• Bucky Irving is the highest-graded rookie: Irving totaled 1,514 yards from scrimmage, showcasing his ability to excel both as a runner and receiver. He averaged an impressive 4.03 yards after contact per carry on the ground and forced 57 missed tackles on 207 rushing attempts.
• The Rams' rookie class made an impact: Rams rookies combined to play 4,864 snaps in 2024. On the opposite end of that spectrum, Vikings rookies combined for only 464 snaps.
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Rookies have a knack for injecting excitement into the NFL, and the 2024 class was no exception.
From first-round stars to late-round gems, these young players made their presence felt across the league. As we wrap up the season, here's a team-by-team breakdown of how every rookie fared, highlighting their PFF grades and snap counts to provide a comprehensive look at their contributions. Whether they were starters, rotational pieces, or depth players, here’s how each team’s rookie class performed.
JUMP TO A TEAM:
ARZ | ATL | BLT | BUF | CAR | CHI | CIN | CLE | DAL | DEN | DET | GB | HOU | IND | JAX | KC | LVR | LAC | LAR | MIA | MIN | NE | NO | NYG | NYJ | PHI | PIT | SF | SEA | TB | TEN | WSH
San Francisco 49ers
Name | Pos. | Offense/defense snaps played | PFF grade |
Dominick Puni | G | 1078 | 81.9 |
Malik Mustapha | S | 755 | 63.9 |
Renardo Green | CB | 675 | 69.2 |
Ricky Pearsall | WR | 455 | 63.9 |
Evan Anderson | DI | 267 | 60.8 |
Isaac Guerendo | HB | 227 | 64.6 |
Jacob Cowing | WR | 106 | 62.4 |
Tatum Bethune | LB | 52 | 72.9 |
Chicago Bears
Name | Pos. | Offense/defense snaps played | PFF grade |
Caleb Williams | QB | 1122 | 67.9 |
Rome Odunze | WR | 952 | 63.7 |
Austin Booker | ED | 283 | 54.2 |
Kiran Amegadjie | T | 126 | 43.5 |
Reddy Steward | CB | 18 | 75.1 |