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Miami is on a near-record pace with 14 first-year contributors, while the Ravens and the Chargers also lean heavily on newcomers

Kenneth Walker III's league-leading ground game and Steve Spagnuolo's revamped, pressure-heavy defense are taking the burden off Patrick Mahomes

A look at the non-Day 1 selections making an impact on this NFL season, including Browns wideout Denzel Boston and Titans linebacker Anthony Hill Jr

A look back at how previous NFL teams that relied heavily on first-year players fared in the standings and whether those massive draft classes built lasting foundations

Several factors are helping fuel a major resurgence for ground attacks across the league

The undrafted rookie switched sides to protect Patrick Mahomes' blindside and has not allowed a sack through his first two NFL career starts

After a 426-yard breakout performance against Oregon, former North Texas transfer Drew Mestemaker is rapidly rising in early 2027 NFL Draft evaluations

Five quarterbacks hear their names called in the opening round, while the Jets hold three first-round selections and the Browns make two picks based on current Super Bowl odds

New England faces the steepest regression risk due to a brutal schedule, while star-loaded Los Angeles to remain among the elite contenders

From Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza to Cowboys defensive back Caleb Downs, these are the rookies positioned to become major contributors in 2026

For the NFL's biggest longshots, success could mean developing a franchise quarterback, evaluating a new coaching staff or positioning the roster for a pivotal 2027 offseason

A potentially loaded quarterback class garners significant attention, but the EDGE and WR groups should also be strong

The Notre Dame quarterback appears ready to turn an impressive offseason into a standout 2026 campaign

Love and Bain are the favorites, but don't sleep on a shifty Browns receiver and an explosive Cowboys pass rusher

Which first-round picks look ready for Week 1? We break down the preseason snaps and performance of all 32 rookies