{"id":293385,"date":"2023-10-06T20:30:49","date_gmt":"2023-10-06T20:30:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports-life-news.com\/?p=293385"},"modified":"2023-10-06T20:30:49","modified_gmt":"2023-10-06T20:30:49","slug":"nfl-rookie-rankings-at-q1-of-2023-season-multiple-representatives-for-texans-lions-patriots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports-life-news.com\/nfl\/nfl-rookie-rankings-at-q1-of-2023-season-multiple-representatives-for-texans-lions-patriots\/","title":{"rendered":"NFL rookie rankings at Q1 of 2023 season: Multiple representatives for Texans, Lions, Patriots"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>With the 2023 NFL regular season at the quarter mark, former NFL executive and scout Marc Ross reviews the first four weeks to rank the top 25 rookies in the league today.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/static.www.nfl.com\/image\/private\/t_thumb_squared\/f_auto\/league\/u7g6u23cyjzpvayvwzhi\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/wAAACH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>DRAFTED: <\/strong>Round 1, No. 2 overall<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><span>C.J. Stroud<\/span> entered his rookie year faced with an uphill battle, having joined a Texans offense that lacked obvious big-time talent. Now we\u2019re four weeks into the season, and all Stroud has done is raise the level of everyone around him. He\u2019s shown great poise and that he\u2019s in command of this offense. Heading into Week 5, the Ohio State product ranked fourth in the NFL in passing yards. But the more impressive fact is that he has yet to throw an interception. He hasn\u2019t been without mistakes, but the kid looks unfazed.<\/p>\n<h2>          <span>            Related Links          <\/span>        <\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>              NFL Week 5 bold predictions: Cowboys shred 49ers; Zach Wilson and Josh Jacobs notch career firsts            <\/li>\n<li>              Week 5 NFL picks: 49ers top Cowboys to remain undefeated; Ravens beat Steelers in Pittsburgh            <\/li>\n<li>              Christian McCaffrey, Bijan Robinson headline top 10 most complete NFL running backs entering Week 5            <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/static.www.nfl.com\/image\/private\/t_thumb_squared\/f_auto\/league\/l1xdbx3qtrtbv6scixbn\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/wAAACH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>DRAFTED: <\/strong>Round 1, No. 9 overall<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Jalen Carter has shown why he could\u2019ve been the No. 1 overall pick in April\u2019s draft, regularly producing as a rotational player in the Eagles\u2019 defensive front behind starters Jordan Davis and Fletcher Cox. Playing 48 percent of the team\u2019s defensive snaps through four weeks, Carter has compiled 20 pressures and a 23.2 percent pass-rush win rate, ranking behind only Aaron Donald, per Pro Football Focus. He\u2019ll eventually take on a larger role.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/static.www.nfl.com\/image\/private\/t_thumb_squared\/f_auto\/league\/br1ovzclyrebrec6q0mp\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/wAAACH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>DRAFTED:<\/strong> Round 5, No. 177 overall<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Puka Nacua has been the biggest surprise in the league so far this season. He\u2019s Cooper Kupp 2.0 as a smart receiver with an unbelievable feel for the game. Through the first four weeks, the fifth-round pick led the league in targets (52) and receptions (39) and ranked second in receiving yards (501), behind Justin Jefferson. The trust Sean McVay and Matthew Stafford have in Nacua further cements his place as the top wideout in this talented class right now, as does his early production &#8212; including the walk-off touchdown against the Colts. <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/static.www.nfl.com\/image\/private\/t_thumb_squared\/f_auto\/league\/lfwn1eailvfq2yx1qtqi\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/wAAACH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>DRAFTED: <\/strong>Round 1, No. 17 overall<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>The Defensive Rookie of the Month for September, Christian Gonzalez was off to an incredible start to his NFL career before sustaining a torn labrum in the Patriots\u2019 Week 4 loss to Dallas. Prior to his injury, the physically gifted cornerback shut down some of the league\u2019s elite wideouts, limiting Tyreek Hill to one catch for 8 yards in Week 2 and Garrett Wilson to three receptions for 18 yards in Week 3 as the nearest defender, per Next Gen Stats. It\u2019s unfortunate Gonzalez\u2019s season is likely over after such a promising start.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/static.www.nfl.com\/image\/private\/t_thumb_squared\/f_auto\/league\/vm13kgvkrqzjyf08s2n0\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/wAAACH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>DRAFTED: <\/strong>Round 1, No. 5 overall<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Devon Witherspoon missed the first game of the season, but all he&#8217;s done is make plays since then. His prime-time performance against the Giants alone would probably slot him in this list, as he posted a pair of sacks and a 97-yard pick-six late in the third quarter. He is physical, crafty, versatile and has great ball skills and toughness. What more could you want in a cornerback?