The 2025 NFL draft is in the books, which means everyone's favorite bit of content -- Way-Too-Early 2026 mock drafts -- is flying off the shelves. I have another piece of Way-Too-Early content for you: 2025 Rookie of the Year rankings for both sides of the ball.
"How can you rank the Rookie of the Year candidates before a single snap has been played?" the timid and unimaginative cry in concern.
Easily! Offensive and Defensive Rookie of the Year voters follow fairly predictable patterns that are heavily influenced by draft capital spent.