In a surprising move, NFL Network’s Lance Zierlein ranked Tennessee Titans rookie A.J. Brown a top-5 candidate for offensive rookie of the year.
It isn’t necessarily surprising that Zierlein was high on A.J. Brown because he has liked him since the predraft process. He called Brown a premier route runner and a bully in the slot position, thanks in large part to his build and aggressiveness after the catch.
News out of Nashville has been high on Brown as well, with him getting a lot of praise for his ability to make tough catches look easy and his stellar work ethic.