In today’s episode CBS Sports Lead Draft Analyst Ryan Wilson and Former NFL GM Ran Carthon go through their favorite rookies that they believe will make an immediate impact in 2026 following the preseason!

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(00:00) Intro

(1:04) Front Office Outlook For Rookies

(5:30) Browns OT Spencer Fano

(7:25) Chiefs EDGE R. Mason Thomas

(9:58) Jets OLB David Bailey

(13:35) Buccaneers OLB Rueben Bain

(17:50) Texans OL Keylan Rutledge

(21:47) Titans LB Anthony Hill Jr

(26:27) Dolphins WR Caleb Douglas

(29:41) Browns WR Denzel Boston

(34:40) Jets WR Omar Cooper Jr

(38:14) Raiders RB Mike Washington

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