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Future Hall of Fame quarterback suffers huge drop as the NFL's 'Top 100' players countdown continues

Future Hall of Fame quarterback suffers huge drop as the NFL's 'Top 100' players countdown continuesDAZN
The countdown has now reached the halfway point.

The NFL's revealing of their 'Top 100' players for the 2023 season rages on, with those ranked 60-51 announced.

The 'Top 100' has been an annual tradition for the last 12 seasons, with only Tom Brady topping the pile on more than one occasion - which he did four times.

The players are revealed in groups of 10 every weekday, this year the group of players ranked 11-20 will be announced on Thursday, August 3 before the top 10 are revealed the following Monday.

As the countdown heads towards the halfway stage, more star names beginning to appear, but there is one quarterback's position which has caused a huge shock ahead of the upcoming season. 

Find out who it is below with the players who are ranked 60-51 in the NFL 'Top 100'. 

#60 - Trevon Diggs

His performances last season may not have been impressive as his rookie year, but the Dallas Cowboys cornerback has shown signs of improvement. 

Trevon Diggs posted the best PFF coverage grade of his career (67.0) and improved his run defense grade, again a new career high, from 35.7 in 2021 to 66.2.

Diggs has since been rewarded for his performances with a five-year, $97 million deal at the start of training camp.

#59 - Justin Simmons

Last season was one to forget for Justin Simmons.

The Denver Broncos suffered numerous injuries in 2022 and was only able to feature in 12 games, but this did not stop him from posting career best numbers with six interceptions and three forced fumbles. 

#58 - Jeffery Simmons

Defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons has become a terrifying force on the Tennessee Titans' defensive line. 

After a breakout season in 2021, he quickly followed this up with a second All-Pro season. 

His 7.5 sacks in 2023 was one shy from a career best and was tied seventh amongs the league's defensive tackles. 

#57 - Jordan Poyer

Last season was uncharted territory for Buffalo Bills safety Jordan Poyer who for the majority of the season was without his teammate Micah Hyde.

Hyde only managed to feature in two games due to a neck injury, but Poyer still managed to deliver with four interceptions and reach the Pro Bowl. 

#56 - Dak Prescott

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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has dropped 12 places compared to the 2022 list and there is a clear reason why. 

The 30-year-old threw a league-leading 15 interceptions, but while this was an area of concern for Cowboys fans, Prescott was still able to keep the offense in check who were fourth in points and 11th in yards. 

It also cannot be forgotten that Prescott brought the curtain down on Tom Brady's career after throwing five touchdown passes against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Super Wild Card weekend. 

#55 - Troy Pollard

Troy Pollard cemented himself as the number one Dallas Cowboys running back in 2022 with a season performance which saw him break 1,000 rushing yards, a career first. 

In the process he scored 12 touchdowns and averaged 5.2 yards per carry and now stands alone as the number one Cowboys RB replacing Ezekiel Elliott who is now a free agent. 

#54 - Brian Burns

The Carolina Panthers defensive end finally reached double digits when it came to sacks last season with 12.5 after spending the past two seasons just missing out with nine. 

This was not the only individual record which he broke in 2022 with a number of career bests in multiple categories which included 63 tackles, 17 tackles for loss and 22 quarterback hits

If Burns continues to keep posting similar or even better numbers in 2023, he will be on the way to becoming one of the NFL's best defensive talents. 

#53 - Mike Evans

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans retains his spot at number 53 in this year's 'Top 100' and it's a testament to his consistency over the years. 

Evans once again went past 1,000 receiving yards in 2022 making it his ninth successive season of breaking that milestone and is yet to fumble since October 2018. 

If fans want the definition of a consistent offensive performer, it's Mike Evans. 

#52 - Jonathan Allen

Jonathan Allen once more impressed on the Washington Commanders defensive line in 2022 and ahead of the new season leaped up 36 places in the 'Top 100'. 

The defensive end got 7.5 sacks last season, forced two fumbles and got his first career interception which resulted in the 28-year-old reaching a second consecutive Pro Bowl. 

#51 - Aaron Rodgers

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This is by far the biggest shock so far on the 2023 of the NFL's 'Top 100'.

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers has dropped 48 places ahead of his first season with the franchise, but while 2022 maybe a year to forget for the future Hall of Famer, he was still able to deliver some impressive numbers. 

Despite having a broken thumb on his throwing hand, Rodgers still threw for 3,695 yards and 26 touchdowns, and now the Jets will be hoping he can bring some of this form to Metlife in the hunt for the team's first Vince Lombardi trophy since 1969. 

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