Who won the best shot at the top awards?

The strongest candidate for the NFL Awards’ Top Rookie Awards is not just pointing to Prairie Capital.

Although honor is by definition an recognition of individual achievements, each achievement is inseparable from the positioning of the team. In the annual event, there is often a lasting view when developing its investment strategy, and an unbalanced landscape is inevitable for players’ short-term donations. With position considerations seriously affecting the matter, some newbies in the league will be much better than others to gain recognition.

After this year's NFL draft is completed, here are the main contenders for rookie honors.

NFL Rookie of the Year Candidate

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Yes, there is no need to stretch to make a choice. The first pick is a natural leader, and it is an award, and usually only quarterbacks deserve a mention. Ward's offensive approach should be demonstrated early, especially if Tennessee's redesigned offensive line gives him enough time to operate. However, not every high quarterback can enjoy Jayden Daniels’ immediate star turn and even enjoy a steady and steady improvement like a rookie. The 6-2,219 pounds will rely on his calmness as a pocket passer and push his intuition down for a big game hunt, as Brian Callahan may not tolerate the rampant turnovers that plagued him in his first year when Will Levis took over. But Ward has many promising signs that can help spark turnaround, which will attract attention.

2. AshtonJeenty, RB, Las Vagas Raiders

Maybe it's going to be a big cut in pursuit, but it certainly looks like a two-player game between two players, who are undoubtedly the best choice in their respective positions. The Raiders made it clear that they wanted to change the league's worst impact attack as Saquon Barkley was the highest defender since Saquon Barkley ranked second in 2018. There is no doubt that this will require a huge workload of 5-9,211 pounds, which is the second-place Heisman Trophy runner-up after logging in to Astronomy 374 last year, much more than any team in the 2024 NFL and may end up with anything running. Legion, but if he could significantly improve the Silver and Black ground game in the first year, he would obviously turn his head.

3. Travis Hunter, WR, Jacksonville Jaguars

Can the most moving players in the draft end up being victims of the binary created by these awards? Hunter's singular talents as a two-way threat may not be fully captured by any one. New General Manager James Gladstone embraced his hype around the players, giving up his 2026 first-round pick for him, saying the Heisman Trophy winner “changed the air around him.” The Jaguars have made it clear that they are committed to becoming more explosive, and Hunter should have a set chance to tilt the game, a highlight that helps lock in this award – Reel. But with the balance of his dual responsibilities still to be determined, it is unclear whether he will see enough touch to really put his stats on the top, especially in the case of Brian Thomas Jr. Be sure to order a lot of goals after his outstanding debut.

4. Tyler Shoough, QB, New Orleans Saints

This is not a recognition of Shought’s preparation to leave a brand in the first year, it is a recognition of the dynamics of the award. With Jaxson Dart getting ready to start his career with Russell Wilson, there is no other quarterback except Ward, given the possibility that he could obviously take power in New Orleans. The 6-5,219 pounds of pounds have enough arm strength to take advantage of the speed of Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed, but his willingness to make a turnover throw in the face of pressure could annoy Kellen Moore. The distance Shought can make enough magic to hit the run and Giti, which seems like a long shot, but the huge chance and spotlight he will get really gives him a lot of force in the rest of the game.

5. OmarionHampton, RB, Los Angeles Charger

He won't get the full hedonistic treatment as the potential timeshare is looming in the backcourt of Bolts with Najee Harris. But Jim Harbaugh certainly won't be shy about waving his new batting ram. The 6-0, 221-pound Hampton has more juice as a runner than he has, and that element of his game and his value as a receiver can keep Harris a certain degree. However, the real Zhongniu character may not appear immediately, which limits his benefits here.

