It's hard to keep up with all of these rookies throughout the league over the course of a season; so hopefully this thread can become a reminder on which rookies are performing and which rookies are struggling. We all know Carson Wentz has looked good throughout two games. Another rookie who's looked outstanding is Corey Coleman, WR out of Baylor; has put up 7 receptions for 173 receiving yards and 2 TD receptions for Cleveland throughout two games. One rookie who's been pretty quiet (1st LB selected) is Leonard Floyd out of Georgia. He's only combined for 4 tackles & 1/2 a sack throughout two games for Chicago.
I've been focused on and mostly watching AFC games so I haven't had a chance to see Prescott play live but from his box score statistics he looks really sound for being only a rookie. 47/75 (62.7%), 519 passing yards, 0 TD's/0 INT's, 3 rushes for 18 rushing yards, 1 rushing TD along with a QB Rating of 83.1 (sacked 4 times). What stands out to me is 75 pass attempts without a single interception thrown. For a an experienced veteran, let alone a rookie that's pretty impressive. I mentioned Corey Coleman earlier as a rookie stand out but Will Fuller out of Notre Dame (2nd WR drafted) has been the most impressive rookie receiver thus far with 9 receptions for 211 receiving yards & 1 TD reception for the Texans. Leads all rookies with 5 receptions of 20+ yards as well. Hopkins & Fuller look to be an exciting duo.
Cowboys receivers haven't even played well so his statline is a miracle in itself. Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk
QB: Only 3 rookie QB's have played thus far. Jacoby Brissett has looked solid, Dak Prescott has been very impressive and Carson Wentz has been the head of the rookie class (thus far). HB: Ezekiel Elliott, although with two fumbles already, still looks to be as advertised. Elliott has 41 carries while only 3 other rookie RB's having anything over 10 carries in Devontae Booker (12 carries), DeAndre Washington (12 carries) and Derrick Henry (14 carries). WR: Will Fuller out of Notre Dame for Houston (3 games) leads all rookie receivers in catches (12) and receiving yards (242) while showing big play ability with 5 receptions of 20+ yards. Sterling Shepard with 11/160, Tajae Sharpe with 11/109 and Michael Thomas with 10/114 are the only 4 receivers who all have 10+ receptions for over 100+ yards. Tyler Boyd (8/102/0) and Corey Coleman (7/173/2) round out the last of the stand out rookie WR's through two weeks. TE: Austin Hooper (3rd Rounder out of Stanford) for New Orleans with 4 catches for 98 yards and Stephen Anderson (undrafted out of Cal) for Houston have been the only rookie TE's to put up numbers as of yet. Offensive Lineman: Ronnie Stanley (6th overall) starting for Baltimore @ LT. Jack Conklin (8th overall) starting for Tennessee @ RT. Laremy Tunsil (13th overall) starting for Miami @ LG. Taylor Decker (16th overall) starting for Detroit @ LT. Ryan Kelly (18th overall) starting for Indianapolis @ Center. Germain Ifedi (31st overall) starting for Seattle @ RG. Cody Whitehair (2nd round, 56th overall) starting for Chicago @ Center. Joe Thuney (3rd round, 78th overall) starting for New England @ LG. Parker Ehinger (4th round, 105th overall) starting for Kansas City @ LG. Alex Lewis (4th round, 130th overall) starting for Baltimore @ LG. Sebastian Tretola (6th round, 193rd overall) starting for Tennessee @ RG. Now, I'm not sure how these kids are individually performing and I'm also not sure if it's up from when compared to years past, but I've noticed quite a few rookies already starting for their respected teams and just wondering if it's the norm?
Not sure. I do know teams want more production out of younger players because the rookie wage scale makes young players cheap. On our end, Darron Lee is playing well and Jordan Jenkins would be playing a lot too if he weren't injured. Also Lachlan Edwards is doing a good job punting and Jalin Marshall is contributing on offense and as a returner.
He must learn to protect the ball but Jalin Marshall as only a rookie ranks 3rd amongst the entire league in average yards per kick return.
He'd better learn because he's fumbled enough times now and in the preseason that it's clear the fumbles aren't a fluke.
