As voted on by the players — here are Nos. 50 through 41 of the 2025 Players Top 50:
2025 Players Top 50, Nos. 50-41: Rob Pannell, Grant Ament headline honorees
50. Rob Pannell | Maryland Whipsnakes | A | 2024 Rank: 38
In Pannell’s first season with the Whipsnakes, the 11-time All-Star etched his name atop the PLL record books as he surpassed Ryan Boyle (292) for the most career assists in professional lacrosse history and became the first member of the 300-assist club. He settled in after a quiet start with Maryland, notching 12 of his 13 assists on the Whipsnakes’ last eight games. Pannell is set to return for his second season with the Whips in 2026 – the 14th of his career. – Miles Jordan
49. Jared Conners | California Redwoods | LSM | 2024 Rank: 41
Conners has now earned an appearance in the Players Top 50 in both of his seasons with the Redwoods. The reliable and dependable long-stick midfielder covers some of the more shiftier midfielders in the league. He’s an important part of California’s faceoff unit, and he’s great off the ground, finishing in the top 20 in the league (12th among non-faceoff specialists) in ground balls. He’s also always a threat in transition, scoring a two-point goal and registering an assist for the fourth straight season. – Phil Shore
48. Beau Pederson | Utah Archers | SSDM | 2024 Rank: NR
Pederson was a stud short-stick defender for the Archers in 2025. Despite not being named a finalist for the George Boiardi Hard Hat Award, the Park City native continued to establish himself as one of the best defenders in the world. At 6-foot-4, 210 pounds, Pederson is the prototypical SSDM who can run and bruise with the best of them. He led the league in shooting percentage allowed as the closest defender in his second season. – Zach Carey
47. Ajax Zappitello | Maryland Whipsnakes | D | 2024 Rank: 49
Zappitello led the league in caused turnovers (17), breaking his own Whipsnakes single-season record, and earned his first All-Star appearance while anchoring Maryland’s top-ranked defense. Zappitello was a finalist for the Dave Pietramala Defensive Player of the Year and a Second-Team All-Pro. But what doesn’t show up on the stat sheet is the hustle the 2024 first-round draft pick brings when he’s chasing down shots to secure extra possessions for Maryland. – Miles Jordan
46. Zach Goodrich | Boston Cannons | SSDM | 2024 Rank: 46
Mr. Consistency continued to anchor the Cannons’ short-stick defensive midfield in 2025. Especially with Bubba Fairman sidelined for the year, Goodrich, known for his tenacious play, reminded opponents of why Boston’s defensive unit has been built around the veteran. A former Defensive Player of the Year and three-time PLL All-Star, he blends athleticism and leadership, consistently grounding the Cannons’ defensive identity. His steady pressure and veteran savvy remain key reasons he lands within the Top 50. – Sarah Griffin
45. Grant Ament | Utah Archers | M | 2024 Rank: 13
Ament remains one of the most fleet-footed midfielders. His three-step, same-hand split dodge, modeled after Kyle Harrison’s two-step split, abuses defenders in the middle of the field. The 2020 No. 1 overall pick is a stalwart in the Archers’ offense. His pairing with Tom Schreiber in the midfield gives Utah one of the most star-driven lines in the league that should pose problems for opposing defenses once again in 2026. – Zach Carey
44. Mason Woodward | Utah Archers | LSM | 2024 Rank: 30
Woodward seamlessly made the transition to playing LSM in his second year. Utah drafted Brendan Lavelle fifth overall, trusting Woodward to bump up top, and he proved them right. The Marquette product expanded his impact in the middle of the field. He hit three two-pointers and registered eight regular-season points alongside 23 ground balls. – Zach Carey
43. Brian Tevlin | California Redwoods | SSDM | 2024 Rank: 44
Though Tevlin was only in his third season, new head coach Anthony Kelly challenged him to be a team leader, and the co-captain delivered. His desire to lead the league in touches — of the fist bump and high-five nature — led to him winning the Jimmy Regan Teammate Award. Equally important, however, was his play on the field, and Tevlin was one of the best short-stick defensive midfielders. He was a difficult player to dodge past, and he put together his best statistical season thus far. He’s also versatile; one of the best defenders, he also is trusted to get involved on offense and takes some faceoffs to spell TD Ierlan on occasion. – Phil Shore
42. Ross Scott | Carolina Chaos | M | 2024 Rank: NR
Scott was a dilemma for opposing defenses in 2025 because of his quickness and willingness to dodge from behind the cage, making him the only Chaos midfielder to produce a 20-point season (12G, 8A). When Shane Knobloch returned to the lineup after his early-season hamstring injury, the combination of Scott and Knobloch on offense created a question for opposing defenses on which midfielder to pole, leading to multiple explosive games from each player. Scott’s versatility on the offensive end was on display all season, showcasing what the future of the Chaos might become as they continue to rebuild and reload. – Hayden Lewis
41. Jackson Eicher | Carolina Chaos | A | 2024 Rank: NR
A Tewaaraton Award finalist at West Point in the spring, Eicher burst onto the professional scene with a five-point barrage (3G, 2A) against the New York Atlas. He is the yin to Owen Hiltz’s yang in the Carolina offense, and his shooting had the largest impact. Eicher recorded four multi-goal games and had at least one point in every appearance. His game-winning goal in a career-best six-point performance (5G, 1A) against the Waterdogs in an overtime thriller, assisted by Hiltz, helped cement the rookie duo’s legitimacy leaguewide. – Hayden Lewis
