The NFL keeps getting infused with immediate-impact young talent. The 2024 draft has yielded plenty of offensive, defensive, and special teams players who have helped their teams right away as rookies.

Jayden Daniels has commanded much of the early-season attention, but fellow first-year phenoms Bo Nix, Brock Bowers, and Cooper DeJean are putting together special rookie seasons, as well.

From early first-rounders to late third-day picks, regardless of draft status and pedigree, here’s looking at the best 25 performers so far from the Class of ’24.

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Ranking NFL’s best rookies in 2024

Grade: A+

1. Jayden Daniels, QB, Commanders (No. 2 overall, first round)

Daniels dazzled from the start, and despite a cooldown in the middle of his rookie season, he’s helped lead a major offensive revival of a moribund franchise. Washington will finish strong and earn an NFC playoff berth, and Daniels still should be the favorite for Offensive Rookie of the Year.

2. Bo Nix, QB, Broncos (No. 12 overall, first round)

Nix is nipping at Daniels’ heels for OROY by putting Denver in AFC playoff position, proving that he indeed was the perfect pocket passing fit for the offense of Sean Payton and Joe Lombardi. He also has used his natural leadership, playing experience, and athleticism to his full advantage, spreading the ball around like a seasoned veteran.

3. Brock Bowers, TE, Raiders (No. 13 overall, first round)

Bowers has been the most positive offensive force for Las Vegas all season long. Through 10 games, he has 70 catches for 706 yards and three TDs, which puts him on pace for 119 receptions, 1,200 yards, and five TDs. Consider Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua, Sporting News’ NFL Rookie of the Year for 2023, had 105 receptions for 1,486 yards and six TDs last season. Bowers is the next great receiving tight end in the tradition of Travis Kelce and George Kittle.

4. Cooper DeJean, CB, Eagles (No. 40 overall, second round)

DeJean slipped out of the first round, and that was a mistake for all the defensive back-needy teams who passed on him. DeJean, at 6-1, 207 pounds, has put his size and tremendous athleticism to work as one of the league’s best slot cover corners. He’s been a game-changer for the new Vic Fangio defense.

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Grade: A

5. Malik Nabers, WR, Giants (No. 6 overall, first round)

Nabers started on fire before the concussion concerns and quarterback issues with Daniel Jones slowed him before midseason. He should hope to finish strong with a QB change to Tommy DeVito.

6. Jared Verse, EDGE, Rams (No. 19 overall, first round)

Verse is getting better with each week as a freakish disruptor, picking up where he left off producing so much at Florida State. He will be a key cornerstone of their defense for years to come.

7. Brian Thomas Jr., WR, Jaguars (No. 23 overall, first round)

Thomas has been outstanding, as Jacksonville has struggled at times in the passing game, partly because of injuries to Christian Kirk and Gabe Davis. He started off living up to his deep threat reputation at LSU, but he has quickly proved he is a terrific all-around route runner and has Justin Jefferson-like upside.

8. Joe Alt, OT, Chargers (No. 5 overall, first round)

Alt was a pivot from what was rumored to be the Chargers’ early draft plan, but he’s been great all-around, steady in pass protection and a major force in the revamped running game, a classic Jim Harbaugh type of player from Notre Dame.

Grade: A-

9. Ladd McConkey, WR, Chargers (No. 34 overall, second round)

McConkey has become a key slot receiver as expected, as the Chargers have opened up the passing game more with Justin Herbert. McConkey is becoming the new Keenan Allen in how he get can open early in the short-to-intermediate area.

10. Marvin Harrison Jr., WR, Cardinals (No. 4 overall, first round)

Harrison has an unexpected bigger share of struggles in relation to the can’t-miss hype he had coming into the league based on his college sizzle and unparalelled pedigree. But after a bye, he should sort things out much better in his connection with Kyler Murray.

