NFL's Top 10 Offensive Rookies

Author:
SI Staff
Publish date:
Jan 3, 2008

NFL's Top 10 Offensive Rookies

Adrian Peterson

He led the NFC with 1,341 yards and set a single-game record with 296 yards against the Chargers -- and he didn't even start until the sixth game of the season.

Joe Thomas

He was the only player other than winner Adrian Peterson to get votes for Offensive Rookie of the Year. Thomas helped the Browns improve dramatically passing and running the ball.

Dwayne Bowe

Bowe had 70 catches for 995 yards and five touchdowns in a terrible passing offense. If the Chiefs' quarterback play improves, Bowe could be a star.

Marshawn Lynch

He ran hard this season, accumulating 1,115 rushing yards and seven touchdowns.

Tony Ugoh

Some Indy fans were panicked about the retirement of longtime left tackle Tarik Glenn, but Ugoh (67) did a great job protecting Peyton Manning and showed surprising mobility downfield.

Samson Satele

He may be best known as being part of the Wes Welker trade with New England, but the second-round pick had a solid year. Satele should be a bedrock on this line for years to come.

James Jones

He quickly developed into a reliable vertical threat for Brett Favre. He caught 47 passes for 676 yards and two touchdowns and helped the Packers stretch opposing defenses.