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2018 NFL All-Rookie Team
Before Super Bowl LIII marks the end of the 2018 NFL season and the beginning of draft fever, let's take a moment to consider who among the most recent class of rookies stood out in their initial pro season. Below, you'll find my all-star roster of 2018's top rookies, those players who managed to dazzle in their first NFL go-around.
Note: For added context, I've also included each player's draft position and ranking on my pre-draft list of the top 150 prospects.
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Quarterback: Baker Mayfield, Cleveland Browns
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Running back: Saquon Barkley, New York Giants
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Running back: Phillip Lindsay, Denver Broncos
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Wide receiver: D.J. Moore, Carolina Panthers
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Wide receiver: Calvin Ridley, Atlanta Falcons
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Tight end: Dallas Goedert, Philadelphia Eagles
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Tackle: Braden Smith, Indianapolis Colts
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Tackle: Mike McGlinchey, San Francisco 49ers
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Guard: Quenton Nelson, Indianapolis Colts
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Guard: Frank Ragnow, Detroit Lions
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Center: Mason Cole, Arizona Cardinals
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Edge rusher: Bradley Chubb, Denver Broncos
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Edge rusher: Marcus Davenport, New Orleans Saints
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Interior lineman: Daron Payne, Washington Redskins
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Interior lineman: B.J. Hill, New York Giants
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Linebacker: Leighton Vander Esch, Dallas Cowboys
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Linebacker: Roquan Smith, Chicago Bears
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Linebacker: Darius Leonard, Indianapolis Colts
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Cornerback: Denzel Ward, Cleveland Browns
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Cornerback: Jaire Alexander, Green Bay Packers
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Safety: Derwin James, Los Angeles Chargers
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Safety: Jessie Bates, Cincinnati Bengals
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Kicker: Jason Sanders, Miami Dolphins
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Punter: Michael Dickson, Seattle Seahawks
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Kick returner: Tremon Smith, Kansas City Chiefs
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