Ranking NFL rookie year impact for non-Round 1 draft picks - ESPN

The 2024 NFL draft is now a few weeks behind us, which means two important things. First, the preparation for the 2025 draft is on. And second, we can dive deeper on prospect impact now that we know each player's NFL home.

We know plenty of first-rounders will see significant starting time right out of the gate, but considering the depth of this class, I expect plenty of players taken outside Round 1 to also play key roles this coming season.

With that in mind, let's dive in on 20 players drafted on either Day 2 or Day 3 — Rounds 2-7 — who can make an immediate rookie season impact for their pro teams. There are certainly more than 20 candidates for these two lists (especially from Day 2), but I decided to rank the top 10 on each side of the ball. I also included two bonus longer shots out of the seventh round who could make a mark.

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Coleman was the first pick in the second round and the only wide receiver taken by a team that had as big of a need there as anyone in the league. His massive 6-foot-3, 213-pound frame and wide catch radius should make him a red zone favorite for quarterback Josh Allen, and he could certainly lead the Bills in touchdowns this season. Coleman scored 11 of them last season at Florida State.

In a recent roundtable about this rookie class, my bold prediction was that McConkey would lead all rookies in receptions this season. He's an elite route runner and speed demon who has a shot to be Justin Herbert's No. 1 wideout from Day 1. Without Keenan Allen or Mike Williams in the fold, McConkey joins Quentin Johnston, Joshua Palmer and DJ Chark Jr. on the depth chart, suggesting some real opportunity.

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