Which Cardinals star cracked the NFL’s top 100 players of 2026?
GLENDALE – One defensive star from the Arizona Cardinals found his way on an elite list, as Budda Baker was selected as the No. 75 player in the NFL Top 100 for the 2026 season.
Dec 15, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker (3) celebrates a turnover with teammates against the New England Patriots at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesGLENDALE – One defensive star from the Arizona Cardinals found his way on an elite list, as Budda Baker was selected as the No.
75 player in the NFL Top 100 for the 2026 season. This isn’t simply another accolade. It’s validation from the people who know the game best, the players who have to line up against him every Sunday.
Statistics tell only part of Baker’s story. Tackles, forced fumbles, pass breakups, and Pro Bowls highlight production, but they don’t capture what opposing offenses feel when he is flying downhill. Baker plays with a combination of speed, timing, toughness, and instincts that few safeties possess.
He’s the type of defender offensive coordinators account for before the opening kickoff. The fact that this marks his seventh appearance on the NFL Top 100 speaks to something even more impressive, as he has sustained excellence. In a league where careers change quickly and reputations fade, Baker continues earning the respect of teammates and opponents alike.
Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker (1) stretches before they play the New England Patriots at State Farm Stadium on Dec. 15, 2024. © Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesLeadership has become just as valuable as production.
As the unquestioned captain of Arizona’s defense, Baker sets the standard in practice, preparation, and effort. Young defenders don’t just hear coaches preach accountability; they watch Baker demonstrate it every day.Dec 7, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona safety Baker (3) against the Los Angeles Rams at State Farm Stadium.
Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesFor Cardinals fans, this recognition carries added significance. It confirms the franchise still has one of football’s premier defensive leaders as it continues build
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