Breakout Sophomores

[Cville-Raven]

Last years rookie class was extremely exciting, particularly at the QB position.

Just curious on what second year players you think will breakout or take their game to another level. 

 

Here are my picks

 

Janoris Jenkins: I became a huge fan of him over the course of his rookie year. He was one of the most fun to watch defensive players of 2012. Now I know by most people's standards he already broke out, but I feel like his ceiling has yet to be fully reached. I think his Defensive TDs will definitely go down, but his Ints will go up. With another year of coaching and refinement he should be a damn good player for years to come. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=47PfbcbOWcA

 

 

Kelechi Osemele: KO's playoff performance alone justifies why he should be good (probably Elite ;)) at guard next year. With him its just a natural position.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-JZCAPsLPE

 

So, who are your breakout second year players?

[SecretAgentMan]

Ryan Tannehill

Mike Martin

Osemele

Jenkins

Kalil(evenmoreso than he already has)

Brian Quick

[Guest nflfan123]

Rod Streater

Isiah Pead

David DeCastro

Gino Gradkowski

David Wilson

[Cville-Raven]

Brian Quick

Going to be interesting to see how he fits in with Austin and Bailey. The Rams are quietly loaded. 

[SecretAgentMan]

Going to be interesting to see how he fits in with Austin and Bailey. The Rams are quietly loaded. 

Watch them all be busts :P

[Cville-Raven]

Watch them all be busts :P

LOL, but I do root for them though. I hate the 49ers and hope the Rams dominate them next year.

[Dubs]

Zach Brown, LB, Tennessee - mainly because I picked him in the draft game, but he is a stud and developed quicker then expected

 

Dre Kirkpatrick, CB - Is an interesting one as it is basically his rookie year with the injury and playing on a loaded Bengal front with great size may help alot and allow for some good play..kinda a wild card

Dwayne Allen, TE - I think he could hit 800+ yard kinda year and is a huge asset as a blocker too

 

I must say the Ravens have some players who could really shine as sophomores with KO, Pierce, Gradkowski and Upshaw

[Mt. Crushmore]

Classified until our mock is over.

[SecretAgentMan]

Classified until our mock is over.

This could go a lot of ways then!!!! 

[Gordo52]

Michael Floyd
Dre Kirkpatrick
TY Hilton
Harrison Smith
Dwayne Allen
Andre Branch
Isaiah Pead
Gino Gradkowski

[Sizzlebshu]

Bryce Brown

[SeaHawk]

Depending on how you term "breakout", I have three to consider. One, as stated many times above, Osemele. His best position is LG, and I see him actually becoming a better version of Grubbs, but that's just me. Maybe that doesn't happen this year, but it'll happen in the future. Look out for it. Two, again depending on your definition of breaking out, I'd look for Russell Wilson to continue his amazing progress. I see that offense going to his hands now, and with Harvin/another year of experience, I see him joining the upper echelon of Qb's in time this season, if he's not already there. Three, look out for Floyd. With Palmer (who I know isn't great by any means, but he's better than Jack or Joe from the streets), and with Fitzy still on the opposite side, look out.

[JO_75]

My list:

 

- Mark Barron: With all the secondary improvements in Tampa, he may get more interceptions with teams wanting to avoid Revis.

 

-  Luke Kuechly: I know he had a great season last year but I think he is going to better this year.

 

- David DeCastro: If he doesn't get injured and is healthy, watch out. He will instantly improve their OL.

 

- KO: With McKinnie back, Oher stays on the right side and KO can lock down the Left Guard spot and be a Pro Bowl Guard

 

- Kirk Cousins: I know this all depends on whether RG3 can stay healthy but something tells me, Cousins will get some playing time in and be able to turn it into a high draft pick for the Redskins and be a starter in 2014.

[Blackbirds Rule]

I can't believe no one on here said it yet. Bernard Pierce.

 

 

edit just saw Ravens post

[Gordo52]

I can't believe no one on here said it yet. Bernard Pierce.


edit just saw Ravens post

That ones an obvious one. He broke out last year already

[Mt. Crushmore]

RB Lamar Miller
WR Michael Floyd
TE Coby Fleener.

[hawkprey]

Josh Kaddu, but only compared to his last season. It's a shot in the dark.

[The Oakland Cathedral]

RB Lamar Miller
WR Michael Floyd
TE Coby Fleener.

Haha, I see what you did there.

[Mt. Crushmore]

Haha, I see what you did there.

 

It is why I drafted them.

[The Oakland Cathedral]

It is why I drafted them.

I agree with all of them.

[Mt. Crushmore]

I agree with all of them.

 

Thanks.