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First-year players have dominated the 2024 NFL regular season. Jayden Daniels is looking like a future NFL MVP, Bo Nix has the Denver Broncos in playoff contention and Joe Alt may be a Pro Bowl offensive tackle for his entire career. And that’s not even including the pass-catchers.
We’ve seen some special players at wide receiver and tight end this year who have made immediate impacts, and it appears they will be cornerstones for their respective teams for years to come. Who are the best of the best among first-year pass-catchers? Let’s take a look.
Big names left out
Before we jump into our top-five list, let’s discuss a couple of big names who will not be included.
The Arizona Cardinals selected reigning Biletnikoff winner Marvin Harrison Jr. with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Through 15 games, he’s caught 51 passes for 726 yards and seven touchdowns. His 726 receiving yards rank fifth among all rookies, while his seven touchdowns rank second. However, Harrison hasn’t been the unquestioned No. 1 wideout many expected him to be in his first NFL season. He has two 100-yard games, but hasn’t crossed 40 yards receiving in either of the last two weeks when the Cardinals’ season hung in the balance. Arizona quickly went from NFC West leaders to being eliminated from the playoffs, and the Cardinals’ passing attack averages just 207.6 passing yards per game. With all of that being said, Harrison is still capable of becoming that No. 1 wideout for Kyler Murray. He just didn’t get off to a hot start.
Another name that will not appear on this list is Rome Odunze of the Chicago Bears. The No. 9 overall pick out of Washington was a player some believed could be the top receiver in this draft. After all, he led the FBS in receiving yards in 2023, and was probably the best deep-ball catcher in the country as well. Through 15 games, Odunze has caught 51 passes for 701 yards and…
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Author : Jordan Dajani
Publish date : 2024-12-24 14:58:00
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