NFL All-Rookie Team: Week 13 Update

Thirteen weeks of play in the National Football League are in the books.

Over the last three months, we have seen great performances by rookies like Sam Bradford, Joe Haden and Ndamukong Suh.

How would a team look who is made up of just the best rookies from the 2010 season?

Here is our Week 13 All Rookie team; including offense, defense and special teams.

Quarterback: Sam Bradford, St. Louis Rams

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GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 05: Quarterback Sam Bradford #8 of the St. Louis Rams scrambles with the football during the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at the University of Phoenix Stadium on December 5, 2010 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christia

Rookies are not supposed to look this good, but the first overall pick from the 2010 NFL Draft has been crazy good this season.

In 12 starts, Bradford has 17 touchdowns and is completing 60 percent of his passes—all for a passer rating of 81.0.

Bradford is a huge part of the Rams 6-6 record this year.

Running Back: Jahvid Best, Detroit Lions

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 17: Jahvid Best #44 of the Detroit Lions rushes past the tackle of Kenny Phillips #21 of the New York Giants at New Meadowlands Stadium on October 17, 2010 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

Best has fought injuries this season, but when he is on the field great things have happened.

Best leads all rookie running backs in receptions (50) and is third in rushing yards (447). More impressively is the impact he has on the offense when in the game. 

The Lions have a bright future if young stars Best and Matthew Stafford can stay on the field.

Running Back: LeGarrette Blount, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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SAN FRANCISCO - NOVEMBER 21: LeGarrette Blount #27 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is tackled by Ray McDonald #91 of the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park on November 21, 2010 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Blount has emerged as the Buccaneers featured back this season, and he has looked great doing it. Rarely do undrafted running backs play this well, but Blount is capitalizing on second chances this year.

Blount is averaging 15 carries per game with a 4.5 yard per carry average, very respectable for any running back. His rookie stats might not blow anyone away, as he got a late start, but watch out for Blount late this season.

Wide Receiver: Mike Williams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 05: Running back LeGarrette Blount #27 and receiver Mike Williams #19 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate Blount's touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the game at Raymond James Stadium on December 5, 2010 in Tampa, Florida

Williams has been unstoppable this season, and is a big part of the resurgence in Tampa Bay.

Williams leads all rookies with 51 catches and 769 yards, giving him a jaw-dropping 15.1 per catch average. Williams play in the red zone has been huge for Josh Freeman, and his seven touchdowns show how important he is to the Bucs.

Wide Receiver: Dez Bryant, Dallas Cowboys

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 05: Dez Bryant #88 of the Dallas Cowboys looks on against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 5, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Scott Boehm/Getty Images)

Dez Bryant has been phenomenal this season, when he is on the field. 

Despite missing one game to injury and being limited early in the year, Bryant was finding his groove until breaking his fibula last weekend.

Dez is second among rookie receivers with 45 catches, but he is also a dangerous return man.

Tight End: Jermaine Gresham, Cincinnati Bengals

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INDIANAPOLIS - NOVEMBER 14: Jermaine Gresham #84 of the Cincinnati Bengals runs with the ball after catching a pass during the Bengals 23-17 loss to the Indianapolis Colts in the NFL game at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 14, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana

Leading all tight ends in receptions this year, Gresham has quietly had a very good season. 

His 47 receptions are impressive, but his nine catches and a touchdown against the Colts in Week 10 was his breakout game. NFL defensive coordinators had better take notice, the league has a new stud tight end.

Offensive Line: Rodger Saffold, St. Louis Rams

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ST. LOUIS - NOVEMBER 21: Rodger Saffold #76 of the St. Louis Rams is introduced prior to playing against the Atlanta Falcons at the Edward Jones Dome on November 21, 2010 in St. Louis, Missouri. The Falcons beat the Rams 34-17. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat

Saffold, the first pick in Round 2 during the 2010 NFL Draft, has been brilliant at left tackle for the Rams this season.

Rarely do left tackles come in and play this well. In 12 starts he has allowed only two sacks of rookie quarterback and Rookie of the Year leader Sam Bradford.

Saffold and Bradford are the building blocks for the Rams playoff run, and their future.

