In the aftermath of the 2025 NFL Draft, Mike Clay shares insights on rookie player projections for the upcoming season. Highlighting Cam Ward as a prominent starting quarterback, he discusses the potential of other rookies like Ashton Jeanty and Omarion Hampton in their respective roles. Clay’s projections consider various factors, including each player's potential impact, team dynamics, and injury risks. With a focus on quarterbacks and key statistical categories like passing yards and interceptions, he aims to provide a clear picture of rookie performance expectations for 2025.
It has been nearly a month since the 2025 NFL draft, and we now have a much better grasp of what each team will look like this season.
This is not one of the better quarterback classes in recent memory, with Ward as the only sure bet to start Week 1.
Missed time due to injury is factored in, with running backs generally maxing out at 14 games and other positions at 15.
Let's look at the top five projected leaders among rookies in a variety of statistical categories for the 2025 season.
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