ESPN Insider Mel Kiper All Rookie Team

[viman96]

Only add the comments for Dak and Zek Read the article is you want see the other comments.

NFL - Dak Prescott and Joey Bosa headline Mel Kiper's projected 2016 NFL All-Rookie team
by Mel Kiper Jr. on 2016-09-13

As we kick off another NFL season, I'm again trotting out predictions for rookies who will perform well. Just remember: This is NOT just a talent survey. It's all about opportunity. For example, going into Week 1, I don't think Cowboys starting quarterback Dak Prescott is the best rookie QB, but where opportunity meets talent, rookies thrive.

So here are my predictions for the 2016 All-Rookie Team.

Note: There are more than 11 players on each side; I added a spot or two because of how teams set up their lineups -- there is no "base" look anymore.


OFFENSE

Quarterback
Dak Prescott, Dallas

He's penciled in behind arguably the best offensive line in football, with the chance to throw (and run) with plenty of favorable down-and-distance situations. Will it be 3-4 weeks, or 9-10? That's the question. Just keep an eye on Philly. There's at least a possibility that Carson Wentz will get more starts than Prescott.


Running back
Ezekiel Elliott, Dallas
Derrick Henry, Tennessee

Elliott will start the season with a target on his back minus Tony Romo -- but that only means more carries (and catches) behind a dominating offensive line. Henry enters a timeshare situation with DeMarco Murray for a Titans team determined to run the ball, but Henry is the more explosive back and could finish with more carries.

Fullback
Andy Janovich, Denver

Wide receiver
Sterling Shepard, New York Giants
Michael Thomas, New Orleans
Tajae Sharpe, Tennessee

Tight end
Hunter Henry, San Diego

Offensive guard
Joe Thuney, New England
Laremy Tunsil, Miami

Center
Ryan Kelly, Indianapolis

DEFENSE

Defensive end
DeForest Buckner, San Francisco
Joey Bosa, San Diego

Defensive tackle
Kenny Clark, Green Bay
Javon Hargrave, Pittsburgh

Outside linebacker
Darron Lee, New York Jets
Leonard Floyd, Chicago

Inside linebacker
Blake Martinez, Green Bay
Deion Jones, Atlanta

Cornerback
Jalen Ramsey, Jacksonville
Vernon Hargreaves III, Tampa Bay
Brandon Williams, Arizona

Safety
Karl Joseph, Oakland
Keanu Neal, Atlanta
Darian Thompson, New York Giants

SPECIAL TEAMS

Kicker
Roberto Aguayo, Tampa Bay

Punter
Drew Kaser, San Diego

Returner
Tyreek Hill, Kansas City

 

[RJ_MacReady]

Such insight, much wisdom.

 

[Deep_Freeze]

Wish we had one on D this year we could point to.

 

[Manwiththeplan]

is this which rookies performed the best, or which rookies he thing will have the best season? if it's performance based, Zeke was great for 1 quarter and didn't play in the other 15 or so, not sure he belongs over Derrick Henry.

edit: he has Bosa, so it must be predictions, which is odd cause I don't see him having a good rookie year.

 

[Carson]

is this which rookies performed the best, or which rookies he thing will have the best season? if it's performance based, Zeke was great for 1 quarter and didn't play in the other 15 or so, not sure he belongs over Derrick Henry.

His projections for the season.

 

[ElGatoGrande]

Henry is the more explosive back? I don't think so,,,

 

[ActualCowboysFan]

Henry is the more explosive back? I don't think so,,,

He's comparing him to Murray.

 

[AbeBeta]

Wish we had one on D this year we could point to.

Yes. Wish we had one defensive player that made a prediction list. Important that is

 

[Bullflop]

It helps anytime you can legitimately lay claim to having two rookie of the year candidates. Very nice to think about for sure. Now, here's hoping they'll live up to it in the months ahead. Achieve it or not, it'll help greatly to have both of them on our side.

 

[ElGatoGrande]

He's comparing him to Murray.

Oh,,, never mind!

 

[Deep_Freeze]

Yes. Wish we had one defensive player that made a prediction list. Important that is

Just saying, right now our defensive rookies aren't even on the radar yet. Hopefully that changes, but as of right now, none are even close to making any impact this year on the team whatsoever. Of course that can change quickly, but I was talking about right now.

