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NFL Preseason: 5 rookies to watch for Friday night

By George Stockburger

COLUMBUS, OH - NOVEMBER 26: Maurice Hurst #73 of the Michigan Wolverines sacks J.T. Barrett #16 of the Ohio State Buckeyes during the fourth quarter of their game at Ohio Stadium on November 26, 2016 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OH - NOVEMBER 26: Maurice Hurst #73 of the Michigan Wolverines sacks J.T. Barrett #16 of the Ohio State Buckeyes during the fourth quarter of their game at Ohio Stadium on November 26, 2016 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /
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ARLINGTON, TX – APRIL 26: Sam Darnold of USC poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being picked #3 overall by the New York Jets during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX – APRIL 26: Sam Darnold of USC poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being picked #3 overall by the New York Jets during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /

Sam Darnold

The only rookie quarterback worth waiting for tonight is Sam Darnold, the third-overall pick out of USC. New York gave up three second round picks to move three spots up in the draft to get a quarterback, and it sounds like Darnold was their number one guy.

Darnold was also my number one quarterback coming out of school. Listed at 6’4 220 he’s got the prototypical size and talent of a decade-long starter. He brings no off the field issues, a cool and calm demeanor on the field, and should work well in the New York market after playing in Los Angeles.

His throws come with a tight spiral and velocity, they’re on time and they’re accurate. There isn’t too much not to like with Darnold.

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New York could end up starting Darnold week one if he beats Josh McCown and Teddy Bridgewater this preseason. It’s one of the tougher quarterback battles this preseason and one NFL fans will be watching closely.

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