San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is ranked No. 85 in the NFL Top 100 Players of 2026 [1], [2].
The ranking marks a significant return for Purdy, who was absent from the list last year. His reappearance suggests a recovery of standing among his peers after a season defined by health struggles.
Purdy's absence from the previous rankings followed a difficult 2025 season. Injuries limited his availability on the field, resulting in eight missed games during that campaign [2]. Because the NFL Top 100 is determined by player voting, the omission reflected the impact of his limited playing time rather than a decline in perceived skill.
Returning to the list at No. 85 [1] places Purdy back into the conversation of the league's most impactful players. The 49ers offense relies heavily on the stability of the quarterback position to maintain its competitive edge in the league.
While the ranking is lower than some of his previous peaks, it validates his health and readiness for the upcoming season. The return to the Top 100 serves as a benchmark for Purdy as he seeks to distance himself from the injury-plagued stretch of the previous year [2].
League observers often view the Top 100 as a barometer of peer respect. For Purdy, the No. 85 spot indicates that fellow players recognize his value to the San Francisco roster despite the missed time in 2025.
“Brock Purdy is ranked No. 85 in the NFL Top 100 Players of 2026”
Purdy's return to the Top 100 list signifies a restoration of his status as a top-tier NFL quarterback in the eyes of his peers. After the 2025 season proved how vulnerable the 49ers are without their primary signal-caller, this ranking suggests the league expects him to be a focal point of the game once again in 2026.
