62 Reasons the NFL Top-100 Got It Wrong With Jaguars' Trevor Lawrence

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence has made the annual NFL top-100, but should he have been ranked even higher?

Lawrence came in ranked at No. 62 in the yearly list, so here are 62 reasons he should have been considered for an even higher spot.

No. 62 on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2026…@Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence! @NFLFilms pic.twitter.com/vPxM2Fi8zq
— NFL (@NFL) July 17, 2026

No. 1: His Production

Lawrence was one of the NFL's most productive quarterbacks last season; his 38 total touchdowns set the franchise record for total touchdowns in a single season and were the third-most in the NFL

No. 2: The QB Rankings

The quarterback rankings in the top-100 have often been ... spotty, to say the least. This is actually a good bit higher than many may have anticipated for Lawrence.

No. 3: The Pedigree

Lawrence is still the same player he was when he was the No. 1 pick and seen as the best quarterback prospect since Andrew Luck.

No. 4: Proven Franchise QB

Lawrence has led the Jaguars to two AFC South title and three winning seasons in five years; the only years he did not find success came in years in which his head coach got fired.

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No. 5: Elite Physical Traits

Lawrence has the blend of size, speed, and arm talent that not many quarterbacks in the NFL have. It is hard to imagine there are that many more talented quarterbacks.

No. 6: Fits Today's Era

Lawrence is perfect for today's era of quarterback play, and he is one of the best representitives for it possible. He is athletic, makes plays in and outside of structure, and can win games in a variety of ways.

No. 7: The Liam Coen Factor

Liam Coen has coached some of the best quarterbacks in the entire NFL, and he came to Jacksonville largely because of Lawrence. That has to say something.

No. 8: It is Worth Projecting

Are these lists not worth projecting future performance? The best of Lawrence should still be yet to come, and who knows just how much better that player can be.

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No. 9: Durability

Lawrence has only missed eight starts in five seasons, and seven of those came in 2024. In his other four seasons, Lawrence only missed one start.

No. 10: National Respect

It is clear that Lawrence is held in higher regard than some people think, considering some national lists have him as a top-10 quarterback.

No. 11: Team Leadership

Lawrence has been voted a team captain in every single season with the franchise, taking the leadership role from his first day.

No. 12: He is the Jaguars' Engine

Before Lawrence, the Jaguars were a hapless franchise lacking direction. Since drafting him, they have been a different franchise, and he is why.

No. 13: Playoff Experience

Lawrence led one of the NFL's best-ever comebacks in 2022, and in his two playoff losses he has scored 24 fourth-quarter points.

No. 14: Context of career

Lawrence has thrived to this point of his career despite being coached by Urban Meyer for a year and then dealing with the Jaguars' 2024 dysfunction.

No. 15: The Jaguars Tax

The Jaguars are routinely not given much respect in terms of national rankings and accolades. This is not anything new for the franchise, or for Lawrence.

No. 16: Upside on Deep Ball

When Lawrence has been at his best, he has been a deadly deep ball passer. He was hit-or-miss there last year, but the upside to attack all levels of the field are still there.

No. 17: Dual-Threat

Last year, Lawrence rushed 82 times for 359 yards and nine rushing touchdowns, the second most in the NFL among quarterbacks.

No. 18: Plays out of Structure

Some of Lawrence's best plays last season came with him improvising, such as his game-winning touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs.

No. 19: Plays Inside Structure

Lawrence can also do all of the classic things that quarterbacks are asked to do within the construct of the offensive scheme, such as win with timing from the pocket.

No. 20: His Own Rivals

Those who advocated for Lawrence on the top-100 included a trio of Houston Texans: Will Anderson Jr., Danielle Hunter, and C.J. Stroud

No. 21: State of QB Play

There are a few clear top quarterbacks in the NFL, and then the order starts to get muddied. Who is to say there is abig gap between Lawrence and whoever is on the list in the 30s.

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No. 22: AFC South Disrespect

The AFC South, like the Jaguars, does not ever really get the same attention as teams in some of the other historic NFL divisions. As one of the NFL's youngest divisions, there is an AFC South tax to an extent.

No. 23: Hot Streaks

Last year, Lawrence had four consecutive games with a passer rating of 100.0-plus (Weeks 13-16), tied for the second-longest streak in the NFL.

No. 24: Clutch Gene

Lawrence has led the Jaguars to significant come backs in the playoffs, in primetime games, and during must-win weeks.

No. 25: Who Would GMs Take?

Are there 61 players that NFL general managers would take over Trevor Lawrence in a draft? There is no way to say, but it is hard to imagine the answer is yes.

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No. 26: His History

Amongst all Jaguars quarterbacks ever, Lawrence ranks third in passing yards (17,822), second in pass completions (1,629) and third in touchdown passes (98).

No. 27: His Accuracy

Lawrence’s 62.8 completion percentage is second in franchise history (min. 200 attempts). Since 2022, Lawrence’s 12 games with a 75-percent completion rate are tied for the third-most in the AFC among quarterbacks.

No. 28: Volume Production

Lawrence's 11 300-yard passing games rank third in franchise history, and he is another good season or so away from being the most productive quarterback in franchise history.

No. 29: This Staggering Stat

Lawrence is one of two quarterbacks (Jared Goff) to have an active streak of 50 or more games recording at least one 20-plus-yard completion (70).

No. 30: The Data

Lawrence was a top-5 quarterback in EPA/Play and Success Rate over the final 10 weeks of the 2025 season.

