rookie seasons: by Seth Perlman, APSam Bradford won last year's NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award.
By Seth Perlman, APSam Bradford won last year's NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award.
1. Sam Bradford, QB, St. Louis Rams: a productive campaign, as passed to the yards, 18 TDs 3512 but media only 6.0 meters per attempt. The performer of All-Rookie team showed leadership and solid, if conservative decision-making often times, as he completed 60 percent of his passes. Needs help at receiver.2. Ndamakong Suh, DT, Detroit Lions: dominant Rookie of the year, disruptive force that demonstrated the versatility in rushing the passer and stop the race. Selected for All-Pro teams, Pro Bowl and All-Rookie. Started every game and recorded 10 sacks.3. Gerald McCoy, DT, Tampa Bay Buccaneers: improved his game as he gained experience but torn biceps he finished the season in December. Does not record his first lot until week 11. For the third overall pick, he must show more.4. Trent Williams T, Washington Redskins: Early growing pains for the former Oklahoma sooner but he showed flashes of potential. Started 13 games, missing three because of injury. Allowed 11.5 sacks.5 Eric Berry S, Kansas City Chiefs: started every game and earned Pro Bowl and All-Rookie team honors. Showed why he is the real deal (four INTs, one TD) as a tackler and ball-hawk like heads up 16 points at no. 14 on defense.6 Russell Okung T Seattle Seahawks,: disappointing season as ankle sprains limited his productivity as he missed six games. Shows great promise.7 Joe Haden, CB, Cleveland Browns: a real playmaker with six interceptions. Played 16 games, starting the last six.8. Rolando McClain, LB, Oakland Raiders: Middle linebacker who made Crafty begins 15, 85 tackles. All-Rookie selection.9, C.j. Spiller, RB Buffalo Bills: crushing top-10 disappointment — started a game. Generated less than 500 yards from scrimmage, scoring once.10. Tyson Alualu, Jacksonville Jaguars: started every game, producing 3.5 sacks in his first eight games. The performer of All-Rookie team.11, Anthony Davis T, San Francisco 49ers: Nifty run-Blocker who sometimes struggled on the right side; flying the flag for 10 penalties (seven false starts) and allowed 11 1/2 sacks.12. Ryan Matthews, RB, San Diego Chargers: sprained ankle high slowed ex flash Fresno State, but he rushed for 675 yards and seven TDs. previous season with 120 yards and three TDs (but two fumbles) vs. Denver Broncos.13. Brandon Graham, DE, Philadelphia Eagles: Torn ACL 2010 lets you iffy to start season 11, if the season starts on time in September. Recorded three sacks and 12 tackles in six games.14th Earl Thomas, S, Seahawks: rangy playmaker to free safety picked off four passes in his first six games, but also sometimes missed assignments that exposed defence. A keeper.15 Jason Pierre-Paul, New York Giants: strength Athletics improved Dalglish season but he still needs to become stronger and better learning playbook. 16 Derrick Morgan, DE, Tennessee Titans: a torn ACL at the beginning of October, he finished his rookie season after he showed early promise.17 Mike Iupati, G, 49ers: did not disappoint as the 330-pound former Vandal developed into a reliable performer on the left side. The performer of All-Rookie team started 16 games.18 Maurkice Pouncey, C., Pittsburgh Steelers: Ex-Gator has had a terrific rookie season, as did every beginning but a broken ankle prevented him playing in the Super Bowl XLV. 19 Sean Witherspoon, LB, Atlanta Falcons: injury slowed her progress but Falcons were skyrocketing on him when he started five games. Finished with 52 tackles and a sack.20 Kareem Jackson CB, Houston Texans: burned too often in secondary scorched team, former star of Alabama started every game. Finished fifth on the team in tackles (71) and intercepted two passes.21 Jermaine Gresham, TE, Cincinnati Bengals: safety valve that contributed 471 yards and four TDs. More is expected in 11.22 Demaryius Thomas, WR, Denver Broncos: rookie season marred by injury, did worse than 2 ½ months ago when he tore an Achilles tendon during a workout. Should be out six to eight months.23. Bryan Bulaga, T, Green Bay Packers: All-Rookie player has played on the right side of the Pack. It appears the future left tackle as he improves security pass.24 Dez Bryant, WR, Dallas Cowboys: Fearless All-Rookie team player was limited by lack of experience, knowledge and discipline. Finished with 46 catches for 561 yards and six TDs. also returned two punts for scores first season which ended by injury. 25. Broncos Tim Tebow, QB,: Hyped rookie completed 50% of his shots. TD passes, ran five products for six more goals and threw three interceptions. The jury is still out — the man who drafted him (former head coach Josh McDaniels) is gone, and there's a new Sheriff of football operations in the city (Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway).26, DT Dan Williams, the Titans: not done no starts but ranked high enough to stop running from her nose tackle position as he has shown an improvement.27 Devin McCourty, CB., New England Patriots: Pro Bowler finished second in the League with seven interceptions. Skillful Playmaker and tackler.28. Jared Odrick, DT, Miami Dolphins: Fractured leg caused former Penn Stater lose all but one game.29 Kyle Wilson, CB, New York Jets: Played OK, but nothing close to its potential, particularly as a first-rounder.30 Jahvid best, RB, Lions: as in college, this feature back injury prevented him from reaching his potential. He scored five times in the first two matches, but tip turf later him limping.Jerry Hughes, 31, Indianapolis Colts: tough rookie season as he backed up Robert Mathis and played special teams. Colts ' management, namely GM Bill Polian, excited not so far away.32 Patrick Robinson, CB, New Orleans Saints: secondary lesions of Saints made him a starter at the beginning and he seems to have a bright future.For more information about reprints & permissions, visit our FAQ. To report corrections and clarifications, contact standards Editor Brent Jones. The publication of the newspaper, send comments to letters@usatoday.com. Include name, telephone number, city and State for verification. To view our corrections, go to corrections. usatoday.com. We've updated the guidelines of the conversation. Changes include a brief review of the process of moderation and an explanation on how to use the "report abuse" button. To learn more.
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