GLENDALE — The NFL came out with its Top 100 Players of 2025 over the past few weeks and fans are confused about Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride’s ranking.
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Oct 6, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride (85) before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images
McBride was ranked No. 65 in this year’s rankings due to his strong season last year. He’s the second-highest-ranked Cardinal, behind Budda Baker at No. 34, and is one of three on the list. However, fans have questioned McBride’s ranking after Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce was ranked No. 37.
Aug 9, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) against the Arizona Cardinals during a preseason NFL game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Many fans have pointed out that Kelce’s statistics from last year aren’t better than McBride’s. Kelce had 97 catches, 823 receiving yards and three touchdowns. In comparison, McBride had 111 catches, 1,146 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Fans took to social media to question the rankings, asking if the rankings are based on “popularity” instead of performance.
I’m biased cause #BirdGang but it’s also simply fact that Kelce gets the Taylor Swift rub. https://t.co/zJAwxVQFJ7
— Johnny Silver Tongue 🩶 (@RahMareious) August 13, 2025
McBride in 2025 is in a whole different league than Kelce tbh https://t.co/mMORhyQRrq
— ⑤ Will Johnson Stan 🏜️ 🖤 🤍 💔 (@Bobables) August 13, 2025
McBride is better than Kelce but Kelce gets the respect and name recognition
— Jesus (@updatecardinals) August 12, 2025
Typical for the Cardinals to get screwed as usual .. they NEVER get any luv from any sort of league voting … Kelce is past his prime and McBride is only getting started … his play this season will continue to dominate the league
— mountieman (@mountieman) August 13, 2025
Jan 7, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride (85) catches a touchdown pass against Seattle Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen (27) during the second half at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
While there is still ongoing debate about the NFL’s Top 100 list, McBride’s 2024 season has convinced fans that he’s earned far more than just the No. 65 spot.
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Wendy Lopez is a reporter for Burn City Sports. You can follow her on her X account, @wlopezde
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