Top 10 NFL Rookies 2023-2024 Rankings

Ranking the Top 10 NFL Rookies of the 2023-2024 NFL Season as Bryce Young leads the way in the NFL Preseason

By admin | August 9, 2023

NFL Rookies to Watch 2023

The hot days of summer continue to march on as the 32 NFL teams and NFL players continue to prepare for the upcoming 2023 NFL season. One group of those NFL players putting in hard work this summer has been the 2023 NFL Draft Class as well as the 2023 NFL undrafted rookie group that joined on with teams over the past few months. As you look at the group of rookies landing on the Top 10 NFL Rookies Preview 2023-24 rankings list, the excitement level for the upcoming NFL season begins to build for fans all around the NFL.

Among the top NFL rookies in 2023 is a tandem of talented quarterbacks who are all expected to contribute to their respective teams this season. Three of those talented rookie quarterbacks to watch are Anthony Richardson of the Indianapolis Colts, Bryce Young of the Carolina Panthers, and C.J. Stroud of the Houston Texans.

In addition to the talented rookie quarterbacks, other top 2023 NFL Rookies include running back Bijan Robinson of the Atlanta Falcons, linebacker Will Anderson Jr of the Houston Texans, wide receiver Jaxon Smith Njigba of the Seattle Seahawks, and defensive tackle Jalen Carter of the Philadelphia Eagles. Here is a look at the Top 10 NFL Rookies Preview 2023-2024 rankings list.

Honorable Mention

Emmanuel Forbes

Team: Washington Commanders

Position: Cornerback

Landing just outside of the Top 10 NFL Rookies Preview 2023-2024 rankings is the Washington Commanders rookie cornerback Emmanuel Forbes. The former Mississippi State Bulldogs star will have a difficult role as a rookie. He’ll be sliding in at one of the most difficult positions in the NFL in a league that is pass happy.

However, as we saw last season shut down corners can come in the first round of the NFL draft and make an immediate impact. Forbes has solid size at six foot one inches. He also has speed while posting a 4.35 forty yard dash time. In addition, the Commanders cornerback has shown a knack for the football. He posted 14 interceptions over his three seasons within the SEC including six last season.

Quentin Johnston

Team: Los Angeles Chargers

Position: Wide Receiver

As the evolution of the passing game and the type of offenses NFL teams run, the wide receiver position continues to be a position of need for nearly every team in the league. While the 2023 NFL Draft class of wide receivers did not receive the hype as previous classes, the overall class is strong including the former TCU Horned Frogs wide receiver Quentin Johnston.

Johnston who is coming off back to back First-Team All-Big 12 selections will fit in with a Los Angeles Chargers team that has one of the top young passing quarterbacks in the league in Josh Herbert. The former Horned Frogs wide receiver will also have a strong veteran receiving corps surrounding him including Keenan Allen and Mike Williams to help mentor him during a potential big rookie season in the NFL.

Top 10 NFL Rookies

10. Jahmyr Gibbs

Team: Detroit Lions

Position: Running Back

In at #10 on Top 10 NFL Rookies 2023-2024 rankings is the former Alabama Crimson Tide running back Jahmyr Gibbs. Gibbs enters his rookie season as one of the premier running backs from the 2023 NFL Draft class including Bijan Robinson of the Atlanta Falcons.

The former Crimson Tide star has breakaway speed to go along with his elusiveness to find the hole while also getting to the outside on opposing defenses. In addition, Gibbs showcased strong hands and the ability to make plays in the passing game that will help him produce as a rookie during the 2023 NFL schedule.

9. Tyree Wilson

Team: Las Vegas Raiders

Position: Defensive End

While much of the love on the incoming NFL Draft class will be handed out to the quarterback class and other members on the offensive side of the ball, many of the top defensive players are well worth mentioning of top rookies to watch in the NFL in 2023. One of those rookies is the Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson. He should provide the Raiders with another explosive option who can get to the quarterback.

Wilson will also be able to take advantage of playing opposite of Maxx Crosby allowing him to have single coverage blocking schemes and a chance to make a big play on defense on each play.

8. Anthony Richardson

Team: Indianapolis Colts

Position: Quarterback

The 2023 NFL Quarterback Draft Class has the potential to make history with each of the top three best rookies having a strong opportunity to end the season as their respective teams starting quarterback.

One of those three quarterbacks is the Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson who has all the tangibles to be a great NFL quarterback including the ability to make plays with both his arm and his legs on every offensive possession.

Richardson will also enter his rookie season with one of the top playmakers in the NFL in Jonathan Taylor. The former Florida Gators quarterback has tremendous size at six foot four inches while also have a big arm and strong legs.

While Richardson completed just 53.8 percent of his passes last season leaving room to develop, his other tangibles make him one of the top NFL rookies to watch in 2023.