New Orleans Saints running back Travis Etienne Jr. has been ranked No. 96 [1] on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2026 list.
The ranking serves as a peer-driven validation of Etienne's impact on the field. Because the list is compiled via a league-wide poll of active players, the placement reflects how opposing players and teammates perceive his skill and effectiveness.
Etienne, a former standout at Clemson, previously played for the Jacksonville Jaguars before joining the New Orleans roster. His inclusion in the 2026 rankings is based on his contributions and performance throughout the 2025 season [2]. The NFL Network released the list, which highlights the most impactful players across the league as voted on by the athletes themselves [3].
Coming in at No. 96 [1], Etienne joins a select group of players recognized by his peers for their elite level of play. The ranking process is designed to capture the perspective of those who face these athletes directly in competition, a metric often viewed differently than traditional statistical leaderboards.
This recognition comes as Etienne continues to establish his role within the Saints' offensive system. By securing a spot in the top 100, he maintains a profile as one of the premier backfield threats in the U.S. professional circuit.
“Travis Etienne Jr. has been ranked No. 96 on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2026 list.”
The NFL Top 100 is a unique barometer of professional respect because it relies on the observations of players rather than analysts. For Etienne, ranking at 96 confirms his status as a recognized threat in the league and provides the New Orleans Saints with a high-profile asset in their ground game entering the next cycle of competition.
