ROOKIE GRADES

Did the Raiders knock the 2025 NFL Draft out of the park with a class led by Ashton Jeanty? Will the Bears' bet at TE pay off? What about the Saints' QB addition? Gennaro Filice ranks all 32 rookie hauls, providing grades, favorite picks and Day 3 sleepers.

Which NFL team had the best 2024 rookie draft class? The worst? Gennaro Filice ranks every group, from No. 1 to 32, providing accompanying grades and analysis.

Which NFL team had the best 2023 rookie class? The worst? Eric Edholm and Chad Reuter rank every group, from No. 1 to 32, providing accompanying grades and analysis.

The Bills and Patriots received solid contributions from their early selections in the 2023 NFL Draft. Meanwhile, the Dolphins' haul was a mixed bag. Chad Reuter grades each rookie class in the AFC East.

Joey Porter Jr. thrived in his first NFL season -- but he wasn't the only newbie to play an important role for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Chad Reuter grades the rookie class of each team in the AFC North.

The Texans couldn't have done much better with their rookie class, snagging QB C.J Stroud and pass rusher Will Anderson Jr. How did their divisional rivals fare? Chad Reuter grades every rookie class in the AFC South.

How big of a role did 2023 draft picks play in the Chiefs' run to a second straight title? Who showed promise for the Raiders in Year 1? Chad Reuter grades each AFC West team's rookie class.

The Rams didn't own a first-round pick in 2023 -- and still landed several studs, including receiver Puka Nacua. Eric Edholm grades the rookie class in L.A., plus that of every other team in the NFC West.

Where did Bijan Robinson shine -- and where was there room for improvement? How much did rookies power the Buccaneers' playoff push? Eric Edholm grades each NFC South team's 2023 rookie class.

How much did Jalen Carter elevate the Eagles' draft class in 2023? What went awry with the Cowboys' and Commanders' rookie crops? Eric Edholm assesses each NFC East squad's group of first-year pros.

Eric Edholm grades the rookie class of each NFC North squad. Just how much of a difference did Jahmyr Gibbs and Co. make for the Lions? Could the Packers' newbies have performed any better?

Which NFL team had the best 2022 rookie class? The worst? Eric Edholm and Nick Shook rank every group, from No. 1 to 32, providing accompanying grades and analysis.

Kayvon Thibodeaux lived up to the hype in New York. Who else stood out among the first-year players in the NFC East in 2022? Nick Shook provides grades for each rookie class in the division. 

The Seahawks returned to the postseason thanks to significant contributions from their first-year players. How did the rest of the division's newbies perform in Year 1? Eric Edholm grades each rookie class in the NFC West.

The Falcons and Saints each hit on a first-round wide receiver (Drake London and Chris Olave, respectively), but how did the rest of their newbies perform in Year 1? Nick Shook grades each rookie class in the NFC South.

Detroit and Green Bay both had two first-round picks in last year's draft, but which team got the most out of its first-year players in 2022? Eric Edholm grades the rookie class of each team in the NFC North.

The Kansas City Chiefs are Super Bowl champions, but where would they be without significant contributions from numerous newbies? Eric Edholm provides a grade for each AFC West team's rookie class.

The New York Jets swept Rookie of the Year honors, with WR Garrett Wilson and CB Sauce Gardner taking home the hardware. What kind of first-year returns did the rest of the AFC East receive? Eric Edholm reviews the rookie class of each team in the division. 

Kenny Pickett's future is bright in Pittsburgh. Who else stood out among the first-year pros in the AFC North in 2022? Nick Shook provides grades for each rookie class in the division. 

Nick Shook reviews the rookie class of each team in the AFC South. Dameon Pierce established himself as a key piece to the Texans' future; did anyone join him? Will Treylon Burks pay off for the Titans?