Kareem Hunt headlines top NFL Rookies through week 2

KANSAS CITY, MO - SEPTEMBER 17: Running back Kareem Hunt #27 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Arrowhead Stadium on September 17, 2017 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /

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One of the highest graded rookies in the NFL by Pro Football Focus so far this season, the New England Patriots have a steal on their hands in former Arkansas Razorback Deatrich Wise.

Deatrich Wise v Andrus Peat. 4th Rounder rookie v 1st Round third year. pic.twitter.com/ipziOYRCN1
— John Sheeran (@John__Sheeran) September 17, 2017

Wise was selected in the fourth round of the 2017 NFL Draft after he was labeled a ‘slow twitch’ player by some draft analysts.

Judging by the clip we see above, he’s certainly changed that narrative.

Wise looks incredibly explosive and is tied for the league lead among rookies with seven quarterback pressures. He’s getting into the backfield and has the versatility to play inside or outside, but is a perfect weakside defensive end for the Patriots’ defense.

The Patriots have had the ‘luxury’ of going up against two of the worst offensive lines in football to start the season, which means he’s taking advantage of the opportunities he’s being afforded.

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