QB Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers (5 votes)
The 2020 NFL rookie class impressed despite adverse conditions. But Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert changed the entire complexion of his franchise, which gave him an edge as this year's Offensive Rookie of the Year.
Two impressive rookie records fell courtesy of the 2020 class, starting with Herbert breaking Baker Mayfield's passing touchdown record of 27. The sixth overall pick finished with 31 touchdown tosses in 15 games.
Herbert's personal quarterback coach, John Beck, said it best when he told ESPN's Shelley Smith: "We knew he was good.