Top 15 NFL Defensive and Offensive Rookies Ranked: PFF Grades

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1. CB Kamari Lassiter (80), Houston Texans
Houston Texans cornerback Kamari Lassiter (4) celebrates his interception against the Chicago Bears in the second half at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images
15. G Dominick Puni (65.5), San Francisco 49ers
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (bottom) scores on a 7 yard touchdown pass as guard Dominick Puni (77) blocks and Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith (22) and safety Josh Metellus (44) and cornerback Stephon Gilmore (2) attempt to make the stop during the second quarter U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
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14. S Calen Bullock (66.8), Houston Texans
Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore (2) runs with the ball after a reception as Houston Texans safety Calen Bullock (21) attempts to make a tackle during the first quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
13. WR Brian Thomas Jr. (70.2), Jacksonville Jaguars
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. (7) hauls in a reception against Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II (0) during the third quarter of an NFL football matchup Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The Browns defeated the Jaguars 18-13. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]
12. WR Marvin Harrison Jr. (70.8), Arizona Cardinals
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (18) reaches the ball over for a touchdown against Los Angeles Rams safety Kamren Curl (3) during the first quarter at State Farm Stadium on Sept. 15, 2024.
11. T Taliese Fuaga (70.9), New Orleans Saints
New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Taliese Fuaga (75) and defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) head to the locker room after the game against the Carolina Panthers at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
10. T JC Latham (71.3), Tennessee Titans
Tennessee Titans offensive tackle JC Latham (55) takes the field against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill., Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024.
9. WR Malik Nabers (73.9), New York Giants
New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (1) celebrates with teammates after catching a touchdown pass in the first half against the Washington Commanders at Commanders Field. Mandatory Credit: Luke Johnson-Imagn Images
8. CB Kool-Aid McKinstry (74.8), New Orleans Saints
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) cannot catch a pass while defended by New Orleans Saints cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry (14) at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images
7. EDGE Chop Robinson (75.0), Miami Dolphins
Miami Dolphins linebacker Chop Robinson (44), linebacker David Long Jr. (11) and linebacker Jordyn Brooks (20) attempt to bring down Buffalo Bills running back James Cook (4) during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images
6. WR Ladd McConkey (75.9), Los Angeles Chargers
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey (15) with the ball in the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
5. CB Dru Phillips (77.5), New York Giants
New York Giants corner Dru Phillips is coming off a big game in Week 2. Phillips had 12 total tackles and a sack against Washington.
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4. TE Brock Bowers (78.4), Las Vegas Raiders
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) runs after as catch during the second half against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images
3. T Joe Alt (78.5), Los Angeles Chargers
Los Angeles Chargers offensive tackle Joe Alt (76) defends against Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) and defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) in the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
2. EDGE Jared Verse (78.7), LA Rams
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) escapes a tackle by Los Angeles Rams linebacker Jared Verse (8) in the first half at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images
1. CB Kamari Lassiter (80), Houston Texans
Houston Texans cornerback Kamari Lassiter (4) celebrates his interception against the Chicago Bears in the second half at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images
15. G Dominick Puni (65.5), San Francisco 49ers
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (bottom) scores on a 7 yard touchdown pass as guard Dominick Puni (77) blocks and Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith (22) and safety Josh Metellus (44) and cornerback Stephon Gilmore (2) attempt to make the stop during the second quarter U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
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