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Seahawks Land 4 Players Among PFF's Top 101 List
Seattle's standouts recognized, but some rankings may be too high or too low
Feb. 17, 2026 at 5:31pm
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The Seattle Seahawks had four players make Pro Football Focus' Top 101 players list for the 2025 NFL season, but the rankings for some of those players have been called into question. Safety Julian Love, edge rusher DeMarcus Lawrence, quarterback Sam Darnold, and defensive lineman Leonard Williams were all included in the bottom 20 of the list, with differing opinions on whether their placements were justified.
Why it matters
The Seahawks are coming off a Super Bowl championship, and their top players being recognized on national lists is a testament to the team's success. However, the specific rankings of those players could impact how they are perceived around the league and in contract negotiations, so getting the evaluations right is important.
The details
Safety Julian Love was ranked 101st, which PFF said was justified given he missed half the season due to injury. Edge rusher DeMarcus Lawrence was 94th, which was deemed "just right" as his stats don't jump off the page but he filled an important role. Quarterback Sam Darnold was 93rd, which was considered "too low" after he led the Seahawks to a Super Bowl win. Defensive lineman Leonard Williams was 86th, which was called "too low" considering he was a Second Team All-Pro and a key part of the league's best interior defensive line.
- The 2025 NFL season has ended.
- Pro Football Focus released its Top 101 players list in February 2026.
The players
Julian Love
A safety for the Seattle Seahawks who was ranked 101st on Pro Football Focus' Top 101 players list for the 2025 season. Love is considered one of the best safeties in the NFL, but his ranking was justified due to missing half the season with an injury.
DeMarcus Lawrence
An edge rusher for the Seattle Seahawks who was ranked 94th on Pro Football Focus' Top 101 players list for the 2025 season. Lawrence's ranking was deemed "just right" as his stats don't jump off the page, but he filled an important role in the Seahawks' defense.
Sam Darnold
The quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks who was ranked 93rd on Pro Football Focus' Top 101 players list for the 2025 season. Darnold's ranking was considered "too low" after he led the Seahawks to a Super Bowl win, despite some early-season turnover issues.
Leonard Williams
A defensive lineman for the Seattle Seahawks who was ranked 86th on Pro Football Focus' Top 101 players list for the 2025 season. Williams' ranking was called "too low" considering he was a Second Team All-Pro and a key part of the league's best interior defensive line.
What’s next
The Seahawks will look to build on their Super Bowl championship in the upcoming 2026 NFL season, with their top players aiming to be recognized even higher on national lists.
The takeaway
The Seahawks' strong representation on the PFF Top 101 list is a testament to the team's success, but the specific rankings of some players suggest they may be undervalued or underappreciated around the league. As the team looks to defend its title, ensuring its top talent is properly recognized will be an important factor in their continued dominance.
