#87: Julian Edelman (WR, Patriots) | Top 100 NFL Players of 2016

Julian Edelman, Wide Receiver for the New England Patriots. He lands at #87 on our list of the Top 100 NFL Players of 2016.
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[@Guitarviolation]

So underrated...

[@hailclan5373]

+Guitarviolation 9er nation

[@Tom_bradys_unretirement]

W

[@pabloguzman461]

He's not underrated lol, Keenan Allen is an under rated receiver

[@jameek6453]

+iGameIt they're both extremely underrated

[@PastLifeVillian]

Overrated

[@ZaddyGohan]

This was totally disrespectful to Julian. He is a great receiver. -A Panthers fan

[@jonny-rp8rv]

he was being respectful to our team....you are just a nob

[@jonny-rp8rv]

Roger Tyrone sick one. accusing a loyal pats fan of being a bandwagon

[@jonny-rp8rv]

Roger Tyrone sinced '08 and I'm british

[@maddenmobilegladiator6577]

thankyou

[@ZaddyGohan]

Roger Tyrone I love how you just assume I'm a bandwagon. I've been watching the Panthers since Cam's 2nd season

[@geminiman7791]

I don't like the PATS but he deserves higher

[@Tom_bradys_unretirement]

W

[@BigDr0p1]

Not really, he had 700 yards. Doesn't even deserve to be top 90, he's only there because of Tom Brady and I know he only played 9 games

[@geminiman7791]

Ace Gaming Yes but he was a big impact for the offense. No denying

[@PastLifeVillian]

Missed 7 games.

[@saint-kw8vc]

+Gemini Man Dude he had the highest drop % for any receiver that had over over 50 catches. That is awful he shouldn't even be on the list.

[@KRDEVideos]

i get he didn't play a full season, but he should be around 30-40. He is such a big part of the Pats offense.

[@carstencasady6477]

Ik underrated

[@user-tf7xd4pf1c]

No!

[@johnbaumann892]

Exactly

[@saint-kw8vc]

+KRDE VIDEOS He'd have to be a top 5 receiver first

[@ThatBrotherPlayz]

maybe yea like 56 or something yea

[@hawkeyeplerce5238]

"I'm Batman" Julian Edelman confirmed for the dark knight.

[@isaiah29797]

Brady + gronkowski + Bennett on the same team = sb 51 champions

[@tedyitna2111]

+ deflated balls

[@uhneeuhnjee1031]

+Ted Yitna Salty

[@alfootball9381]

you forgot dat new WR from Georgia he looks like a monsters

[@h.x.v51]

+fuck9BF FUCK9BF ayyy lol

[@ThatBrotherPlayz]

denver d +devonte booker + paxton lynch sb 51 champions

[@chronikoflife]

that edelman superhero joke was soooo bad, that i actually laughed

[@solomonkessington8136]

Julian is so underrated! Needs to get more recognition. Top 15 WR. Steelers fan btw

[@tylerwhaley1192]

should be 30-40 end of story

[@darnelljones8749]

W

[@mentre4634]

+Tyler Whaley He broke his foot...

[@TheTeremaster]

+Tyler Whaley Pats fan here, i agree with this placement since he missed nearly half of the season. The fact that he made the list at all after that speaks volumes for his talent.

[@shmrr4411]

+Mentre he's still incredibly good, best slot

[@XTREMESAINT]

Deserves at least top 30

[@jwubbz]

good joke

[@mrminividz]

+The Interesting Carrot nah

[@redm6n]

Patriots fans always thinking their players are the best

[@jwubbz]

+m1n3cr4ftm4n56 PlaysMC noo, he's not that great, I can list 15 receivers that are better then him. once Brady retires you'll see.

[@XTREMESAINT]

+Jacob Leach him and amendola, taking into consideration their Stature/ the Stature of his Defenders.... Both WRs are top 50... Consistently Creating successful runs/Yards/ TDs/ run backs..... Yes playing with the GOAT helps but they deserve top 50

[@abduld]

god i love julian edelman

[@tpvn8377]

Me and you brother

[@98765zach]

BadKidAdvil I just love the Patriots in general. they're ruthless and strategic. maybe I'd like my home team if the Texans were good, but they're just boring and predictable. they lose where you expect and win where you expect. it's just boring.

[@PugsNotDrugs4]

WTF? 87th? This dude deserves to be at least top 50.

