In the NFL, having top young talent doesn’t carry quite the same long-term impact as it does in sports like baseball or hockey. Still, a promising young core can be a strong indicator of a team’s future outlook. During the early years of Les Snead’s time with the Los Angeles Rams, the roster was loaded with emerging talent. That trend shifted as the team began trading draft capital and assets in pursuit of a Super Bowl title.
Pro Football Focus recently released its ranking of the top 25 players under 25 years old.