ESPN.com · Dec 3, 2015
Kiper: Ranking NFL's top 25 rookies
Bills CB Ronald Darby has two interceptions as a rookie. Brett Carlsen/Getty ImagesIt's been a few weeks since we did the rankings, though I did put together a Mid-season All-Rookie team. But it's time to get back to the straight ranking, the best players, period, regardless of position.
Here are the parameters, same as always:
This is a measure for all games this season, not just last week.
Total snap count matters. Staying on the field is a measure of value.
Positional value matters, but overall performance and impact on the team matter more.
Relative value matters. I ask: Would this player be a starter on most teams or on a good team?
Here's my latest ranking of the top 20 rookies in the NFL.