[@zertexz574]

He is the minitron..I dont like NE but this kid has Heart. saw him getting smoked by Kam in last Superbowl nd he got right back up nd ran for few yards. I was like holy smoke..I M sure I would ve been out after getting hit like that

[@josephcoleman57]

Kam hit him with his helmet and Kam was almost knocked out Julian kept on running. What make JE11 awesome is what he does after he catches the ball He makes guys miss tackles and always picks up 6 or 7 or more YAC, He never quits on a play

[@legallyresistingtyranny5901]

This guy is fearless, unlike so many of receivers in the NFL who are afraid of getting hit.

[@MradXBL]

Might be the worst thing ever. How is he not top 35.

[@conquistadorito]

he is overrated

[@nepatrul6075]

Zach Thompson you pretty dumb if you think so

[@Cammyd4fun]

Zach Thompson the exact opposite idiot

[@johnmarston459]

Once again he's greatly under ranked

[@Amkroll]

He deserves higher but getting injured is what set him back, really unfortunate. Was having a career year too.

[@ajstyles5970]

You can hate the patriots , but you gotta love Jules

[@cordellhicks4871]

Hate the pats cuz I'm a jets fan. but it's so hard not to like Edelman!

[@georgekaftan9857]

yeah he's awesome

[@professionaltposer1031]

Nope hate both

[@ajstyles5970]

Seahawks fan up there only hates Jules bc he ran threw your defense like a hot knife through butter.........

[@lukethejuke6745]

+Washingtonian SEA Just like Sherman's rant on Michael Crabtree. 😏 DISRESPECT.

[@uhneeuhnjee1031]

One day you're team will be as good as ours on a consistent basis and you can stop calling us cheaters. Maybe.

[@nolanpebble4498]

No one will ever be as consistent as the pats

[@juliant3330]

+Nolan Pebble apart from the cards

[@uhneeuhnjee1031]

+EDGAR CASTILLO Out of all the flavors you chose salty.

[@skepticalkhan6]

+Poke Power #DoYourJob #Repeat W

[@thebigstiffy6297]

Will the real Tom Shady Please stand up please stand up

[@WiseAlbatross]

Greg Jennings is gonna be great on ESPN...

[@stydi1]

Wise Albatross fox sports one now

[@romariogayle5878]

That part with denver had me rolling, he got mad cause Talib was talking smack. lol

[@scottiep1ppen567]

To be fair, when is Talib not talking smack

[@romariogayle5878]

+Scott Remillard true rofl

[@romariogayle5878]

+Ross Houston Ya damn right

[@eliask1661]

so underrated its ridiculous. top 5 receiver in the game don't @ me.

[@isaiahs675]

Relias League he missed 7 games out of 16 hey 1 more and he would of missed half the season but I will disagree with you he is not a top 5 wr by any means he is like the top 40 but there are so many more guys deserving of the top 5 and he is not one

[@eliask1661]

Absolute zero just because he missed 7 games doesn't me they should put him at 87!!! i agree i was overrating him, top 15 wr, hands down.

[@Lundahlium]

He is the best receiver in the NFL. Two time world champion, no receiver blocks harder, can return punts, can run all the routes and make CLUTCH catches when the game counts.

[@christineczyryca5820]

Love watching him!

[@josephcoleman57]

I dont think there are 86 players in the NFL I'd rather have on my team than JE11.. Hell l know there's not

[@danielmendoza5587]

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? It's a Deflated Ball.

[@Svettepung]

Holy s*** talk about holding an L

[@danielmendoza5587]

Elvedin Deumic k

[@yoeltedros8654]

W

[@JonathanBoles1]

W

[@Texasheisman]

Pretty funny TBH

[@SlottyPippen]

If he didn't break his foot he would be in the 60's

[@quintatoy7777]

HairyNips151 40s*

[@BroncosXNumberX1]

1:45 lol I love how they showed a highlight of him catching a ball on a failed fourth and one.

[@ethan5566]

+The Liberal Lion thats not the point

[@giantsguy8282]

Who Would You take Julian Edelman or Jordy Nelson?

[@uhneeuhnjee1031]

Julian is consistent and is better after the catch, but Jordy has better hands. Both receivers completely change their team's offense.

[@KadeSlade56]

+Ghenghy I disagree for the fact that Jordy Nelson was a great deep threat I I think there would be no difference in any offence

[@dylancrow7353]

"Ill give you that, my bad." Lmfao

[@t4w4c4]

0:58 I say this about 20 times every time the Bills play the Pats. Truly an underrated player with incredible toughness.