<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/static.www.nfl.com\/image\/private\/t_thumb_squared\/f_auto\/league\/svqsmqhfemrnxcheh0ev\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/wAAACH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>DRAFTED:<\/strong> Round 2, No. 34 overall<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Sam LaPorta is the latest stud in a line of Iowa tight ends. He has recorded the most receptions (22) by a tight end in his first four career games in NFL history while also leading all rookies at the position this season in targets (27) and receiving yards (242). LaPorta is a reliable target for Jared Goff as an athletic player with tremendous ball skills.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/static.www.nfl.com\/image\/private\/t_thumb_squared\/f_auto\/league\/gatvdlb0kch6kyhhpu4c\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/wAAACH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>DRAFTED: <\/strong>Round 1, No. 8 overall<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Bijan Robinson has been everything the Falcons envisioned when drafting him eighth overall. A playmaker in the run and pass games, the rookie running back leads the team in carries (53) and receptions (19) through four games while accounting for 36 percent of his team&#8217;s scrimmage yards, the fourth-highest percentage by a rookie since 1970, according to NFL Research. He should only build off this strong start.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/static.www.nfl.com\/image\/private\/t_thumb_squared\/f_auto\/league\/wnojeyvhz4a5mumfdvli\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/wAAACH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>DRAFTED:<\/strong> Round 2, No. 45 overall<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Versatility is Brian Branch\u2019s calling card, and we\u2019ve seen the impact he\u2019s had on the Lions\u2019 defense. On top of his pick-six of Patrick Mahomes in the NFL Kickoff Game, Branch has recorded four passes defensed and 25 tackles, the most among rookie defensive backs going into Week 5. Branch\u2019s instinctive play has him among the early favorites for Defensive Rookie of the Year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/static.www.nfl.com\/image\/private\/t_thumb_squared\/f_auto\/league\/bqrc00wmzjbz1asoapvk\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/wAAACH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>DRAFTED: <\/strong>Round 1, No. 4 overall<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Anthony Richardson has been the electric playmaker in Indy that he was in The Swamp, generating seven total touchdowns (three pass, four rush) against just one interception in his first three games. The dual-threat quarterback still has a long way to go in his development. One of my major concerns is that he prioritizes protecting himself &#8212; he\u2019s already missed one game with an injury (concussion).&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/static.www.nfl.com\/image\/private\/t_thumb_squared\/f_auto\/league\/ywxugcuxwj4msieu6n25\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/wAAACH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>DRAFTED:<\/strong> Round 3, No. 84 overall<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>De\u2019Von Achane is a perfect fit in a Miami offense based on speed, speed and <em>more<\/em> speed. He\u2019s a one-cut runner with explosiveness and long speed &#8212; all on display in his impressive four-touchdown game in Week 2. In three games played, Achane has 309 rush yards (second among rookies entering Week 5) on 27 carries for an eye-popping 11.4 yards per attempt. With so many playmakers in this offense, the first-year RB has played just 29 percent of Miami\u2019s offensive snaps. There are only so many touches to go around, yet Achane looks comfortable and is quite productive in this relief pitcher-type role.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/static.www.nfl.com\/image\/private\/t_thumb_squared\/f_auto\/league\/ip0s1uogbdsiwpmx9fd8\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/wAAACH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>DRAFTED: <\/strong>Round 1, No. 3 overall<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Will Anderson Jr.\u2019s stats might not be off the charts, but the energy and presence he supplies in the Texans\u2019 defensive front is unmatched. He is the exact type of player &#8212; tough and physical &#8212; who\u2019ll thrive under DeMeco Ryans, and he\u2019s posted one sack and 15 tackles (most among rookie D-linemen heading into Week 5) this season. He&#8217;s only going to get better.