Yesterday, I took a look at one breakout candidate for each team. Today, I’m breaking down the rookies with the most “instant impact” potential on each team. As training camps are now underway for all 32 teams, we’ll be hearing more and more about the rookies who are standing out early and could carve out roles for themselves, even if they weren’t expected to be major factors.

This isn’t a ranking of the rookies I think will be the best players long-term. Obviously, my opinions on these players as prospects factor into how good they’ll be as rookies, but opportunity and role are a major part of this exercise. Certain players might be buried on the depth chart, need time to develop, or their teams have already signaled a desire to slow play it with them.

Instead, this is a look at the rookies who could make big headlines right away, either with starting roles or as key rotational pieces. Let’s jump right in:

Arizona Cardinals: First-Round RB Jeremiyah Love

Honorable Mention: Second-Round G Chase Bisontis

New Cardinals OC Nathaniel Hackett may be talking about how excited he is to see James Conner and Tyler Allgeier out there on the field while going out of his way to emphasize that Love is still a rookie. Make no mistake, however — Arizona didn’t spend the No. 3 overall pick on a running back to just not use him. Love will be involved early and often, though his usage may be lower than the fantasy football scene would prefer.

It’s unclear if Bisontis will open the season as the starter, but he’s at least in the mix and should step into that role sooner rather than later.

Atlanta Falcons: Third-Round WR Zachariah Branch

Honorable Mention: Second-Round CB Avieon Terrell

Outside of Drake London, the Falcons don’t have many proven contributors at wide receiver. The opportunity for Branch is right there, and he provides an element Atlanta simply doesn’t have elsewhere in its offense. His speed, short-area quickness and creativity with the ball in his hands give him high-usage upside in the slot.

Terrell’s path to the field as a rookie isn’t a sure thing, as second-year S Billy Bowman showed a lot of promise in the slot last year. But the Falcons used their first draft pick on him for a reason, and they’ll find a way to get him out there on defense.

Baltimore Ravens: First-Round G Olaivavega Ioane

Honorable Mention: Second-Round ED Zion Young

Ioane is about as plug-and-play as a rookie can get. He’s expected to lock down the right guard spot after the Ravens invested heavily at the guard positions this offseason, also signing John Simpson in free agency. Ioane has high expectations, but he should be up for them, even if he’ll inevitably take his early lumps as all rookies do.

Young, meanwhile, is locked in a competition with second-year rusher Mike Green to start opposite Trey Hendrickson. Young and Green provide very different things, so it’ll be interesting to see how Baltimore uses them.

Buffalo Bills: Fourth-Round WR Skyler Bell

Honorable Mention: Second-Round ED T.J. Parker

Bell was a summer standout for the Bills and might already have an early edge over the likes of Keon Coleman and Josh Palmer for a major role in Buffalo’s offense. D.J. Moore and Khalil Shakir are the unquestioned top guys, but the path is there for Bell to make an impact. His combination of fluidity and precision in his movements makes him a great route runner.

Parker will rotate in behind Bradley Chubb and Greg Rousseau, but I liked him coming out of Clemson as an NFL-ready player. The Bills will need his reliability, physical maturity and stoutness against the run.

Carolina Panthers: First-Round OT Monroe Freeling

Honorable Mention: Second-Round DT Lee Hunter

The Panthers are throwing Freeling into the fire early. Starting LT Ikem Ekwonu tore his patellar tendon in the playoff loss to the Rams and now RT Taylor Moton is on the PUP list with an indeterminate return date. Freeling was the first-round tackle prospect who would have benefitted the most from a “redshirt” year, but it looks like he won’t have that chance. Carolina needs him now.

With Bobby Brown out to start camp as well, Hunter might get some reps with the first unit. In theory, he’s a good fit next to Derrick Brown, so we’ll see how they look together.

Chicago Bears: First-Round S Dillon Thieneman

Honorable Mention: Fourth-Round CB Malik Muhammad

Thieneman was drafted to start and he’ll see the field early and often for the Bears. Kevin Byard III and Jaquan Brisker are both gone — it’s the Thieneman and Coby Bryant show at safety now in Chicago.

Muhammad is competing with Tyrique Stevenson for the starting cornerback spot opposite Jaylon Johnson. He was one of the players I was highest on relative to consensus this year, so I like his chances in that camp battle.

Cincinnati Bengals: Second-Round ED Cashius Howell

Honorable Mention: Fourth-Round C Connor Lew

The Bengals signed Boye Mafe in free agency to replace the departing Hendrickson, but their other starting edge rusher spot is much more up in the air. It’s unlikely Howell can beat out both Myles Murphy and Shemar Stewart to actually start, but he’ll be an important part of the rotation regardless. The Bengals need more juice from their pass rush.

