NFL Top 100 Players of 2025

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/nfl-top-100-players-of-2025

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the player ranked number one?Saquon Barkley
2. What is the team of top player?Philadelphia Eagles
3. Who was number one on the list?Saquon Barkley, a running back for the Philadelphia Eagles, was ranked number one. It was his first time at the top of the list. He had a great season that made him the best player.
4. How are the players chosen for the list?Players vote from June 30 to September 1, 2025. The votes look at how each player performed during the whole previous season. The final list shows who made the biggest impact in games.

NFL Top 100 Players: An annual ranking of the league's premier talents, determined by a vote of NFL players.
Running Back: An offensive backfield player whose primary roles include rushing the ball and pass protection.
Peer Recognition: An evaluation or award given by individuals of similar standing or profession.
Player Value: The perceived worth of an athlete in terms of contract negotiations, endorsements, and team contribution.