Jordan Love has the Packers convinced. Around the rest of the league, though, the applause still sounds a little muted.
That’s the tension at the heart of ESPN’s latest quarterback rankings from Jeremy Fowler, who surveyed league executives, coaches and scouts to build a top 10. Love didn’t make the cut. Instead, he landed as an honorable mention, a result that will not sit well in Green Bay.
One NFC scout pushed back on the cold reception, saying, "I don't think he gets enough credit for playing the position consistently well, and he has got the athletic traits to match it."
Even with that support, the broader verdict was clear: most voters still don’t see Love as a top-10 quarterback. And the list got even tougher to swallow for Packers fans when Detroit’s Jared Goff and Chicago’s Caleb Williams checked in at No. 9 and No. 10.
Love’s résumé gives his backers plenty to work with. He has the size, arm strength and mobility teams covet, and the production has been there too. In 15 games last season, he completed 66 percent of his passes for 3,381 yards, 23 touchdowns and six interceptions.
He also delivered when the pressure climbed. In Green Bay’s wild-card loss to the Chicago Bears, Love threw for 323 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions.
His game has clearly sharpened as his career has moved forward, and one veteran NFL coach pointed to the areas where that growth has shown up most.
"Control of the offense, protection and route adjustments, he has really grown in those areas."
Williams’ placement ahead of Love will sting for Packers supporters, especially given the rookie-year comparison. Williams completed 57 percent of his passes for 3,942 yards, 27 touchdowns and seven interceptions, and while he flashed big-play ability, he was also erratic, including a 20.2 percent off-target rate.
Goff’s case is a little easier to make. He completed 68 percent of his throws for 4,564 yards and 34 touchdowns, and there’s a stronger argument for him being ahead of Love. Still, Love has done enough to belong in the top 10 conversation.
Even with two missed games, he remained productive every time he took the field. For a 27-year-old who has been a plus starter for three straight years, the lack of league-wide respect is hard to miss. And if this ranking is any indication, Love should have plenty of fuel heading into 2026.
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