6. Matthew King, WR, Green Bay Packer

Green Bay did not break the drought of first-round receivers to make Gold a rookie. The Texas figure's quick target is a blow to the people attacking in the air. Between Matt Lafleur's creative drama and Jordan Love's willingness to attack the next field, Golden can see a splash of a few gates. But LaFleur is also disgusted with the well-known first receiver setup. Due to Green Bay's tendency to share wealth in the Received Legion – four different players last season had between 70-76 goals – 5-11, 191-pounders may have a hard time seeing enough looks week after week to improve the required statistics to get that honor to earn that honor.

7. TetairoaMcMillan, WR, Carolina Panthers

Avoiding first-round investments on the league’s worst defense is what the Panthers plan intends for Macmillan’s plan. Accelerating Bryce Young's rise is a clear priority for Carolina, and the organization's brain trust believes it is necessary to arm the former No. 1 pick with another major weapon. In some ways, McMillan might be odd about the young man because of his lack of precision and urgency as a route runner and fears that his ability to beat news coverage is not a signal summoner who really likes to play on schedule. But if Young is to unlock new levels in his game and in the Panthers' aerial offense, he will need to keep the growth of the game's passerships later last season. 6-4 pounds, 219 pounds, McMillan can give him more error magnitude with a huge capture radius, and he can also make life easier for young people as he can throw in the midfield in the short term and be able to turn the dock on the field and on the shelves into the yard. In a position group that lacks real Alpha, he can prepare to post the best stats for any passer in this year's class.

NFL Rookie of the Year Candidate

1. AbdulCarter, OLB, New York Giant

In a flip last year, no obvious leading candidate received the award after 14 consecutive offensive players started the first round, Carter was an overwhelming favorite to take home hardware. The third-placed draft pick is one step ahead of his pass class, and his rare way of beating obstacles wins the obstacles in quarterbacks to make him transition to a professional player. The biggest early focus drew his exploitation as he joined a team that already features Brian Burns and Kayvon Thibodeaux. But Carter's versatility should allow him to deploy from a wide range of different vantage points, and large games with stable backcourts may be early on.

2. Jalon Walker

Since several other first-round defenders either use it as a program pass player or the big corpse is unlikely to cheer on, it is difficult to determine a strong competition for Carter. Although he is far from the finished product, Walker may be the best choice for those who can win honors. He will use his creative use at 6-1 and 243 pounds to unleash his destructive full range. But it was an opportunity for defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich to perform well in the assurance of adaptation as he wanted to unleash a unit that could offer many different looks. Given the Falcons’ long-term pass sprint issues, the team has a lot of motivation to make the most of Walker’s athleticism from the start.

3. Mykel Williams, DE, San Francisco

The top five-star recruit has never completely fallen into a consistent pass sprint in his Georgia era, despite showing some flashes. So, why should Williams expect Williams to make a leap once he faces more talented lockdowners? To make himself the award, he probably doesn't need it. Nick Bosa has attracted widespread attention across from him, and Williams can improve his stat series with a healthy clean sack. Defensive coordinator Robert Saleh's pressure package relies on putting the top four into favorable positions to create confusion, which will also help boost the weight of 6-5,260 pounds.

4. James Pearce Jr., DE, Falcon

After coming to Pearce's rise apart from the 2026 first-round pick, Atlanta apparently counts on the fast edge sprinters to find their form in a short time. The 6-5, 245 pound weight sets the blocker apart in a quick first step, and once he gets out of the way, he can subvert backwards to the quarterback. However, his wild game style created a lot of pressure that might still leave him short of sacks as he often struggled to restore calmness and end the game. Still, the Falcons will do their best to destroy the opponent's passer, so Pearce will have a shot to build his mark.

5. TravisHunter, CB, Jaguar

Yes, he was again listed as another award he could receive. Given how he closed the ball in an instant when he was testing him on his opponent, it was right, it was right. But what if the quarterback just decides not to take risks? The savvy passer may just be looking for other ways to attack the 2024 defense against the Pass, which could severely suppress Hunter's chances of strengthening the ball, for his joining Sauce Gardner is the second prize since 2018 to win the award.