11. Braden Fiske, DT, Rams (No. 39 overall, second round)

Fiske was Verse’s teammate with the Seminoles, and he’s also helped plenty with the Rams’ process of transitioning from Aaron Donald and other key defensive personnel. He is up to five sacks as a rising inside disruptor.

12. Tyrone Tracy Jr., RB, Giants (No. 166 overall, fifth round)

Tracy lost that OT fumble against the Panthers in Munich, but his highlights far outweigh his one tough mistake. Between Tracy, Nabers, and tight end Theo Johnson, the Giants have a good rookie foundation to support their next long-term franchise QB.

Grade: B+

13. Tarheeb Still, CB, Chargers (No. 137 overall, fifth round)

Still has been a key part of the corner rotation, as he’s helped Los Angeles overcome some injuries on the back end of Jesse Minter’s defense.

14. Bucky Irving, RB, Buccaneers (No. 126 overall, fourth round)

Irving has been great all-around with his power running and receiving being a nice supplement to Rachaad White to help revive Tampa’s rushing attack.

15. Xavier Worthy, WR, Chiefs (No. 28 overall, first round)

Worthy has had some tough rookie moments with his deep-ball connection with Patrick Mahomes being off, but overall, his speed and quickness have been valuable assets, especially with Kansas City’s veteran wide receiver injuries. He will develop into a better weapon for the playoffs.

16. Quinyon Mitchell, CB, Eagles (No. 22 overall, first round)

He’s been a faster learner in coverage opposite Darius Slay with James Bradberry hurt, handling himself well outside to give Vic Fangio two promising rookie playmakers.

Grade: B

17. Keon Coleman, WR, Bills (No. 33 overall, second round)

Coleman has battled a wrist injury to keep him out of action in recent weeks, but with veteran Amari Cooper in Buffalo to take away some pressure, Coleman can still have big impact as a outside field-stretcher in the playoffs.

18. Ray Davis, RB, Bills (No. 128 overall, fourth round)

Davis has shown his skills as a solid power back behind James Cook, and his versatility in being both an outlet and vertical receiver have come in handy, too.

19. Ryan Rehkow, P, Bengals (undrafted)

The BYU bomber has averaged 50.3 yards per punt and dropped 19-of-39 inside the 20 with a 47.9 net.

20. Trey Benson, RB, Cardinals (No. 66 overall, third round)

Benson has gotten going on the power rushing train behind smashing veteran James Conner as an immediate good fit as a backup in Arizona’s system.

21. Rome Odunze, WR, Bears (No. 9 overall, first round)

Odunze is being unlocked a little more in the offense with the change to Thomas Brown over Shane Waldron as offensie coordinator. The biggest thing the Bears can do down the stretch is getting him locked into Caleb Williams as one of the league’s most dangerous go-to combination.

22. Cam Little, K, Jaguars (No. 212 overall, sixth round)

Little has been the best of the rookie kickers, going 15-of-16 on field-goal attempts with good range. He’s also converted all 19 of his extra-point chances.

23. Braelon Allen, RB, Jets (No. 134 overall, fourth round)

Allen has flashed as a power back behind Breece Hall to be one of the better elements of the Jets’ sputtering offense when he gets the chances.

Grade: B-

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24. Drake Maye, QB, Patriots (No. 3 overall, first round)

Maye has improved with each start, rewarding the Patriots’ decision for quickly getting off Jacoby Brissett and seeing what Maye can do with an interesting mix of weapons. He’s taking the typical lumps of inexperience but the arm, athleticism, and moxie needed for young veteran success are there.

25. Caleb Williams, QB Bears (No. 1 overall, first round)

Williams hasn’t played so poorly that he shouldn’t be included on this list, but he’s been hampered by the team’s previous lack of offensive identity with former OC Shane Waldron. Williams was reined early and was starting to feel it as the Bears opened up the attack, but then he was caught trying to do much with his arm and lesgs. The Bears already saw the effect of letting Williams loose a bit in Week 11, so the expectation for him is taking a bigger leap with better coaching in Year 2.