Expectations for NFL rookies should be tempered – no matter where the player was selected. In this league, a player’s rookie season usually turns out to be the worst of his career. Most players need time to acclimate before they can hit their ceilings.
With that being said, rookies should still be expected to bring something to the table. This is especially the case for the 2022 New York Jets, who will be relying on their rookie class to play a substantial role in Year 1.
Here is one area of the game where each of the Jets’ seven rookies should be expected to make a positive impact in 2022.