ESPN's NFL rookie rankings: Waddle #8 and Holland #10

[andyahs]

8. Jaylen Waddle, WR, Miami Dolphins​

Stats: 104 receptions, 1,015 yards, 6 TDs (plus one rushing TD)
Drafted: No. 6 overall

For some, Waddle's production will always be measured against the trade the Dolphins made to select him (the Dolphins moved up six spots, but it cost them an additional 2022 first-rounder). But Waddle consistently improved as the weeks went by, with five games with at least eight receptions during Miami's six-game winning streak in the second half of the season.

10. Jevon Holland, S, Miami Dolphins​

Stats: 69 tackles, 2.5 sacks, 2 INTs, 10 passes defended
Drafted: No. 36 overall

Holland fits what is needed at the safety position in today's NFL. He is physical in the run game at the point of attack, comfortable in coverage and doesn't often let any pre-snap business by the offense force him into a wrong step. Holland had five games this season with multiple disrupted dropbacks, and he played at least 96% of the defensive snaps in 11 of his games.

Final NFL rookie rankings: Micah Parsons leads our top 10 -- and only one QB makes the list

We ranked the top rookies for the 2021 season. Which QB made the top 10? Who are the next-best defenders behind Micah Parsons? And who just missed the list?

www.espn.com

 

[TrogdorTheBurninator]

Two in the top 10?! Who woulda thunk?

 

[andyahs]

Two in the top 10?! Who woulda thunk?

We had 3 in NFL's rankings. They included Phillips. They had the top 25 rookies.

NFL rookie rankings: Ja'Marr Chase, Micah Parsons headline top 25 after transcendent regular season

 

[mrhankey81701]

Chase is too low on that list. Should be at least #2

 

[andyahs]

Chase is too low on that list. Should be at least #2

They wasted that spot with Mac Jones.

 

[NBP81]

Not sure how Jones #2 here... He played well for a rookie while a bunch of guy behind him played at a top 10 level overall...

 

[superphin]

How is Chase only #5? Jones at #2 is a joke, but Patriot dick riding must continue I guess.

 

[SF Dolphin Fan]

Not sure how Jones #2 here... He played well for a rookie while a bunch of guy behind him played at a top 10 level overall...

Just the team and the media market.

 

['Deep]

I didn't realize Pitts eclipsed 1,000 yds. One touchdown!? That guy is playing in anonymity in Atlanta.

 

[Fred Bear]

Awesome to see good things with our team amidst all the bad thing's. My thought was even if we didn't make the playoffs i would be happy with Waddle and the record. Holland and Philips where pluses.

 

[Kamelion4291]

Already triggered by #2.

 

[Ruckus45]

I didn't realize Pitts eclipsed 1,000 yds. One touchdown!? That guy is playing in anonymity in Atlanta.

Sounds like another famous Atlanta WR

 

[Fred Bear]

Oh don't you know the genius Billicheck and Mac Jones would be at the top

 

[John813]

Yea, don't get Chase at #5. He was a dominant receiver. Way more impressive season than a bus driver.
OL are always hard to compare vs "skill" players but Slater looks legit along with Creed.

I feel Amon-Ra St. Brown needs more love too. 90 catches, 903 yards 5 TDs is impressive for a 4th round WR.
Dude finished strong and looked like he could be a legit WR in this league. Put up numbers with Goff and their backup QB.

 

[Ruckus45]

I really wanted Parsons with the Fins 1a, but I'm not mad at Waddle's production whatsoever.