Downs listed as 2 emerging rookie on NFLPA'S rising stars list!

[Coogiguy03]

All hail king Downs

 

[shabazz]

Nothing beats "Consumer Interest" when evaluating greatness.

 

[fivetwos]

Profound. List a handful of top draft picks and claim they will be the next group of NFL stars.

These folks are really on the cutting edge of journalism.

 

[Blackrain]

Guess it's on field performance in college because he hasn't played an NFL game yet.

Might want to wait and see how he stacks up against some top NFL receivers there could be a learning curve even for a first round draft pick like Downs.

But hey if people are buying a lot of jerseys he's probably destined to be a star

 

[Coogiguy03]

Profound. List a handful of top draft picks and claim they will be the next group of NFL stars.

These folks are really on the cutting edge of journalism.

The UFL better get ready

 

[Coogiguy03]

Guess it's on field performance in college because he hasn't played an NFL game yet.

Might want to wait and see how he stacks up against some top NFL receivers there could be a learning curve even for a first round draft pick like Downs.

But hey if people are buying a lot of jerseys he's probably destined to be a star

You should tell this to the millions of CZ members who have placed him in the hall of fame already!!


By the time it's time to pay him, he will want 40+ million we won't be able to keep him around anyways

 

[DallasEast]

Per the tweet:

Selections are based on a combination of on-field performance, consumer interest and commercial indicators, including partner demand merchandise sales, collegiate NIL visibility, NFLPA Rookie Premiere participation, social media growth, team market strength and licensee insights.​

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"The Rising Stars list is our view into where the market is headed," said Matt Curtin, President of NFL Players Inc. "We are looking at the players that fans are connecting with today and the ones we believe are poised for significant growth. For our partners, identifying those guys early creates opportunities to build stronger campaigns, bring products to market faster and connect with fans while momentum is building."​

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Safe to say the players union is not the same as it used to be, lol. NFL Players Inc should simply change their name to Brand Central.

 

[shabazz]

Guess it's on field performance in college because he hasn't played an NFL game yet.

Great point.

Can you imagine if they gave out Nobel Peace Prizes to people just based on "Potential"?

 

[big dog cowboy]

Selections are based on a combination of on-field performance, consumer interest and commercial indicators, including partner demand merchandise sales, collegiate NIL visibility, NFLPA Rookie Premiere participation, social media growth, team market strength and licensee insights.

 

[MarcusRock]

Jerry's reply is

 

[Whirlwin]

I could send you some Tylenol

 

[ghst187]

Hasn’t played a Downs yet….

 

[big dog cowboy]

I could send you some Tylenol

This offseason!

Dancing all over my last nerve.

 

[zrinkill]

Downs is going to be GREAT ......... barring injury of course.

 

[Vtwin]

You couldn't make this stuff up. lol

How long before Next Gen Stats is tracking Social Media Growth, Adjusted Social Media Growth and Expected Social Media Growth?

Probably can already bet the o/u on social media growth for the 2026 season over at FanDuel.