Football is a young man’s game. The players who enjoy extended careers are far and few between, and truly special for a good reason.
That’s why the NFL stars who shine at a young age stick out so much. They demonstrate they can be the rare, long-term building blocks all 32 teams covet while building out their rosters. And if we take a closer look at who the league’s best young players are in a given year, it even gives us not-so-subtle hints about pro football’s future.
