According to Pro Football Focus, Clinton-Dix did not give up any touchdown passes or receiving plays longer than 22 yards this year. 12 His inconsistent, mistake-prone play kept the Jaguars offense from ever getting into a consistent rhythm this year. Expected to be a project coming into the NFL, Barr instead looked to be one of the most polished rookies in the league. A converted left tackle from Notre Dame, Martin had no trouble with his transition to a new position. What was evident this season is that the second-round pick from Fresno State has the arm talent and athleticism that NFL teams covet in a franchise quarterback. Roby still has to become a more consistent, less mistake-prone player, but he had a promising first campaign at a position where NFL newcomers typically struggle. 2014 Fantasy football rankings: Top 20 rookies We take a look at how the draft class of 2014 stacks up for fantasy football owners. His production was inconsistent—he had two receptions or less in seven games. Kirksey bounced in and out of the starting lineup but was consistently a part of the team’s inside linebacker rotation along with veterans Karlos Dansby and Craig Robertson. He's a rising talent who will be a star in the NFL. Release Date: 7-9-2014 That he racked up nine sacks from the tackle position stands out; he'll be a factor in the NFL for a long time. Watkins should be a top receiver for years to come. He threw for 7.3 yards per passing attempt this year while completing 14 touchdown passes against 12 interceptions. While all but a few rookies had some noticeable struggles, as to be expected for anyone in his debut season, all of these players received large amounts of playing time and/or were difference-makers on the field. 2014 Panini Hot Rookies Hot Rookies Football Cards. Draft position: Round 1, No. He had some issues in pass coverage as a rookie and might never be great in that capacity, but his ability to make plays between the hashes was huge for the 49ers defense before he suffered a season-ending ankle injury. Whether he's rushing the passer or making plays against the run, the Pro Bowler is a real force, someone who combines tremendous quickness, explosion and strength into one dominant package. He recorded 18 total tackles for loss and nine sacks; both marks ranked second in the NFL among all defensive tackles. Fourteen passes defensed is an excellent total for a rookie; that figure shows Breeland has pretty good skills. Cairo Santos had a solid first year as the Kansas City Chiefs’ place-kicker, in which he made 25 of 30 field-goal attempts and all 38 extra points he attempted. By Alex Welch May 14, 2014, 10:00am EDT That said, the fact that the Panthers tried to get the ball to him that many times in his rookie year shows just how valuable he already is to their offense. Draft position: Round 1, No. 2014 Upper Deck Star Rookies Retail Box Set Football Cards. Heralded most at Mississippi State for his ability to drive defenders off the line of scrimmage as a run-blocker, Jackson was actually at his best as a pass-blocker for the Raiders this season. Not unlike Zac Stacy in 2013, Tre Mason quickly ascended to the top of the St. Louis Rams’ running back depth chart as a rookie this year. He had his worst game at a bad time, as he missed two field goals in a Week 16 loss to the Washington Redskins that led to the Philadelphia Eagles’ elimination from the playoffs, but he was otherwise reliable this year. Surprisingly, the lone exception was E.J. He had the lowest yards per reception, at 9.02, of any wide receiver with 40 or more catches in the NFL this season, according to Pro-Football-Reference. United States - $.55 (No charge for each addition card) Please read "Combining purchases with different shipping rates" Timmy Jernigan didn’t get a chance to start for the Baltimore Ravens until Week 15, after veteran defensive end Haloti Ngata had already been suspended for a week, but the rookie showed even in rotational capacities that he has the skills to be a highly disruptive defensive lineman. More importantly, however, Mewhort was never a significant liability, as he committed just five penalties in his first year. 1 in Mel Kiper's list of top 10 fantasy rookies, while Packers WR Davante Adams tops his list of sleepers. He allowed 1.68 yards per coverage snap this season—tied for the sixth-most allowed among NFL cornerbacks who played at least 50 percent of their teams’ snaps, per PFF. Bucannon allowed 1.08 yards per coverage snap, the third-most of any NFL safety who played 50 percent or more of his team’s coverage snaps this year, according to Pro Football Focus, but he did not give up many big plays in that capacity. Playing both weak-side and strong-side linebacker, the fifth-round pick from USC put his speed and playmaking ability on display. He's speedy enough to handle the slot receiver, can process information very quickly and has great tackling ability. Don't trust any 1 fantasy football expert? Martin did not allow a single sack this season, according to Pro Football Focus, and ranked third among all NFL guards in pass-blocking efficiency, with just 10 total pressures allowed in 517 pass-blocking snaps. that he returned for a memorable game-winning touchdown. 