CBS Sports' top 10 players at every offensive position: Josh Allen top quarterback, tight race at running back

CBS Sports' NFL experts rank the top quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, tackles and interior offensive linemen

Jul 28, 2026 at 10:17 am ET • 16 min read

The end of July means the NFL is getting back into the swing of things with training camps, and the eyes are back on the stars.

As the season rapidly approaches, CBS Sports' NFL experts ranked the top 10 players across every position -- as well as coaches and coordinators -- in the NFL for the 2026 season. Today, we open that series with the offensive side of the ball: quarterback, running back, wide receiver, tight end, offensive tackle and interior offensive lineman (guard/center).

Each voter ranked their top 10 players, and each spot was assigned a point value, with 10 points awarded to a first-place vote, nine points awarded to a second-place vote, all the way down to one point awarded for a 10th-place vote.

Panel: Zach Pereles, Jared Dubin, Tyler Sullivan, Jordan Dajani, Josh Edwards, Kevin Steimle, Garrett Podell, R.J. White, Carter Bahns, Mike Renner, JP Acosta, Douglas Clawson

Quarterbacks

Also receiving votes ...

• Trevor Lawrence, Jaguars (Points: 4 | Highest rank: 10)
• Caleb Williams, Bears (Points: 4 | Highest rank: 10)
• Brock Purdy, 49ers (Points: 3 | Highest rank: 9)

Running backs

Also receiving votes ...

• Ashton Jeanty, Raiders (Points: 8 | Highest rank: 8)
• Breece Hall, Jets (Points: 6 | Highest rank: 9)
• Chase Brown, Bengals (Points: 4 | Highest rank: 9)
• Quinshon Judkins, Browns (Points: 2 | Highest rank: 9)
• Kyren Williams, Rams (Points: 2 | Highest rank: 9)
• Javonte Williams, Cowboys (Points: 1 | Highest rank: 10)
• Josh Jacobs, Packers (Points: 1 | Highest rank: 10)

Wide receivers

Also receiving votes ...

• Tetairoa McMillan, Panthers (Points: 6 | Highest rank: 7)
• Rashee Rice, Chiefs (Points: 4 | Highest rank: 7)
• Chris Olave, Saints (Points: 3 | Highest rank: 9)
• Davante Adams, Rams (Points: 2 | Highest rank: 9)
• Malik Nabers, Giants (Points: 2 | Highest rank: 10)
• Zay Flowers, Ravens (Points: 1 | Highest rank: 10)

Tight ends

Also receiving votes ...

• Dalton Kincaid, Bills (Points: 5 | Highest rank: 10)
• Dallas Goedert, Eagles (Points: 2 | Highest rank: 10)
• Isaiah Likely, Giants (Points 1 | Highest rank: 10)

Offensive tackles

Also receiving votes ...

• Rashawn Slater, Chargers (Points: 10 | Highest rank: 7)
• Christian Darrisaw, Vikings (Points: 6 | Highest rank: 8)
• Dion Dawkins, Bills (Points: 3 | Highest rank: 8)
• Bernhard Raimann, Colts (Points: 2 | Highest rank: 9)

Interior offensive linemen

Also receiving votes ...

• Zach Frazier, C, Steelers (Points: 11 | Highest rank: 6)
• Kevin Dotson, G, Rams (Points: 8 | Highest rank: 7)
• Tyler Booker, G, Cowboys (Points: 6 | Highest rank: 7)
• Landon Dickerson, G, Eagles (Points: 2 | Highest rank: 9)
• Tanor Bortolini, C, Colts (Points: 1 | Highest rank: 10)