Members of the 2015 cla s are settling in with their new franchises and are looking to make an impre sion on the league early in their first season. Here's a ranking of the top 100 rookies based on who will make the biggest impact in Year 1.1. QB , :Bottom line -- nobody in this draft cla s will have a greater impact on their new team than the guy under center for Lovie Smith.2. S , :Collins is already a suming a leadership role for the and fills a huge need for a team that will have to contain some high-powered offenses.3. WR , : The Alabama star will provide an instant boost to an offense that was dreadful last season and enters 2015 looking to pa s the ball with second-year pro .4. WR/RS , :Meet 's new best friend, a dynamo out of the slot who will create plenty of mismatches and boost the return game instantly.5. RB , : Gurley will be the workhorse back for a run-heavy offense, barring any setbacks as he returns from an ACL tear.6. QB , :The Week 1 starter for the will have plenty of pre sure to perform as the new face of the franchise in the most interesting offensive experiment in the NFL.7. WR , : is gone and his immediate replacement could put up similar numbers in Chip Kelly's offense.8. WR , :Defenses might rotate toward Alshon Jeffrey this year, so White will have opportunities to make big plays if gets him the ball.9. RB , :The path is there for Coleman to be the primary tailback, and he will be a big part of the team's plans early in his career.10. RB , :The team will still throw the ball around, but Gordon should be a focal point for the offense from Day 1.11. DE , :There were plenty of high-quality edge rushers in this year's draft, but things set up best for Beasley to have the biggest immediate impact.12. DE , :The Dallas pa s rush was non-existent at times last season. Gregory will have plenty of opportunities to change that playing opposite and, eventually, .13. TE , :'s new best friend will be Williams, who might not finish with a ton of yards but should rack up catches and touchdowns as a starter.14. DT , :The new regime in the Windy City Travis Wood Jersey needs a big man in the middle of the new 3-4 defense, and Goldman will fill that role while bringing some athleticism to the trenches, too.15. CB , :Peters is a physical corner who will immediately slow down offenses.16. CB , :There are plenty of good receivers in NFC North, so Waynes will be tested early and often.17. WR , :Parker should be the No. 1 WR for right away.18. CB , :The secondary has long been an i sue for the , and Johnson can shore up that area immediately. 19. OLB , : His playing time might be more limited than other first-round picks, but the presence of and should allow Ray to see -- and win -- some one-on-one matchups.20. DT , :There are few better matches between player and team than Shelton manning the middle for the .21. OL , :The undrafted first-round talent will likely start at guard to boost Michael Fulmer Jersey the already top-notch offensive line in Dallas.22. RB , :Mariota isn't the only player in Nashville who will be asked to a sume a big role early, as Cobb will split carries with .23. OL , : Humphries should help take care of while also boosting the run game.24. OLB Bud Dupree, :Given recent departures, Dupree will have no choice but to play a big role for the ' defense.25. ILB , :A tackling machine in college, Kendricks should continue to be one in the Twin Cities.26. WR , :Opposite , Strong will have plenty of opportunities to make plays. The only limitation for him might be the questionable QB situation in Houston.27. ILB , :The team wanted a physical thumper in the middle of the defense and got a good one in Perryman.28. WR , :Hardy will fill the role in Atlanta and brings a set of sure hands and some savvy route running to it as 's new target.29. WR , :Mariota has some weapons at wideout but none can match DGB's potential as a red-zone threat. Could a double-digit TD total be in his future?30. RB , :His ability to do it all will earn him reps early and he could quickly become 's running mate.31. DL , :The most talented player in the draft will showcase his skills, but the team's stacked depth chart will limit his snaps a bit.32. S , :Randall will find the field in a variety of different spots for a team with its eye on a return to the .33. WR , :Defenses will have to respect Smith's speed and he's a perfect complement to the receivers already on the roster.34. WR , :It might take a while before the raw prospect gets fully up to speed, but he can create mismatches right away.35. DT , :Brown will add versatility and playmaking ability to the ' defensive line from Day 1. 36. WR , :The have a lot of talent at wideout, but there's little doubt will quickly get on the same page with Dorsett, just as Luck once did with .37. DL , :Edwards figures to start right away for Jack Del Rio and will showcase his talent in a well-defined role.38. RB , :RB will still play a big role, but Abdullah will help in a number of areas, including the pa sing game.39. TE , :James is going to make his biggest impact as a post-up option in the end zone, and he should see a fair share of opportunities playing behind .40. OL , : Flowers should immediately boost the pa s protection and run game for an offensive line that has been in flux recently.41. WR , : The are expecting Crowder to be a factor on offense and special teams right away.42. RB , :Has the tools to become the No. 1 back and will help young quarterback with his ability as a pa s protector and receiver.43. OL , :Don't be surprised if Peat is inserted into the lineup early and the team starts running behind him nearly every play.44. DL , :He can spell and be an a set in sub-packages on defense.45. WR , :The coaching staff has a good game plan for bringing Funche s along after their succe s with last year.46. TE , :He'll be a mainstay in two-tight-end sets and it wouldn't be that surprising if he becomes the starter by the end of the season.47. CB , :He sometimes gets lost in the shuffle when talking about the ' draft picks, but Dallas is counting on the first-round pick to shore up the secondary, and he should be a mainstay on special teams.48. OL , :'s protection has been iffy for a while and Williams will hope to shore up that area of the offense.49. OL , Jack Morris Jersey :Scherff will hold down the right tackle spot from Day 1 and will look to help set a physical edge for a team reshaping