The Detroit Lions’ 2021 rookie class is going to be tested and tested right away. Whether it’s due to their early success in camp, the Lions’ thin roster, or a combination of both, several of Detroit’s rookies are lined up for either starting roles or heavy rotational work right out of the gate.
That makes predicting the Lions’ 2021 Rookie of the Year a bit of a challenge. At least three players will have starting roles out of the gate, and several players look like they’ll hit the ground running. Hell, even undrafted rookie AJ Parker appears to have won the nickel cornerback job.