5 biggest breakout stars from 2021 NFL season

Biggest break out players of the 2021 NFL season

Here are the new NFL superstars that emerged from the 2021 season.

#3 - WR Deebo Samuel, San Francisco 49ers

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel

Deebo Samuel was productive in his first two seasons in the NFL, but raised his game to a whole new a level in 2021. He has accounted for 1,548 total yards and 12 touchdowns in 14 games this year. Across 22 games in his first two years, he totaled 1,378 yards and seven touchdowns. He leads the entire NFL this season with 17.8 yards per reception.

#2 - RB Jonathan Taylor, Indianapolis Colts

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor

Jonathan Taylor had a strong rookie season in 2020, rushing for 1,169 yards and 11 touchdowns. He has not only improved in 2021, but has elevated himself to becoming the top running back in the NFL this season. With two games remaining, he leads the entire NFL with 1,626 rushing yards and 17 rushing touchdowns. He is one of the favorites to win the Offensive Player of the Year award.

#1 - WR Cooper Kupp, Los Angeles Rams

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp

Cooper Kupp established himself as a highly useful slot receiver across his first four seasons in the NFL. Across his previous two seasons prior to 2021, he yielded a solid output, including 93 receptions and over 1,000 yards receiving. The Rams upgrading their quarterback from Jared Goff to Matthew Stafford was expected to help Kupp with his overall production, but it's unlikely anyone anticipated he would have such a historic season.

Cooper Kupp is having one of the best seasons by a wide receiver in NFL history. He leads the entire league with 132 receptions, 14 touchdowns and 1,734 receiving yards. With two games remaining, Kupp is currently on pace to set a new NFL record in receiving yards. He also has a chance to become the first player ever to exceed 2,000 receiving yards in a single season.