WATCH: 5 NFL rookies who showed out during Week 1

Mar. 22, 2023 – 28:20 – As expected, NFL rookies who stepped up the most in Week 1 were primarily on the defensive side of the ball. In most cases, it’s a lesser transition than offense from college to the professional level. That included a defensive back getting a bit saucy in Jersey and the No. 1 pick in the 2022 NFL Draft making a huge statement despite his team’s loss. On offense, a certain wide receiver lived up to expectations in a big way for his team. Below, we provide you with five NFL rookies who showed out the most during the opening week of action.