Top 2025 NFL free agents: Ranking top 30 players in NFL free agency

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Once a team’s season ends, the focus turns to the offseason, where all 32 franchises can improve their roster in a number of ways. The easiest opportunity is by signing one of the top 2025 NFL free agents.

So, who are the best players in 2025 NFL free agency? From Pro Bowl quarterbacks, offensive linemen, star receivers, and running backs, here are the top free agents available in the NFL this year.

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30. Jarran Reed, DL, Seattle Seahawks

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29. Malcolm Koonce, EDGE, Las Vegas Raiders

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28. B.J. Hill, DL, Cincinnati Bengals

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27. Byron Murphy, CB, Minnesota Vikings

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26. Kevin Zeitler, G, Detroit Lions

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25. Mekhi Becton, G, Philadelphia Eagles

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24. Rasul Douglas, CB, Buffalo Bills

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23. Dre Greenlaw, LB, San Francisco 49ers

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22. Teven Jenkins, G, Chicago Bears

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21. Justin Simmons, S, Atlanta Falcons

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20. Justin Fields, QB, Pittsburgh Steelers

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19. DeAndre Hopkins, WR, Kansas City Chiefs

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18. Haason Reddick, EDGE, New York Jets

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17. Russell Wilson, QB, Pittsburgh Steelers

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16. Amari Cooper, WR, Buffalo Bills

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15. Josh Sweat, EDGE, Philadelphia Eagles

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14. Charvarius Ward, CB, San Francisco 49ers

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13. Azeez Ojulari, EDGE, New York Giants

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12. Talanoa Hufanga, S, San Francisco 49ers

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11. Aaron Jones, RB, Minnesota Vikings

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10. Chris Godwin, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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9. Khalil Mack, EDGE, Los Angeles Chargers

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8. D.J. Reed, CB, New York Jets

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7. Jevon Holland, S, Miami Dolphins

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6. Stefon Diggs, WR, Houston Texans

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5. Zack Baun, LB, Philadelphia Eagles

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4. Ronnie Stanley, OT, Baltimore Ravens

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3. Tee Higgins, WR, Cincinnati Bengals

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2. Sam Darnold, QB, Minnesota Vikings

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1. Trey Smith, G, Kansas City Chiefs

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