Trevor Lawrence Outranks NFC Champion on NFL List with Impressive 2025 Season

Trevor Lawrence, the Jacksonville Jaguars' quarterback, has been ranked No. 5 among the NFL's 'true franchise players' by Bleacher Report, outranking NFC champion Brock Purdy and Jordan Love. The list considered players who will be 28 or younger when the season begins, have played at least one season, and remain with the organization that drafted them.

What happened?

Lawrence's full-season numbers provided the best statistical case of his career. He started all 17 games and completed 341 of 560 passes for 4,007 yards, 29 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions. He added 359 rushing yards and nine touchdowns, giving him a franchise-record 38 total scores. The total ranked third in the NFL.

Why it matters for Trevor Lawrence

The late-season surge made the larger difference. Lawrence threw 15 touchdown passes with one interception and posted a 113.2 passer rating over Jacksonville's final six regular-season games. The Jaguars won their last eight games, finished 13-4, and captured their first AFC South title since 2022. Jacksonville also scored the most points in franchise history, while Lawrence finished fifth in NFL MVP voting after entering the season following shoulder surgery and a seven-game absence in 2024.

What comes next?

The ranking places Lawrence in an elevated category entering his sixth season. Jacksonville feels like they have a franchise quarterback, so the discussion now centers on how far Lawrence can carry a 13-win roster further. The playoff loss remains the obvious unfinished part of his journey so far. Lawrence threw three touchdown passes against the Buffalo Bills in the AFC wild-card round, but he also threw two interceptions in a 27-24 defeat. His final pass was tipped and intercepted after Buffalo took the lead with just over a minute remaining.

A quarterback ranked ahead of Purdy, Love, and several All-Pro position players will be expected to keep Jacksonville near the top of the AFC South. Another strong regular season would confirm that 2025 represented a lasting breakthrough, while a playoff victory would push the conversation further. Lawrence has moved beyond being judged primarily on his draft status and physical abilities.

With the 2026 season approaching, the expectation of excellence in Coen's offense is alive and well. The favorable schedule and relatively small sample behind Lawrence's closing run are acknowledged, but the quarterback's growth and command as the season progressed are undeniable. The Jaguars' success is closely tied to Lawrence's performance, and the team's ability to build on their 2025 season will be crucial in determining their future prospects.

Lawrence's ranking gives him more national validation after his career year and removes some of the trepidation that followed him through his first five seasons. The logical next step is turning that status into a deeper playoff run. With a strong regular season and a potential playoff victory, Lawrence can solidify his position as one of the top quarterbacks in the league.