Best current NFL player for every jersey number from 51-99

In the final part of a series in which we identify the best current NFL players across a number of categories, theScore selects the top professional wearing every jersey number from 51 to 99. (Only players signed to a roster were considered.)

Best of the NFL:

• Monday: From every Power Five school
• Tuesday: At every age from 20 to 42
• Wednesday: At every height and weight
• Thursday: At every jersey number from 1-50
• Friday: At every jersey number from 51-99

50

K.J. Wright, LB, Seahawks

A tackling machine, Wright continues to get it done entering his 10th season with the Seahawks.

Runner-up: Sean Lee, LB, Cowboys

51

Alex Mack, C, Falcons

Mack's string of consecutive Pro Bowl appearances ended at four when he didn't get the invite in 2019. He remains one of the best centers in football.

Runner-up: Todd Davis, LB, Broncos

52

Khalil Mack, LB, Bears

Back to the superstars. There's no equal to Mack at his position and the number he wears.

Runner-up: Christian Jones, LB, Lions

53

Darius Leonard, LB, Colts

Picking between Leonard, the Pouncey twins, Kyle Van Noy, and Joe Schobert wasn't easy. But while Maurkice Pouncey has earned numerous accolades throughout a nine-year career, the Maniac is currently in peak form after racking up 284 tackles in just two years.

Runner-up: Maurkice Pouncey, C, Steelers

54

Bobby Wagner, LB, Seahawks

This jersey number is stacked with All-Pros, Pro Bowlers, and Super Bowl champions. Wagner, Lavonte David, and Dont'a Hightower are each 30 years old and still producing at high levels, but the Seahawks linebacker is the cream of the crop.

Runner-up: Lavonte David, LB, Buccaneers

55

Chandler Jones, DE, Cardinals

Many of the league's premier pass-rushers wear No. 55. Among them are Frank Clark, Dee Ford, Bradley Chubb, and Brandon Graham. However, Jones was in the running for Defensive Player of the Year last season with his 19 sacks, and Za'Darius Smith tallied 13.5.

Runner-up: Za'Darius Smith, DE, Packers

56

Quenton Nelson, G, Colts

Nelson is the league's best young offensive guard. The 2018 sixth overall pick has logged All-Pro nods following his first two seasons.

Runner-up: Demario Davis, LB, Saints

57

C.J. Mosley, LB, Jets

Mosley played in just two games last season, but he remains the best talent wearing No. 57.

Runner-up: Dre Greenlaw, LB, 49ers

58

Von Miller, LB, Broncos

The Super Bowl 50 MVP is the latest in a long line of stud linebackers to wear No. 58, joining the likes of Jack Lambert, Derrick Thomas, Carl Banks, and Wilber Marshall.

Runner-up: Shaq Barrett, LB, Buccaneers

59

Whitney Mercilus, DE, Texans

Luke Kuechly was the player most associated with No. 59, but he abruptly retired after the 2019 campaign. Mercilus is now the best player wearing the number.

Runner-up: Tahir Whitehead, LB, Panthers

60

Ben Jones, C, Titans

We enter the offensive line-heavy numbers and open with Jones, PFF's second-ranked center in 2019.

Runner-up: David Andrews, C, Patriots

61

Rodney Hudson, C, Raiders

The veteran Raider made the Pro Bowl for the third time in 2019.

Runner-up: Marcus Cannon, T, Patriots

62

Jason Kelce, C, Eagles

The 32-year-old is entering his 10th year and is still considered the standard at his position. Kelce was PFF's top-graded center in 2019.

Runner-up: Joe Thuney, G, Patriots

63

Corey Linsley, C, Packers

The Packers' starting center committed just two penalties in 2019.

Runner-up: Austin Corbett, G, Rams

64

Richie Incognito, G, Raiders

For all of Incognito's flaws - and there are many - he remains an effective offensive lineman. Particularly as a pass-blocker, an area in which he ranked second among all guards in PFF's 2019 metrics.

