Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell is ranked No. 88 [1] on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2026 list.

This ranking is significant because it marks the first time a Detroit Lions player has appeared on the NFL Top 100 list [6]. The list is determined by votes from NFL players, meaning the recognition comes directly from Campbell's peers across the league.

Campbell's inclusion follows a productive 2025 season that established him as a defensive mainstay for the Lions. During that campaign, he recorded 176 tackles [2] and five sacks [3]. His ability to disrupt plays was further evidenced by nine tackles for loss [4] and five quarterback hits [5].

The announcement of the 2026 rankings took place this week, revealing the players viewed as the most impactful in the league. For the Lions organization, having a representative in the top 100 signals a shift in national perception regarding the team's defensive talent.

Campbell's statistical output in 2025 served as the primary catalyst for his ranking. By combining high tackle volume with consistent backfield penetration, he earned the respect of opposing offenses and fellow defenders alike. The ranking recognizes not only the raw numbers, but the influence he maintains on the field during game play.

As the NFL continues to release the full list of the top 100 players, Campbell stands as the sole representative for Detroit. This milestone provides a benchmark for the franchise as it seeks to build a defense capable of producing multiple All-Pro caliber talents in the coming years.

“Jack Campbell is ranked No. 88 on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2026 list.”

Campbell's ranking represents a historical shift for the Detroit Lions, moving from a franchise that lacked individual national recognition in player polls to one with a recognized elite defender. Because the Top 100 is a peer-voted metric, it validates Campbell's 2025 performance as an objective league-wide standard of excellence rather than just a team-specific achievement.