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5 NFL rookies poised to shine in 2017 regular season

By Zach Goodall

Apr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Corey Davis (Western Michigan) poses with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell as he is selected as the number 5 overall pick to the Tennessee Titans in the first round the 2017 NFL Draft at Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Corey Davis (Western Michigan) poses with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell as he is selected as the number 5 overall pick to the Tennessee Titans in the first round the 2017 NFL Draft at Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 23, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) throws the ball during OTA practices at Houston Methodist Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
May 23, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) throws the ball during OTA practices at Houston Methodist Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Deshaun Watson, QB – Houston Texans

Out of the four quarterbacks selected in the first round, none have as great of a chance for immediate success other than Deshaun Watson.

Sure, the Texans are making it seem like Tom Savage has a chance to be the starting quarterback this year, but the Texans have seen in the past how short they come without competent quarterback play. I believe Watson will be the starter, as he has gotten “better every day” in OTAs (per NFL.com).

Watson has been gifted with one of the best receivers in football in DeAndre Hopkins, along with speedster Will Fuller and a solid tight end in C.J. Fiedorowicz. He also will have pressure lifted off of him from his run game, headlined by Lamar Miller and featuring 2017 third-round pick D’Onta Foreman.

Also, who could forget the Texans defense? J.J. Watt and Jadeveon Clowney lead the way in the team’s pass rush. Benardrick McKinney and Whitney Mercilus are coming off of nice seasons, and rookie linebacker Zach Cunningham gives the Texans some speed outside. Kevin Johnson returning from a foot injury re-solidifies Houston’s cornerback position after losing A.J. Bouye in free agency.

The bottom line is, Watson has inherited a situation that he can find immediate success with. All he needs is to be locked in as starting quarterback.

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