A reminder of the rankings process: Voters gave us their best 10 players at a position, then we compiled the results and ranked candidates based on number of top-10 votes, composite average and dozens of interviews, with research and film study help from ESPN NFL analyst Matt Bowen. In total, more than 70 voters submitted a ballot on at least one position, and in many cases all positions. Additional voting and follow-up calls with those surveyed helped us break any ties.
Highest ranking: 5 | Lowest ranking: 10
Age: 24 | Last year’s ranking: not eligible (rookie)
Daniels’ phenomenal rookie season demanded an appearance somewhere in the top 10.