2014 Rookies and Stars Football Cards. The 2014 Topps football card set consists of 440 cards. Draft position: Round 4, No. Used primarily as a situational pass-rusher, Lynch recorded six sacks despite starting only three games in his rookie year. There are also inserts sets such as 100 Yard Club, 4000 Yard Club, Fantasy Focus, Greatness Unleashed, Power Players and more. Draft position: Round 2, No. Add to Cart. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are Super Bowl LV Champions! NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. 2018 Panini Rookies & Stars Football 7ct Blaster Box $89.95 2014 Panini Rookies & Stars Football Hobby 12-Box Case Hitchens can be counted on to be a core component of the Dallas defense as the Cowboys move forward to the playoffs, and he could fill the role of a starter or a priority backup in future seasons. Benwikere allowed just 0.98 yards per coverage snap this season, the second-lowest among rookie cornerbacks who played 25 percent or more of their teams’ coverage snaps, according to Pro Football Focus. 1 wide receiver as a rookie, Kelvin Benjamin caught 73 passes for 1,008 yards and nine touchdowns. A mismatch because of his great size and complementary athleticism, Evans should make even more big plays going forward, especially if Tampa Bay can upgrade over Josh McCown and Mike Glennon at the quarterback position. An immediate starter on the right side for the Miami Dolphins, he allowed just two sacks in his first eight games, according to Pro Football Focus, and was adequate although not overpowering as a run-blocker. He's fast and tall, which makes it tough to engage him and keep him from getting off the line in press coverage. Asked to play a multifaceted role for the Minnesota Vikings defense, the No. Jernigan is strong and moves around well, possessing good pass-rush ability for an inside defender. A true plug-and-play linebacker as he was expected to be, C.J. His 29 made field goals included 12 makes on 14 attempts from 40 yards or more, while he had the same percentage on kicks from between 30 and 39 yards out. Matthews was thrown into the left tackle position due to an injury to Sam Baker and, like James, performed well for a rookie. Jernigan filled in nicely during Haloti Ngata's four-game suspension to end the regular season, finishing the year with 23 tackles and four sacks and chipping in another sack in the Ravens' playoff loss to the Patriots after missing the wild-card round with foot and ankle injuries. He's very difficult to defend against, and seemed to improve every week. His field-goal percentage of 83.3 tied him for 19th among NFL kickers in 2014. In total, he put exactly half of his kickoffs (38 of 76) into the end zone for touchbacks. In addition to basic Rookie Autographs, first-year signatures can be found in RPS Rookie Inscriptions. Buy/Sell trading cards in both fixed & auction formats. Special Price $3,949.95 . The 6’6”, 310-pound blocker proved that he can move defenders off the line of scrimmage as a run-blocker, while he allowed just one sack and 15 total quarterback pressures in 369 pass-blocking snaps, according to Pro Football Focus. Brown had five touchdowns in the first nine games of his rookie season, all of which came in the second halves of comeback wins by the Arizona Cardinals. Improvement will be expected going forward, as he was neither a great pass-blocker nor a dominant run-blocker. Chris Borland only saw playing time for the San Francisco 49ers defense in nine games this season, but he had more production in those games alone than most defensive rookies who played the entire year. Now that 17 weeks have passed and the regular season is complete, we can take a final look back at who the best rookies were this year. The only rookie quarterback to start all 16 of his team’s games this year, Derek Carr endured the struggles typical of first-year signal-callers but also showed flashes of greatness that have inspired belief that he can be the Oakland Raiders’ long-term answer under center. The rookie continued to deliver with big plays in the regular season, especially in the first half of the year. Brown, who played a whopping total of 1,057 snaps, led the Bills with 109 total tackles this season while allowing just 0.59 yards per coverage snap—the best of any 4-3 outside linebacker to play more than 100 coverage snaps this year, per PFF. Rookie cards, autographs and more. Having also been flagged for just two penalties all season, Martin graded out as PFF’s seventh-best guard in the NFL this year. 77 Those numbers ranked third among NFL rookies this season. His success is especially notable because he plays his home games in Soldier Field, which is a pretty tough place to kick in. As a result, the third-round pick was a solidifying presence on the offensive line this year, with the exception of three games he missed with a knee injury. Bortles demonstrated promising tools and enough upside this year that he’ll return as Jacksonville’s starting quarterback in 2015. C.J. It didn’t take Kyle Fuller long to show the NFL why the Chicago Bears selected him with the No. He did very well with both run blocking and pass protection, and was one of three centers (Green Bay's Corey Linsley and Cincinnati's Russell Bodine are the others) who had remarkable success as rookies; Stork just barely beat out Linsley for this spot. An unheralded fifth-round pick who was a backup for every Indianapolis Colts game this season but the last, Jonathan Newsome still showed his pass-rushing ability, as he ended up his leading his team with 6.5 sacks this season. Check out the best images from the Buccaneers boat parade. 