Who is the AFC North's biggest rising star? Our roundtable reporters give their picks.
Jamison Hensley, Baltimore Ravens reporter: Bengals RB Joe Mixon. He’s primed for a breakout year in his second season. Mixon delivered a promising rookie campaign, leading Cincinnati with 626 yards rushing. He capped it off with a 96-yard effort against the Ravens, which could carry over into a season with a heavier workload. While Mixon needs to improve his consistency, his 3.5-yard average was also a reflection of his blocking. Mixon's production should increase with a much-improved Bengals offensive line, which added left tackle Cordy Glenn (trade with Bills) and center Billy Price (first-round pick).