Identifying the strongest candidates for the NFL's awards for top rookies is more than a matter of just pointing to draft capital.
Though the honors are, by definition, recognition of individual accomplishments, each one is inextricably tied to the team's positioning as well. With front offices typically taking the long view when it comes to making their investment strategy in the annual event, an uneven landscape for players' short-term contributions is inevitable. And with positional considerations weighing heavily into the matter, some of the league's newbies will be far better positioned than others to receive recognition.
With this year's NFL draft complete, here are the leading contenders for top rookie honors.