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100. Jared Veldheer, Arizona Cardinals

- Jared Veldheer has been the blindside protector the Arizona Cardinals sorely lacked in the past. And with his ability to open up rushing lanes on the edge, he's one of the more underrated players in the game right now.

99. Ryan Tannehill, Miami Dolphins

- Can Ryan Tannehill take the next step this season? That's the expectation, and that's what gets him ranked inside the top 100. Tannehill has talent around him and the goods to move into the next tier of players.

98. Xavier Rhodes, Minnesota Vikings

- The next great cover man just might be in Minnesota. Xavier Rhodes took his lumps as a rookie but elevated his play in 2014 under Mike Zimmer. Now in his third season, Rhodes looks ready to take on the elite receivers of the NFC North.

97. Aqib Talib, Denver Broncos

- Chris Harris Jr. gets more attention for being a top-tier cornerback in this Denver secondary, but Aqib Talib is still an elite cornerback on the edge. He's big (6'1", 205 lbs), long, physical and moves well enough to shut down even the smaller, speedier receivers.

96. Thomas Davis, Carolina Panthers

- Thomas Davis, 32, doesn't age. The longtime three-down nightmare at linebacker will be back at it again as the leader of an aggressive, fast Carolina front seven.

95. Cam Newton, Carolina Panthers

- Cam Newton could end the season much higher on this list, but he's all alone in Carolina with no real protection up front and his No. 1 wide receiver, Kelvin Benjamin, lost for the season. If he can put this team on his back again, Cam may be a top-25 player in January.

94. Travis Frederick, Dallas Cowboys

- The best center in the league just might be in Dallas—and if Travis Frederick isn't the best center yet, there's a strong argument that he will be by season's end. A master in the run game, Frederick is no slouch in pass protection.

93. Joe Staley, San Francisco 49ers

- The San Francisco 49ers will look like a completely different team this season, but one constant will be the excellent play of left tackle Joe Staley. He's a nasty competitor in the run game and has the unenviable task of protecting a quarterback who loves to scramble around in the pocket.

92. Derrick Johnson, Kansas City Chiefs

- Back from injury, Derrick Johnson looks like his old self roaming the middle of the field in Kansas City. The original super-athlete at middle linebacker, Johnson affects the defense no matter the down or distance.

91. Jurrell Casey, Tennessee Titans

- The Tennessee Titans don't get a ton of play on lists like this, but Jurrell Casey is without a doubt one of the best pass-rushing defensive linemen in the game.

90. Golden Tate, Detroit Lions

- Golden Tate may have a right to be mad at this ranking if his dominance down the stretch last year and in the preseason continues. Tate is among the most explosive route-runners you're going to find in the NFL right now.