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Top 20 position-by-position rankings for 2024 NFL season: Best players at QB, WR, CB and every major spot

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As the 2024 NFL season approaches, CBS Sports is breaking down the top players at every position to see who stands as the best of the best heading into the new campaign. 

There was no surprise which player ranks highest amongst all quarterbacks, with that spot going to back-to-back Super Bowl champion Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs. The quarterback he beat in the championship — San Francisco 49ers’ Brock Purdy — was right behind him at No. 2. Speaking of the Niners, they also roster the top running back and the top tight end this year, and it’s the Vikings who have the top wide receiver in the league. 

From quarterbacks to wide receivers to linebackers and everything in between, here are our positional rankings heading into the new season. 

Top 20 quarterbacks

  1. Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs
  2. Brock Purdy, 49ers
  3. Josh Allen, Bills
  4. Joe Burrow, Bengals
  5. C.J. Stroud, Texans
  6. Lamar Jackson, Ravens
  7. Jalen Hurts, Eagles
  8. Dak Prescott, Cowboys
  9. Justin Herbert, Chargers
  10. Jordan Love, Packers
  11. Aaron Rodgers, Jets
  12. Tua Tagovailoa, Dolphins
  13. Jared Goff, Lions
  14. Kirk Cousins, Falcons
  15. Trevor Lawrence, Jaguars
  16. Matthew Stafford, Rams
  17. Deshaun Watson, Browns
  18. Geno Smith, Seahawks
  19. Russell Wilson, Steelers
  20. Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers

For the full breakdown of Cody Benjamin’s top 20 list, click here.

Top 20 running backs

  1. Christian McCaffrey, 49ers
  2. Derrick Henry, Ravens
  3. Bijan Robinson, Falcons
  4. Jonathan Taylor, Colts
  5. Nick Chubb, Browns
  6. Breece Hall, Jets
  7. Saquon Barkley, Eagles
  8. Jahmyr Gibbs, Lions
  9. Josh Jacobs, Packers
  10. Aaron Jones, Vikings
  11. Travis Etienne, Jaguars
  12. Raheem Mostert, Dolphins
  13. Kenneth Walker III, Seahawks
  14. Kyren Williams, Rams
  15. Tony Pollard, Titans
  16. James Conner, Cardinals
  17. De’Von Achane, Dolphins
  18. D’Andre Swift, Bears
  19. Isiah Pacheco, Chiefs
  20. Jaylen Warren, Steelers

For the full breakdown of Garrett Podell’s top 20 list, click here.  

Top 20 wide receivers

  1. Justin Jefferson, Vikings
  2. Tyreek Hill, Dolphins
  3. CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys
  4. Ja’Marr Chase, Bengals
  5. A.J. Brown, Eagles
  6. Amon-Ra St. Brown, Lions
  7. Davante Adams, Raiders
  8. Brandon Aiyuk, 49ers
  9. Stefon Diggs, Texans
  10. Garrett Wilson, Jets
  11. Mike Evans, Buccaneers 
  12. Puka Nacua, Rams
  13. D.J. Moore, Bears
  14. Jaylen Waddle, Dolphins 
  15. Terry McLaurin, Commanders
  16. Cooper Kupp, Rams
  17. Deebo Samuel, 49ers
  18. DeVonta Smith, Eagles
  19. Nico Collins, Texans
  20. Amari Cooper, Browns

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