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Grading all 32 first-round rookies after Week 4

  • Abdul Carter terrorized the Chargers' banged-up offensive line: The third overall pick didn’t record a sack, but his eight pressures and 92.1 PFF pass-rush grade were both top-five marks among qualified edge defenders in Week 4.
  • Ashton Jeanty has arrived: A slow start to his rookie campaign gave way to an explosive three-touchdown day for the elusive running back, resulting in an 83.4 PFF overall grade.

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Week 4 is in the books, and several of the NFL’s first-round rookies made their impact felt. We're once again breaking down their PFF grades, performances and principal opponents as they progress through their debut seasons.


Pick No. 1: Tennessee Titans: QB Cam Ward

  • Overall Rookie Grade: 52.8 (Rank: 1/1)
  • Principal Opponent: N/A
  • Week 4 Snaps: 50
  • Week 4 Grade: 41.5

Ward battled through another tough outing as Tennessee’s pass protection failed to give him many chances for success. He was pressured on 51.6% of his dropbacks against Houston despite being blitzed less than 20% of the time.

Ward’s lone big-time throw came on an early play when he rolled to his right and fired a deep pass to Elic Ayomanor, who was all the way back on the left hash. The Titans need to find a way to better protect Ward if he's going to consistently produce.


Pick No. 2: Jacksonville Jaguars: WR/CB Travis Hunter

  • Overall Rookie Grade (Offense): 54.5 (Rank: 8/10)
  • Principal Opponent (Offense): Fred Warner
  • Week 4 Offense Snaps: 38
  • Week 4 Offense Grade: 56.1
  • Overall Rookie Grade (Defense): 69.6 (Rank: 2/12)
  • Principal Opponent (Defense): Ricky Pearsall 
  • Week 4 Defense Snaps: 9
  • Week 4 Defense Grade: 68.9

Hunter’s snap count leaned more toward the offensive side of the ball this week, as he played just nine snaps at cornerback. His best play as a wide receiver was an acrobatic catch down the middle of the field that resulted in a 28-yard gain. Unfortunately, he earned just a 53.8 PFF receiving grade because he fumbled after one of his other receptions. Hunter made two tackles while playing cornerback and allowed one catch totaling seven yards.

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