2012 NFL Player Rankings: 76 - 100

After watching games and breaking down film, Scouts Inc., in conjuntion with ESPN.com's Matt Williamson, has evaluated and graded more than 2,500 NFL players heading into the 2012 season. Here's how the top 200 player stacked up.

Note: No rookies were included in this exercise. Age refers to player's age at start of 2012 season on Sept. 5.

In today's ever-changing NFL, it is imperative for every front office to constantly update the scouting reports and grades for every single player in the league. These reports, along with the player's college scouting reports, are saved to review over the years when deciding who to pursue in free agency and any other potential roster moves.

Much like in an NFL front office, with the 2012 Big Book you will find a comprehensive ranking of the top 200 NFL players, plus the top 50 players in each position group. Each player profile features a short synopsis of the player, as well as his 2011 stats and vital bio information.

Unlike a front office, we do not evaluate these players based on the specific team and scheme we work for. For example, a true 3-4 defensive end type is worth much more to a 3-4 defense than he is to a team that employs the 4-3. Instead, ours is a broader evaluation of the player as a whole.

With a list of this magnitude -- or, for that matter, any ranking -- there is much room for debate and controversy. Judging a guard against a safety is not an easy thing to do. And of course, quarterbacks carry more weight than say, kickers or fullbacks.

Our ranking continues with Nos. 76-100.

76

Brandon Marshall

84

AGE: 28

DOB: 3/23/84

HT: 6-4

WT: 230

POS: WR

Rec 81

Yds 1,214

Avg 15.0

Long 65

TD 6

Player Analysis

Marshall is a big, strong, athletic receiver that has developed into an excellent route runner. He utilizes his length and strength to get separation, and has deceptive speed in the passing game.

MORE ANALYSIS

He was acquired in a trade in the offseason and should provide the Bears offense with a big-play threat in 2012.

CLOSE ANALYSIS

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• Hosts "Football Today" podcast
• Joined ESPN in 2005
• Was an NFL and college scout for the Cleveland Browns