The hope for rookies transitioning from college to the NFL is that they can make a notable impact in their first season as they get their feet wet and adjust to the speed of the NFL game. However, some rookies come into the league more prepared than others, making an impact right away and earning the accolades that come with it.
Last season, players including CB Sauce Gardner and EDGE Aidan Hutchinson were elected to many analysts’ all-rookie teams for their impressive performances. Recently, Chris Trapasso of CBS Sports came out with his 2023 preseason all-rookie team, attempting to call out which first-year players will break out in their first seasons in the NFL.