Rising Stars Emerging in NFL Training Camps at Every Position

August 13, 2015   ·   Sean Tomlinson   ·   Jump to comments

Wide eyes watch as young talent grows around the NFL each August.
The widest eyes of all are in the stands, where fans are dazzled by one-handed catches from an emerging wide receiver like the Buffalo Bills' Sammy Watkins, or a deep grab by Cincinnati Bengals tight end Tyler Eifert.
Or maybe there isn't one moment, or one play. Maybe instead multiple performances over intense practices make it clear you're watching a rising star, and a seed is being planted right now during training camp.
Sure, there are training camp mirages, because even the most brutal practice doesn't simulate a game environment. But for a variety of reasons—health, experience that's adding up or simple raw skill—the buzz around a young player who's climbing quickly often turns into production when it matters.
Sometimes training camp risers aren't widely recognized names yet. Some, like San Francisco 49ers guard Brandon Thomas, will be needed to fill a void, while others are rookies&...

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