Bears receiver Keenan Allen, who joined Chicago from the Chargers via trade this offseason, was named the league’s best 32-year-old, and Lions tackle Penei Sewell was highlighted as the best 23-year-old.

Sewell, who is entering his fourth season, has quickly emerged as one of the league’s premier tackles. With elite movement ability and body control, he locks down edge rushers in pass protection, matching to both speed and power rushers, while displacing defenders as a run-blocker. After allowing 10 sacks as a rookie, he has surrendered a total of seven over the past two seasons, showing accelerated growth in his technique and playing style.

He has the traits of a blue-chip talent and was handed a four-year, $112 million contract in April.

The youngest NFL player on ESPN’s list was 20-year-old receiver Malik Nabers, whom the Giants drafted sixth overall in April. The Vikings are slated to face Nabers Week 1 in New York.

An explosive and dynamic playmaker, Nabers established himself as an elite player last season. He broke out as a junior with 89 catches for 1,569 yards and 14 touchdowns, becoming LSU’s all-time receptions leader (189). Nabers was my third-ranked prospect in the 2024 draft, and he should step into New York’s No. 1 receiver role.

Click here to see ESPN’s full list.

CBS Sports calls Brandon Powell a player who “could emerge from the shadows”

The 2024 NFL season seems just around the corner.

Each season, there are players across the league who previously had flown under the radar but stand out in a big way. CBS Sports’ Cody Benjamin recently selected one player from each NFC team.