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/static.www.nfl.com\/image\/private\/t_thumb_squared\/f_auto\/league\/zvstl5cycvmbbqczemau\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/wAAACH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>DRAFTED: <\/strong>Round 1, No. 22 overall<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>With so many players in and out of the Ravens\u2019 lineup, Zay Flowers has handled being the go-to receiver in Baltimore like a pro. He leads the Ravens in receiving yards (244) and receptions (24) &#8212; a franchise record through a player\u2019s first four career games. The early rapport he\u2019s built with Lamar Jackson is promising.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/static.www.nfl.com\/image\/private\/t_thumb_squared\/f_auto\/league\/vxkqythvtp5ujzpqlvsk\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/wAAACH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>DRAFTED:<\/strong> Round 3, No. 69 overall<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Tank Dell has been part of the Texans\u2019 resurgence at the wide receiver position. Alongside Nico Collins and Robert Woods, the 5-foot-10, 165-pounder has been a major playmaker for C.J. Stroud with his explosiveness and long speed. He had the fourth-most receptions (16) among rookie receivers heading into Week 5 but sat second in receiving yards (267), and he\u2019s added a pair of touchdowns. He showed exceptional focus and body awareness on the first score in Week 2 and demonstrated his downfield ability on a 68-yard TD in Week 3, part of a five-catch, 145-yard outing in Houston\u2019s first win of the season.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/static.www.nfl.com\/image\/private\/t_thumb_squared\/f_auto\/league\/eyetj4hmpwnpx6okn1vi\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/wAAACH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>DRAFTED:<\/strong> Undrafted<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>After last postseason\u2019s kicker debacle, the Cowboys signed 28-year-old former soccer and USFL player Brandon Aubrey, and it\u2019s paid off. Through four weeks, Aubrey has converted all 13 of his field-goal tries, including a 55-yarder in Week 2, while going 9-of-10 in PATs. He has done his part in a high-pressure environment.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/static.www.nfl.com\/image\/private\/t_thumb_squared\/f_auto\/league\/ksvk1zh5jnuxblurmawl\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/wAAACH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>DRAFTED: <\/strong>Round 2, No. 49 overall<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Every season, the Steelers seem to have a young defender break out. This year, it\u2019s Keeanu Benton, who took on a bigger role after Cam Heyward\u2019s injury. The rookie has only played 36 percent of the team\u2019s defensive snaps this season but has accumulated 10 tackles and one sack, and he&#8217;s excelled as a run stopper.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/static.www.nfl.com\/image\/private\/t_thumb_squared\/f_auto\/league\/mqsbzouggfz1qlpi2fdu\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/wAAACH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>DRAFTED:<\/strong> Undrafted<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>A lesser-known player on this list, Ivan Pace Jr. has been a tackling machine in Brian Flores\u2019 defense, logging 25 tackles, second among rookie LBs this season entering Week 5. The undrafted rookie out of Cincinnati has a nose for the football and gets there quickly. He\u2019s an excellent addition to this unit.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/static.www.nfl.com\/image\/private\/t_thumb_squared\/f_auto\/league\/ps6l0f41kjvxmjmtrsry\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/wAAACH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>DRAFTED:<\/strong> Round 4, No. 111 overall<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Dawand Jones was thrust into a starting role at right tackle after the Browns lost Jack Conklin to a season-ending injury in Week 1. The 6-8, 375-pounder has not only stepped up to the challenge but thrived. He hasn&#8217;t allowed a sack on 144 pass-blocking snaps, according to PFF. There\u2019s still room to improve, especially as a run blocker, but I like what I\u2019ve seen early on from the big man.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/static.www.nfl.com\/image\/private\/t_thumb_squared\/f_auto\/league\/knekunqi7nlnwgxnelb8\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/wAAACH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>DRAFTED: <\/strong>Round 1, No. 1 overall<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>The Panthers\u2019 offense is all on Bryce Young\u2019s shoulders, and Frank Reich has asked him to do a lot early on. I expect Young to improve as the year progresses; despite the poor results so far, he has still shown good poise, vision and accuracy. He just needs more help. He has yet to win his first NFL game, but Young has improved in key areas in each of his three starts:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/static.www.nfl.com\/image\/private\/t_thumb_squared\/f_auto\/league\/lpe9uk6fuckb2prfrn20\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/wAAACH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>DRAFTED:<\/strong> Round 3, No. 99 overall<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>The 49ers received some criticism for taking a kicker in the third round, but Jake Moody has backed up his draft standing early in his career, making all 14 of his PATs and converting all nine of his field-goal attempts, including one from 57 yards in a tight contest against the Rams. This guy is money.