Sauce Gardner has been a big reason for the New York Jets’ surprising 6-3 start and the cornerback is not alone in rookies making an immediate impact.
Walker has stepped in for injured Rashaad Penny and — with Hall on IR — run his way to being the favorite for AP Offensive Rookie of the Year,The second-round pick out of Michigan State has 570 yards rushing and seven touchdowns, with the bulk of his production coming in the last four games since taking over as the Seahawks' starter.
AIDAN HUTCHINSON, DE, Lions — He went No. 2 overall and is quickly establishing himself as Detroit's top pass rusher with 4 1/2 sacks and a team-leading 24 quarterback pressures. Hutchinson alsowhen he picked off Green Bay's Aaron Rodgers in the end zone. DAMEON PIERCE, RB, Texans — The fourth-round pick out of Florida has become a key playmaker for Houston, running for at least 92 yards in four of his last five games and leading NFL rookies with 678 yards rushing. He and Seattle's Walker could end up in a tight race for offensive rookie honors.
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