• Bucky Irving is the highest-graded rookie: Irving totaled 1,597 yards from scrimmage, showcasing his ability to excel both as a runner and receiver. He averaged an impressive 3.93 yards after contact per carry on the ground and forced 62 missed tackles on 224 rushing attempts.
• The Rams' rookie class made an impact: Rams rookies combined to play 5,456 snaps in 2024. On the opposite end of that spectrum, Vikings rookies combined for only 472 snaps. The Rams and Patriots led the league with four rookies grading above 70.0, while the Cowboys and Saints didn't have a single player cross that mark.
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Rookies have a knack for injecting excitement into the NFL, and the 2024 class was no exception.
From first-round stars to late-round gems, these young players made their presence felt across the league. With the season now in the books, here's a team-by-team breakdown of how every rookie fared, highlighting their PFF grades and snap counts to provide a comprehensive look at their contributions. Whether they were starters, rotational pieces, or depth players, here’s how each team’s rookie class performed.
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Arizona Cardinals
Name | Team | Pos. | Snaps played | PFF Grade | Rank at position |
Marvin Harrison Jr. | Cardinals | WR | 865 | 77.8 | 5/20 |
Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | Cardinals | S | 258 | 75.5 | 1/12 |
Trey Benson | Cardinals | HB | 137 | 62.8 | 6/10 |
Isaiah Adams | Cardinals | G | 462 | 59.8 | 3/8 |
Max Melton | Cardinals | CB | 565 | 55.5 | 15/21 |
Christian Jones | Cardinals | T | 74 | 53.7 | N/A |
Tip Reiman | Cardinals | TE | 451 | 53.3 | 8/9 |
Xavier Weaver | Cardinals | WR | 57 | 49.6 | N/A |
Darius Robinson | Cardinals | DI | 184 | 48.3 | 14/18 |
Xavier Thomas | Cardinals | ED | 208 | 39.2 | 13/14 |
Atlanta Falcons