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Each NFL team’s rookie most primed to make an instant impact

By Michael Johnson

TEMPE, ARIZONA - MAY 29: Quarterback Kyler Murray #1 of the Arizona Cardinals practices during team OTA's at the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center on May 29, 2019 in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
TEMPE, ARIZONA - MAY 29: Quarterback Kyler Murray #1 of the Arizona Cardinals practices during team OTA's at the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center on May 29, 2019 in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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COLUMBIA, MO – OCTOBER 27: Cornerback Lonnie Johnson Jr. #6 of the Kentucky Wildcats celebrates with teammates and fans after the Wildcats defeated the Missouri Tigers 15-14 to win the game at Faurot Field/Memorial Stadium on October 27, 2018, in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
COLUMBIA, MO – OCTOBER 27: Cornerback Lonnie Johnson Jr. #6 of the Kentucky Wildcats celebrates with teammates and fans after the Wildcats defeated the Missouri Tigers 15-14 to win the game at Faurot Field/Memorial Stadium on October 27, 2018, in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /

Houston Texans – CB Lonnie Johnson

When you have a front seven that has J.J. Watt and Jadeveon Clowney (for now), it makes your job easier. That’s the case for rookie cornerback Lonnie Johnson. In today’s game, teams covet corners that excel at the line. Johnson has that ability in spades.

At the line, Johnson is physical with quick hands a solid lateral movement. The Kentucky product is the type of player who’ll find success in Romeo Crennel’s system. Johnson will see plenty of opportunities and he’ll have a safety blanket behind him ball-hawking with Tashaun Gipson on the roster.

Indianapolis Colts – WR Parris Campbell

Speed, speed and more speed — that’s what the Colts offense has now that Parris Campbell is on the roster. In some ways, the former Ohio State receiver was underrated, despite being a second-round pick. Andrew Luck will help make Campbell a star immediately. With Devin Funchess and T.Y. Hilton on the outside, Campbell slides right into the slot position.

Because of his elite quickness and ability to get yards after the catch, he’ll be a dangerous weapon. Luck will spread the ball around in Nick Siranni’s offense. Campbell is used to working the middle of the field but he has added value as a deep threat as well.

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