When the topic of Utah Jazz rookies came to mind coming into this season, everyone understandably thought of Ace Bailey, and for good reason. Even if he hasn't started out great, Bailey is still the most exciting prospect Utah's had in years. However, the one Jazz rookie who has made himself stand out two games into this young season has been Walter Clayton Jr.
The Jazz traded up to get Clayton in the 2025 NBA Draft, a rarity that further proves how high they were on him beforehand. Clayton was an NCAA champion who rose through the ranks in the last year to become a first-round pick.