The 2024 NFL draft has brought an influx of rookie talent into the league, many of whom will play big roles and even earn starting jobs in their first professional seasons.
Not all first-year players will have an opportunity to make the impact they are capable of, though.
Plenty will be buried on depth charts, stuck behind proven veterans who will retain their incumbent roles. Regardless of how high their ceiling is or how much upside they bring to the table, some rookies simply won't get a fair shake due to these positional logjams.
With that in mind, here's a look at a handful of first-year players who probably aren't going to win a starting job in 2024 but certainly have the talent to thrive in the NFL.