Picking 5 of the NFL's best players under 26 years old

Picking 5 of the NFL’s best players under 26 years old

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 30: Saquon Barkley #26 of the New York Giants reacts after scoring during the fourth quarter of the game against the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium on December 30, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) /

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DENVER, CO – OCTOBER 01: Quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates a touchdown against the Denver Broncos at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on October 1, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) /

1. Patrick Mahomes, QB, Kansas City Chiefs

Is there any question about where you would start here?

Actually, I gave some thought to Baker Mayfield in this spot. No kidding.

I know Patrick Mahomes just won the NFL MVP award in his first season as the full-time starter with the Chiefs, but there’s definitely something about Mayfield…

The reigning NFL MVP is the pick, however, after throwing for just a shade under 5,100 yards in 2018 with 50 touchdown passes compared to just 12 interceptions.

Mahomes was a machine, and didn’t slow down really at all.

The Chiefs have themselves a superstar and if any NFL team could steal anyone under the age of 26 around the league, I bet it would be Mahomes.

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