Runner-up: J.R. Sweezy, G, Cardinals

65

Lane Johnson, T, Eagles

Sensing a trend? The Eagles and Raiders field two of the league's best offensive lines, and Johnson anchors the right side of Philadelphia's unit.

Runner-up: Cody Whitehair, G, Bears

66

David DeCastro, G, Steelers

DeCastro has made two All-Pro teams and five consecutive Pro Bowls to edge out Gabe Jackson for this honor.

Runner-up: Gabe Jackson, G, Raiders

67

Brian Winters, G, Jets

This would normally go to three-time Pro Bowler Larry Warford, but the Saints released him in March as a cost-cutting measure.

Runner-up: Quinton Spain, G, Bills

68

Taylor Decker, T, Lions

A 2016 first-round pick, Decker hasn't exactly lived up to his high draft slot, but he's the best at No. 68.

Runner-up: Andrew Norwell, G, Jaguars

69

David Bakhtiari, T, Packers

A popular figure among offensive linemen, Bakhtiari - a former All-Pro and two-time Pro Bowler - wears the number proudly in Green Bay.

Runner-up: Shaq Mason, G, Patriots

70

Zack Martin, G, Cowboys

If Nelson is the best young talent, Martin is the standard-bearer at guard. He's reached the Pro Bowl in all six of his seasons and been named an All-Pro in four.

Runner-up: Jake Matthews, T, Falcons

71

Trent Williams, T, 49ers

Two of this era's top offensive tackles rock No. 71. But since Jason Peters remains unsigned, Williams gets the distinction of being the best with the number.

Runner-up: Ryan Ramczyk, T, Saints

72

Terron Armstead, T, Saints

A couple of solid left tackles lead the list of candidates at No. 72, and Armstead gets the edge over Eric Fisher after a strong 2019 campaign. Fisher missed eight games due to injury.

Runner-up: Eric Fisher, T, Chiefs

73

Ramon Foster, G, Steelers

Marshal Yanda, who spent 13 years in the league, would have been the selection here before his retirement. Foster is the next man up.

Runner-up: Zach Fulton, G, Texans

74

Anthony Castonzo, T, Colts

Much like with No. 73, Joe Staley's retirement opens up No. 74 to the next best player. Castonzo also considered hanging up his cleats before re-signing with the Colts this offseason.

Runner-up: Mike Remmers, T, Chiefs

75

Brandon Scherff, G, Redskins

Another standout guard, the 2015 fifth overall pick has reached three Pro Bowls in five seasons.

Runner-up: Bryan Bulaga, T, Chargers

76

Rodger Saffold, G, Titans

Saffold is currently producing some of his best career performances, whereas Russell Okung and Nate Solder are dropping off.

Runner-up: Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, G, Chiefs

77

Tyron Smith, T, Cowboys

The gargantuan left tackle anchors the Cowboys' celebrated offensive line. It's hard to believe that after nine years, seven Pro Bowls, and two All-Pros, he's still just 29 years old.

Runner-up: Taylor Lewan, T, Titans

78

Laremy Tunsil, T, Texans

The Texans paid a hefty price to acquire Tunsil (two first-round picks and a second-rounder). But he helped turn around Houston's leaky O-line in 2019.

Runner-up: Alejandro Villanueva, T, Steelers

79

Brandon Brooks, G, Eagles

Brooks is coming off three straight Pro Bowl trips, but he'll miss the 2020 season with an Achilles injury.

Runner-up: Ronnie Stanley, T, Ravens

80

Jarvis Landry, WR, Browns

Despite the acquisition of his best friend Odell Beckham Jr., Landry somewhat surprisingly led the Browns in receiving in 2019 with 83 grabs for 1,174 yards and six touchdowns.

Runner-up: O.J. Howard, TE, Buccaneers

81

Mike Williams, WR, Chargers

The 25-year-old is coming off his first 1,000-plus-yard receiving season.

Runner-up: Austin Hooper, TE, Browns

82

Jamison Crowder, WR, Jets

Clearly jersey numbers in the 80s aren't as revered as in the past, as Crowder is the best at No. 82.

