A player’s rookie season in the NFL is often times a difficult transition. Going from college superstar to first-year newbie in a league where everyone’s a former college superstar is a daunting task. So is it any wonder why most rookies need time to adjust, often making a significant leap in their development between Years One and Two.
With that leap in mind, here are three sophomores who are set to make a much bigger splash for the Dallas Cowboys in their second season.
Connor Williams, G
The Cowboys surprising second-round selection last season started his first eight games at left guard before an injury got him Wally Pipped by the much stronger Xavier Su’a-Filo.