The Rookie Report
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2026 Dynasty Rookie Big Board 7.0
Welcome to the 1QB 2026 Dynasty Rookie Big Board 7.0, our final update of the regular season heading into conference championships…
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2025 NFL training camp live: Highlights, news, notes, injuries and more from around the league
TAMPA, Fla. — Baker Mayfield’s evolution is far from complete. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers franchise quarterback is coming off the…
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Ideal fits for the Top 25 prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft
As the college football regular season concludes this weekend, the spotlight shifts to the NFL Draft, where the future of…
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NFL Honors Watch: Predictions for OPOY, DPOY, Top Rookies, Coach, Comeback Player
With the 2025 regular season in the books, the Defensive Player of the Year is clear. But what about Offensive…
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Ranking skill-position players by situation
Top rookies land in favorable spots: Ashton Jeanty, Travis Hunter and Omarion Hampton are among several first-year players set up…
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2025 NFL Draft fantasy football impact: Winners, best, worst fits
We’ve expected Cam Ward to be the first pick of the 2025 NFL Draft, but it’s also time to analyze…
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Fantasy football: Why fit matters, rookies disappoint, plus three to watch in 2026
Matt BowenJan 6, 2026, 02:37 PM ET Close Matt Bowen is a fantasy football and NFL writer for ESPN. He…
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10 highest-graded rookies through Week 3
We saw several impressive performances from first-year players between Week 1 and Week 2, but this list has been shaken…
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NFL rookie rankings: Our final top 10 for the 2021 season, including Micah Parsons at No. 1, two Dolphins and only one QB
Jeff LegwoldJan 19, 2022, 07:00 AM ET Close Jeff Legwold covers the Denver Broncos at ESPN. He has covered the…
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Ranking the best rookies of the 2024 NFL regular season
• Bucky Irving takes the top spot: Irving totaled 1,514 yards from scrimmage, showcasing his ability to excel both as…