• Each season, NFL teams invest loads of time and money into their college draft picks. Some hit, and some miss. During the 2009 season, FG will track the progress of the top 5 offensive, and the top 5 defensive prospects. Some people will fall off, and some will rise onto the Rookie Watch list.

2009 NFL Rookie Standouts

Top 5 Offensive Rookies

1. Percy Harvin-WR-Minnesota Vikings- Harvin had 1 catch for 10 yards in the 26-7 loss at Carolina Sunday night. He also had 2 kickoff returns for 30 yards.

2. Austin Collie-WR-Indianapolis Colts- Collie caught 3 passes for 27 yards and a touchdown as the Colts knocked off the Jaguars Thursday night, 35-31. He also had one carry for two yards.

3. LeSean McCoy-RB-Philadelphia Eagles- McCoy carried the ball 9 times for 48 yards and a touchdown in the 27-13 win over the 49ers. He also had 3 catches for 8 yards.

4. Kenny Britt-WR-Tennessee Titans- Britt had 2 catches for 32 yards in the Titans’ 27-24 win over the Dolphins. He also had 4 kickoff returns for 72 yards.

5. Johnny Knox-WR-Chicago Bears- Knox hauled in 4 passes for 29 yards as the Bears lost at Baltimore, 31-7.

1. James Laurinaitis-LB-St. Louis Rams- Laurinaitis had 5 solo tackles in the 16-13 loss to the Cardinals.

2. Brian Cushing-LB-Houston Texans- Cushing recorded 7 tackles (3 solo) with ½ a sack in the Texans’ 16-13 win at St. Louis.

3. Louis Delmas-S-Detroit Lions- Delmas had 8 tackles (3 solo) and a 100 yard interception return for a touchdown in the 31-24 loss to the Cardinals.

4. Brian Orakpo-LB-Washington Redskins- Orakpo had 1 solo tackle in the 45-12 loss to the Giants Monday night.

5. Aaron Curry-LB-Seattle Seahawks- Curry recorded 1 solo tackle in the Seahawks’ 24-7 loss to the Buccaneers.

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