[@thegoat6217]

Jules is a beast

[@nates3171]

692 yards and 7 TDS shouldn't be over Sammy Watkins or Allen Hurns Sammy had 9 TDs w/ 1040 yards Allen had 10 TDs w/ 1030 yards

[@BillyBob-ti2fz]

+Finesse Father Edelman missed 7 games and got hurt half way through the Giants game Watkins got nothing over Jules

[@arrie2298]

he's definitely underrated dude's a beast!! #gopats

[@crsn891]

Not bad for missing 7 games last year.

[@MrJoRizzey]

I LOVE THE PATRIOTS!! JULES IS MY FAV PLAYER

[@daltonhill5110]

The real MVP of Super Bowl XLIX

[@Lundahlium]

Best receiver in the National Football League

[@ezequiellopez8518]

EdelMAN IS THE MAN LOVE THIS GUY HE ACTUALLY HAS A KZbin CHANNEL.

[@TheFirstPatriot]

Great Slot WR, This guy will have the comeback player of the year award in 2017, calling it.

[@bryceniebuhr1026]

Seriously underrated player

[@TheFredducky]

I hope Greg Jennings gets something lined up as a broadcaster, because he sounds like he could be fantastic at it. Seems his football career is closing down, so its something he should look at.

[@dhaoracle]

yes he definitely knows how to use this words.

[@jadenradke3122]

hawks fan here what an amazing underrated reciever

[@Lukemasonmedia]

Huge for me in fantasy last year

[@samsonrios3443]

Edelman you are a beast!!!

[@carsonr1945]

Remember in SB 49 when he got piled on by 4 Seahawk defenders and was mic'ed up and said "WOOOOOO, I love gettin hit"

[@uphail]

+EaseGaming that hit he took from chancellor on the 3rd and 14 was something else. and he kept playing after it too.

[@dominicmallano5633]

Had some injury trouble last year but still one of the best NFL recievers. Should be at least top 20 maybe top 10

[@motorhead48067]

He's not within the twenty best players in the league. He's not even the best receiver in the league. There are 4 or 5 receivers better than him. AJ Green, Antonio Brown, Julio Jones, Deandre Hopkins, Megatron (does his retirement take him off the top 100 players list or is he still eligible because he played last year?) My point is the fifth best receiver in the NFL isn't going to make top ten, twenty, or maybe even fifty.

[@erikmerrill8280]

87? Did you see the patriots without him last year?

[@x2good4ux51]

I hate the patriots but I respect this guy.

[@geminiman7791]

+NYJets 24 Revis Same

[@Tom_bradys_unretirement]

W

[@abiodunigbinidu896]

+Julian Edelman #Minitron I'm a seahawks fan and I respect you and the way you got right back up after kam bam bam killed you you got right back up Also I subscribed to your channel

[@jacksoncrowe9253]

Well deserved.

[@dwid1984]

"his small stature" there's tons of receivers that have a similar size or smaller, DeSean Jackson, Jarvis Landry, Tyreek Hill, Tyler Lockett, Emmanuel Sanders, Randall Cobb, Stefon Diggs, Brandon Cooks. T Y Hilton. Golden Tate, Ted Ginn Jr. Antonio Brown, Odell Beckham, Doug Baldwin. I wonder what the reason is for underestimating him

[@randomstuff508]

He a white boi

[@Rambo2-501]

He's an amazing receiver. That's coming from a die hard Broncos fan.

[@cameronmichelson7457]

atleast hes gronks number

[@juicetitan6404]

Ah

[@pg2300]

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's EDELMAN!!!!

[@Bryant827]

As a Arizona Cardinals fan I respect this man

[@JaiSriUday]

Julian Edelman has done something that no ever wide receiver in NFL history has ever done - WIN A SUPER BOWL!

[@boneshow00]

what 😂

[@BMSChief007]

whoever wrote the Edel"man" line is too proud of themselves

[@captainspartan04]

you can't really stop this guy. he just plucks the ball out of the air and then gets 1st downs out of no where

[@alexgammino]

I know I'm a Patriots fan, but I still think he should be higher than 87. I'm not even being biased

[@doobdoob2]

Who is the better receiver Julian Edelman or Jordy Nelson? I'm curious about this because I think they're both very similar.

[@kenroberts5658]

doobdoob2 Nelson

[@beastmode218]

doobdoob2 Edelman

[@Raspy978]

doobdoob2 I have to disagree they are very much not alike. Julian is 5'10", Jordy is 6'3". Julian is a slot receiver, Jordy is an outside receiver. Julian makes his money on the short passes, Jordy makes his money on the deep passes. Julian will have 8-10 catches a game, Jordy will have 5-7 a game. You get my drift anyways I don't think you can go wrong with either one they both have their strengths.

