Mike White: Caleb Williams

There’s so much pressure that comes with being the number one draft pick that not every player is cut out for. Athletically and personality-wise, Williams comes across as impressive, and the Chicago Bears have improved their roster, but will that offensive line be able to protect their rookie star well enough? I have my doubts.

Rob Staton: CJ Stroud

One of the most naturally gifted players to enter the league in recent years had a great rookie season, so let’s see what he does in year two.

Phoebe Schecter: Rondale Moore

Moore has been at Arizona the past three years and been kind of non-existent. Now he’s joined the Falcons, who have new offensive coordinator Zac Robinson coming from the Rams, and he loves a slot receiver. He had Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua, so I’m thinking they’ll use Moore in the same style as those two.

Nesta McGregor: Caleb Williams

This is an easy one. I’ve spent six months listening to US analysts wax lyrical about this young man – and countless hours watching YouTube footage of him in action. His stock is so high that we’ve been told not to rule out his becoming the first rookie quarterback to take a team to the Super Bowl.

Paul Higham: Jayden Daniels

Daniels was picked second overall in the draft behind Williams, but there are plenty of people who believe he’s the more talented quarterback. The 2023 Heisman Trophy winner and only player in college history to record 12,000 passing yards and 3,000 rushing yards could lead Washington to a sneaky good season and upstage his more hyped-up fellow rookie in Chicago.

Ben Collins: Derrick Henry

He may be 30, but Henry, a battering ram of a running back, has been added to the Baltimore Ravens’ offence. He is set to form a partnership with star quarterback Lamar Jackson which is sure to do some serious damage.