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2026 midseason rookie grades: Ranking the early hits, misses and biggest surprises
Eight weeks into the NFL season, we're starting to get some answers about the 2026 first-round rookie class. Some players look exactly like we thought they would when they came out of college.
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Eight weeks into the NFL season, CBS Sports assessed the 2026 first‑round rookie class, noting that some players have met expectations while others remain inconsistent. Early standouts highlighted on the “With the First Pick” podcast were Arvell Reese and Sonny Styles, who performed well in their initial weeks. Conversely, David Bailey is still finding his footing, Rueben Bain Jr. is battling injuries, and Dillon Thieneman has emerged as one of the league’s most promising young safeties.
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