messy QB situation last season.
6. Jayden Daniels
Jayden Daniels is the only QB on this list. He had a monster PFF grade of 89.6. This was sixth among QBs. Daniels was at his best in the playoffs. He defeated the Buccaneers by a close score of 23-20, and then he led his team to a 45-31 victory over the Detroit Lions.
5. A.J. Brown
A.J. Brown, otherwise known as the biggest nerd on the sidelines, is an elite weapon. Brown unveiled a season where he was second-team All-Pro. He had 1,079 yards, despite missing four games. Brown is one of the most physical WRs in the NFL.
4. Ceedee Lamb
Ceedee Lamb is already a Top-8 WR. He can shine, regardless of the QB. He had 1,194 yards last season while missing a couple of games. He had 135 catches in 2023, which led the league. Lamb should be an All-Pro again with a healthy Dak.
3. Micah Parsons
Micah Parsons is in line to be the highest paid defender of all time. He has been a pillar of consistent dominance. He was first-team All-Pro as a rookie and he’s coming off a Pro Bowl berth in his fourth season.
2. Zack Baun
Zack Baun can make plays all over the field. He’s an elite threat against the run and pass. He was a back-up in New Orleans, and then he evolved into an All-Pro ILB in Philly.
1. Saquon Barkley
Mr. Madden, Saquon Barkley was out for blood this past season. He was rightfully crowned the OPOY. He could take it the distance and jump over people backward. Barkley isn’t quite 30 years old (as he’s 28).
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