Budda Baker makes the NFL Top 100

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 21: Budda Baker #3 of the Arizona Cardinals walks off the field during the third quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at State Farm Stadium on December 21, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) | Getty Images

For seven consecutive years the Arizona Cardinals have had a player on the NFL Top 100 list. Sure, some years they have had more, but for seven years you could count on Budda Baker to be on that list.

No. 75 on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2026...@AZCardinals S Budda Baker! @NFLFilmspic.twitter.com/dqWNvauhc6

- NFL (@NFL) July 8, 2026

While Baker is down about 40 spots, his presence on the list, and on the field for the Arizona Cardinals has been a key presence that has allowed them to have some semblance of talent.

For the Cardinals, Baker has been a captain and mainstay on the field for a defense that has desperately needed someone to join him as a consistent playmaker during his tenure.

What Baker does as a downhill safety cannot be understated.

Budda Baker keeps making plays #NFLTop100 | #BirdGangpic.twitter.com/NYEOxgj2Cl

- NFL+ (@NFLPlus) July 8, 2026

Baker is an eight time Pro Bowler and two-time All Pro, as well as a two-time second team All Pro and continues to be a bright spot for an organization that doesn't always have them.

Congratulations to Budda.