Several rookies started Sunday what they hope to become successful NFL careers. Sometimes, such journeys start with a shining performance. For others, there are rough first days filled with mistakes and hard lessons.
Front offices spend countless hours vetting Day 1 draft picks, players expected to make immediate impacts. After watching these high-profile rookies during the preseason against backups with basic game plans, we itch to see them perform when the games count.
Without overreacting to Week 1, let's take a look at the notable debuts by first-rounders. For cases such as that of Baker Mayfield, who didn't see action, there's a separate category for omissions.