2026 Rising Stars List

The annual NFLPA Rising Stars list identifies top rookies and veterans poised to have breakout seasons, gain fan support and ultimately rank among the top-sellers of all officially licensed player merchandise.

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Rising Stars - Rookies

  1. Fernando Mendoza Las Vegas Raiders
  2. Caleb Downs Dallas Cowboys
  3. Jeremiyah Love Arizona Cardinals
  4. Carnell Tate Tennessee Titans
  5. Makai Lemon Philadelphia Eagles
  6. Sonny Styles Washington Commanders
  7. Jordyn Tyson New Orleans Saints
  8. Arvell Reese New York Giants
  9. Ja'Kobi Lane Baltimore Ravens
  10. Rueben Bain Jr. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

 

Rising Stars - Veterans

  1. Tyler Shough New Orleans Saints
  2. Colston Loveland Chicago Bears
  3. Brock Bowers Las Vegas Raiders
  4. Kenneth Walker III Kansas City Chiefs
  5. Tetairoa McMillan Carolina Panthers
  6. Emeka Egbuka Tampa Bay Buccaneers
  7. Trey McBride Arizona Cardinals
  8. De'Von Achane Miami Dolphins
  9. James Cook Buffalo Bills
  10. Christian Gonzalez New England Patriots

 

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