{"id":7359,"date":"2026-09-12T14:42:45","date_gmt":"2026-09-12T18:42:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/draftinsiders.com\/DraftInsiders\/?p=7359"},"modified":"2026-09-12T14:43:40","modified_gmt":"2026-09-12T18:43:40","slug":"rookie-impact-players-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/draftinsiders.com\/DraftInsiders\/rookie-impact-players-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Rookie Impact Players 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

Rookie Impact Players 2026<\/h3>\n
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Draft Insiders Digest<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Frank Coyle \/ Head scout<\/h4>\n

Offense<\/em><\/h4>\n

Runners<\/em><\/h4>\n

Jeremiyah Love\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cardinals
\nWell rounded talent with get the brunt of the touches in this offense. He only has to prove healthy.<\/p>\n

Jadarian Price\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Seahawks
\nTalented runner gets a huge opportunity here with both the FA loss of Walker and the injury to vet Charbonnet creating early touches.<\/p>\n

Wide Receivers<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

De\u2019Zhaun Stribling\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 49ers
\nBig talented wideout should become a favorite for Brock Purdy with many expected targets.<\/p>\n

Carnell Tate\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Titans
\nBlue chip receiver hooks up with emerging playmaker Cam Ward to give the Titans a potent duo.<\/p>\n

Ja’Kobi Lane\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ravens
\nLong 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.<\/p>\n

K.C. Concepcion \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Browns
\nFast playmaker will be featured here. He has playmaking as both a receiver and returner and could be the juice missing in Cleveland.<\/p>\n

Ted Hurst \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Bucs
\nPhysical 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.<\/p>\n

Omar Cooper Jr.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Jets
\nJets 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.<\/p>\n

Germie Bernard\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Steelers
\nPhysical sure handed veteran provides an excellent target for Aaron Rodgers. Presents sure hands and a big target which Rodgers should take advantage of often.<\/p>\n

Malachi Fields\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Giants
\nBig physical wideout should work his way into the game plan and provide the possession receiver needed in this attack.<\/p>\n

Zachariah Branch \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Falcons
\nSmall 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.<\/p>\n

Antonio Williams\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Commanders
\nSavvy quick veteran looks to get reps as the slot receiver and could become a favorite of QB Jayden Daniels.<\/p>\n

Brenen Thompson\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Chargers
\nBurner with elite speed and playmaking talent. He gives Justin Herbert a legit deep threat and is very difficult to matchup with in single assignments.<\/p>\n

Skyler Bell\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Bills
\nSure handed receiver gives Josh Allen a tough inside\/outside wideout who is highly developed.<\/p>\n

Kevin Coleman\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Dolphins
\nFast playmaker gets a huge opportunity here with a massive offensive personnel turnover.<\/p>\n

Cyrus Allen\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Chiefs
\nSure handed receiver was impressive in camp and should benefit from the Chiefs average corps. He is tough going over the middle.<\/p>\n

Tight Ends<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Kenyon Sadiq\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Jets
\nRare athlete should become a favorite of Geno Smith on the intermediate routes. Big time talent.<\/p>\n

Max Klare \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Rams
\nSavvy playmaker finds holes in coverage consistently and should get Matthew Stafford\u2019s attention offend as he settles into this attack.<\/p>\n

Nate Boerkircher\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Bucs
\nBig two way athlete figures to get a ton of targets from Tyler Lawrence this season.<\/p>\n

Defense<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Edge David Bailey\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Jets
\nFast rusher has the burst off the edge to make big plays.<\/p>\n

LB Arvell Reese \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Giants
\nBig physical athlete should excel from the inside where his size and speed should allow him to go sideline to sideline.<\/p>\n

Edge Rueben Bain\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Bucs
\nRelentless edge rusher fits perfectly with the Bucs system.<\/p>\n

DT Peter Woods \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Chiefs
\nQuick playmaker could shine next to veteran Pro Bowler Chris Jones.<\/p>\n

LB Sonny Styles\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Commanders
\nFast instinctive backer fills a major need here.<\/p>\n

CB Mansoor Delane \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Chiefs
\nQuick feet and instincts allows him to matchup with NFL receivers.<\/p>\n

S Caleb Downs\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cowboys
\nSavvy safety gives this secondary leadership and smarts. He can be a difference maker here.<\/p>\n

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Rookie Impact Players 2026 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Frank Coyle \/ Head scout Offense Runners Jeremiyah Love\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cardinals Well rounded talent with get the brunt of the touches in this offense. He only has [read more…]<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":522,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_members_access_role":[],"_members_access_error":""},"categories":[3,43,123],"tags":[32],"class_list":["post-7359","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-ahead-of-the-curve","category-nfl-headlines","category-nfl-predictions","tag-draft-insider-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/draftinsiders.com\/DraftInsiders\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7359","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/draftinsiders.com\/DraftInsiders\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/draftinsiders.com\/DraftInsiders\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/draftinsiders.com\/DraftInsiders\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/draftinsiders.com\/DraftInsiders\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7359"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/draftinsiders.com\/DraftInsiders\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7359\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7360,"href":"https:\/\/draftinsiders.com\/DraftInsiders\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7359\/revisions\/7360"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/draftinsiders.com\/DraftInsiders\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/522"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/draftinsiders.com\/DraftInsiders\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7359"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/draftinsiders.com\/DraftInsiders\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7359"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/draftinsiders.com\/DraftInsiders\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7359"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}