We overrate the impact a first-round pick can have in his rookie season. Outside of a quarterback who plays well from Day 1, a lot of these picks really aren’t moving the needle too much. But while they may not offer a significant push toward contention, rookies can make their teams a whole lot more interesting to watch.
Remember Odell Beckham’s rookie season? Of course you do. But do you remember what the Giants’ record was that season? They went 6-10 … but with Odell around, it was a fun 6-10.
So which picks from Thursday night will make their new team’s appointment viewing for NFL fans in 2021? I’ve picked out five…
