The New England Patriots being atop a rookie class ranking isn’t too surprising given quarterback Mac Jones’ success. However, the Houston Texans weren’t that far behind.
According to Pro Football Focus, the Texans were ranked as having the second-best rookie class in 2021.
Why they’re ranked here: The Texans benefit from the fact there weren’t really any expectations for their class because of how little draft capital they had at their disposal last offseason. Davis Mills finished the season ranked 30th among quarterbacks in PFF grade, but he still finished with roughly 0.7 wins above a replacement-level quarterback, which is a strong outcome for a third-round selection. Houston also got contributions from several later picks, such as Brevin Jordan, Nico Collins and Roy Lopez.
