In 2024, twenty-seven rookies participated in at least 500 defensive snaps, with 20 being defensive backs who significantly impacted the postseason. Noteworthy performers included Jared Verse, Quinyon Mitchell, Mike Sainristil, and Cooper DeJean. Several units underwent substantial transformations due to players like Tarheeb Still and Jarvis Brownlee Jr. Despite some rookies missing the 500-snap mark, players like Edgerrin Cooper and Byron Murphy II showed promise. The analysis also emphasized the challenges faced by rookie Murphy during his debut season, such as injuries and an intense learning curve in varying alignments.
Twenty-seven rookies played at least 500 snaps on defense in 2024, a whopping 20 of whom were defensive backs.
Postseason runs were defined by Jared Verse, Quinyon Mitchell, Mike Sainristil and Cooper DeJean.
Units were fundamentally changed by the success of Tarheeb Still, Jarvis Brownlee Jr., Calen Bullock and Chop Robinson.
Impact guys such as Edgerrin Cooper, Jalyx Hunt, Evan Williams, Kamren Kinchens and Byron Murphy II all don't clear that bar.
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