[@unclebrew258]

He is one tough Guy

[@UltimaKombat]

Next year he'll be top 50 if he's healthy. Dude is an animal

[@BabyJsC5]

Underated

[@snowbird.l.2368]

God damit I laughed so much in the start.

[@Joel0847able]

horrble ranking. this dude is a beast and hes so underrated should be in the top 50 and multiple probowls

[@troyschneider8583]

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? It's minitron!

[@Dontworrybout]

Hell no Minitron? More like A.J.

[@ibeondat9629]

Edelman:I might run em over @1:41 😂😂😂💀 get lit up

[@nesseihtgnay9419]

what a beast! minitron or now its EDELMAN!

[@luissencion5335]

JE NEEDS TO BE WAY HIGHER

[@RGsmokinthathunnitHMNdawgpound]

MY BOI TOM SHADY + MINITRON = CHEAT CODES

[@tombradyshadycheatsquadspy5590]

Straight up W

[@geminiman7791]

+Tom Shady #cheater #12BestCheater #ScumOfNFL How do you feel about your suspension man

[@tombradyshadycheatsquadspy5590]

+Gemini Man it's really cute, I should've really got a one year but I pay off Goodell.

[@geminiman7791]

Tom Shady #cheater #12BestCheater #ScumOfNFL Goodell wants money and ruins NFL

[@TheYangarang]

There's something my coaches like to call a guy like Edelman. "BODY CATCHER!!!"

[@imabannana1238]

But this guy is still successful in the nfl so it doesn't matter.

[@TheYangarang]

IdkMyUserName ! True.

[@sheehabzaman7929]

+TheYangarang How is he a body catcher? The only time I see him use his body to catch it is when a big hit is inevitable so a body catch can secure the ball quicker.

[@tonka737]

+Sheehab Zaman Also when he injured his hand. He had to start catching with his body for the rest of the game.

[@sheehabzaman7929]

Alex Ramirez Ik. It seems like the Yangarang is too critcial of other players because he knows he'll never be close to being on the same level as them

[@ibzz107]

Hurns and Edelman should be switched. But if Edelman didn't have a broken foot, he should be near #50.

[@matthewlynch9653]

Edelman is nothing without Brady

[@ibzz107]

+Matthew Lynch Not really...

[@stephbetter3806]

+ibzz107 Brady makes him so much better

[@Amkroll]

+199th pick to CHAMPION He was a seventh round pick...give him credit for working his ass off.

[@stephbetter3806]

***** I do I love Edelman but Brady makes him better and maximizes his potential greatly

[@lukeyost7566]

He would be around 30-50 if he was not injured

[@lukebecker1990]

77? Show JE11 some respect ! He deserves way higher! he is a slot beast ! coming from a Seahawks fan

[@danielcielo7937]

Since he just won a super bowl and one of the greatest catches in super bowl history he's going to be in the top 20s.

[@casiusortiz4976]

the best..edelman

[@xiaxu7108]

He plays like Steve smith. Small but puts more effort than other receivers.

[@ethan5566]

If he played all year he would have much higher on the list

[@thememecrusadingdolphin2729]

Brady, Gronk, Jules, Hogan, Washington, Bennett, Malcolm Mitchell, Nate Solder and Vollmer healthy. Watch out NFL

[@tomcartman12hunnitnotfatbi88]

Don't forget my deflated balls

[@dhaoracle]

you forgot Lucien. He's a better player IMO than Mitchell. He's taller, faster, and gets more yards after the catch!!! If anyone takes that 5th spot it's Lucien!!!

[@tomcartman12hunnitnotfatbi88]

+Stephen Dusablon join my bandwagon kid

[@Tom_bradys_unretirement]

Damn, I should be way higher. Pats with me 10-1 Pats without me 1-3

[@BillyBob-ti2fz]

W

[@OmarKhanSavedMe]

That's 15 games.....

[@daviddiaz-1613]

+Julian Edelman #Minitron #11Hunnit #slotGOAT GOAT WR

[@tomcartman12hunnitnotfatbi88]

Your only good because of my deflated balls

[@commissionergoodell2390]

+Julian Edelman #Minitron #11Hunnit #slotGOAT You do not have to be convicted or even charged of a crime to be able to demonstrate that you've violated a personal conduct policy, and reflect poorly not only on themselves, but all of their teammates, every NFL player in the league, and everyone associated with the NFL.

