NFL Top 100: Trey McBride Earns Rave Reviews From His NFL Peers

Trey McBride was voted as the 13th-best player in the NFL. Here's what his peers had to say.

Cardinals tight end Trey McBride (85) prepares for practice during training camp at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on July 23, 2026. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

ARIZONA — Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride was shown some massive respect from his peers.

McBride appeared at No. 13 on this year's NFL Top 100 list, a ranking voted on by players themselves.

McBride jumped 52 spots from 65 last season to 13 this year after one of the best seasons ever for a tight end, reeling in 126 receptions for 1,239 yards and 11 touchdowns.

Everything Opponents Said About Trey McBride

Rams safety Quentin Lake: "One of the bigger s--- talkers in the NFL, and he's going to let you hear about it. Can block, run routes, is looking for blood on the sideline. Can go outside and catch a fade ball or a slant in the red zone.

Rams coach Sean McVay: "You talk so much s--- don't you? It's respect."

Panthers linebacker Devin Lloyd: "He's a focal point in their pass game. Somebody who can make all the catches.

Colts tight end Mo Alie-Cox: "Trey McBride is definitely a dog. The ball comes his way a lot and he makes a lot of plays. This dude's the real deal. He's pretty much like a receiver."

Saints safety Jonas Sanker: He's a competitor. He's a dog.

Texans tight end Dalton Schultz: "Dude, he's a dog. It's really hard going against our defense. Like, I know it's a pain in the ass. He had like 12 for 100-something, two touchdowns, he was shredding them.

Packers cornerback Keisean Nixon: "I like McBride. He's a hell of a football player. Low center of gravity. Strong.

Texans cornerback Kamari Lassiter: "Playing bully ball. That's hard to do against us.

Eagles cornerback Riq Woolen: Trey is the tip of the spear over there, man. You hit him with a big hit and he's gonna get up and flex. He's gonna show his toughness. He's a great competitor.

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No. 13 on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2026…@AZCardinals TE Trey McBride! @NFLFilms pic.twitter.com/jVzIelLEct

— NFL (@NFL) August 20, 2026

McBride hopes to be even better entering this coming season.

"There are still a lot of things I can be better at. I'm not as good as I want to be," McBride told reporters in training camp.

"You are always striving to be a better player, whether it's with little things, taking care of your body, whatever it is."