Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson was listed as the top rookie on the NFLPA’s “Rising Stars” list for the 2023 season.
Each year, the NFLPA releases a list of “Rising Stars,” a list of 10 rookies and 10 veterans who are “poised to have breakout seasons, gain fan support and ultimately rank among the top-sellers of all officially licensed player merchandise.”
Richardson is leading the way as the top rookie on the list. Here’s a look at the nine other rookies joining Richardson:
- QB Anthony Richardson, Indianapolis Colts
- RB Bijan Robinson, Atlanta Falcons
- QB Bryce Young, Carolina Panthers
- QB C.J. Stroud, Houston Texans
- WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seattle Seahawks
- DE Will Anderson Jr., Houston Texans
- WR Zay Flowers, Baltimore Ravens
- WR Jalin Hyatt, New York Giants
- WR Jordan Addison, Minnesota Vikings
- CB Joey Porter Jr., Pittsburgh Steelers
It’s no surprise that the list is composed of mostly first-round picks and skill players on both sides of the ball. They tend to be the positions that sell the most merchandise, and first-round picks typically carry the most weight when it comes to fan notability.
Depending on how Richardson does during his rookie season, there’s a very good chance he’s the top-selling rookie following the 2023 campaign.
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