Gregg Rosenthal· Feb 17, 2026
Rosenthal previews his top-101 free agent list, placing edge rusher Jalen Phillips third overall (ahead of Trey Hendrickson), with Adafe Aoway and Boye Mafe in the 9-10 range, and he names his top free agent cornerback and top free agent safety.
“Phillips I have third overall. Hendrickson's just behind them that first big group.”
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- Top Player ListsFeb 17, 2026
“I have four guys in my top ten overall right now. I have Jalen Phillips actually ahead of Trey Hendrickson... Phillips I have third overall. Hendrickson's just behind them”
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- Top Player ListsFeb 17, 2026
“Jalen Watson is a guy who's just steadily improved... I ended up putting him on the top.”
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- Top Player ListsFeb 17, 2026
“I have him as my top safety head of cam Curl, Kobe Bryant of the Seahawks, and Nick Kross, who's a good player for the Colts.”
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