5 Unheralded Rookies Every NFL Fan Needs to Know

September 19, 2015   ·   Brent Sobleski   ·   Jump to comments

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota might have been perfect during his professional debut, but he wasn't necessarily the best rookie performer on the field in Week 1. His performance was simply the most noticeable. 
Multiple talented first-year players will vie for the honor of being the named the NFL's top rookie throughout the season. Not all of them are easily identifiable as former first-round picks or play offensive skill positions for the fantasy football inclined. 
Some will do the dirty work. Others will dominate at positions that receive far less notice. And there are even those who will even be overlooked due to the play of more heralded teammates. 
Despite these obstacles, a group of impressive rookies appeared during the NFL's opening weekend and should quickly gain acclaim for their level of play. None of them were first-round selections. All of them are instant-impact performers. Each should become a household name outside of his curr...

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