The folks over at Pro Football Focus go to great lengths to grade out every NFL player in every game. Through four games here are the 10 highest-graded rookies on the defensive side of the football.
1 - Eagles DT Jalen Carter, 92.2
2 - Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez, 80.8
3 - Vikings LB Ivan Pace Jr., 80.7
4 - Seahawks CB Devon Witherspoon, 79.7
5 - Lions DB Brian Branch, 79.6
6 - Steelers DT Keanu Benton, 78.6
7 - Texans EDGE Will Anderson Jr., 76.7
8 - Rams DT Kobie Turner, 71.8
9 - CB CB JuJu Brents, 71.1
10 - Rams DE Byron Young, 69.3