Runner-up: Kyle Rudolph, TE, Vikings

83

Tyler Boyd, WR, Bengals

The four-year pro is coming off consecutive 1,000-plus-yard seasons, and he compiled the Bengals' most targets (148) in 2019 with A.J. Green sidelined.

Runner-up: Willie Snead, WR, Ravens

84

Corey Davis, WR, Titans

An array of disappointing receivers and tight ends are currently rocking the number Randy Moss made into a hot commodity.

Runner-up: Keelan Cole, WR, Jaguars

85

George Kittle, TE, 49ers

Kittle brings respectability back to the 80s. The 49ers tight end earned an All-Pro nod at his position after mauling opponents in 2019.

Runner-up: David Njoku, TE, Browns

86

Zach Ertz, TE, Eagles

Ertz remains one of the league's top tight ends. He's a season removed from an absurd 116-catch year.

Runner-up: Hunter Henry, TE, Chargers

87

Travis Kelce, TE, Chiefs

Mahomes' favorite target has snatched 200 receptions over the past two seasons. He completes the NFL's elite tight end triumvirate and assumes the mantle here ahead of the returning Rob Gronkowski.

Runner-up: Rob Gronkowski, TE, Buccaneers

88

Evan Engram, TE, Giants

CeeDee Lamb may soon ascend to this spot, but for now, tight ends continue to dominate the late 80s.

Runner-up: T.J. Hockenson, TE, Lions

89

Mark Andrews, TE, Ravens

If you needed any further confirmation that today's receivers prefer numbers in the teens, we wrap up the 80s with another tight end.

Runner-up: Tyler Higbee, TE, Rams

90

T.J. Watt, LB, Steelers

Back to pass-rushers. No. 90 is loaded with talent, including Jadeveon Clowney, Trey Flowers, and Jason Pierre-Paul. But Watt is currently the best of the bunch.

Runner-up: DeMarcus Lawrence, DE, Cowboys

91

Fletcher Cox, DT, Eagles

Cox has made the Pro Bowl five years running, and he's the solidifying force on the Eagles' defensive line.

Runner-up: Yannick Ngakoue, DE, Jaguars

92

Marcus Davenport, DE, Saints

Since Leonard Williams switched to No. 99 upon moving from the Jets to the Giants, this honor goes to the young Saints pass-rusher.

Runner-up: William Gholston, DE, Buccaneers

93

Calais Campbell, DE, Ravens

The 12-year vet and Walter Payton Man of the Year still knows how to get to the quarterback, notching 6.5 sacks in 2019 with the Jaguars.

Runner-up: Jonathan Allen, DT, Redskins

94

Cameron Jordan, DE, Saints

The Saints' defensive leader has put up double-digit sacks the past three years, including a career-high 15.5 last season.

Runner-up: Solomon Thomas, DE, 49ers

95

Myles Garrett, DE, Browns

You'd be hard-pressed to find two players playing better when on the field last season. Chris Jones was dominant during the Chiefs' postseason run, but Garrett was the favorite to win Defensive Player of the Year before his helmet-swinging incident. He had recorded 10 sacks in 10 games at that point.

Runner-up: Chris Jones, DT, Chiefs

96

Carlos Dunlap, DE, Bengals

Dunlap is now 31 years old, but he's showing no signs of slowing down. Over his 10-year career, he's averaging eight sacks per season.

Runner-up: Akiem Hicks, DE, Bears

97

Joey Bosa, DE, Chargers

John and Cheryl Bosa can't pick between their two boys, but we certainly can. While Joey has admitted Nick is the better athlete, the Chargers rush end has been given a three-year head start. He's used it to compile 40 sacks in four seasons.

Runner-up: Nick Bosa, DE, 49ers

98

Brandon Williams, DT, Ravens

The 2018 Pro Bowler edges out his AFC North rival.

Runner-up: Vince Williams, LB, Steelers

99

Aaron Donald, DT, Rams

Five of the last eight Defensive Player of the Year award winners have worn the No. 99. J.J. Watt was the league's premier defender to begin the last decade, but Donald now owns that title.

Runner-up: Danielle Hunter, DE, Vikings