As the NFL Network’s Top 100 Players of 2025 countdown continues, players ranked 40 through 31 have sparked plenty of debate, particularly due to their mix of up-and-coming stars and established veterans.

40. Roquan Smith, LB, Baltimore Ravens

39. C.J. Stroud, QB, Houston Texans

38. Nik Bonitto, LB, Denver Broncos

37. Travis Kelce, TE, Kansas City Chiefs

36. Micah Parsons, EDGE, Dallas Cowboys

35. CeeDee Lamb, WR, Dallas Cowboys

34. Budda Baker, S, Arizona Cardinals

33. Josh Jacobs, RB, Green Bay Packers

32. Nico Collins, WR, Houston Texans

31. George Kittle, TE, San Francisco 49ers

Too high

C.J. Stroud, No. 39

Stroud had a standout year in his rookie season, but due to various issues on the Texans offense, Stroud statistically fell off in 2

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