its offensive identity.50. ILB , :Anthony should find a home in the middle of the defense sooner rather than later.51. OT , : The Bucs' line was a me s last year and Smith could be part of the answer in protecting Winston.52. ILB , : He is a little limited in coverage, but the have somebody who can at minimum shore up the middle of the defense against the run.53. CB , : Expect him to be a quick study as the nickel corner for a team looking for a few mi sing pieces on the back end.54. DT , : No Ngata, no problem. Davis can be a nice complement to .55. DT , : Has a chance to be a sneaky-good addition next to who can get upfield on pa sing downs.56. OLB , : Todd Bowles will turn Mauldin into a productive edge rusher who can get to the QB in the right situation.57. RB , : There's no reason he won't be tag-teaming with in the backfield and really solidifying a role on third down with his pa s-catching skills.58. OLB , : One of the more puzzling picks in the draft will help the contain folks from sideline-to-sideline, but acclimating to a single role could take some time.59. TE , : will get all the attention, but the hard-nosed O'Leary will find ways -- small and large -- of being a contributor.60. DT , : One of the best value picks in the draft likely already has a role set for Gus Bradley's defense.61. WR , : A threat to take it to the house in the return game, don't be surprised if Nelson makes his presence known in a crowded receiver corps, too.62. RB , : is the top guy and has shown flashes, but Jones could be a nice weapon off the bench to pick up tough third downs and vulture some touchdowns.63. WR , : The team has nowhere to go but up when it comes to receivers, and Conley will be able to find the end zone with his skills opposite .64. RB , : A bowling ball has been the best description of Robinson, and he could be the player the team turns to in order to move the sticks.65. RB , : Don't be surprised if he quickly works his way up the depth chart. Bruce Arians will have some create uses for his abilities. 66. WR , : There's no reason why the savvy and smart Bell can't be the top receiving option for Winston out of the slot as a rookie.67. DT , : Not an every-down player, but he'll be able to provide a nice boost in the trenches as a tough guy to block.68. RB , : isn't going anywhere, but he'll have some pre sure taken off him with the presence of Langford, who fits what John Fox wants to do in the run game.69. DE , : Clark is a controversial selection to say the least, but it's likely Pete Carroll has a role carved out for him on an already good defense.70. G , : The super smart guard might not start right away, but he'll eventually contribute to the team's interior line and really move some bodies in the run game.71. OLB , : He'll have one job -- rush the pa ser -- and will be able to do it in a good situation in Cleveland.72. DT , :He'll be part of the rotation early for a rebuilding team before eventually a suming the starting role and holding down one edge.73. CB , :The team needed a good nickel corner and Williams can a sume that role early while being a versatile contributor on special teams.74. CB , :His ability to play multiple spots will help him see action, and he can have an impact in the secondary quickly as a player eager to get on the field.75. FS , :He can a sume a centerfield role and find succe s at it.76. TE , :He can split time serving as the second tight end and an H-back. The numbers might not be pretty, but he'll see plenty of snaps.77. TE , :Nobody is replacing , but Anderson can be Miguel Cabrera Jersey a nice complement in some two-tight end sets as a mismatch against just about everybody.78. WR , :Instant boost to the team's return game while rotating in as a slot receiver who can help stretch the field.79. DE , :Won't be an every-down stater, but he can get into the backfield on pa sing downs.80. DE , :He'll contribute early on and will be a tough task for some tackles to block.81. WR , : needs targets, Denny Mclain Jersey and he'll like Diggs' quickne s. Also will help on special teams.82. DT , :He can jump into the backfield and rack up a few sacks as part of the rotation in San Diego.83. CB , :Collins had moments where he didn't contribute during his final season at LSU, but he can reverse that to start his career in Atlanta.84. RB , :Sean Payton surely has a role in mind for the jitterbug who will serve as a change of pace to .85. SS , :Geathers was a nice value pick for a team that needs safety help.86. G , :The front office is excited about Marpet's ability. He could protect Winston sooner rather than later for a team that has been searching for help on the interior line.87. OLB , :Rob Ryan needs a situational pa s rusher and gets the most productive one from the college ranks college in Kikaha.88. RB , :Artis-Payne will join fellow ex-Auburn star in the backfield and should carve out a role running between the tackles.89. DE , :He won't be on the field for every snap, but he can come in and solidify a spot by holding down an edge for the team's new-look defense.90. TE , :Mr. Irrelevant? Hardly, as Christian will be a quality player for the .91. WR , :Provides some much needed speed out of the slot while being an early threat to take one back in the return game.92. CB , :He'll be asked to help the re-tooling of the ' secondary from the start, but he might get picked on by opposing quarterbacks.93. CB , :He'll be part of the rotation in the secondary quickly and has the skill set to help double some of the division's toughest receivers.94. CB , : Lands on a stacked defense but will provide value in the slot and should be a special-teams maven.95. DE , :Has time to develop his pa s-rush skills but will contribute in a number of situations.96. OLB , :Eric Mangini will turn him lose to get after the pa ser when needed despite likely seeing a limited number of snaps early on.97. DE , :Don't be surprised when he finds a role and excels in it for Bill Belichick.98. OLB , :Athletic, rangy linebacker should be a core special-teams player while being molded by Lovie Smith into a quality player.99. CB , :This team needs help in the secondary and Nelson will fight his way onto field to contribute.100. FB , :The presence of hampers his playing time, but Ripkowski's versatility will allow him to become a target for .You can follow Bryan Fischer on Twitter at .
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