[@willdesperado1155]

Let's just take a minute to appreciate Edleman is the #1 WR on a super bowl tema

[@o.t.d_ody_the_dreamer]

If anyone makes it to the top one hundred. Its hard to to say their underrated

[@jacksonwheelis4754]

Where does Amendola land then.. He has to make the list since he was perfect for filling JE during his injury and played a pretty big role for us this year to

[@glizzystan]

The G.O.A.T

[@jamesdenoia]

"I was so hard headed at first my grandma didn't believe in me I kept going through all I can say is I told you so jewelry at the bank now in the vault you should've never doubted me I'ma work till my last breath I'm hustle till my last breath yeah yeah" Future perfectly describes Edelman

[@justinwinslow7986]

Should be number 10 on this list

[@dylanwright4939]

I think Edelman is my favorite WR

[@Ham_1982]

Brady - Edelman is one of the deadliest connections in the NFL playoffs history

[@Julian-sk9pj]

Happy bday!

[@californiahipster4848]

Man come on #87 he should easily be on the top 30

[@Alexcanales97]

He has so much respect for Brady

[@creecree318]

Hes arguably a top 5 receiver in this league & thats coming from a saints fan !

[@almonjoseph4382]

He A Top 10 Receiver There's No Way He The 87 Best Player In The League

[@seekeroftruth45]

+Big Boi fitz? not anymore. keep going

[@seekeroftruth45]

Big Boi lol martavis, watkins, landry? No way. Edelman was on pace for a 1400yds season untill he got injured.

[@almonjoseph4382]

+Big Boi Edelman played a little more then half the season and had 700 Rec Yds and 7 Tds can you just imagine if he played the whole season or 14 games ?

[@almonjoseph4382]

okay so ? the quaterback is just as good as his Wr's brady is a pocket passer and Ne has no running game the defense should expect a pass 9 times out of 10

[@seekeroftruth45]

Big Boi what?

[@jeymiller27]

GO PATS

[@tomcartman12hunnitnotfatbi88]

Thanks for joining the bandwagon

[@Nman_37]

bandwagon team GO!

[@jeymiller27]

+Tom Cartman #12Hunnit #Notfatbigboned +Nathian Fipps oh yes, the typical "bandwagon" comments and you don't even know where I'm from, keep making yourselves look dumb

[@tomcartman12hunnitnotfatbi88]

+Jay Harrison I don't care where your from and you'll probably just leave the patriots bandwagon when I retire

[@venusone1]

Yes indeed we love our Jelly Bean!

[@aaronshoaf4644]

Edelman has great hands and great player. Would’ve done better if he played all 16 games!

[@gman8098]

I have his haircut and its fresh

[@edengaming5635]

I'm putting this out right now, watch them put cam over Brady. Everyone knows that Brady right now is the better quarterback. Don't come at me with "Brady is a cheater". Brady had one of the worst offensive lines in the league last year, and was still able to have one of his best statistical years. This was cams one good year so far. But he had a superb offensive line, a great defense, and the panthers schedule was relatively easy. Also, cam is way to cocky. He would do a quarterback sneak for the first down, then get up and do a celebration dance. Like dude, we get it you are good, but you are no Brady yet

[@vulcan_thunder]

He isn't a Brady. He'll never be He's not the same kind of player. They are both game changers.

[@edengaming5635]

Collin Smith Yeah, I know that Cam has a different play style than Brady, he will also never be as good as Tom. but I'm saying that everybody loves the flashy overhyped players like Cam.

[@500godawgs]

+Ian Emery-Shaw you sound a little more personal than factual. and why can't I say Brady is a cheater bc I really want to 😂😂

[@edengaming5635]

Louis Adams the reason why I said not to is because although he could have told the ball guys to make the psi level a little under the regulation, there is no physical proof that he had any idea about the balls. And my view on Cam is personal, and factual. he is not the saem type of quarterback so they can't be fully compared. The reason why Peyton, and Tom are compared to each other so much its because their play style is very similar. And you know I'm right that people overhype the flashy players. Cam has had one really good season, if he can do it again next year, and have a decent season after that, then I will consider him a great quarterback

[@Rmwjr87]

Edelman my dude

[@DropTheMikeBigMike]

Way too underrated

[@martin5368]

I'm not a patriots fan but he's too underrated

[@james6011]

he missed a ton of time guys, believe me I'm no fan in fact I hate the patriots, but he doesn't deserve any higher it's debatable whether he should even be on this list at all, the only reason he made it is pure respect from his peers. he had a good season for what he played but he didn't play enough to rank higher, he is just fine right where they ranked him.

[@freebrady5823]

He was a top 5 receiver before the got injured

[@james6011]

But he got injured

[@stormskogstadblomquist5219]

He should be so much higher on the list