Draft Insiders’ – All-Rookie Teams

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Rookie MVP
QB C.J. Stroud Texans

Offense            Puka Nacua                      Rams
Defense            Edge Will Anderson       Texans
Special Teams   RS/WR Marvin Mims     Broncos

This is the 2nd year in a year that one team produced both the Offensive and Defensive Rookies of the Year. The Texans made the playoffs and won the wild card game mainly on the performances of two rookies, QB Stroud and edge defender Will Anderson who earned our top offensive and defensive rookie players. They were drafted #2 and #3 in the NFL Draft 2023. Last year, the Jets’ wideout Garrett Wilson and corner ‘Sauce’ Gardner won the rookie awards and both were top ten selections in the NFL Draft 2022.

All-Rookie Team

First Team
Offense

Position Player Team
Quarterback C.J. Stroud Texans

Running Backs
De’Von Achane Dolphins
Bijan Robinson Falcons

Wide Receivers
Puka Nacua                  Rams
Zay Flowers                  Ravens
Rashee Rice                 Chiefs

Tight Ends
Sam LaPorta Lions
Michael Mayer Raiders

Tackles
Anton Harrison Jaguars
Darnell Wright Bears

Guards
O’Cyrus Torrence Bills
Steve Avila Rams

Center
John Michael Schmitz Giants

Defense
Position Player Team

Edge
Will Anderson Jr. Texans
Byron Young Rams

Defensive Linemen
Jalen Carter Eagles
Kobie Turner Rams

Linebackers
Jack Campbell             Lions
Ivan Pace Jr.                 Vikings
Nick Herbig                   Steelers

Cornerbacks
Devon Witherspoon       Seahawks
Joey Porter Jr.             Steelers
Deonte Banks             Giants

Safeties
Brian Branch Lions
Christian Izien Buccaneers

Specialists

Placekicker Jake Moody 49ers
Punter Bryce Baringer Patriots

Kickoff Returner Marvin Mims Jr. Broncos
Punt Returner Derius Davis Chargers

All-Rookie – 2nd-Team

Offense
Position Player /Team

Quarterback Aidan O’Connell Raiders

Running Backs
Jahmyr Gibbs Lions
Keaton Mitchell Ravens

Wide Receivers
Jordan Addison             Vikings
Jayden Reed                 Packers
Tank Dell                      Texans

Tight Ends
Luke Musgrave Packers
Tucker Kraft Packers

Tackles
Paris Johnson Jr. Cardinals
Broderick Jones Steelers

Guards
Peter Skoronski Titans
Cody Mauch Buccaneers

Center
Joe Tippmann Jets

Defense
Position Player Team

Edge
Tuli Tuipulotu Chargers
YaYa Diaby Buccaneers

Defensive Linemen
Bryan Bresee Saints
Calijah Kancey Buccaneers

Linebackers
Marte Mapu                  Patriots
Dorian Williams             Bills
Henry To’oTo’o              Texans

Cornerbacks
Tyrique Stevenson        Bears
Clark Phillips III             Falcons
Jakorian Bennett           Raiders

Safeties
Jordan Battle Bengals
Sydney Brown Eagles

Specialists

Placekicker       Anders Carlson            Packers
Punter             Ethan Evans                Rams
Kickoff Returner Eric Gray                     Giants
Punt Returner    Xavier Gipson              Jets