1 receiver coverages from every opposing secondary as a result. Many rookies who made noticeable impacts for their teams in 2014 didn’t make the cut simply because of the depth of quality players within the rookie class. He allowed just five sacks and 14 total quarterback pressures in 564 pass-blocking snaps this year, according to Pro Football Focus, while he also made a difference as a run-blocker. Pack #2 displays 10 rookies from the highly touted 2014 draft class including at least one rookie card numbered to 99 or less in every pack! Matthew Berry and Mel Kiper got together to discuss the highest-impact fantasy football rookies for 2014. Gaines, who spent the majority of the year starting outside but also played some games in the slot, had great consistency in coverage for a rookie cornerback, especially considering how far into the draft he was selected. Shop COMC's extensive selection of 2014 panini rookies & stars longevity football cards. After picking up a gradually increasing workload and eventually seizing the Cincinnati Bengals’ starting running back job from Giovani Bernard in the second half of the season, Jeremy Hill tore through opposing defenses down the stretch of the 2014 season to run for 1,124 yards, easily the most among rookies and the eighth-most among all NFL runners. Mason’s 913 total yards from scrimmage were the sixth-most among NFL rookies this season, while his 63.8 rushing yards per game was the 15th-best clip among all running backs in the league. Strong at the line of scrimmage and able to accelerate downfield for second-level blocks, Linsley also had a great year as a run-blocker. Dan Hope is an NFL/NFL draft Featured Columnist for Bleacher Report. In fact, while playing behind a porous offensive line and with an unspectacular group of wide receivers, he had the best accuracy percentage under pressure among all NFL quarterbacks this year, according to Pro Football Focus (h/t Krauserrific on Twitter). All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. He was also one of six offensive tackles to play 1,000 snaps this season and have four or fewer penalties. McDaniels. It remains evident that Fuller, while he still has a long way to go in his development, has big-play ability. 105 He had at least five receptions in 11 Miami games, included each of the team’s last nine. After James moved to left tackle in Week 10 when Branden Albert went down with a season-ending injury, his season went sharply downhill. And he played hurt, to boot, which makes his season all the more impressive. Martin simply dominated his opponents, serving as a key cog on a powerhouse offensive line and becoming the only rookie to receive All-Pro honors. Over 50 Million cards listed. He has a ton of athleticism and speed that made him the top RB at the University of Washington. He was also productive against the run, as he finished second among NFL cornerbacks in run-stop percentage, per PFF, while he accumulated 70 total tackles. The No. A crisp route-runner who is typically sure-handed, Matthews had three 100-yard receiving games this season, all of which came in the second half of the year with Mark Sanchez at quarterback. A converted defensive end, Newsome still must improve as a run defender if he is going to eventually emerge as an every-down regular for the Colts defense, but his ability to win around the edge has made him valuable as a situational pass-rusher. Opponents quickly realized Mack has to be accounted for on every play, even those that don't go in his direction. Draft position: Round 1, No. He had more rapport with Sanchez than he had with Nick Foles early in the season, but he should continue to be one of the team’s top two wideouts regardless of who the quarterback is in 2015. Even if this bunch of rookies didn't include many stars beyond the pass-catchers, there are plenty of promising pros out there, guys who will be starters for 10-plus years. Graded by PFF as the NFL’s best defensive tackle this year, Donald also gets the nod in these rankings as the league’s top rookie performer for the 2014 season. Completing just 58.9 percent of his passes for 6.12 yards per attempt and throwing 17 interceptions to just 11 touchdowns, he had the worst quarterback rating (69.5) among NFL starters this year. He had some issues in the coverage aspect, allowing 1.17 yards per coverage snap according to Pro Football Focus, but should improve