5 NFL Rookies who already look like superstars ft. Ahmad 'Sauce' Gardner

#3 - Kenneth Walker, Seattle Seahawks

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Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker has been a breath of fresh air for Seattle since replacing the injured Rashaad Penny. Walker has amassed 613 yards and nine touchdowns in just 10 career games. He’s proven he knows how to find the end zone and will go through just about anything or anyone to get there.

Having a solid rushing game has also helped Geno Smith and the Seahawks surprise many fans this year. Instead of competing for the first-overall pick in 2023, they’re well in the playoff hunt at 6-5. They sit second in the NFC West and that is partly down to Walker.

#2 - Tariq Woolen, Seattle Seahawks

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Like Walker, Tariq Woolen has helped transform the Seahawks, who looked decimated after trading away Russell Wilson in the 2022 offseason. Woolen, a cornerback who wasn’t drafted until round five, has already amassed five interceptions in his short career.

Woolen also returned one of them for a touchdown and his five INTs rank second in the entire league. He has established himself as a ball-hawk DB, and has all the makings of a future superstar in the pros.

#1 - Ahmad 'Sauce' Gardner, New York Jets

Ahmad 'Sauce' Gardner of the New York Jets

The New York Jets hit two home runs during the 2022 NFL Draft with Breece Hall and Ahmad 'Sauce' Gardner. Gardner is already viewed by many NFL fans as one of the top-five cornerbacks in the league, which as a first-year player is frankly ridiculous.

Gardner has caught two interceptions, as well as 14 passes defended - a stat which leads the entire NFL. He’s also put up an 86.7 overall player grade from PFF, which is the highest grade out of any corner in the entire league.

Keep an eye out for Ahmad 'Sauce' Gardner's development, as he looks set to be a major feature in the Jets' defense for years to come.