NFL Rookie Rankings After Week 1: Top Performers Revealed

Following the conclusion of Week 1 of the NFL season, a review of the top-performing rookies has been conducted, focusing on players who participated in at least 20 snaps during their debut.

Antonio Williams of the Washington Commanders leads the rankings with a PFF grade of 91.2, having caught four passes for 64 yards in his first game. He averaged 5.82 yards per route run, second only to Zay Flowers of the Baltimore Ravens among wide receivers with similar snap counts.

Peter Woods emerged as the highest-graded rookie defender, showcasing a strong pass-rush win rate of 13.3%. Other notable performances include Anthony Hill Jr. of the Tennessee Titans, who excelled in run defense, and Genesis Smith of the Los Angeles Chargers, who made an impact in both coverage and run defense. The rankings highlight the promising starts of several rookies as the season progresses.