2019 NFL All-Rookie Team: The Faces of the Future

The 2019 NFL Draft class has brought about a new crop fo franchise-altering talent. Which pieces have risen to the top and become bonified stars?

Kyler Murray, Nick Bosa, Josh Jacobs. All players who have become cornerstone pieces for their rosters from the 2019 NFL draft. Additions like these make the difference on NFL rosters not only with their play but with their contracts.

Finding rookies who perform on their inexpensive starting deals is integral to the modern team-building philosophy sweeping the NFL (most importantly at the quarterback position). Teams such as the Los Angeles Rams have done this with their young quarterbacks (Jared Goff) to leave plenty of cap space devoted to more needy areas of the roster.

This All-Rookie team will encompass a 21-personnel offense and a 4-3 defense with versatile defensive tackles.

Kyler Murray, QB, Arizona Cardinals

At an unimpressive 3-8-1 record, the Arizona Cardinals have not done plenty to help their young quarterback. Through 12 weeks, Kyler Murray has passed for 2,866 yards, 14 touchdowns, and six interceptions. He has also rushed for 446 yards and four touchdowns while being sacked an incredulous 41 times.

Murray has had the chance to show his ability to pass outside of the pocket and create time with his legs, but his offensive line situation is currently unable to provide the security to show off his pocket-passing. A receiving core of Larry Fitzgerald, Andy Isabella, and the company gives Murray a collection of respectable targets, as well as a collection of underperforming running backs (David Johnson & Kenyan Drake).

Josh Jacobs, RB, Oakland Raiders

Josh Jacobs has had an impressive rookie season thus far, already rushing for over 1,000 yards through 12 games with five 100+ yard performances. Jacobs has not been a major contributor in the passing game, but that is not what Oakland drafted him for.

Oakland focuses on ball control and security on the offensive side, and Jacobs is the grinding back needed for this system. Many (including myself) were surprised at Gruden reaching so high for a running back, but we have been proven wrong with this kind of performance.

Devin Singletary, RB, Buffalo Bills

Stashed behind Frank Gore, Devin Singletary has not had the same opportunity as fellow rookie Josh Jacobs, but he has showcased his talents in the time he has had. Singletary has only had 98 carries this season but has rushed for 553 yards for a 5.6 yards per attempts average with two touchdowns.

Singletary is a perfect complimenting back to Gore in Buffalo and provides a spark off of the bench. This is a good time for Singletary to develop and improve while Gore carries the majority of the load. Buffalo is also an imminent playoff team, meaning Singletary may see more work in the postseason as Gore begins to wear down.