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2017 NFL Draft: Fourteen instant-impact rookies
Not all rookies are created equal.
Some require a certain amount of seasoning before they can contribute on an NFL field. Others are ready to shine right away.
In the wake of the 2017 NFL Draft, I thought I'd pick out a handful of rising rookies who will make an immediate impact this season. The following players are listed in alphabetical order:
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Jamal Adams, safety, New York Jets
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Garett Bolles, offensive lineman, Denver Broncos
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Tarik Cohen, running back, Chicago Bears
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Jarrad Davis, linebacker, Detroit Lions
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Pat Elflein, offensive lineman, Minnesota Vikings
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Evan Engram, tight end, New York Giants
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Reuben Foster, linebacker, San Francisco 49ers
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Leonard Fournette, running back, Jacksonville Jaguars
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Myles Garrett, defensive end, Cleveland Browns
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O.J. Howard, tight end, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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Christian McCaffrey, running back, Carolina Panthers
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Ethan Pocic, offensive lineman, Seattle Seahawks
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Curtis Samuel, running back/wide receiver, Carolina Panthers
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Mike Williams, wide receiver, Los Angeles Chargers
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