Offensive Line: Mike Iupati, San Francisco 49ers

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SAN FRANCISCO - NOVEMBER 14: Mike Iupati #77 of the San Francisco 49ers in action against the St. Louis Rams at Candlestick Park on November 14, 2010 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

How good has Mike Iupati been at guard for the 49ers? In 12 starts he has allowed one sack.

ONE.

Many in the NFL are already comparing Iupati to future Hall of Famer Steve Hutchinson of the Minnesota Vikings. 

Center: Maurkice Pouncey, Pittsburgh Steelers

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TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 26: Rookie center Maurkice Pouncey #53 of the Pittsburgh Steelers points during the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on September 26, 2010 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

Pouncey has been a lone bright spot on an otherwise terrible season for the Steelers offensive line.

Playing with mostly backups at this point, Pouncey is holding the line together. The Steelers have a cornerstone to build their offensive line around in Pouncey.

Offensive Line: Zane Beadles, Denver Broncos

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DENVER - AUGUST 21: Rookie offensive guard Zane Beadles #68 of the Denver Broncos blocks Chima Ihekwoaba of the Detroit Lions as he protects quarterback Brady Quinn #9 during preseason NFL action at INVESCO Field at Mile High on August 21, 2010 in Denver

The Denver Broncos season has been a complete let down, but there is a bright spot on the offensive line. Beadles has been solid as a rock, starting 10 games at left guard. 

A second round pick in the 2010 NFL Draft, Beadles has surpassed even the most optimistic expectations for his rookie season.

Offensive Line: J'Marcus Webb, Chicago Bears

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CHICAGO - NOVEMBER 14: (L-R) Olin Kreutz #57, Roberto Garza #63 and J'Marcus Webb #73 of the Chicago Bears celebrate an offensive gain against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field on November 14, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the Vikings

The 2010 NFL Draft saw four offensive tackles selected in the first round. None of them show up on our list of the best rookies this season. 

In eight starts for the Bears this season, Webb has surpassed his draft mates taken in rounds one through seven. As the 218th pick in the draft, no one expected Webb to play in his rookie season.

Webb has done more than play; he has established himself as the right tackle of the future in Chicago.

Defensive Line: Ndamukong Suh, Detroit Lions

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DETROIT - NOVEMBER 25: Ndamukong Suh #90 of the Detroit Lions celebrates a first quarter sack next to Kyle Vanden Bosch #93 while playing the New England Patriots on November 25, 2010 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Im

Suh leads all rookies in sacks with eight, but he is also leading all NFL defensive tackles in the category. He also has an interception, three passes defensed and a fumble returned for a touchdown.

Oh, and 49 tackles, again most by rookie defensive linemen. 

Suh has made a case for the NFL's best rookie, regardless of position. He may even be the best defensive tackle in the NFL.

Defensive Line: Carlos Dunlap, Cincinatti Bengals

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COLUMBIA, SC - NOVEMBER 14: Jermaine Cunningham #49 and teammate Carlos Dunlap #8 of the Florida Gators react after a defensive stopp against the South Carolina Gamecocks during their game at Williams-Brice Stadium on November 14, 2009 in Columbia, South

Dunlap missed the first five weeks of the NFL season, and he is still leading all rookie defensive ends in sacks. 

Dunlap is coming into his own late this season, amassing 3.5 sacks in the last two games. The next four weeks will be exciting ones for Dunlap.

Defensive Line: Lamarr Houston, Oakland Raiders

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OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 10: Lamarr Houston #99 of the Oakland Raiders high fives fans before their game against the San Diego Chargers at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on October 10, 2010 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Houston has been the perfect fit for the Raiders defensive line. Playing left end, next to Richard Seymour, Houston has racked up four sacks and two fumble recoveries. He is also very stout against the run.

The Raiders have been better than expected this year, just ask the Chargers. A big part of their improvement on defense is No. 99.

Defensive Line: Jason Pierre-Paul, New York Giants

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 05: Jason Pierre-Paul #90 of the New York Giants celebrates running back a fumble by the Washington Redskins during their game on December 5, 2010 at The New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al

Pierre-Paul has been very good in spot time for the Giants this season. His week 12 game against Jacksonville was a potential break out game for the first rounder. 

JPP terrorized the Jaguars for eight tackles, two sacks and two forced fumbles.

That is a solid day at the office.