in that area as he gains experience. Listed at 6’3” and 212 pounds, some viewed Matthews as a possession receiver more than a big-play threat coming out of college, yet he had 16 receiving plays of 20 or more yards in his debut NFL year. Still, his play in the first half of the year was spectacular enough that he finished as one of the NFL’s best first-year players. His accuracy and athletic ability are reminiscent of Alex Smith. As nearly every team had multiple rookies playing in significant capacities by the end of the year, the toughest part of this ranking was narrowing the list down to just 50 players. One of the lone bright spots in a disastrous year for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense, Mike Evans made good on his team’s No. An undersized but strong and exceptionally quick defensive tackle, Donald beat blockers into gaps all season to blow up plays in the backfield. He formed a left side of the Browns offensive line, in combination with perennial Pro Bowl left tackle Joe Thomas, that might already be the NFL’s best. He has not excelled as a run-blocker, but he typically holds his ground at the line of scrimmage while he can move to the second level and pick up downfield blocks. Barr struggled in his first couple of games after the bye week before suffering a knee injury in Week 13 that sidelined him for the rest of the season. From skill-position playmakers like New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to stars in the trenches like Cleveland Browns guard Joel Bitonio and St. Louis Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald, many newcomers made big impacts on the league this year. Hill scored nine rushing touchdowns this season, tied for the third-most in the NFL, and averaged 5.06 yards per carry, the third-best average among backs who topped 1,000 rushing yards. In total, Santos missed just one field-goal attempt of 39 yards or less, but was 8-of-12 on kicks of 40 yards or more. 13 The second-round pick was even better as a run-blocker, as he drove defenders away from the ball with power and utilized his great athleticism to explode to the second level and pick up key downfield blocks. The No. A 16-game starter for the Cincinnati Bengals at center, fourth-round pick Russell Bodine suffered some bad beats this season, but he performed well enough that he should get the opportunity to continue growing in that role going forward. Mosley was the 17th pick in the 2014 NFL Draft out of Alabama. From that point forward, the Virginia Tech product’s rookie season quickly went downhill, as he made few big plays but had many made against him. He's played a key role for the Packers' defense this year, proving to be equally good making plays at the line and in space. Mack really came on toward the end of the year, notching three of his four sacks in the last four games. He allowed just one sack in 528 pass-blocking snaps, according to Pro Football Focus. His quickness makes him tough to block. The item you've selected was not added to your cart. 14 Mosely, inside linebacker, Baltimore Ravens. Like Cody Parkey, Chandler Catanzaro made all but four of his field-goal attempts in his rookie year. 1 spot over Donald—all three have been spectacular—but Donald has been disruptive to a degree rarely seen from his position, especially from a rookie. May 9, 2014: Seahawks traded 2014 2nd round pick (40th overall, Kyle Van Noy) … The 5’8”, 207-pound back averaged 4.3 yards per carry. Bridgewater has a live arm, knows where to throw the ball and is smart. That said, he took on a challenging, important role in the Packers secondary and was on the right end of plays far more often than he was exposed. 4 overall slot in the 2014 draft to select him. Jernigan might lose his starting spot for the postseason, as he suffered a foot injury in Week 17 and Ngata is returning from suspension, but the Ravens should make sure to utilize the rookie frequently as a rotational defensive lineman if he is healthy. 3 overall pick in the 2014 draft, Blake Bortles did not play up to expectations as a rookie. The AP Offensive Rookie of the Year honor looks to be at least a three-man race between quarterbacks Robert Griffin III, Andrew Luck and Russell Wilson, and … Ranking the Top 50 Rookies of the 2014 NFL Season 1. Bridgewater completed 64.4 percent of his passing attempts—the third-best in NFL history for a rookie quarterback—while his quarterback rating of 85.2 was the seventh-best among rookie signal-callers all-time, according to Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press. 191 65 players were chosen from among eligible players from Canadian Universities across the country, as well as Canadian players playing in the NCAA. With 32 made field goals and 54 converted extra points, Cody Parkey put as many kicks through the uprights this year as any other place-kicker in the NFL. Regular Price: $124.95 . And even though his numbers were statistically insignificant in more than half of his games, he still finished his rookie year with 65 receptions for 982 yards, both team rookie records. With the feeling of the first day of summer break (and a Super Bowl win) the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took to the bay to celebrate with their city. Fresh off a dominant senior season at the University of Pittsburgh, Aaron Donald... 