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Two Baltimore Ravens stars named as NFL continues countdown of top 100 players for 2023

Philip Marsh
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We are fast approaching the 'Top 50' players.

The NFL's annual announcement of their top 100 players continues ahead of the 2023 season, with those ranked 71-80 most recently named.

To help build suspense, the players are revealed in groups of 10 every weekday, starting with those ranked 91-100 back on Monday.

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.

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 - he did so four times!

#80 - Mark Andrews

Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews has dropped a long way from his ranking of 32 last year, but he remains one of the best at the position.

Andrews' 2022 season was hampered by injuries, but he still caught 73 passes for 847 yards and five touchdowns.

At the Ravens' first day of training camp, Andrews said the AFC North team have "unfinished business" so look out for a bounce back to form in 2023.

#79 - Dre Greenlaw

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw had his best season in the NFL to date in 2022.

The 2019 fifth round pick made a total of 127 tackles across 15 games, including 82 solo efforts.

Greenlaw also forced two fumbles for the first time in his career, both of which were recovered for the 49ers - who dominated the NFC West in 2022.

#78 - Talanoa Hufanga

It is back-to-back San Francisco defencemen, with safety Talanoa Hufanga one spot better than Greenlaw at #78.

Another fifth round pick, Hufanga enjoyed a brilliant sophomore season in 2022, recording 97 tackles and four interceptions including one pick six.

The 23-year-old is going from strength to strength, do not be surprised if this inclusion in the 'Top 100' is not his last.

#77 - Geno Smith

Plenty of NFL fans would have laughed at the idea of Geno Smith making a 'Top 100' appearance when he joined Seattle Seahawks for the 2022 season.

But those who did are red in the face now, as the 32-year-old threw for 4,282 yards and 30 touchdowns in 2022 to reach the playoffs.

They could not get the better of NFC West rivals San Francisco 49ers in the postseason, but with new receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba to throw to, Smith and the Seahawks could be even better in 2023.

#76 - Tariq Woolen

Another Seattle Seahawks player, cornerback Tariq Woolen, comes in at #76 to make it four straight player from the NFC West.

The 2022 fifth round pick was thrown straight into action by head coach Pete Carroll and he did not disappoint, notching up six interceptions and a pick six in his rookie season.

Like Hufanga, Woolen is still young at 24 and will be looking to build on his rookie season going into 2023.

#75 - Trey Hendrickson

Back to the AFC North, and Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson who moves up three places from his ranking in 2022.

Hendrickson continued to be a great weapon on defense, registering eight sacks and two forced fumbles last season.

The 2017 third round pick is going into his third season with the Bengals with 66 tackles and 22 sacks in his first two campaigns.

#74 - Garrett Wilson

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The sky is the limit for New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson, who had a rookie season to remember in 2022 - and that was without Aaron Rodgers!

The Ohio State product put up 1,103 yards off 83 receptions, including four touchdowns, while receiving passes from the likes of Mike White and Zach Wilson.

In 2023 Wilson has the pleasure of receiving passes from Rodgers. Anything close to last season will see Wilson a lot higher up the 'Top 100' list in 2024.

#73 - Budda Baker

The Arizona Cardinals are staring down what is going to potentially be a very long 2023 season, with the NFC West team ranked the worst side going into next season.

However, in safety Budda Baker they have a player capable of lighting up a game, his 75 tackles and two interceptions in 2022 completed another successful season for the 27-year-old.

There had been some speculation over Baker's future with the franchise with rumours of a trade, however he has reported to the team's training camp and all signs now point towards him staying.

#72 - Lamar Jackson

The second Baltimore Raven is this block of 10 players is quarterback Lamar Jackson, who like Andrews has fallen significantly from his 2022 rank of 36.

However, also like Andrews, Jackson's 2022 season was plagued by injury and speculation about his future with the AFC North franchise.

But going into 2023 the Ravens now have a fully fit Jackson on a new long-term deal, and the former MVP is ready to prove once again why he has been handed his new eye-watering contract.

#71 - DeForest Buckner

The 70s are rounded out by Indianapolis Colts' defensive tackle DeForest Buckner, who has been the model of consistency throughout his career.

The 2017 first round pick has played 15 or more games in each of his seasons in the NFL and made between 58-74 tackles every year, the season high of 74 coming in 2022.

Buckner has also recorded between 7-12 sacks in each of the last five campaigns, registering eight in 2022 and two forced fumbles.

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