Lew might not play at all as a rookie, but there’s also an outside chance he wins the starting center job in camp.

Cleveland Browns: First-Round OT Spencer Fano

Honorable Mention: Second-Round WR Denzel Boston

The Browns are in the unique position of replacing all five starters on the offensive line. Fano will go a long way towards helping stabilize that unit. He can play multiple positions but is the early favorite to hold down the left tackle spot, and provides an infusion of athleticism to Cleveland’s offense.

I actually like Boston better than their other first-round pick, WR KC Concepcion. Regardless, both will be big parts of a revamped receiving corps and could have huge seasons.

Dallas Cowboys: First-Round S Josh Downs

Honorable Mention: First-Round ED Malachi Lawrence

Arguably the best prospect in the entire class, the Cowboys capitalized on the league devaluing the safety position to get Downs outside the top 10. He should be one of Dallas’ best defenders immediately and could be one of the best safeties in the league in a year or two. He can play all over the defense, too.

Lawrence is a freaky athlete with solid collegiate production in the Big 12. He’ll probably start out behind Donovan Ezeiruaku and Rashan Gary, but he’ll get a lot of rotational snaps with the chance to showcase what he can do.

Denver Broncos: Fifth-Round TE Justin Joly

Honorable Mention: Third-Round DT Tyler Onyedim

The Broncos are a veteran squad and didn’t make any picks in the first two rounds. Joly will have a chance to make an early impact, though. Denver HC Sean Payton hasn’t been shy about wanting more from the tight end position, and Joly’s ability to play in the slot gives him additional versatility. He’ll need to improve as a blocker to see consistent snaps, though.

Onyedim joins a loaded Denver defensive line, but he should see rotational snaps as a rookie.

Detroit Lions: First-Round OT Blake Miller

Honorable Mention: Fifth-Round CB Keith Abney II

Miller is slated to start at right tackle after the Lions chose to move on from Taylor Decker this offseason and transition All-Pro Penei Sewell over to the left side. Miller is a college veteran who started for years on the right side at Clemson and, in theory, has a pretty high floor for a rookie tackle.

With Terrion Arnold no longer on the team, Detroit needs more than one cornerback to step up. I had a second-round grade on Abney, and that’s where he was ranked on the consensus board. He’s far more talented than his fifth-round draft slot would suggest and he’s a strong contender to start in Week 1.

Green Bay Packers: Sixth-Round K Trey Smack

Honorable Mention: Second-Round CB Brandon Cisse

Smack is my favorite kicker name since Chris Blewitt. Drafted kickers almost always start for their teams right away — otherwise, why would you waste a draft pick on a specialist?

Cisse will see the field in dime packages most likely, but he’s behind Keisean Nixon, Javon Bullard and Carrington Valentine right now. It’s possible he could overtake them this summer, but he was a prospect most agreed would need some time, so he might not be asked to be a regular starter until next year.

Houston Texans: First-Round G Keylan Rutledge

Honorable Mention: Second-Round DT Kayden McDonald

The Texans reached a bit on Rutledge with the intention of starting him right away. Interestingly, he’s slated to play center, a position he didn’t get any experience at in college. We’ll see how he’s able to adapt to a new position while transitioning to the NFL.

McDonald probably won’t start on arguably the best defensive line in the league, but every team can use a dominant run-stuffer like him. He’ll get plenty of run.

Indianapolis Colts: Second-Round LB CJ Allen

Honorable Mention: Third-Round S A.J. Haulcy

Both Allen and Haulcy were drafted to start on a defense that really needs them. Allen’s already received praise for his leadership and maturity, and the coaches are throwing a lot at him for a rookie. The Colts want him to be the on-field defensive playcaller right away, and so far the early returns are good. Haulcy is a playmaker who can take the ball away, and he’ll play close to the line of scrimmage, where his thumping, chaotic tendencies will be put to best use.

Jacksonville Jaguars: Third-Round DT Albert Regis

Honorable Mention: Third-Round G Emmanuel Pregnon

I liked Regis a lot coming out of Texas A&M — I don’t know that he has star upside, but he’ll be one of the most reliable, fundamental players from this class. He can be a rotation piece for a long time, and the Jaguars have a need for more rotational defensive tackles.

Pregnon might not start this year, but he’ll be invaluable depth at the very least. I expect he’ll be a starter sooner rather than later, too, even if his path to the field is a little murky right now.

Kansas City Chiefs: First-Round CB Mansoor Delane

Honorable Mention: Second-Round ED R Mason Thomas

The Chiefs traded away All-Pro CB Trent McDuffie, then traded up in the draft to select Delane. He’s going to be asked to do a lot as a rookie, but his high-end pro comp is probably McDuffie, so Kansas City is a good landing spot. He’s such a fluid mover and can play multiple schemes with equal effectiveness.

