Across the board, this rookie class has a chance to be special.

Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2023/08/mike-tomlin-really-excited-with-what-ive-seen-from-steelers-rookie-class/

Additionally, in garbage time, the Jazz deployed rookie Brice Sensabaugh rather than give Horton-Tucker the minutes.

Source: https://www.deseret.com/2023/12/27/24015794/talen-horton-tucker-falls-out-of-utah-jazz-rotation

A first-round pick in 2022, Elam had four passes defensed with two interceptions in 13 games with six starts as a rookie.

Source: https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/bills-activate-kaiir-elam-off-of-injured-reserve

A fourth-round rookie out of Ohio State, Jones was one of the largest prospects in this year’s draft.

Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2023/11/schultz-browns-ot-dawand-jones-expected-to-play-boost-clevelands-offensive-line/

After 19-yard touchdown put the Bucs up 21-10 in the fourth, the Panthers answered, as rookie converted a fourth-and-6 with a 30-yard pass to receiver touchdown and Young two-point conversion to get within 21-18 with 5:02 left.

Source: https://genevatimes.ch/mike-evans-75-yard-touchdown-sparks-bucs-to-21-18-win-over-panthers/

After a strong rookie season where he allowed four sacks, injuries have plagued Becton for the last couple of years.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/03/01/jets-gm-joe-douglas-hope-to-find-more-stability-and-continuity-on-offensive-line/

After beginning the season 4-0-1, the Penguins lost seven straight games from Oct. 24 to Nov. 5 — tying the worst losing streak suffered by the franchise since Sidney Crosby’s rookie season in 2005-06.

Source: https://triblive.com/sports/following-all-star-weekend-penguins-look-to-embrace-sense-of-urgency-improve-quickly/

After Cincinnati’s season came to an end against the Chiefs in the AFC championship game, a close-knit group was supportive of the rookie who committed a late penalty that swung the game.

Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/2023/01/30/bengals-teammates-support-joseph-ossai-afc-championship

After entering the league with the Detroit Lions as an undrafted rookie out of Indiana State in 2017, the 6-foot-5, 237-pound tight end totaled 137 catches for 1,437 yards and 17 touchdowns in Green Bay.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/03/17/chicago-bears-free-agency-news-tight-end-robert-tonyan-and-running-back-donta-foreman-agree-to-1-year-deals/

After former The Challenge winner Emily Schromm called out a protein shake that Sam Bird and his wife Kailah Casillas made, the Ride or Dies rookie is firing back.

Source: https://www.monstersandcritics.com/tv/reality-tv/the-challenge-sam-bird-fires-back-at-emily-schromm-for-protein-shake-criticism-og-gives-nutella-apology/

After his professional playing days ended, Jerrard began a lengthy career as an assistant coach, including NHL stops in Colorado, Dallas — where he was an assistant when Dillon played his rookie season with the Stars — and Calgary.

Source: https://winnipegsun.com/sports/hockey/nhl/winnipeg-jets/winnipegger-paul-jerrard-remembered-fondly-by-jets-brenden-dillon-rick-bowness

After Profar’s fifth-inning grab, Rockies rookie shortstop Ezequiel Tovar skied a harmless fly toward right, but Denver’s afternoon sun can be as wicked as the Witch of the West.

Source: https://gazette.com/sports/woody-paige/woody-paige-rockies-potential-blooms-in-home-opener/article_3e013356-d4e6-11ed-b34a-23c2e7443708.html

After seeing little playing time as a rookie, he cracked the starting lineup in 1998 and put up solid but unspectacular numbers over his first four years, six interceptions from 1997-2000.

Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2023/08/love-him-to-death-ronde-barber-credits-mike-tomlin-for-propelling-his-hall-of-fame-career/

After struggling to find a groove amid high expectations following his impressive rookie season, the second-year safety from Penn State has been making a bigger impact in recent games — including 17 tackles against the Lions on Sunday.

Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2023/12/13/24000249/bears-jaquan-brisker-peaking-at-the-right-time

Ahead of the start of rookie minicamp, the Broncos have signed 15 college free agents to their roster.

Source: https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-2023-preseason-opponents-announced

Akers said he's aware of the devalued running back market as he enters the final season of his rookie deal.

Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/nfl-young-talent-rankings-no-32-rams-may-need-draft-picks-after-all

Alec’s co-defendant Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the western’s rookie armorer, has yet to be cleared of her charges.

Source: https://perezhilton.com/alec-baldwin-owes-everything-hilaria-baldwin-rust-charges-dropped/

Alexander takes on the role of Mark, a rookie rugby player who begins a secret relationship with star player Warren (Alexander King).

Source: https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/28/emmerdale-star-alexander-lincoln-transformed-in-netflix-role-18516680/

Allen (3-2) — who like Brennan is a rookie — allowed a leadoff homer to Jorge Polanco in the first and then settled in, giving up seven hits and two runs.

Source: https://drgnews.com/2023/06/03/twins-lose-to-cleveland-as-gray-gives-up-first-home-run-of-season/

All of the departures come after the Colts drafted 12 players and they’ll also need room on the roster for any undrafted rookie additions they plan to make.

Source: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2023/05/04/colts-waive-five-players/