Overview
- NFL Network began unveiling the Top 100 on Wednesday, placing San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy at No. 85 and Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Tuli Tuipulotu at No. 86 in the initial batch.
- Purdy's return to the list reflects strong per-start production in 2025—he threw for 2,167 yards, 20 touchdowns, completed 69.4% of passes, posted a 72.8 QBR and the 49ers went 7-2 in his nine starts despite injury limitations.
- Tuipulotu's inclusion validates a 2025 breakout as a full-time starter when he recorded career highs with 23 quarterback hits, 20 tackles for loss and 13 sacks and emerged as a defensive anchor for a Chargers unit that ranked top-10 in yards and points allowed.
- Tuipulotu became the sixth linebacker named so far and the first Charger on the 2026 list, while Purdy returns to the Top 100 for the first time since his No. 28 ranking in 2024.
- The staged Top 100 rollout leaves more placements to come and could affect perceptions, contract leverage and expectations for both players entering the 2026 season, with Tuipulotu entering the final year of his rookie deal.