Mac Jones is officially one of the top-100 players in the NFL

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – NOVEMBER 14: Mac Jones #10 of the New England Patriots celebrates the touchdown by Rhamondre Stevenson #38 against the Cleveland Browns during the third quarter at Gillette Stadium on November 14, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

The NFL top 100 players list is starting to roll out for the 2022 season, and Patriots quarterback Mac Jones has landed on the rankings.

Jones in 2021 became the first rookie quarterback to start every game in the regular season and make the playoffs since Andrew Luck and Russell Wilson both did it in 2012. He parlayed the Pats’ rebound season into a Pro Bowl appearance and, now, the No. 85 spot on the NFL top 100 players list.

This is voted on by the players, so clearly, it’s not just the Patriots who like what Jones showed as a rookie. He heads into an all-important second season with some noticeable growing pains so far in training camp, but not much of which can be attributed to his own performance. Jones has looked confident and efficient when given reasonable time to throw, and goes into the season with a much deeper receiving corps than he had as a rookie. Tight end Jonnu Smith looked poised to improve, too, while Hunter Henry has looked like his usual dependable self when targeted.

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The NFL Network announced players 100-51 on Sunday. The top 50 will be announced in a series of specials over the next two weeks. That includes Nos. 50-31 in a two-hour special at 4:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, Aug. 21, 30-21 in a one-hour special later that night at 11 p.m. ET, then the top-20 in a three-hour finale at 8 p.m. ET on Sunday, Aug. 28.

Since Jones has already appeared on the countdown at No. 85, and linebacker Matthew Judon checked in at No. 52, it’s unlikely we’ll see any more Patriots on the 2022 rankings. In New England, the hope is they get a top-100 level of performance out of players like Christian Barmore, DeVante Parker, Kendrick Bourne, Hunter Henry, or rookies Cole Strange and Tyquan Thornton. That, or someone else comes out of the woodwork.

Anyway, here’s the full NFL top-100 players so far…

100. FB Kyle Juszczyk, 49ers

99. QB Kirk Cousins, Vikings

98. RB David Montgomery, Bears

97. DE Leonard Williams, Giants

96. S Jimmie Ward, 49ers

95. WR CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – OCTOBER 17: CeeDee Lamb #88 of the Dallas Cowboys celebrates after catching the game winning touchdown against Jalen Mills #2 of the New England Patriots in overtime at Gillette Stadium on October 17, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The Cowboys defeated the Patriots 35-29 in overtime. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

94. K Justin Tucker, Ravens

93. LB Von Miller, Bills

92. OT Tyron Smith, Cowboys

91. TE Kyle Pitts, Falcons

90. WR Odell Beckham Jr., free agent

89. CB Marshon Lattimore, Saints

88. DT Jonathan Allen, Commanders

87. CB Denzel Ward, Browns

86. LB Shaquil Barrett, Buccaneers

85. QB Mac Jones, Patriots

Jun 8, 2022; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) during the New England Patriots minicamp at Gillette Stadium. Credit: Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports

84. LB Roquan Smith, Bears

83. G Wyatt Teller, Browns

82. CB Kenny More II, Colts

81. S Justin Simmons, Broncos

80. RB James Conner, Cardinals

79. T Rashawn Slater, Chargers

78. DE Trey Hendrickson, Bengals

77. CB Darius Slay, Eagles

76. DE Brian Burns, Panthers

75. S Antoine Winfield Jr., Buccaneers

74. LB Demario Davis, Saints

73. RB Cordarrelle Patterson, Falcons

72. S Quandre Diggs, Seahawks

71. C Jason Kelce, Eagles

70. S Tyrann Mathieu, Saints

69. DE Cameron Jordan, Saints

68. G Zach Martin, Cowboys

67. S Budda Baker, Cardinals

66. DT DeForest Buckner, Colts

65. QB Derek Carr, Raiders

It feels like forever ago when Carr was an MVP candidate as he led the Raiders to a 12-3 record with strong passing numbers. He’s been an efficient passer and would likely manage the Patriots offense well. But has he proven enough to be confident he can win? The Patriots would need to continue to improve the team around Carr to become a legitimate contender.

64. LB Devin White, Buccaneers

63. WR Jaylen Waddle, Dolphins

62. DE Chandler Jones, Raiders

61. QB Russell Wilson, Broncos

60. C Corey Linsley, Chargers

59. DE Maxx Crosby, Raiders

58. TE Darren Waller, Raiders

57. QB Kyler Murray, Cardinals

56. CB Xavien Howard, Dolphins

55. G Joel Bitonio, Browns

54. DT Jeffrey Simmons, Titans

53. WR Mike Evans, Buccaneers

52. LB Matthew Judon, Patriots

Aug 12, 2021; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots outside linebacker Matt Judon (9) at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports

51. RB Alvin Kamara, Saints

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