Laremy Tunsil delivered arguably the best season of his career during his first with the Washington Commanders, rebounding from a penalty-heavy 2024 campaign to once again play at an All-Pro level. He was a difference-making presence and performed like the league's premier pass-protecting left tackle, with statement games against top rushers such as Micah Parsons and Nik Bonitto. Tunsil's protection profile is built on exceptional foot quickness, balance and positional leverage. He reaches his spot with square posture, restricts the rusher's pathway before contact and then latches with elite strike-timing and hand placement. His ability to stay calm, connected and efficient in true one-on-one situations makes him one of the game's cleanest island protectors. Tunsil also produced the best run-blocking season of his career, using his movement skills to intersect targets on climbs, screens and lead concepts while showing more strain, sustain and finishing temperament than in prior seasons. After re-signing with Washington and becoming the first offensive lineman to cross the $30 million-per-year threshold, Tunsil's 2025 play matched the price thanks to elite pass protection, improved run-game impact and high-end value at the sport's premium offensive line position.

Bijan Robinson is one of the best running backs in the NFL. He is the engine and best player on the Atlanta Falcons offense. Robinson is a natural, elite ball carrier with a strong impact in the passing game as a receiver. He accounted for 2,298 yards from scrimmage and 11 total touchdowns. Robinson is a game-changing player who elevates the offense. His vision, elusiveness, stop/start ability, and burst make him one of the most difficult offensive weapons to defend in the league. Robinson's pass protection is an issue. He allowed over 10 pressures and three sacks last season. He prefers to lunge or throw a shoulder at incoming defenders. Robinson's pass-protection technique must improve.

Wirfs' 2025 season came with more availability turbulence than expected, beginning the campaign on PUP after July knee surgery and later missing additional time with oblique and toe injuries. However, the on-field product remained elite across 12 starts. Wirfs has fully completed the transition from perennial All-Pro right tackle to premier left tackle, and his film now carries the same rare certainty on either side. His pass-protection profile is built on patience, balance, elite core-strength and hand placement that consistently protects both edges without creating soft access to his frame. Rushers are often forced to play through him, which is a losing proposition given his anchor, body control and ability to absorb force without conceding the pocket. Wirfs is also one of the league's best run-blocking tackles, pairing rare movement skill with overwhelming play-strength to displace at the point of attack, sustain through contact and cover space without losing control. The durability interruptions slightly complicate the season snapshot, but they do not change the broader evaluation: Wirfs is an elite, complete tackle in his prime with one of the game's highest floors.

Being a chameleon when NFL defenses are doing whatever they can to fool opposing offenses has a ton of value. When that chameleon also happens to be Kyle Hamilton, we have one of the best players in the NFL. He played on every single level for the Ravens, is one of the smartest run defenders in the league, and is a technician in coverage. Elite playmakers don't come around very often, and with the Ravens sustaining so many injuries in 2025, Hamilton was the glue that held them together. According to NFLPro, "With Kyle Hamilton aligned as a linebacker this season, the Ravens have allowed just 3.6 yards per carry, which would rank as the fewest yards per carry allowed league-wide." He's an incredibly savvy and smart player with only four NFL seasons under his belt. There's no telling what his ceiling is.

Ja'Marr Chase has an incredibly strong case for the title of "best WR in the league". There are very few chinks in his armor. Chase is explosive, powerful, and nuanced as a route-runner. His ability to fend off contact at the line of scrimmage is second to none. The Bengals' star receiver is a three-level threat and dynamic after the catch. Chase creates ample separation against man and zone defenses. He's coming off consecutive 1,400-plus receiving yard seasons. He is one of the league's most dangerous and dominant receivers in the NFL today. Chase is an elite receiver who excels at every phase/aspect of playing the position.

Johnson started only 10 games in 2025 before a Week 11 Lisfranc injury ended his season, making availability the only real caveat attached to the league's top tackle profile. His level of play remained consistent with his Hall of Fame-caliber standard. He is still football's best pass-protecting tackle, regardless of side, thanks to a rare blend of athletic ability, play-strength, balance, recovery skill and technical mastery. Johnson can win early with timing, quickness and positioning, then survive late with core strength, independent hands and redirect ability. He remains a complete run-blocker as well, with the power to displace on the front side, the range to cut off pursuit on the back side and the movement skill to lead in space. Johnson's career arc continues to reinforce that some elite players do not simply age gracefully; they age by narrowing the ways they can be beaten.