What happened: NFL placed Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba at No. 5 on its 2026 Top 100 list. The ranking puts him ahead of every player except four.

Why it matters: Smith-Njigba has clearly become a franchise-defining receiver, but an overall top-five slot demands dominance across the entire league, not merely excellence at one position. He is top-10 caliber today, while No. 5 is still premature.