New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams and Minnesota Vikings linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel have been recognized for their outstanding performances in the 2024 NFL season, both landing places on the NFL Top 100 list in 2025. QuinnenWilliams ranked No. 87, while Andrew Van Ginkel ranked immediately behind him at No. 88.
New York Jets’ Quinnen Williams and Minnesota Vikings’ Andrew Van Ginkel come in at No. 87 and No. 88 on esteemed NFL list
The ballot, cast by fellow players, is one of the league’s most highly regarded rankings of on-field performance, and both defenders won their spots through gritty reliability, standout statistics, and leadership on underperforming and high-functioning teams alike. The New York Jets might have experienced another forgettable 2024 campaign, going 5-12 and stretching their drought to 14 years without the playoffs, but Quinnen Williams was still one of the team’s few silver linings. Even with fighting the pull of a nagging hamstring injury, the veteran defensive tackle played 16 games and put up a decent line: 37 total tackles, eight tackles for loss, six sacks, and his third straight Pro Bowl selection.Quinnen Williams’ sustained greatness arrives with newfound optimism under new head coach Aaron Glenn in 2025 to finally bring competitive football to New York. A whole season healthy after dominating as the 2022 First-Team All-Pro could be the Jets’ long-awaited turnaround turning point. Andrew Van Ginkel’s presence helped to make Minnesota a defensive force to be reckoned with. The Vikings were second against the run (93.4 yards per game allowed) and fifth in points surrendered (19.5) in their 14-3 regular season campaign, which lasted until the NFC Wild Card Round at the hands of the Los Angeles Rams. His breakthrough gained him his initial Pro Bowl selection and a Second-Team All-Pro. As a reward for his performance, Minnesota signed him to a one-year, $23 million extension—a testament to their belief that Andrew Van Ginkel can lead the team further into the playoffs in 2025.Also read: Brad Pitt praises Chiefs as NFL dynasty on New Heights podcast with Kelce brothersAs the new season of the NFL dawns, both Quinnen Williams and Andrew Van Ginkel will seek to expand on their recent success and propel their respective teams—one in rebuilding, one in contending—on the strength of top-tier defensive performance.