Linebacker: Frank Zombo, Green Bay Packers

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ATLANTA - NOVEMBER 28: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons is sacked Frank Zombo #58 of the Green Bay Packers at Georgia Dome on November 28, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Frank Zombo is the one player on this list the casual NFL fan will not know. He's worth Googling.

In seven starts this season Zombo has shored up the outside linebacker spot opposite MVP candidate Clay Matthews. With four sacks and two forced fumbles so far, not to mention 36 tackles, Zombo gives the Packers a legitimate running mate for Matthews in the future.

Linebacker: Rolando McClain, Oakland Raiders

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NAPA, CA - AUGUST 01: Rolando McClain #55 of the Oakland Raiders works out during the Raiders training camp at their Napa Valley Training Complex on August 1, 2010 in Napa, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

McClain has stepped in and led the Raiders defense from day one. He's a bright player with an even brighter future.

On the year he has 64 tackles, second among rookie linebackers, along with an interception, five passes defensed and half a sack. 

Linebacker: Brandon Spikes, New England Patriots

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FOXBORO, MA - DECEMBER 06: (L-R) Devin McCourty #32, Brandon Spikes #55 and Vince Wilfork #75 of the New England Patriots celebrate after McCourty intercepted a pass in the third quarter against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium on December 6, 2010 i

Spikes stat sheet is not as impressive as other rookies, but his play has been extremely solid. His interception in a Monday night showdown with the New York Jets turned the tide of the game, and helped kick start a 45-3 win over a division rival.

Spikes has started eight games this year, but he is gaining more and more playing time as the year goes on. He will be the Patriots starter next to Jerod Mayo in 2011.

Defensive Back: T.J. Ward, Cleveland Browns

We originally had Eric Berry here, but a very wise man pointed out that no NFL safety has given up more touchdowns than Berry.

T.J. Ward has been a wrecking ball at safety all season long. In fact, he's been almost too aggressive at times. One number that sums up Ward: 92 tackles. 

Defensive Back: Joe Haden, Cleveland Browns

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MIAMI - DECEMBER 05: Defensive back Joe Haden #23 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates intercepting the ball against the Miami Dolphins at Sun Life Stadium on December 5, 2010 in Miami, Florida. Cleveland defeated Miami 13-10. (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty

Haden is one of the NFL's brightest young stars. With five interceptions this season, Haden has emerged as the Browns best cover man. Not to mention those five picks have come in five straight games.

Haden eased into a starting position with the Browns. We don't expect him to give it up for a long time.

Defensive Back: Devin McCourty, New England Patriots

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FOXBORO, MA - DECEMBER 06: Devin McCourty #32 of the New England Patriots celebrates after he intercepted a pass against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium on December 6, 2010 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Don't look now, but Devin McCourty is having a Pro Bowl season for the Patriots.

He has six interceptions, 64 tackles and has shut down some of the NFL's best receivers week after week. Against the Colts he had one interception. Against the Steelers he had 11 tackles. And in a division showdown with the Jets he had a key interception.

Defensive Back: Earl Thomas, Seattle Seahawks

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SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 05: Head coach Pete Carroll of the Seattle Seahawks congratulates free safety Earl Thomas #29 near the end of the game against the Carolina Panthers at Qwest Field on December 5, 2010 in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks defeated t

If it were not for Ndamukong Suh, Earl Thomas would be the NFL's Defensive Rookie of the Year.

Just look at this stat line: 64 tackles, five interceptions, seven passes defensed and a handful of game changing hits.

Earl Thomas is the NFL's next great safety.

Return Specialist: Dexter McCluster, Kansas City Chiefs

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KANSAS CITY, MO - SEPTEMBER 26: Dexter McCluster #22 of the Kansas City Chiefs runs downfield with a 31-yard touchdown reception against the San Francisco 49ers at Arrowhead Stadium on September 26, 2010 in Kansas City, Missouri. The Chiefs won 31-10. (Ph

McCluster has been one of the most exciting players in the NFL this season. His play is a big reason for the Chiefs first place standings in the AFC West.

McCluster is a jack-of-all-trades type player. He has excelled on offense in the slot and the backfield, but his biggest impact has been as a return man.

Big things are on the horizon for this Chief.