2. Used as both a slot cornerback and outside cornerback in his rookie season, Bradley Roby quickly emerged as a playmaker in the Denver Broncos secondary, though he also had a number of big plays made against him. 2014 Bowman Football has some of the first rookie cards of the season. The fifth-round pick from Florida State was active in run defense and consistently around the ball, especially late in the season, as he recorded double-digit tackles in four of Jacksonville’s final six games. Already one of the team’s core players in his rookie season, Jarvis Landry led the Miami Dolphins with 84 receptions this year while also serving as the lead kickoff and punt returner. The Ball State product didn’t receive a great deal of playing time this season, but he took advantage of his opportunities. On a talent-deficient Raiders offense, Carr threw for 3,270 yards and 21 touchdowns while completing 58.1 percent of his passing attempts. Draft position: Round 1, No. Bucannon is an in-the-box type of safety who makes a lot of tackles (81) and is very aggressive. 7 In 458 pass-blocking snaps this year, Stork allowed just one sack and 13 total pressures, according to Pro Football Focus. 2014 Panini Hot Rookies Football Hobby Box. Still, Bortles makes this top 50 because of how difficult it is to succeed as a rookie quarterback. The second-round pick from LSU had five fumbles this year, so he will have to improve his ball security, but Hill’s rookie season was otherwise a tremendous success. A skilled receiver with good size and speed who evidently should have been drafted, Hurns showed some big-play ability, tallying 11 receiving plays of 20 yards or more. © 2021 NFL Enterprises LLC. Realistically, he came out of Central Florida as a project who needed multiple years of development to succeed in the NFL, but he will be expected to make significant progress in his sophomore campaign. With a year of experience now under his belt, Bridgewater should have more opportunities to make big plays going forward. NFL Media senior analyst Gil Brandt has the position-by-position breakdown of the top undrafted free agents following the 2014 NFL Draft. Bridgewater's completion percentage (64.4) is the third-highest in NFL history for a rookie starting at least 10 games, which really says something. The... 3. He had significant issues with missed tackles this year—his 22 misses were the most among all 4-3 outside linebackers, according to Pro Football Focus—but he was otherwise great in his first professional campaign. 7 overall pick. With one week left in the regular season, here are the first-year players who have impressed the most. Rating: 3.5. Draft position: Round 4, No. While Ha Ha Clinton-Dix had no problem taking on significant coverage responsibilities in his rookie year, he also finished second on the Green Bay Packers with 94 total tackles for the season. The third-round pick from Louisville quickly made veteran Keith Rivers a benchwarmer rather than a starter and established himself as one of the league’s more reliable linebackers. Special Price $199.95 . Despite playing on an offense with one of the league’s worst quarterback situations, Evans caught multiple passes in all 15 games that he played in. Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater had an impressive debut season. Regular Price: $249.95 . He looks to have a bright future ahead of him in the NFL, despite going unselected after his collegiate career at Miami. A 6’1”, 238-pound back who keeps runs going through contact and has good burst for his size, Hill only got stronger as the season progressed. The insertion of Stork was not the only reason the Patriots offensive line’s play improved significantly—Dan Connolly and Ryan Wendell fared far better as the starting guards than Josh Kline and Jordan Devey did—but he was a huge factor in the team’s offensive improvement, as he gave the team a reliable anchor in the middle. Draft position: Round 1, No. He's more of a run-stopper than he is a space player, but in the type of defense the Cardinals played in 2014, that was fine. Kirksey should continue to be a valuable part of Cleveland’s defensive front-seven rotation going forward. Noel is a high-profile guy, but McDaniels was a second-round pick back in June. To the contrary, Clinton-Dix was an aggressive defender who came up to make plays in the box all year; he had six passes defensed including one interception. A total of 19 trades were made involving draft picks from this year, including six made on draft day itself, with five involving picks from the first round. Over 50 Million cards listed. Should he move back to his best position of center in 2015, he would likely make a bigger impact in the ground game. 16 overall pick proved to be the missing puzzle piece for the Cowboys offensive line.
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