 

[AbeBeta]

Just saying, right now our defensive rookies aren't even on the radar yet. Hopefully that changes, but as of right now, none are even close to making any impact this year on the team whatsoever. Of course that can change quickly, but I was talking about right now.

And half the guys on Mel's list won't do a thing

 

[casmith07]

Just saying, right now our defensive rookies aren't even on the radar yet. Hopefully that changes, but as of right now, none are even close to making any impact this year on the team whatsoever. Of course that can change quickly, but I was talking about right now.

Yeah, our defense is veteran heavy. I think if Mel could have a redo of last year, or do a sophomore team, however, Byron Jones would make the list.

 

[Deep_Freeze]

And half the guys on Mel's list won't do a thing

Yeah and most of them are based just on draft position, and we didn't draft any that high. Hopefully we have some on the end of the season all rookie team, perhaps.

 

[AbeBeta]

Yeah and most of them are based just on draft position, and we didn't draft any that high. Hopefully we have some on the end of the season all rookie team, perhaps.

I wouldn't sleep on the CB.

 

[Manwiththeplan]

His projections for the season.

so he pretty much picked the top picked players at each position, with the exception of Dak?

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

The brilliance of having an All-Rookie Team before any of them have taken a regular season snap.

Thanks Mel!

 

[plymkr]

Such insight, much wisdom.

With great power comes great responsibility. I don't think could handle the intense responsibility that Mel has. Mel didn't want this gift of superhuman intelligence but he's bearing the responsibility that mere men could crumble under.

But seriously, how does this guy have a job? Him and JJ Wilcox must have pictures of someone very important

 

[dallasdave]

Only add the comments for Dak and Zek Read the article is you want see the other comments.

NFL - Dak Prescott and Joey Bosa headline Mel Kiper's projected 2016 NFL All-Rookie team
by Mel Kiper Jr. on 2016-09-13

As we kick off another NFL season, I'm again trotting out predictions for rookies who will perform well. Just remember: This is NOT just a talent survey. It's all about opportunity. For example, going into Week 1, I don't think Cowboys starting quarterback Dak Prescott is the best rookie QB, but where opportunity meets talent, rookies thrive.

So here are my predictions for the 2016 All-Rookie Team.

Note: There are more than 11 players on each side; I added a spot or two because of how teams set up their lineups -- there is no "base" look anymore.


OFFENSE

Quarterback
Dak Prescott, Dallas

He's penciled in behind arguably the best offensive line in football, with the chance to throw (and run) with plenty of favorable down-and-distance situations. Will it be 3-4 weeks, or 9-10? That's the question. Just keep an eye on Philly. There's at least a possibility that Carson Wentz will get more starts than Prescott.


Running back
Ezekiel Elliott, Dallas
Derrick Henry, Tennessee

Elliott will start the season with a target on his back minus Tony Romo -- but that only means more carries (and catches) behind a dominating offensive line. Henry enters a timeshare situation with DeMarco Murray for a Titans team determined to run the ball, but Henry is the more explosive back and could finish with more carries.

Fullback
Andy Janovich, Denver

Wide receiver
Sterling Shepard, New York Giants
Michael Thomas, New Orleans
Tajae Sharpe, Tennessee

Tight end
Hunter Henry, San Diego

Offensive guard
Joe Thuney, New England
Laremy Tunsil, Miami

Center
Ryan Kelly, Indianapolis

DEFENSE

Defensive end
DeForest Buckner, San Francisco
Joey Bosa, San Diego

Defensive tackle
Kenny Clark, Green Bay
Javon Hargrave, Pittsburgh

Outside linebacker
Darron Lee, New York Jets
Leonard Floyd, Chicago

Inside linebacker
Blake Martinez, Green Bay
Deion Jones, Atlanta

Cornerback
Jalen Ramsey, Jacksonville
Vernon Hargreaves III, Tampa Bay
Brandon Williams, Arizona

Safety
Karl Joseph, Oakland
Keanu Neal, Atlanta
Darian Thompson, New York Giants

SPECIAL TEAMS

Kicker
Roberto Aguayo, Tampa Bay

Punter
Drew Kaser, San Diego

Returner
Tyreek Hill, Kansas City

Thanks for posting !!!! Good stuff !!!!

 

[Sydla]

Did he pick any OTs? LOL.