Thomas is a pass rush specialist off the edge, and the Chiefs badly need more in that department. He’s probably the favorite to start opposite George Karlaftis, and the two actually complement each other pretty well.

Las Vegas Raiders: Second-Round S Treydan Stukes

Honorable Mention: Fourth-Round CB Jermod McCoy

Stukes is a guy who gained a lot of steam in the weeks leading up to the draft, even garnering some first-round hype. The Raiders took him early in the second round, and even with the veterans they added in the secondary, Stukes will start somewhere. He can play both safety and nickel corner and is a premium athlete.

The only reason McCoy isn’t the top name on this list for Las Vegas would be his lingering injury concerns. Make no mistake: he was the top cornerback on my board and a consensus first-round talent. If he’s available, he’ll make an impact.

Los Angeles Chargers: Second-Round C Jake Slaughter

Honorable Mention: First-Round ED Akheem Mesidor

Slaughter will be an immediate starter for the Chargers…somewhere. He’s a true center, but Los Angeles also added Tyler Biadasz, another true center. Presumably, one of them will move to guard. Either way, Slaughter will be an important player right away.

Mesidor will come in off the bench behind Khalil Mack and Tuli Tuipulotu, but he’s ready to make a splash on Day 1. He’s an old rookie with a ton of college experience and an advanced ability to make opposing quarterbacks’ lives miserable.

Los Angeles Rams: Third-Round OT Keagen Trost

Honorable Mention: Second-Round TE Max Klare

In reality, no rookie is expected to make a big impact for the Rams this season. There is so much veteran talent all over this roster. But Trost should assume swing tackle duties and may also be an injury fill-in at guard.

Despite his draft pedigree, Klare is the fourth tight end on this roster. Last year, that was Terrance Ferguson, and he made some big plays when called upon. Klare may well do the same.

Miami Dolphins: First-Round CB Chris Johnson

Honorable Mention: Second-Round LB Jacob Rodriguez

I liked Johnson a lot as a prospect and he’s immediately the best cornerback in Miami. He can do a bit of everything and tested as a much better athlete than expected, pushing his name into the first round. He’ll get a long leash as a rookie to play through mistakes and get his feet wet.

Rodriguez was a college superstar who also tested as a far better athlete than many assumed, painting his NFL future in a different light. He makes plays all over the defense and will surely create some fan-favorite highlights this year.

Minnesota Vikings: Second-Round LB Jake Golday

Honorable Mention: Third-Round DT Domonique Orange

Golday is a premium athlete with incredible range and versatility in coverage. But he also hits like a truck and flies around in run support. He’s an ideal linebacker in Vikings DC Brian Flores’ system, and I’m intrigued by his fit in this defense.

I actually think Orange is more ready to contribute in Year 1 than fellow DT Caleb Banks, whom the Vikings selected in the first round. Orange is a beefy nose tackle with more wiggle than you’d expect, but his calling card is his run defense.

New England Patriots: Second-Round ED Gabe Jacas

Honorable Mention: First-Round OT Caleb Lomu

Now that his holdout is over, Jacas is set to make an early impact in New England — assuming he recovers from his lingering injuries on time. The Patriots had a subpar pass rush last year and Jacas has a unique profile as a bigger speed rusher.

Lomu isn’t projected to start, but he may already be one of the Patriots’ two best options at tackle. At the very least, he should assume swing tackle duties as a rookie.

New Orleans Saints: First-Round WR Jordyn Tyson

Honorable Mention: Second-Round DT Christen Miller

The Saints got two really good, pro-ready players in Tyson and Miller. Tyson will pair beautifully with Chris Olave, forming one of the more potent wide receiver duos in the country. He dominates over the middle of the field and has the size and agility to win against any type of coverage.

Miller will push hard for an immediate starting role as well. He’s a dynamic interior pass rusher and a bully against the run, asserting his will in both phases and making his presence felt.

New York Giants: First-Round OT Francis Mauigoa

Honorable Mention: First-Round LB Arvell Reese

Of the Giants’ two first-round picks, Mauigoa’s role is more defined. He’ll be the team’s starting right guard, and though he’ll move back out to right tackle eventually, as a rookie he’ll make for an amazing, powerful guard.

Reese will be asked to do a little bit of everything. He can rush the passer off the edge, but it sounds like New York wants to use him off-ball a bit more, much like he did in college at Ohio State. We’ll see if Reese settles into a comfortable position by the end of his rookie season.

