导出博客文章NFL Nation reporters pick the rookie each team will rely on the most in 2016.
Some first-round picks are obvious immediate-impact players, but other teams
will count on late-round picks.AFC East | AFC North| AFC South | AFC West NFC
East | NFC North | NFC South | NFC WestAFC EASTBuffalo BillsAdolphus Washington,
DE, third roundWith top picks?Shaq Lawson (shoulder) and Reggie Ragland (knee)
sidelined, the Bills focus turns to Washington. Like Lawson and Ragland, he was
immediately named a starter after being drafted. If all goes well, Washington
will eat up space as a 3-4 defensive end and contribute as an interior
pass-rusher in sub packages. -- Mike RodakMiami DolphinsLaremy Tunsil, OT, first
roundIts not a sexy pick, but the Dolphins took Tunsil at No. 13 overall for a
reason. He?is expected to immediately start at left guard and transition to left
tackle, his natural position, later in his career. For now, Tunsil is working
with the second team as he goes through the ups and downs of learning the
position. The Dolphins expect him to be a 16-game starter this season. -- James
WalkerNew England PatriotsJoe Thuney, OG, third roundWhen the Patriots selected
Logan Mankins in the first round of the 2005 draft, they inserted him at left
guard and didnt have to worry about the position for the next nine years. Could
history be repeating itself with Thuney? He has been the top left guard since
the start of spring practices, and no player?seems to be threatening him for the
spot. -- Mike ReissNew York JetsDarron Lee, LB, first roundLee wont start at
inside linebacker in the base 3-4 defense, but he will be an X factor because of
his ability to blitz and cover. He can be a hybrid player in sub packages,
rushing from the edge or walking out to cover a tight end. The coaches will
devise a specialty role for the speedy linebacker, and itll be fun to see how it
unfolds. -- Rich CiminiAFC NORTHBaltimore RavensRonnie Stanley, OT, first
roundNot only is Stanley?the Ravens first top-10 pick in 13 years, but he?is
also protecting the blindside of quarterback Joe Flacco, who is coming off a
season-ending knee injury. Stanley has lived up to the hype of being the first
offensive lineman drafted this year. He is extremely athletic. That shows in how
he moves his feet in pass protection and how he gets up to the second level in
run blocking.?-- Jamison HensleyCincinnati BengalsTyler Boyd, WR, second
roundFellow draft picks Andrew Billings and William Jackson III are injured, so
it could?be up to Boyd?to lead the Bengals class this year. He?has shown flashes
in the first two preseason games, which gives the Bengals hope that the
transition to life after Marvin Jones and Mohamed Sanu might be easier than
anticipated. -- Katherine TerrellCleveland BrownsCorey Coleman, WR, first
roundColeman looked every bit the playmaker that the Browns said he was when
they made him the No. 15 overall pick.?Colemans work and play were noticeable
the first two weeks of training camp, as he made catch after catch and big play
after big play. Coleman ran good routes and caught the ball well. The negative
was that he was slowed by a hamstring issue, something the Browns will have to
carefully monitor all season. -- Pat McManamonPittsburgh SteelersSean Davis, DB,
second roundDavis came into training camp well-conditioned and entrusted with
learning two positions: first-team slot corner and second-team safety. He has
held his own with double duty. Davis?looks athletic and fluid at 6-foot-1 and
200-plus pounds. He?will play a lot of snaps with the defense in year one, and
his length should help him deflect passes in the open field. Third-round tackle
Javon Hargrave also had a standout camp with his quick first step. -- Jeremy
FowlerAFC SOUTHHouston TexansWill Fuller, WR, first roundAlthough receiver might
be the Texans deepest position, it is still likely that Fuller will make the
biggest impact of the rookie class. So far in training camp, Fuller has shown
his speed and athleticism. Quarterback Brock Osweiler has spoken highly of the
receiver and says he is happy to see Fullers game finally come together.
Second-round pick Nick Martin was expected to start at center, but an ankle
injury will sideline him for at least four months. -- Sarah BarshopIndianapolis
ColtsRyan Kelly, C, first roundKelly immediately became the Colts starting
center when he was selected No. 18 overall?in Aprils draft. Kelly, who starred
at Alabama, will become the Colts sixth starting center since quarterback?Andrew
Luck was selected with the No. 1 overall pick in 2012. -- Mike WellsJacksonville
JaguarsJalen Ramsey, CB, first roundThe Jaguars are figuring out different ways
to use Ramsey. They originally wanted him working only outside, but after a few
days in OTAs, they realized he can handle playing inside as the nickelback too.
Its rare for a player to be able to do both, but Ramsey has shown that he can,
which will be invaluable through the first month of the season because of Aaron
Colvins PED suspension. There are those inside the organization who?believe
Ramsey will be one of the top defensive players in franchise history. -- Mike
DiRoccoTennessee TitansTajae Sharpe, WR, fifth roundThe Titans are certainly
expecting solid play from right tackle Jack Conklin, the teams first-round pick.
