After evaluating the 2021 NFL Draft class, there were plenty of players who were known to be for sure studs while others came from the late rounds to surprise and have tremendous rookie seasons.Â
My choices aren’t necessarily who had the best stats or played the most, but, in terms of talent, who emerged and should continue to see their star rise in the NFL. It may lead to some controversial choices for players who weren’t statistic grabbers or full-time players being ranked ahead of others. If you want to voice your displeasure, please tweet at me @ShanePHallam Â
Below are my choices for the 1st Annual Draft Countdown All-Rookie Teams.
1st Team All-Rookie
QB: Mac Jones, New England Patriots
RB: Javonte Williams, Denver Broncos
WR: Ja’Marr Chase, Cincinnati BengalsÂ
WR: Jaylen Waddle, Miami Dolphins
WR: Elijah Moore, New York Jets
TE: Kyle Pitts, Atlanta Falcons
OT: Rashawn Slater, Los Angeles Chargers
G: Trey Smith, Kansas City Chiefs
C: Creed Humphrey, Kansas City Chiefs
G: Alijah Vera-Tucker, New York Jets
OT: Penei Sewell, Detroit Lions
DL: Osa Odighizuwa, Dallas CowboysÂ
DL: Christian Barmore, New England PatriotsÂ
EDGE: Odafe Oweh, Baltimore Ravens
EDGE: Jaelan Phillips, Miami Dolphins
LB: Micah Parsons, Dallas Cowboys
LB: Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, Cleveland Browns
CB: Patrick Surtain, Denver Broncos
CB: Greg Newsome, Cleveland Browns
Slot CB: Nate Hobbs, Las Vegas Raiders
S: Jevon Holland, Miami Dolphins
S: Trevon Moehrig, Las Vegas Raiders
2nd Team All-Rookie
QB: Davis Mills, Houston Texans
RB: Najee Harris, Pittsburgh Steelers
WR: Amon-Ra St. Brown, Detroit Lions
WR: DeVonta Smith, Philadelphia Eagles
WR: Rashod Bateman, Baltimore Ravens
TE: Pat Freiermuth, Pittsburgh Steelers
OT: Christian Darrisaw, Minnesota Vikings
G: Royce Newman, Green Bay Packers
C: Josh Myers, Green Bay Packers
G: Quinn Meinerz, Denver Broncos
OT: Samuel Cosmi, Washington Football Team
DL: Alim McNeil, Detroit Lions
DL: Milton Williams, Philadelphia Eagles
EDGE: Kwity Paye, Indianapolis Colts
EDGE: Azeez Ojulari, New York Giants
LB: Nick Bolton, Kansas City Chiefs
LB: Zaven Collins, Arizona Cardinals
CB: Tyson Campbell, Jacksonville Jaguars
CB: Paulson Adebo, New Orleans SaintsÂ
Slot CB: Eric Stokes, Green Bay Packers
S: Richie Grant, Atlanta Falcons
S: Divine Deablo, Las Vegas Raiders
3rd Team All-Rookie
QB: Justin Fields, Chicago Bears
RB: Elijah Mitchell, San Francisco 49ers
WR: Nico Collins, Houston Texans
WR: Rondale Moore, Arizona Cardinals
WR: Josh Palmer, Los Angeles Chargers
TE: Brevin Jordan, Houston Texans
OT: Teven Jenkins, Chicago Bears
G: Jalen Mayfield, Atlanta FalconsÂ
C: Kendrick Green, Pittsburgh Steelers
G: Alex Leatherwood, Las Vegas Raiders
OT: Dan Moore, Pittsburgh Steelers
DL: Tedarrell Slaton, Green Bay Packers
DL: Isaiahh Loudermilk, Pittsburgh Steelers
EDGE: Jonathan Cooper, Denver Broncos
EDGE: Gregory Rousseau, Buffalo Bills
LB: Baron Browning, Denver Broncos
LB: Jamin Davis, Washington Football Team
CB: Asante Samuel Jr. Los Angeles Chargers
CB: Elijah Molden, Tennessee Titans
Slot CB: Michael Carter II, New York Jets
S: Andre Cisco, Jacksonville Jaguars
S: Tre Norwood, Pittsburgh Steelers
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