Rookie quarterbacks were a massive part of the 2023 NFL season. Eight first-year passers started at least four games last season, which tied 2019 for the most in a single season. That included Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud, Anthony Richardson, Will Levis, Aidan O'Connell, Tyson Bagent, Jake Browning and Tommy DeVito.
Some were surprisingly good, but one was surprisingly rough. And who can forget all the memes that DeVito offered us. Truly, a class for the history books.
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As we turn our eyes to the 2024 season, four of the eight are expected to start in Week 1 and plant their flags as franchise quarterbacks.