2019 NFL All-Rookie Team: The Faces of the Future
By Ian Higgins
Marquise Brown, WR, Baltimore Ravens
Undervalued in the Ravens meteoric rise this season has been rookie speedster, cousin of Antonio Brown, Marquise Brown has been stellar. Through 12 games, Brown has collected 520 yards on 36 catches with six touchdowns and a 14.4 yard per reception average.
Brown’s high-flying speed and elite quickness have helped create the separation for quarterback Lamar Jackson to capitalize. His playstyle is a perfect complement to the current Ravens offense to act as not only a counter-punch but also another weapon in the running game to be used laterally on sweeps and screens.
Terry McLaurin, WR, Washington Redskins
A pleasant surprise on a miserable team, Terry McLaurin has come to be the number one target in Washington regardless of the quarterback. “Scary Terry” currently has produced 646 yards on 42 catches with five touchdowns and 15.4 yards per reception.
McLaurin has shown off a complete skillset of a well-rounded pro-bowl receiver. His combination of size and speed individually is not elite, but when put together make him a matchup who can take advantage of his opponent in either discipline.
Noah Fant, TE, Denver Broncos
Noah Fant has become another young, budding receiver in Denver next to wideout Courtland Sutton, and has continued to blossom over the past weeks. Fant has had 379 yards on 31 catches for two touchdowns and 12.2 yards per reception.
Fant brings a similar athletic quality to Denver that Julius Thomas did during the Peyton Manning days. His athletic build and complete receiver skill set prioritize his receiving over his blocking, and Fant has become the mismatch nightmare offensive coordinators dream about.