But the surprise impact could come from late-round pick?Sharpe. He has been the
story of camp, with precise routes, one drop by his count and play that has
earned the confidence of the teams quarterbacks and coaches. -- Paul KuharskyAFC
WESTDenver BroncosDevontae Booker, RB, fourth roundThe Broncos didnt think of
Booker as a fourth-round talent when they selected him, and its certainly not
how he has presented himself since he arrived. From Bookers?first day in the
building, he has carried himself like a player intent on getting as much playing
time as possible as quickly as possible. Even as he recovered from the knee
surgery he had in the wake of his final season at Utah, Booker showed the
Broncos that he has vision as a runner and quality hands in the passing game and
is able to finish runs with purpose. It all means he will get playing time in
important situations and might lead a 2016 draft class that could turn out to be
an important, productive group. -- Jeff LegwoldKansas City ChiefsTyreek Hill,
WR, fifth roundHill wont be a starter, but he could have the most impact of any
Chiefs?rookie.?He?has delivered several big plays at training camp. He will be
the punt and kickoff return specialist. Special teams coordinator Dave Toub
compared Hills return ability to that of Devin Hester, perhaps the greatest kick
return specialist in NFL history. Hes the fastest player Ive ever had, hands
down, Toub said of Hill. I say that, and I coached Devin Hester. Devin Hester is
probably a tenth of a second slower than Tyreek. I see a lot of similarities
with the way they catch the ball. Theyre natural catchers. -- Adam
TeicherOakland RaidersKarl Joseph, S, first roundYes, a first-round draft pick
should be a breakout candidate, but when you combine the strong safetys
hard-hitting style and soft hands with the veterans around him (free safety
Reggie Nelson and cornerbacks Sean Smith and David Amerson),?Joseph should be
able to pick his spots -- and pick off passes -- and grow into the role. -- Paul
GutierrezSan Diego ChargersHunter Henry, TE, second roundWith first-round
pick?Joey Bosa still unsigned, Henry will have the most impact among a talented
Chargers rookie class. The Arkansas product is a polished route runner who has
shown that he can be an effective blocker in the run game. Henry should pair
nicely with veteran Antonio Gates to form a potent, pass-catching tight end
combination. -- Eric D. WilliamsNFC EASTDallas CowboysEzekiel Elliott, RB, first
roundHow is the answer not Elliott? If he isnt the answer, then something has
gone wrong. Elliott has been slowed early in camp by a sore hamstring, but the
teams deliberate approach with how they are handling him speaks to how much he
will be counted on in the regular season. Elliott has the ability to do for the
Cowboys what DeMarco Murray did in 2014. Elliott probably wont lead the NFL in
rushing, but the Cowboys view him as an every-down player and dont plan to be
shy with how they use him. They believe he is dynamic with the ball in his
hands. -- Todd ArcherNew York GiantsSterling Shepard, WR, second roundOdell
Beckham Jr. finally has a?sidekick in?Shepard, who?has impressed just about
everyone this spring and summer with his crisp routes and immense catch radius.
Playing next to Beckham in this?pass-heavy Giants offense, Shepard will make an
instant impact. As one NFC executive said: Hes going to be a really good player.
-- Jordan RaananPhiladelphia EaglesIsaac Seumalo, OG, third roundSeumalo could
find himself filling a very large role right out of the gate. The left guard
spot was previously filled by Allen Barbre, but Barbre has?been working at right
tackle in advance of a possible Lane Johnson suspension. Seumalo has been
getting steady work with the first team at left guard and could end up being the
starter there. Running back Wendell Smallwood and cornerback Jalen Mills could
get some action, and all bets are off if the Eagles decide to roll with
quarterback?Carson Wentz at some point, but for now, it looks as if Seumalo has
the best chance to be a contributor early. -- Tim McManusWashington RedskinsSua
Cravens, LB, second roundThis is difficult because none of the Redskins
rookies?project as starters and the first-round pick,?Josh Doctson,?has yet to
practice. Cravens has the potential to eventually provide some big plays as a
nickel linebacker. He has made mistakes, but he has also shown speed and
instincts playing near the line of scrimmage, which gives him a chance to help
as a blitzer -- either through the middle or off the edge -- or in coverage.
Washingtons draft class is designed to help down the road more than in 2016. --
John KeimNFC NORTHChicago BearsJonathan Bullard, DE, third roundBullard
might?not begin the year in the starting lineup, but he has the talent to be a
really good player. He?is quick off the snap and has made several plays in the
opponents backfield in preseason. The Bears dont have a ton of impact players on
defense, so his?development is critical. The coaching staff is high on Bullard,
who at the bare minimum is expected to be in Chicagos game-day defensive line
rotation in Week 1 at Houston. He projects to possibly have a much larger role
in the near future. -- Jeff DickersonDetroit LionsTaylor Decker, OT, first
roundThe Lions have one clear-cut starter in their rookie class, and Deckers
role is going to be critical. As he is the left tackle and protector of Matthew
Staffords blind side, Detroit needs him to play better than a?typical rookie.