No. 31: Still Improving

Lawrence is not anywhere near his final form. Lawrence has improved quite a bit since 2021, and chances are he is not done doing so.

No. 32: Still Young

Lawrence is still only 26 years old, making him younger than several other starting quarterbacks who have been drafted after him.

No. 33: What He Did at Clemson

His career 34-2 record as a starter is the third-best winning percentage by a starting quarterback with at least 30 career starts since Division I split in 1978.

No. 34: MVP History

Lawrence has earned MVP votes in two different seasons, and he is the only Jaguars player who has ever received a vote.

No. 35: Lawrence's Track Record in Rankings

Lawrence, even after his best years, normally goes within this range of most rankings. In terms of times Lawrence has been snubbed, this one is not as far out there as other years.

No. 36: Where he Stands in AFC

The AFC quarterback pool is in a weird place, and there is a good argument to make that Lawrence could be behind only two or so quarterbacks in the conference this time next year.

No. 37: Offseason Momentum

Lawrence just wrapped up the best offseason program he has ever had with the Jaguars, and the arrow on his development is pointing up.

No. 38: What Have You Done for Me Lately?

The last time we saw Lawrence, he scored two fourth-quarter touchdowns to take the lead against Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills. His last play was an interception, but our most recent sample size from him is a strong one.

No. 39: Best Season of His Career

Lawrence is coming off arguably the best year of his entire career, and there is reason to believe his true ascent has just started.

No. 40: He Elevates His Offenses

Lawrence has helped the following players have career years: Christian Kirk, Evan Engram, Zay Jones, Calvin Ridley. He makes his teams and teammates around him better with his play on an annual basis.

No. 41: Opposing Defenses Have to Respect Him

Lawrence has become the kind of quarterback who defenses have to have at the top of the scouting report each week, which was not always the case earlier in his career.

No. 42: Multiple Signature Wins

Lawrence has picked up multiple signature wins throughout his NFL career, with just a few last year against the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs.

No. 43: Who Will Rank Above Him?

If Jared Goff or Baker Mayfield rank ahead of Lawrence ... well, that is all there is to it.

No. 44: His Impact

Lawrence is easily the most impactful player on the Jaguars' entire roster, and it is hard to say there are 61 more important and impactful players in the NFL.

No. 45: Pre-and Post-Snap Work

Lawrence is able to beat defenses ahead of the snap with his reads, while his post-snap ability to diagnose defenses is vastly underrated.

No. 46: Maturation at QB

Lawrence has taken a massive leap since he was a 21-year-old rookie, and his maturation at the quarterback position has brought him to what could be his peak as a passer.

No. 47: What More is There to Do?

Lawrence has had MVP-like production multiple times, been to the playoffs, and wins with a team that does not win all that often based on history. What else is there for him to do, really?

No. 48: The Light Switch Has Come On

Lawrence has seemingly broken most of the awful habits he put together earlier in his career, and it feels like the light switch has officially come on after years of waiting.

No. 49: Developed Chemistry With New Weapons

Lawrence has had to learn completely new weapons in the passing game over the last two seasons compared to his first few years as a starter, and he has not missed a beat.

No. 50: Makes Offense Versatile

Lawrence is the kind of quarterback who can run any scheme and win on any kind of play, which makes him as versatile as any passer in the NFL.

No. 51: Jaguars Have Never Had to Doubt Him

It feels like there has never been a single moment in Lawrence's tenure where he was coming close to being benched or replaced.

No. 52: Luck of the Draw

Lawrence has gotten unlucky in this year's rankings, because most people are not seeing what he does for the Jaguars week in and week out.

No. 53: He is Still Trevor Lawrence

At the end of the day, the mythical rise of Trevor Lawrence is still a very real thing, and he is still that same quarterback.

No. 54: He Can Manage Games

Lawrence can play small-ball and be a conservative passer, if that is what the offense needs that week. He would thrive in a PA-heavy offense like San Francisco's.

No. 55: He Can Be a Game-Changer

Lawrence can be the X-Factor who makes those rare plays each week that decides wins and losses, which not every quarterback can say.

No. 56: Mastered Yet Another System

Lawrence has had to learn multiple offenses throughout his NFL career, and he has eventually mastered each one. All signs are he has done so again with Liam Coen.

No. 57: The Jaguars' Investment

The Jaguars made Lawrence one of the NFL's highest-paid passers for a reason. Would they still be on the hook for that deal if he has not proven it?

No. 58: What He Has Done for the Jaguars

The Jaguars could do with getting more respect still, but their profile is significantly higher now than it ever was before they took Lawrence.

No. 59: The Accolades

Here are all of Lawrence's accolades last season: finalist for AP's Most Valuable Player and Comeback Player of the Year awards, AFC Offensive Player of the Month (Dec./Jan.) and AFC Offensive Player of the Week (Week 15) honors, and named FedEx Air & Ground Player of the Week three times (Weeks 15-16, Week 18)

No. 60: New Shiny Toys

Each and every year, there are new shiny toys that get jolted to the top of these rankings. Caleb Williams and Drake Maye will surely be ahead, for example.

No. 61: Kevin Byard

Kevin Byard is listed at No. 61, one spot before Lawrence. Byard is a good player, but is any general manager or coach taking him over Lawrence if all things were equal?

No. 62: The NFL Top-100 is ... You Know

There are multiple names in the No. 61 - No. 70 range that should be in the top-20 or so, which, well, says it all.

70-61 on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2026 are in ✅ pic.twitter.com/jzkkqPEXHC
— NFL (@NFL) July 17, 2026

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