For the first time in his career, Garett Bolles has made the NFL Top 100 annual player rankings, as decided by the players themselves.
The fifth-year player clocked in at No. 82 on Sunday as NFL Network unveiled Nos. 100-41 during a six-hour block dedicated solely to the "The Top 100 Players of 2021" series.
"That jump that he made this year was really cool to watch," safety Justin Simmons said during the show. "I thought he was deserving of a Pro Bowl nod, but all that stuff will come. If he keeps doing what he's doing, that stuff will come. The sky's the limit for him."
Bolles emerged as one of the league's best left tackles in 2020, as he earned second-team All-Pro honors from the Associated Press. The Utah product didn't allow a single sack, according to Pro Football Focus, and had the third-best PFF grade among all tackles.
Ahead of training camp, teammate Von Miller told Denver media that Bolles is at or very near the top of the league at his position.
"He is the best left tackle in the league," Miller said. "If he's not the best, he's top three and he's not [No.] 3. I'm so proud of him. Y'all know about my relationship with Garett Bolles and the type of jump that he's made."
View photos from Garett Bolles's 2020 season, which earned him a spot in the 2021 series of the NFL Top 100.
Garett Bolles blocks Titans defensive lineman Jadeveon Clowney during the first half of the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Tennessee Titans at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, on September 14, 2020. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Garett Bolles gives a passionate speech in the team huddle during pregame warmups before the Broncos' Week 4 game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on October 1, 2020. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Garett Bolles before the Broncos' Week 4 game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on October 1, 2020. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Garett Bolles gets set during the first half of the Broncos' Week 4 game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on October 1, 2020. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Garett Bolles and Drew Lock during team introductions in the tunnel before the Broncos' Week 6 game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on October 18, 2020. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Garett Bolles blocks against New England Patriots linebacker Shilique Calhoun (90) during the second half of the Broncos' Week 6 game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on October 18, 2020. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Garett Bolles celebrates as he runs off the field after the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High on November 1, 2020. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Denver Broncos offensive tackle Garett Bolles (72) and center Lloyd Cushenberry III (79) block for running back Melvin Gordon III (25) carries the ball during the NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, December 27, 2020. Photo by Kohjiro Kinno
Denver Broncos offensive tackle Garett Bolles (72) blocks during the fourth quarter of the NFL game against the Las Vegas Raiders ,Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021 in Denver. (Photo: Eric Lars Bakke)
Denver Broncos offensive tackle Garett Bolles (72) during the NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, September 14, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos offensive tackle Garett Bolles (72) blocks for quarterback Drew Lock (3) during the NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, September 14, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos offensive tackle Garett Bolles (72) during the NFL game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, September 27, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos offensive tackle Garett Bolles (72) during the NFL game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, October 01, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) celebrates with offensive tackle Garett Bolles (72) after catching his first NFL touchdown during the NFL game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, October 01, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos offensive tackle Garett Bolles (72) during the NFL game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, October 01, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Garett Bolles reacts after running back Melvin Gordon III (25) scores a touchdown during the NFL game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, October 01, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos offensive tackle Garett Bolles (72) during the NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, October 25, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos offensive tackle Garett Bolles (72) during the NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mecedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, November 08, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos offensive tackle Garett Bolles (72) during the NFL game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, November 15, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos offensive tackle Garett Bolles (72), defensive end Dre'Mont Jones (93), during the NFL game against the Miami Dolphins at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 22, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) and offensive tackle Garett Bolles (72) during the NFL game against the Miami Dolphins at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 22, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos offensive tackle Garett Bolles (72) during the NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, December 06, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3), guard Dalton Risner (66), running back Melvin Gordon III (25), wide receiver Tim Patrick (81), offensive tackle Garett Bolles (72) dance for the Showtime Cam after a touchdown during the NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, December 06, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3), guard Dalton Risner (66), running back Melvin Gordon III (25), wide receiver Tim Patrick (81), offensive tackle Garett Bolles (72) dance for the Showtime Cam after a touchdown during the NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, December 06, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos offensive tackle Garett Bolles (72) blocks for running back Phillip Lindsay (30) during the NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, December 06, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos center Lloyd Cushenberry III (79), guard Dalton Risner (66), offensive tackle Garett Bolles (72) during the NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, December 06, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos offensive tackle Garett Bolles (72) during the NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, December 27, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) under center during the NFL game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, January 03, 2021. Photo by Gabriel Christus
