"The 2025 NFL draft class has made a major impact this season. Three rookie quarterbacks ( Jaxson Dart, Tyler Shough and Cam Ward) are starting for their respective teams. Two tight ends ( Colston Loveland and Tyler Warren) are emerging as versatile options for teams that will likely be in the postseason. And the Atlanta Falcons' two first-round picks at edge rusher ( Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr.) have five sacks apiece. But how do the league's top rookies stack up against each other?"
"Schwesinger is a former walk-on at UCLA who is now the favorite for Defensive Rookie of the Year. He has the processing speed of a former bioengineering major in the middle of coordinator Jim Schwartz's defense. And his physicality has helped Schwesinger rank in the NFL's top 11 for total tackles. Among those players, Schwesinger has the most tackles for loss (10) and the most QB hits (six). -- Legwold"
Three rookie quarterbacks (Jaxson Dart, Tyler Shough and Cam Ward) are starting and reshaping their teams' offenses. Two rookie tight ends (Colston Loveland and Tyler Warren) are emerging as versatile postseason-capable options. The Atlanta Falcons' first-round edge rushers Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr. each have five sacks. A consensus top-10 rookie ranking through Week 13 highlights defensive standout Schwesinger as a Defensive Rookie of the Year favorite with 10 tackles for loss and six QB hits. Receiver McMillan has become the Panthers' WR1, averaging 14.5 yards per reception and showcasing a large catch radius and advanced route-running. Evaluations also identify playoff-impact players, class rankings, breakout candidates, and notable over- and underperformers.
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