The No. 16 overall pick has shown progress in training camp, but he needs to
have more consistency for the Lions to feel good about it. Dont be surprised if
you see tight ends lining up next to him to help out, especially early in the
season. Decker has?shown massive potential, but like any rookie tackle, hell
take time to develop.?-- Michael RothsteinGreen Bay PackersBlake Martinez, LB,
fourth roundWhile all eyes are on first-round pick Kenny Clark, its Martinez who
might be the key to the Packers defense. Hes expected to take over as the
signal-caller of the defense and play inside linebacker on all three downs.
Expect his athleticism, instincts and intelligence to shine through and help
improve the Packers up the middle. -- Rob DemovskyMinnesota VikingsLaquon
Treadwell, WR, first roundTreadwell is the only member of the Vikings draft
class who could be counted on for a sizable impact in year one. The Vikings have
been patient with him in training camp, and they might not start him right away,
but theres little doubt that hes going to get chances in an offense hoping to
improve from 31st in the league in passing a year ago. The Vikings took
Treadwell 23rd overall to give quarterback?Teddy Bridgewater a big target, and
especially in the red zone, Bridgewater figures to be looking his way. -- Ben
GoesslingNFC SOUTHAtlanta FalconsKeanu Neal, S, first roundThis is a hard one to
answer because the Falcons have a handful of rookies capable of making immediate
impacts. But lets stick with Neal. He has displayed so much poise on the field
already and looks like a natural. Plus, Neals big hits are sure to make the
highlight reels once the action goes live. Said veteran tight end Jacob Tamme,
who was involved in a skirmish with Neal for being too physical in practice: Hes
a physical player, and I love it. -- Vaughn McClureCarolina PanthersJames
Bradberry, CB, second round, or Daryl Worley, CB, third roundItll be a
cornerback -- or cornerbacks. Bradberry and Worley are poised to start. The
Panthers drafted Bradberry with the hope that he could replace Pro Bowler Josh
Norman. He even wears Normans No. 24, though he hasnt been as flashy a rookie as
Norman, who once intercepted Cam Newton three times in one practice. But
Bradberry?isnt making big mistakes. -- David NewtonNew Orleans SaintsMichael
Thomas, WR, second roundAt this point, it probably will be impossible for the
rookie?out of Ohio State to live up to the hype, as he has generated so much
buzz with his terrific downfield catches in practices and preseason games. Coach
Sean Payton, unsolicited, doled out some free fantasy advice the other day: I
dont follow fantasy football, but shoot, Id try to have him. Expectations should
be tempered, as the Saints have a lot of other proven pass-catchers. But the
big, sure-handed Thomas has a ton of upside and should emerge as a red zone
target. -- Mike TriplettTampa Bay BuccaneersVernon Hargreaves III, CB, first
roundThe 11th overall pick has shown progress in the nickelback position and is
now getting reps on the outside with the first-team defense. He had two
interceptions in the second preseason game and two more during Wednesdays joint
practice with the Browns. No matter where he lines up, he has a knack for being
around the ball. -- Jenna LaineNFC WESTArizona CardinalsRobert Nkemdiche, DT,
first roundNkemdiche might be part of the Cardinals deepest position, but
he?will quickly become a spectacle to behold on the field. Arizona plans to?rein
in his snaps to harness his energy and limit fatigue. The more bounce Nkemdiche
has, the more hell be able to show just how quickly and often he can get to the
quarterback. -- Josh WeinfussLos Angeles RamsPharoh Cooper, WR, fourth
roundCooper is already the No. 3 receiver on a Rams team desperate for
playmakers. He?is listed at 5-foot-11 and 207 pounds, with breakaway speed and a
running back mentality with the ball in his hands, which gives him the ability
to rack up yards after the catch. The Rams dont possess much of a
vertical-passing threat, regardless of whether its Case Keenum or No. 1 overall
pick?Jared Goff under center. But Cooper can be a weapon as a slot receiver and
perhaps even out of the backfield. -- Alden GonzalezSan Francisco 49ersDeForest
Buckner, DE, first roundThis is a tough choice because a handful of the teams
rookies have looked like potential immediate contributors.?Buckner has been
impressive enough to get plenty of snaps with the first-team defense in training
camp and the preseason. His pass-rush skills are still a work in progress, but
he has?the athleticism, size and strength to put it all together and establish
himself as a foundational piece of this defense in year one. -- Nick
WagonerSeattle SeahawksGermain Ifedi, OL, first roundIfedi looks like the rookie
who will contribute the most in his first season. The Seahawks see him as their
right tackle down the road, but he?will begin his career at right guard. He has
looked powerful in the run game this preseason and has held up well in pass
protection. Ifedi has shown an edge in practices, including standing up to
veteran defensive linemen who have tried to test him. He has plenty to prove,
but the signs so far are positive. -- Sheil Kapadia
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