Rookie Impact Players 2026
Frank Coyle / Head scout
Offense
Runners
Jeremiyah Love Cardinals
Well rounded talent with get the brunt of the touches in this offense. He only has to prove healthy.
Jadarian Price Seahawks
Talented runner gets a huge opportunity here with both the FA loss of Walker and the injury to vet Charbonnet creating early touches.
Wide Receivers
De’Zhaun Stribling 49ers
Big talented wideout should become a favorite for Brock Purdy with many expected targets.
Carnell Tate Titans
Blue chip receiver hooks up with emerging playmaker Cam Ward to give the Titans a potent duo.
Ja’Kobi Lane Ravens
Long athletic wideout should become an excellent compliment to Zay Flowers. He probably gets mostly single coverage where his excellent hands and leaping skills makes him a dangerous weapon here.
K.C. Concepcion Browns
Fast playmaker will be featured here. He has playmaking as both a receiver and returner and could be the juice missing in Cleveland.
Ted Hurst Bucs
Physical fast wideout has shined in Bucs camp and looks to fill the void left by veteran Mike Evans. Hurst gets single matchups here and should become a favorite of Baker Mayfield.
Omar Cooper Jr. Jets
Jets third first round pick addresses a depth problem here and is expected to get a lot of reps in three wideout sets. His high level of development will demand targets from Geno Smith.
Germie Bernard Steelers
Physical sure handed veteran provides an excellent target for Aaron Rodgers. Presents sure hands and a big target which Rodgers should take advantage of often.
Malachi Fields Giants
Big physical wideout should work his way into the game plan and provide the possession receiver needed in this attack.
Zachariah Branch Falcons
Small jettbug playmaker is an excellent compliment to the big receivers in this offense. If the starting QB can get the ball to him he can be a weapon here.
Antonio Williams Commanders
Savvy quick veteran looks to get reps as the slot receiver and could become a favorite of QB Jayden Daniels.
Brenen Thompson Chargers
Burner with elite speed and playmaking talent. He gives Justin Herbert a legit deep threat and is very difficult to matchup with in single assignments.
Skyler Bell Bills
Sure handed receiver gives Josh Allen a tough inside/outside wideout who is highly developed.
Kevin Coleman Dolphins
Fast playmaker gets a huge opportunity here with a massive offensive personnel turnover.
Cyrus Allen Chiefs
Sure handed receiver was impressive in camp and should benefit from the Chiefs average corps. He is tough going over the middle.
Tight Ends
Kenyon Sadiq Jets
Rare athlete should become a favorite of Geno Smith on the intermediate routes. Big time talent.
Max Klare Rams
Savvy playmaker finds holes in coverage consistently and should get Matthew Stafford’s attention offend as he settles into this attack.
Nate Boerkircher Bucs
Big two way athlete figures to get a ton of targets from Tyler Lawrence this season.
Defense
Edge David Bailey Jets
Fast rusher has the burst off the edge to make big plays.
LB Arvell Reese Giants
Big physical athlete should excel from the inside where his size and speed should allow him to go sideline to sideline.
Edge Rueben Bain Bucs
Relentless edge rusher fits perfectly with the Bucs system.
DT Peter Woods Chiefs
Quick playmaker could shine next to veteran Pro Bowler Chris Jones.
LB Sonny Styles Commanders
Fast instinctive backer fills a major need here.
CB Mansoor Delane Chiefs
Quick feet and instincts allows him to matchup with NFL receivers.
S Caleb Downs Cowboys
Savvy safety gives this secondary leadership and smarts. He can be a difference maker here.