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/static.www.nfl.com\/image\/private\/t_thumb_squared\/f_auto\/league\/wdiuxzxcsalogxhdxdec\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/wAAACH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>DRAFTED:<\/strong> Round 2, No. 54 overall<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Tuli Tuipulotu isn\u2019t the flashiest player on the field, but he has great technique and is a sound tackler. The second-round pick is one of the many versatile players in Brandon Staley\u2019s defense and has already racked up two sacks, 17 tackles and a 13.1 percent pressure rate through four games.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/static.www.nfl.com\/image\/private\/t_thumb_squared\/f_auto\/league\/dtygyfgreqqxnagd4kt9\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/wAAACH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>DRAFTED:<\/strong> Round 5, No. 167 overall<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Similar to Pace, Henry To\u2019oTo\u2019o has stepped right into a big spot for his defense and hasn\u2019t skipped a beat. He\u2019s a smart and crafty linebacker who\u2019s made numerous plays in the pass game for the Texans. Always around the ball, he leads all rookie linebackers with 27 tackles.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/static.www.nfl.com\/image\/private\/t_thumb_squared\/f_auto\/league\/zv22khikt05uc5fzzby9\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/wAAACH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>DRAFTED: <\/strong>Round 1, No. 12 overall<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Jahmyr Gibbs flashed his big-play ability in the Lions\u2019 upset win over the Chiefs in Week 1, but he hasn\u2019t been given the ball on a consistent basis. He has played in more than 50 percent of the Lions\u2019 offensive snaps in only one game: Week 3, when he logged 59 percent after starting in place of an injured David Montgomery.&nbsp;The talent is obvious; whenever he touches the ball, he shows off his explosiveness, body control and reliable catch ability. With 249 scrimmage yards through four games, Gibbs likely moves up in this list if he\u2019s incorporated more into the offense.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/static.www.nfl.com\/image\/private\/t_thumb_squared\/f_auto\/league\/zdms0ixy8nwfmi8z2nl7\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/wAAACH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>DRAFTED:<\/strong> Round 6, No. 192 overall<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Yes, a punter! Bryce Baringer has routinely delivered for the Patriots. This season, he&#8217;s logged 22 punts, tied for second-most in the NFL, and 11 of those punts have been downed inside the opposing 20-yard line, most in the league. His contributions continue to give the Patriots\u2019 defense a chance by pinning the opponent deep in its own territory.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/static.www.nfl.com\/image\/private\/t_thumb_squared\/f_auto\/league\/meis0ywx3bddqc2tiiks\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/wAAACH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>DRAFTED:<\/strong> Round 2, No. 63 overall<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Marvin Mims Jr. doesn\u2019t have the overall touches others in this list do, but when the play goes his way, he\u2019s proven to be one of the more explosive wide receivers in the NFL. He only has nine receptions yet ranks fourth among rookies in receiving yards entering Week 5, with 242. The highlights so far? His 99-yard kick return for a touchdown in Week 3 and a 60-yard connection with Russell Wilson for a score in Week 2. His knack for making big plays downfield should help him get more opportunities moving forward.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/static.www.nfl.com\/image\/private\/t_thumb_squared\/f_auto\/league\/zhyhkz6wzwhioemhqgbk\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/wAAACH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>DRAFTED:<\/strong> Round 1, No. 23 overall<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Jordan Addison has shown flashes of his big-time talent in Minnesota, but he\u2019s had limited opportunities playing opposite Justin Jefferson. Still, the USC product has 185 receiving yards and hit pay dirt twice, tied for most among rookies going into Week 5. He has outstanding quickness, hands and route-running ability.<\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfl.com\/news\/nfl-rookie-rankings-at-q1-of-2023-season-multiple-representatives-for-texans-lio\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the 2023 NFL regular season at the quarter mark, former NFL executive and scout Marc Ross reviews the first four weeks to rank the top 25 rookies in the league today. DRAFTED: Round 1, No. 2 overall C.J. 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