Detroit Lions lead NFL in most top-10 players per ESPN surveys

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In an illustration of its star power across the board, the Detroit Lions lead the NFL in top-10 players at every position per ESPN's annual surveys of league executives, coaches and scouts.

Detroit has nine players ranked inside the top 10 at their respective positions. That is one more top-10 player than the Philadelphia Eagles' eight and two more than the Kansas City Chiefs' seven inside ESPN's respective top 10 players lists.

NFL teams with the most Top 10 players (five or more)

Lions: 9
Eagles: 8
Chiefs: 7
Texans: 6
Broncos: 5
Ravens: 5
Cowboys: 5
49ers: 5
Rams: 5https://t.co/l7n4agW5I6

— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) July 16, 2026

Here's a look at the Lions' complete list of players that made their way inside the respective top 10 player lists:

Detroit Lions' top-10 players at respective positions​

• Offensive tackles: Penei Sewell (No. 1 offensive tackle)
• Running backs: Jahmyr Gibbs (No. 2 running back)
• Tight ends: Sam LaPorta (No. 4 tight end)
• Safeties: Brian Branch (No. 4 safety), Kerby Joseph (No. 9 safety)
• Wide receivers: Amon-Ra St. Brown (No. 5 wide receiver)
• Edge rushers: Aidan Hutchinson (No. 5 edge rusher)
• Off-ball linebackers: Jack Campbell (No. 5 off-ball linebacker)
• Quarterback: Jared Goff (No. 9 quarterback)

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