NFL Fans Split Over Jalen Ramsey's Controversial 82 Ranking

WHO:

Sportskeeda - Jalen Ramsey, cornerback for the Pittsburgh Steelers

steelers.com - Current NFL players

WHAT:

steelers.com - Jalen Ramsey was ranked No. 82 on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2026 list.

steelers.com - Ramsey was ranked No. 66 in 2025, No. 25 in 2024, and has appeared on the list every year since 2017.

steelers.com - In the 2025 season, Ramsey started all 17 games, recorded 88 tackles (53 solo), had eight passes defensed, one interception, four tackles for a loss, and three sacks.

steelers.com - Ramsey has appeared in 152 career games, starting 151, with 116 passes defensed and 26 interceptions.

steelers.com - Ramsey is a three-time Associated Press All-Pro selection and an eight-time Pro Bowl selection.

WHERE:

steelers.com - Pittsburgh Steelers

WHEN:

steelers.com - The NFL Top 100 series premiered on June 22.

steelers.com - Episodes will air through September 4.

WHY:

steelers.com - The NFL Top 100 is determined by votes from current NFL players.

HOW:

steelers.com - The NFL Top 100 is produced by NFL Films and features short form episodes revealing the league's top players as voted on exclusively by current NFL players.

Jalen Ramsey, the cornerback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, has been ranked No. 82 on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2026 list, a series that premiered on June 22 and will continue airing through September 4. This marks a drop from his previous rankings of No. 66 in 2025 and No. 25 in 2024, and he has been featured on the list every year since 2017, showcasing his impressive career stats, including 88 tackles and three sacks last season. Ramsey, a three-time Associated Press All-Pro selection and an eight-time Pro Bowl selection, has played in 152 career games, starting 151, with 116 passes defensed and 26 interceptions.