FOX Sports recently released its list of the Top 10 NFL Rookie Seasons by a Quarterback, and two quarterbacks who have worn the burgundy and gold made the cut. Washington football fans can rejoice.The electrifying Robert Griffin III, who had a great 2012 campaign, comes in at number six. The league was enthralled with RGIII’s dual-threat talent when he first appeared. Washington made its first postseason participation since 2007 because to his leadership and spectacular playmaking, which was exemplified by his then-rookie record of 815 running yards by a quarterback. He was named Offensive Rookie of the Year. Fans and the NFL landscape were forever changed by his performance that season.
Jayden Daniels of the 2024 draft class joins RGIII at the coveted number one slot on the list. Daniels led the Commanders to a playoff berth and an appearance in the NFC Championship Game during his remarkable first season. After passing for 3,568 yards and 25 touchdowns in 17 games with a passer rating of 100.1, he was named the Offensive Rookie of the Year. With 891 yards and six touchdowns on the ground, he also added a serious rushing threat. For a rookie quarterback, his rushing yardage set a new record.
Other outstanding rookie seasons are included in the FOX Sports Top 10 NFL Rookie Seasons by a Quarterback list, such as CJ Stroud’s outstanding 2023 campaign (No. 5), Dan Marino’s iconic 1983 performance (No. 3), and Justin Herbert’s outstanding 2020 season (No. 2). QB’s Top 10 NFL Rookie Seasons, according to FOX Sports:
1. Daniels, Jayden (2024)2. Herbert, Justin (2020)3. Marino, Dan (1983)4. Newton, Cam (2011)5. Stroud, CJ (2023)6. Griffin, Robert III (2012)7. Luck, Andrew (2012)8. Wilson, Russell (2012)9. Prescott, Dak (2016)Roethlisberger, Ben (2004)
