One Offensive Rookie Of The Year Candidate From Each Division

By Dave Adams | Jul 13, 2023

PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Jaxon Smith-Njigba #11 of the Ohio State Buckeyes carries the ball after a reception against the Utah Utes during the first half in the Rose Bowl Game at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2022 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

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Oct 24, 2020; Dallas, Texas, USA; Southern Methodist Mustangs wide receiver Rashee Rice (11) makes a reception against the Cincinnati Bearcats during the first half at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Flores-USA TODAY Sports /

AFC West Offensive Rookie of the Year Contender

Rashee Rice, WR, Kansas City Chiefs, Round 2, Pick 24

Has any team been more effective at drafting and maximizing wide receivers’ unique talents than Andy Reid’s Chiefs? Reid’s next fun, new toy could be the 6-foot-1 Rashee Rice from SMU. While not as highly regarded as 2023’s four receivers taken in the first round, Rice was terrifically productive during his four years in college with 233 catches, 3,111 yards, and 25 touchdowns.

The talented wideout needs to clean up his route running and show he can be physical in contested catch situations, but if he progresses in those two areas — and can simply be a pretty good receiver in the Chiefs’ offense — Rice could find himself on the receiving end of a significant number of targets from Patrick Mahomes.

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