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ArticleJaxon Smith-Njigba ranked No. 5 on NFL’s Top-100 players list
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Smith-Njigba landed in the fifth spot of the NFL Top 100 players of 2026 rankings, which are voted on by the players. In a video released Monday morning, players from across the league spoke of the fear that Smith-Njigba inspired in his opponents.

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Smith-Njigba ranked No. 5 on NFL Top 100 Players list; multiple peers voted him No. 1

Smith-Njigba ranked No. 5 on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2026 list, voted on by players across the league. Multiple players including C.J. Stroud, Drake Thomas, Cooper DeJean, Trey Sermon, and Kyle Juszczyk named him as their choice for the No. 1 spot. Stroud noted: 'He has the full package and week in and week out, you know, he's put up numbers.' The ranking reflects peer recognition of Smith-Njigba's elite status heading into the regular season.

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