Eagles' $96 million star reaches elite status as top player at his position

There are so many weapons on the Philadelphia Eagles' offense that it is sometimes hard to keep track of how they stack up against the rest of the league, which is a good problem to have.

During the Eagles' Super Bowl run last year, the offense ranked eighth in total offense, averaging 367.2 yards per game. The unit's strength was in the running game, as it was second behind the Baltimore Ravens in rushing yards per game with 179.3.

Everyone tends to forget how great Philadelphia's passing game is, led by Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts. The Eagles have surrounded Hurts with arguably one of the best pass-catching groups in the NFL.

One of those targets has gone as far as being considered the best wide receiver in the NFL.

Which Eagles receiver made the elite list as best player at his position

PFF writer Trevor Sikkema ranked the best wide receivers in the NFL, with the top 32 being included. Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown took the crown as the best in the league, as Sikkema shared that Brown had the best PFF grades of any receiver in the NFL over the last three years.

"Brown dominates defensive backs across the board, but his success against single coverage is especially notable. He earned the highest receiving grade versus single coverage in 2024 (96.6) and leads the league in that category over the past three seasons (2022–24) with a 97.0 grade. He can win in every way, against any defense."

During the 2022 NFL Draft, the Eagles traded with the Tennessee Titans for Brown, which has become one of the most important moves in franchise history. His chemistry with Hurts has been undeniable as Brown has led Philadelphia in receiving over the last three years.

All three seasons had Brown racking up over 1,000 yards and at least seven touchdowns. He has been a Pro Bowler twice and has made the AP second-team All-Pro list three consecutive seasons.

Brown has that rare talent of being a deep threat receiver while also being able to handle those contested catches. As last year demonstrated, there isn't a ball that Hurts can throw that Brown can't catch. Of his 97 targets, Brown caught 67 of them, a 69.1% catch rate, which is the highest of Brown's career.

It helps Brown to have the perfect sidekick in DeVonta Smith as the pair has become one of the best wide receiver duos in the league. Adding running Saquon Barkley and tight end Dallas Goedert also gives the passing game that much extra juice.

Year after year, Brown has shown to be a matchup nightmare, and now the data backs up what everyone in Philadelphia knows: he is the best at his position.