Rookies Take Over Week 1: 8 NFL Debuts You Can’t Miss!
Week 1 brought some electric rookie debuts in the NFL – and a few first-years wasted no time making noise.
Colts TE Tyler Warren started hot with 7 catches for 76 yards, setting a rookie Week 1 record.
Browns TE Harold Fannin Jr. matched Warren with 7 grabs of his own, proving rookie tight ends came to play.
Panthers WR Tetairoa
McMillan shined with 68 yards, quickly building chemistry with Bryce Young.
Cardinals CB Will Johnson looked like a steal, locking down receivers and breaking up passes all game.
Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka stepped up big, hauling in 2 touchdowns while the team battled injuries.
Broncos RB RJ Harvey made the most of his chances, rushing 70 yards on just 6 carries with a blazing 50-yard run.
Lions WR Isaac Teslaa grabbed attention with a jaw-dropping one-handed TD catch in his first NFL game.
Browns LB Carson Schwesinger led his team in tackles and earned one of the best rookie grades of the week.
Takeaway: Week 1 showed the 2025 rookie class is ready to make an impact—future stars are already here!
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