New York Jets: First-Round ED David Bailey

Honorable Mention: Second-Round CB D’Angelo Ponds

Bailey’s job won’t be complicated. The Jets drafted him No. 2 overall to put quarterbacks on the ground. He’s very good at it, and combined with Will McDonald IV, New York now has two blisteringly fast edge rushers to put opposing offenses in a bind.

I think Ponds may have a bigger rookie season than the Jets’ other two first-round picks, though. He’s slated to start in the slot and he’s such a feisty, competitive, athletic presence on defense. He’ll make some splash plays and make his presence felt.

Philadelphia Eagles: First-Round WR Makai Lemon

Honorable Mention: Second-Round TE Eli Stowers

With A.J. Brown now in New England, it’s the Makai Lemon and DeVonta Smith show in Philly. Lemon can do a bit of everything on offense but won’t be asked to anchor the passing attack on his own. He pairs nicely with Smith and the two should play off each other well.

Stowers is a vertical weapon at tight end. I expect he’ll be the slot wide receiver in a lot of three-receiver sets — don’t expect him to spend much time in-line. With Dallas Goedert still on the team, that’s okay, and those four players will likely share the field a lot.

Pittsburgh Steelers: Second-Round WR Germie Bernard

Honorable Mention: Third-Round CB Daylen Everette

Bernard is such a Steelers player. He runs tough routes, is difficult to tackle, blocks like his life depends on it and is always in the right spot. That description might sound like a backhanded compliment, but what sets Bernard apart is how great and consistent he is at the little things on top of being an excellent wide receiver.

Everette might be starting on this defense by the end of the season. I had him ranked in the 20s on my big board and he’s such a fluid mover in space with great ball skills. At worst, he’ll be a fixture in dime packages, but it sounds like he’s already pushing the expected starters this summer.

San Francisco 49ers: Third-Round ED Romello Height

Honorable Mention: Second-Round WR De’Zhaun Stribling

I didn’t like the 49ers’ draft class, but Height should slide pretty seamlessly into the role vacated by Bryce Huff when he retired. Height will rotate in behind the starters in obvious passing situations with his sole purpose being pinning his ears back and making a beeline for the quarterback.

Stribling was the first pick of the second round and went ahead of receivers I had ranked much higher on my board. He’ll be asked to do a lot, and he does have an intriguing size/speed combination, but we’ll see if he can live up to his draft status.

Seattle Seahawks: Second-Round S Bud Clark

Honorable Mention: First-Round RB Jadarian Price

Much like Thieneman on the Bears, Clark was drafted to start. With Bryant in Chicago, the Seahawks had a hole at safety, and Clark fits the bill. I didn’t have him rated as an immediate starter in the league, but he’s a turnover machine who takes a lot of risks in coverage. I trust Seattle HC Mike Macdonald to get the best out of him.

Price should be the starting running back for the Seahawks, at least until Zach Charbonnet returns from his torn ACL. It sounds like they’ll employ a timeshare of some sort in the backfield, but he’ll get his touches. The Seahawks don’t really have anyone else.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: First-Round ED Rueben Bain Jr.

Honorable Mention: Fourth-Round CB Keionte Scott

Bain is my easy pick for Defensive Rookie of the Year. He was the No. 1 overall player on my board and he goes to a Bucs team desperate for his skill set. A one-man wrecking crew against the run, he’s also the best pass rusher in the class and a freakish athlete. There isn’t much he can’t do.

I like Scott as a sneaky candidate to make a big impact, too. He plays in the slot and is a demon against the run while playing physical, hard-nosed football in coverage. Both of these guys are extremely fundamental football players, which is important for rookies looking for an early role.

Tennessee Titans: First-Round WR Carnell Tate

Honorable Mention: Second-Round LB Anthony Hill Jr.

Tate was a bit of a surprise top-five pick, but he’s an elite route runner with exceptional body control and footwork. He can take the top off a defense or work the sidelines and middle of the field with equal effectiveness. Tate should immediately be second-year QB Cam Ward’s top target.

I loved Hill as a prospect above consensus and I think he landed in a great spot. He’s a natural fit in new Titans HC Robert Saleh’s defense and is a true playmaker at middle linebacker. I’d bet on him to lead all rookies in tackles.

Washington Commanders: First-Round LB Sonny Styles

Honorable Mention: Fifth-Round ED Joshua Josephs

Styles ended up being the No. 2 overall player on my board and is probably the best player on Washington’s defense right now. His athleticism and fluidity at his size make him a rare prospect with an incredibly high ceiling. I trust his floor, too.

Josephs was another personal favorite of mine, the No. 8 player on my board. Consensus had him as a third-round pick, though, so not only did the Commanders get value where they took him but he could also be a more immediate contributor than most fifth-round picks. With both Dorance Armstrong and Deatrich Wise Jr. out to start camp, Josephs has a nice opportunity to assert himself on that defense.