NFL Rookie Report Card: 2026 Class Through Week 4

Bailey has shown flashes of the pass-rush ability that made him the second overall pick, with 2 sacks and 3 tackles for loss. However, his 72% snap share is lower than you'd expect for such a high pick, and his tackle numbers (18) are modest.

Love has been efficient with his touches, totaling 259 yards from scrimmage and 2 touchdowns. We'd like to see his role expand beyond a 48% snap share to justify his lofty draft status.

Tate leads all rookies in receptions (22) and targets (32), serving as a reliable chain-mover. His lack of a touchdown and modest 12.2 yards-per-catch average leave room for more explosive, game-changing plays.

A dominant, three-down force from his first snap, Reese has filled the stat sheet with 33 tackles, an interception, and 4 pass breakups while playing 99% of the time. He looks every bit the part of a franchise cornerstone.

Delane has been a solid contributor when on the field, with 20 tackles and an interception. Missing one game and playing only two-thirds of the snaps (66%) is a bit underwhelming for a top-10 pick.

Styles is a certified playmaker. On a 90% snap share, he has produced an interception, a forced fumble, and a sack, demonstrating the versatile impact Washington hoped for.

He stepped in at tackle and hasn't missed a single snap. For an offensive lineman, that level of reliability and availability is exactly what you want from a top-10 pick.

Like Fano, Mauigoa has been a rock, playing 100% of the snaps from day one. He is already a foundational piece of the Giants' offensive line.

Downs has been a game-wrecker for the Cowboys. Playing 97% of snaps, he leads the class with 2 forced fumbles and has chipped in a sack, proving to be a constant threat.

Proctor has been a seamless fit, playing every single offensive snap for the Dolphins. His stability has been crucial for an offense that asks a lot of its linemen.

Another member of the 100% snap club, Ioane has been a mauler in the run game and dependable in pass protection. He is exceeding the high expectations of a first-round guard.

A mid-first-round pick should be making more of an impact. Bain has logged just 1 tackle across two games on a limited 62% snap share in those contests, a very quiet start to his career.

Sadiq has found the end zone twice, but his overall production (146 total yards) and snap share (51%) are modest for a pass-catching tight end selected in the top

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He has been perfect when available, playing 100% of the snaps in his 3 games. Missing a game is the only blemish on an otherwise flawless start.

Banks has struggled to get on the field, playing only a 30% snap share. With just 8 tackles and 1 tackle for loss, he is not providing the interior disruption Minnesota drafted him for.

Freeling has been a solid starter, handling an 89% snap share. While not quite in the 100% club, he has been a reliable presence on the Panthers' line.

Lemon's usage has been perplexing. Despite playing 68% of the snaps, he has been targeted just 15 times and produced only 65 receiving yards, a very low output for a first-round receiver.

A 51% snap share for a first-round tackle indicates he's either splitting time or has been benched. He needs to seize a full-time role to justify his draft slot.

Mesidor has been a rotational pass-rusher, logging 1.5 sacks on a 48% snap share. It's a decent start, but the Chargers need more production from their first-round pick.

Playing just over a third of the defensive snaps (35%), Lawrence has been a non-factor, registering only 10 tackles and a single QB hit.

Concepcion has been involved, catching 17 passes for 144 yards on a 78% snap share. However, his 8.5 yards-per-reception average shows a player being used on screens and short routes, not as the field-stretcher his draft pedigree suggests.

A perfect start for the Bears' new safety. Thieneman has played every snap, racked up 30 tackles, and notched an interception, looking like a seasoned veteran.

Rutledge is another rookie lineman who has performed flawlessly, earning a 100% snap share from day one and providing stability to the Texans' front.

Johnson has held his own as a starting corner, playing 95% of snaps and making 24 tackles. He's been a reliable, if not spectacular, addition to the Miami secondary.

A 19% snap share is a massive red flag. For a first-round offensive tackle to be on the field so infrequently suggests he is either hurt or has been a major disappointment in practice.

Woods has been limited to a rotational role (48% snap share) and has produced very little, with just 9 tackles and no sacks or TFLs.

With only one catch for 30 yards on a 7% snap share in a single game, there isn't enough information to evaluate his performance fairly.

Playing less than a third of the snaps (31%), Faulk has managed just 6 tackles and 1 sack. Tennessee needs more pressure and production from its first-round edge rusher.

Price has flashed some ability with 119 rushing yards, but on a 37% snap share and with minimal involvement in the passing game, he has not made a first-round impact.