NFL Rookie Watch: Which Young Offensive Stars are Shining?

With the 2010 NFL draft class starting to see the field, the veterans are starting to fall into the background. The offensive rookies are stepping up and making big plays. The stage is set and the competition is stiff.

Which young offensive stars are breaking out in the beginning stages of the regular season?

5. Tony Moeaki

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KANSAS CITY, MO - SEPTEMBER 26: Tony Moeaki #81 of the Kansas City Chiefs makes a one-handed 18-yard touchdown catch behind NaVorro Bowman #53 of the San Francisco 49ers at Arrowhead Stadium on September 26, 2010 in Kansas City, Missouri. The Chiefs won 3

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS

TIGHT END

ROUND: 3

Tony Moeaki caught the Chiefs’ first receiving touchdown of the season, leads the team in receiving, and had a one-handed touchdown catch against the 49ers. Moeaki is an impact player, and is changing the history of Kansas City football. 

4. Dexter McCluster

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ATLANTA - AUGUST 13: Dexter McCluster #22 of the Kansas City Chiefs against the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on August 13, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS

WIDE RECEIVER

ROUND: 2

Every time this rookie sees the field, he explodes. He has already helped another young rookie in breaking a punt-return record for the Chiefs, and continues to make all-star plays. McCluster returned a punt for 94 yards to get a touchdown in an early game this season. McCluster’s speed and agility help him make the plays to put the Kansas City Chiefs on the scoreboard. 

3. Jahvid Best

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GREEN BAY, WI - OCTOBER 03: Jahvid Best #44 of the Detroit Lions runs against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on October 3, 2010 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the Lions 28-26. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

DETROIT LIONS

RUNNING BACK           

ROUND: 1

Being 10th in scoring isn’t a bad start for a rookie. Jahvid Best has rushed for four touchdowns in just four games in the NFL. Also, Best has one catch for a touchdown. His elite college skills have transformed into comparable NFL skills.

Best is an unstoppable running back with quick feet and great reads. From the looks of his career so far, the rookie will only improve in his time with the Lions.

2. Aaron Hernandez

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 19: David Harris #52 of the New York Jets attempts to tackle Aaron Hernandez #85 of the New England Patriots during the first quarter at the New Meadowlands Stadium on September 19, 2010 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (P

NEW ENGLAND PATROITS

TIGHT END

ROUND: 4

Arguably the best offensive rookie in the NFL this season, Aaron Hernandez leads his New England Patriots team with 240 receiving yards and 18 catches. Although this rookie is pure talent, it doesn’t hurt to have Tom Brady tossing him the ball every Sunday either.

Though Florida has been getting a lot of negative attention lately, Hernandez has truly settled into his own and become a model player for the Patriots. With Randy Moss traded away, Hernandez will be seeing a lot more of the ball.

1. Sam Bradford

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ST. LOUIS - SEPTEMBER 26: Sam Bradford #8 of the St. Louis Rams passes against the Washington Redskins at the Edward Jones Dome on September 26, 2010 in St. Louis, Missouri. The Rams beat the Redskins 30-16. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

ST. LOUIS RAMS

QUARTERBACK

ROUND: 1

Sam Bradford is definitely living up to the hype of being the first pick in the 2010 NFL Draft. With only a few games of NFL experience, the St. Louis Rams quarterback is out-throwing, out-scoring, and outdoing most of the league’s legends. Bradford makes playing in the NFL look as easy as playground two-hand touch. The future looks very promising for the young Sam Bradford and the St. Louis Rams.